Bleacher Report made a list of the biggest trap game for every single Power-5 team, and Kentucky made the list three separate times (which has to be some kind of record) for Florida, Auburn & Tennessee. The lists went on to say that Eastern Kentucky is the game we should be weary about (which I'm not sure how I should feel about).
Some might look at it is a good thing that we're even thought possible of upsetting these teams, but to me I still think being labeled a "trap" means that you're viewed as a vastly inferior team that only has a chance of winning because the other team is overlooking you. It's pretty obvious we need wins to change that..hopefully we can get some this year, because I'm sick and tired of being looked down upon. We need wins this year to avoid being called a "trap" game. A "trap" is a slap in the face to this program..the only thing "trap" means is that you're a perceived "inferior" team that has a chance of beating a "superior" team due to being overlooked, scheduling distractions, etc.
Here are the trap games where we were mentioned:
"Tennessee's trap game:
Considering that the series has leaned so heavily in one team's favor—that being Tennessee, which has won 29 of the last 30 meetings against Kentucky—it's strange to think the Volunteers' visit to Lexington this year could have any real trap characteristics other than those that normally come with a border rivalry.
But as Wes Rucker of 247Sports has noted, there's something different about this year's game that could make a major difference: timing.
"A game that's traditionally played at or near the tail end of the season has suddenly shifted to late October," Rucker wrote, adding that it also comes a week after the Vols play at Alabama. They'll be worn out from that battle and have to head back out on the road to play a team just itching to pull off an upset."
"Kentucky's trap game:
There's bad blood between Kentucky and Eastern Kentucky, despite the teams having not faced each other on the field since 2009. But a Jan. 25 fight between players from both sides has put added interest on this midseason clash that's meant to serve as a glorified bye week for Kentucky but could prove to be a major trap.
Eastern Kentucky went 9-4 last season and beat an FBS team, Miami (Ohio), along the way. The Colonels show up on Kentucky's schedule right after the Wildcats will have faced three straight SEC opponents, including Florida and Missouri at home, and before a bye leading into a major clash with Auburn.
If not for the attention that the player brawl has brought to this game, Kentucky might end up completely overlooking its opponent at the absolute wrong time."
"Florida's trap game:
Jim McElwain's first SEC game will be on the road, against a team that hasn't finished above .500 since 2009. Piece of cake, right?
Considering last year's Florida team needed triple overtime to beat Kentucky at home, it won't be a walk in the park. And while it won't be the Wildcats' first game in their renovated stadium, it could be the first memorable victory there.
Florida's roster is very thin heading into 2015, making it seem like the Gators will be scratching and clawing to get to the requisite six victories. Kentucky has always been a guaranteed win, the streak sitting at 28, but assuming the 29th will automatically happen wouldn't be a smart move."
"Auburn's trap game:
Even with 12 days to prepare for it, there's no denying that the Thursday night game that Auburn has to play at Kentucky midway through the season is a troublesome one.
"A weeknight prime-time game on the road only adds motivation for the opponent," wrote Braden Gall of Athlon Sports, noting that Kentucky hasn't beaten Auburn in Lexington since 1966.
Kentucky's 5-1 start last season featured a landmark win over South Carolina, but it needed one more big victory to get into a bowl. Auburn could be just such a triumph, especially if the Tigers aren't giving full weight to this matchup when they go to Arkansas the following week."
Here's a link to the list (be prepared to do a lot of clicking): Link
Some might look at it is a good thing that we're even thought possible of upsetting these teams, but to me I still think being labeled a "trap" means that you're viewed as a vastly inferior team that only has a chance of winning because the other team is overlooking you. It's pretty obvious we need wins to change that..hopefully we can get some this year, because I'm sick and tired of being looked down upon. We need wins this year to avoid being called a "trap" game. A "trap" is a slap in the face to this program..the only thing "trap" means is that you're a perceived "inferior" team that has a chance of beating a "superior" team due to being overlooked, scheduling distractions, etc.
Here are the trap games where we were mentioned:
"Tennessee's trap game:
Considering that the series has leaned so heavily in one team's favor—that being Tennessee, which has won 29 of the last 30 meetings against Kentucky—it's strange to think the Volunteers' visit to Lexington this year could have any real trap characteristics other than those that normally come with a border rivalry.
But as Wes Rucker of 247Sports has noted, there's something different about this year's game that could make a major difference: timing.
"A game that's traditionally played at or near the tail end of the season has suddenly shifted to late October," Rucker wrote, adding that it also comes a week after the Vols play at Alabama. They'll be worn out from that battle and have to head back out on the road to play a team just itching to pull off an upset."
"Kentucky's trap game:
There's bad blood between Kentucky and Eastern Kentucky, despite the teams having not faced each other on the field since 2009. But a Jan. 25 fight between players from both sides has put added interest on this midseason clash that's meant to serve as a glorified bye week for Kentucky but could prove to be a major trap.
Eastern Kentucky went 9-4 last season and beat an FBS team, Miami (Ohio), along the way. The Colonels show up on Kentucky's schedule right after the Wildcats will have faced three straight SEC opponents, including Florida and Missouri at home, and before a bye leading into a major clash with Auburn.
If not for the attention that the player brawl has brought to this game, Kentucky might end up completely overlooking its opponent at the absolute wrong time."
"Florida's trap game:
Jim McElwain's first SEC game will be on the road, against a team that hasn't finished above .500 since 2009. Piece of cake, right?
Considering last year's Florida team needed triple overtime to beat Kentucky at home, it won't be a walk in the park. And while it won't be the Wildcats' first game in their renovated stadium, it could be the first memorable victory there.
Florida's roster is very thin heading into 2015, making it seem like the Gators will be scratching and clawing to get to the requisite six victories. Kentucky has always been a guaranteed win, the streak sitting at 28, but assuming the 29th will automatically happen wouldn't be a smart move."
"Auburn's trap game:
Even with 12 days to prepare for it, there's no denying that the Thursday night game that Auburn has to play at Kentucky midway through the season is a troublesome one.
"A weeknight prime-time game on the road only adds motivation for the opponent," wrote Braden Gall of Athlon Sports, noting that Kentucky hasn't beaten Auburn in Lexington since 1966.
Kentucky's 5-1 start last season featured a landmark win over South Carolina, but it needed one more big victory to get into a bowl. Auburn could be just such a triumph, especially if the Tigers aren't giving full weight to this matchup when they go to Arkansas the following week."
Here's a link to the list (be prepared to do a lot of clicking): Link
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