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Jeff Brohm and Louisville Football Already Preparing for Kentucky

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Louisville football coach Jeff Brohm watches Kevin Coleman catch the ball during the Cardinals' open practice
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It has taken Jeff Brohm no time to try to get things rolling again for Louisville football. Despite finishing 8-5 and winning in the Fenway Bowl against Cincinnati last season, the Cardinals have a long way to go, based on Brohm’s standards.

From 2010 to 2017, Louisville finished over .500 in every season, even having a Heisman Trophy winner in Lamar Jackson and being ranked as high as 3rd in the AP Poll (2016). However, from 2018 to 2022, the Cardinals have only finished with a winning record twice. The worst part (or the best, really), is that Kentucky has beaten Louisville four consecutive times by a combined score of 179-57.

That being said, the Governor’s Cup has resided in Lexington since 2017, but Jeff Brohm and the Louisville Cardinals want to win the coveted trophy in 2023.

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At ACC Media Days, Head Coach Jeff Brohm made a statement about wanting to turn the table against Kentucky, saying, “Kentucky’s had our number. It’s important that, you know, we find a way to be competitive and find a way to win the football game.”

Brohm also revealed that Louisville has already been preparing for their game against Kentucky. When asked, Brohm said, “Yes, we put in preparation (for UK) already.”

Not only is Coach Jeff Brohm eager to beat UK, but so are his players. Former Purdue and Cal QB Jack Plummer transferred to Louisville to play for his former coach. Plummer’s experience in Louisville has included some fan interaction.

On a radio interview on ESPN Louisville, Plummer said, “Walking around (in Jefferson County) and people are like, ‘Hey, man, you got to beat Kentucky.’”

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Louisville center Bryan Hudson also talked about similar experiences with fans, specifically what it’s like being in Scott County, where he is from.

“I go anywhere close to home, it’s nothing but (UK) blue and white… Going through this offseason, every day (the UK game) has been in the back of my mind.”


Evidently, Kentucky is one of the biggest areas of focus for the Louisville football program. After a promising season in 2022 and a good coaching hire, it does appear that Louisville may take the next step and provide better competition in this year’s edition of the Governor’s Cup.

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Thousands of Dollars in Theft Reported at Kentucky-Georgia Game

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During the Kentucky-Georgia football game, fans reported multiple vehicle break-ins amounting to thousands of dollars in stolen property.
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While Kentucky was battling No. 1 Georgia in Kroger Field on Saturday, multiple fans had their vehicles broken into. Following the game, University of Kentucky police received multiple reports of break-ins.

According to WKYT, five vehicles were broken into during the game. Fans reported that windows were shattered and that purses, electronics, and debit cards were stolen. One of the victims, who made the trip to the game from Pennsylvania, claims that an estimated $7,000 worth of items were stolen from her truck while it was parked in the purple lot.

While UK police say they patrol lots during the game with bike officers, the victims say they did not see security after the game when they noticed shattered glass by their vehicles.

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UK Police Chief had this message for fans. “Lock your valuables up. Put them in an area, a trunk, or something people will not see very easily. Don’t leave them laying out. That’s going to make you an easy target.”

If you plan to attend Kentucky games this season, please be vigilant and store away and valuables to where they cannot be seen.

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Thirteen Players Listed on Kentucky Injury Report, Includes Brock Vandagriff and Maxwell Hairston

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Kentucky Wildcats struggled against South Carolina in a 31-6 loss, and so did quarterback Brock Vandagriff

Starting this season, the SEC implemented a new policy requiring teams to provide availability reports for conference games. The initial report is published on Wednesday and comes with daily updates, with the final report coming 90 minutes before kickoff. Players must listed as: out (0% chance to play), doubtful (25% chance to play), questionable (50% chance to play), or probable (75% chance to play),

Going up against No. 1 Georgia, the Wildcats had 13 players listed on this week’s report and will not be at full strength with several key names featured, starting with the quarterback.

After not being featured in the initial injury report, Vandagriff was listed as “probable” when it was updated on Thursday. No details of the injury have been reported, but after getting hit as much as he did last week against South Carolina, it is no surprise that he is a bit banged up. Listed as “probable”, he is likely to play.

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More concerning though is preseason All-American Maxwell Hairston and OL Gerald Mincey. Both were initially listed as probable, but were downgraded to questionable on Friday, with just a 50% chance to play on Saturday.

Looking at the rest of the report, many of the injures came during the offseason or fall camp. However, guard Jager Burton and running back Jason Patterson were added as “out” this week.

Georgia has four players out, including first-round prospect Mykel Williams.

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Kentucky QB Brock Vandagriff Ready to Take on His Former Team the No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs, “Welcoming the Challenge”

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Kentucky quarterback Brock Vandagriff will have the opportunity to face his former team the Georgia Bulldogs, and make a statement.
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Kentucky quarterback Brock Vandagriff is set to face off against his former team on Saturday, the Georgia Bulldogs. Competing against not just his former team, but also the No. 1 team in the country in his third career start is a tough task. However, he and the rest of the offense welcome the challenge.

“We’re welcoming the challenge,” Vandargriff said after practice on Wednesday. “At the end of the day, it’s the same game, the same rules, all that kind of stuff.”

Spending three years in Athens before transferring to Kentucky, the familiarity with the Georgia defense may provide some internal comfort for Vandagriff. The Bogart, Georgia native has had extensive practice reps against the stout defense, which has included 17 draft picks over the last three seasons. Similarly, that defensive unit has also defended against Vandagriff in practice.

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During his time as a Bulldog, Vandagriff was roommates with Chaz Chambliss, Cash Jones, and Brock Bowers and built lifetime friendships with them. “We called it the B’s and the C’s: me and Brock vs. Cash and Chaz,” Vandagriff said. Those relationships continue to this day with a group chat.

Vandragriff said he also still talks a lot with former teammate and Heisman candidate Carson Beck, valuing his friendship. When Beck was asked about Vandagriff earlier this week, he said, “I’ll probably give him a text this week.” Beck continued, “He’s a great friend of mine. Maybe not so much Saturday.”

Setting aside those relationships and making a crucial statement on the field will be key for Vandagriff on Saturday as a strong offensive showing can go a long way to reinvigorate the fanbase. You would have to believe that he relishes the opportunity to prove himself on a national level, against his former team.

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