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National Media Says “Pump the Brakes” On Will Levis After Historic Start
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This past Sunday, Will Levis showed doubters why he should’ve been drafted in the first round. Making his first career NFL start, Levis led the Titans to a 29-19 win against the Falcons as he threw for 238 yards and four touchdowns, the most touchdowns for a rookie debut in NFL history.
Albeit his first start, Levis’ historic performance rightfully drew a lot of attention from around the league. His teammates on the sideline were impressed, including Titans star Jeffrey Simmons who was mic’d up saying “That damn Will can play” and “I TOLD YALL — THAT’S A QUARTERBACK!”
After enduring an injury-riddled senior season, dropping in the NFL Draft, and dropping to third string in the Titan’s depth chart, the Big Blue Nation is proud of Levis’ resilience, including his former college coaches Mark Stoops and Liam Cown. During his weekly call-in show on Monday, Stoops said, “I think you’re going to see him make a lot of general managers and head coaches feel a little silly… a little regret.”
That said, is this a one-off performance or a sign of more to come? The consensus of the national media is to “pump the brakes.”
Analysts have given some acknowledgment that Levis’ first time out was historic, but mentioned that he has a quick turnaround to play this Thursday in a tough contest against the Pittsburgh Steelers who has a top-10 defense in the NFL. That said, those same analysts heavily criticized Levis before the NFL Draft and don’t like to be proved wrong. With a strong performance against Pittsburgh, Levis can go another step further in doing just that.
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Thousands of Dollars in Theft Reported at Kentucky-Georgia Game
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September 18, 2024While 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.
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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September 14, 2024Starting 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.
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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September 13, 2024Kentucky 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.
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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