Anyone got their predictions for SEC standings this year? I think UGA/Bama/Tx in some order at the top but don’t feel strong about who is right after them. I guess Vandy will be last again.

Some people might call me delusional, and maybe they are right. But I thought enough of the kid to write him a four figure NIL check based on my conversation with him. The kid is smart, a strong leader, and has strong work ethic.

He made NFL throws at various times of the season but also struggled at times with the short passing game, which for the life of me, I still don’t understand. If your qb coach/OC can improve his short passing game, he will be a 55-60% passer, at least. I think his issues are mechanical and fixable, with the right coaching. As a runner, he is elite, and takes long strides to ease past defenders. I think his potential is to run for 100+ yards and throw for 200+ yards.

Thanks in large part to Gavin and our RB, Rutgers won 7 games last year. This is very impressive especially considering we haven’t had a winning season since 2014. We also played competitively with Ohio State, Michigan, Penn State, and Iowa, till we ran out of gas in the fourth quarter.

Also impressive because the WR Corp wasn’t that good and we lacked an impact tight end.

Maybe his lot in life is to be a great wildcat QB for y’all. But I think he can be so much more. I believe in the kid and think the sky is the limit.
Very disappointed to see him leave Rutgers, and hope he will achieve great things at Kentucky.
Here are some highlights from our wins where he figured prominently.

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I was at UK Med Center yesterday. I look out the window. There is a parking garage under construction with a crane attached. There is an orange checked flag flying from the top of it. That needs to be taken down ASAP

Just opinions … and things can change, of course, but something to chew on:

A CAT!!

I'm hoping to be able to make the Southern Miss game with family. Looking for 3 or 4 tickets for anyone who isn't able to make it.
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Redshirt freshman Gilbert emerging on Cats' D-Line​

Redshirt freshman defensive lineman Kendrick Gilbert has been praised for his strong play during camp. (Jeff Drummond/Cats Illustrated)

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An already potent Kentucky defense may be getting even stronger heading into the 2024 season.

Redshirt freshman Kendrick Gilbert has consistently been praised by coaches and teammates alike as a player who has been disruptive on the defensive line, a unit that already includes preseason All-America pick Deone Walker and battle-tested veterans like Tre'vonn Rybka, Octavious Oxendine, Kahlil Saunders, and Keeshawn Silver.

"He's probably been the most surprising out of that group of guys because there's nothing that he can't do," UK defensive line coach Anwar Stewart confirmed after Thursday's practice at the Joe Craft Football Training Center. "He's still a baby, he's still young, but he's working hard, and it's paying off." ...

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Looking for a parking pass

@Travis Graf ….any inside information on this kid? I know he’s been to UK and he’s on the radar. #1 Ky HS Soph prospect and #28 nationally. Seems like a Ky kid Pope will prioritize?

Didn’t another Ky HS kid just transfer to OTE? Is that Jasper?

So we aren’t overtaken with expectations.

Then, they’ll let the proverbial “Cat” out of the bag against Southern Miss and we’ll be a bit shocked at what we see.

That’s my optimistic blue view and I’m sticking to it.

We’re gonna be very good.

Cheers!
KB

Ahoy matees. From the life is stranger than fiction file.

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as almost all of us have noted, the SC game is critical. I think the lack of preseason hype this year is on purpose. As always, you got to play the game first and foremost. I am hopefully optomistic about this season!!! GBB🏈