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Some Takeaways from a Brutal Loss

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I’ve sat here for forever trying to come up with words, but there’s not much to say other than that loss really, really, really sucked. Kentucky’s offense looked good, their defense sucked, but a freakin missed extra-point was the thing that gave the Cats an L.

Let’s say it all-together now: That was so Kentucky Football.

Here are some takeaways from the loss.

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Terry Wilson was not the problem

You could’ve easily put last weeks loss on Terry Wilson and I think it was. He just made too many mistakes and he and the staff have said this. But, this game isn’t on him.

Terry TD was 14-18 for 151 yards. He also had 22 rushes for 129 yards and three touchdowns.

A lot of fans were calling for Wilson’s job after last game, which was ridiculous in the first place, but this game proves that this is his team. But, if you still think this is Gatewood’s team, please go be for someone else.

Kentucky’s defense is awful

The Wildcat defense that past two years has been great. Through the first two games this year, the defense has been awful. Kentucky allowed 139 rushing yards tonight, which isn’t good, but it’s not bad. But, they allowed 320 passing yards tonight. That adds up to 459 total yards of offense.

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In the first two games, Kentucky has given up 783 yards of offense.

That’s unacceptable.

Turnovers

Kentucky turned the ball over only once tonight, but it was an awful turnover. It cost the Cats a touchdown. Well, let’s go back, A.J. Rose had a touchdown, but decided to celebrate early and got tackled before he got to the end-zone. Then, he fumbled the ball at the goal-line. AHHHH!!

Through the first two games, Kentucky has turned the ball over four times. FOUR TIMES. They haven’t forced one turnover.

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Mark Stoops chased the refs off the field

That was so Kentucky football

AJ’s stunt at the beginning of the game, only ten players on the field in the red-zone, and to top it all off, Matt Ruffolo misses an extra-point in OT to give Kentucky an L.

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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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