I know the win would've been huge....but I'm SO GLAD we fought until the last snap and didn't get embarrassed on national TV. Would've been so bad for our brand to get our teeth kicked in front of that audience.


SEC GAMES were the TOP 4
1. UK/UGA 6.6 million
2. Bama/Wisconsin 5 million
3. LSU/SC 4.9 million
4. Texas A&M/Florida 4.8 million

ESPN//ABC/Disney must be very happy with their early returns on the SEC deal....and they haven't even gotten a big Texas or OU game on their networks yet.

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LEXINGTON, Ky. – As National Football League Week One kicks off, 18 Kentucky Wildcats currently are on NFL club 53-man rosters with three additional players with other NFL roles.

Two Wildcats will be in action in the second primetime game of the season when the Green Bay Packers and Philadelphia Eagles play Friday, Sept. 6, in Corinthians Arena in São Paulo, Brazil, on Peacock.

Carrington Valentine is in his second season with the Packers, while Darian Kinnard is in his first year with the Eagles after being part of the Kansas City Chiefs organization his first two years in the NFL as the Chiefs won the Super Bowl the past two seasons.

Eight Kentucky Wildcats played in the 2024 NFL Playoffs with Mike Edwards and Kinnard winning the Super Bowl with the Chiefs.

Edwards, now with the Buffalo Bills, is a two-time Super Bowl winner having also made big plays during the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2020-21 championship run.

Two Wildcats are on the Bills as Ray Davis was selected in the fourth round of the NFL Draft.

Davis’ fellow Wildcats picked in the NFL Draft, Andru Phillips (New York Giants) and Trevin Wallace (Carolina Panthers), also are on opening week 53-man rosters.

Five Kentucky Wildcats will be NFL rookies with Keidron Smith (Denver Broncos) and Brenden Bates (New York Jets) joining Davis, Phillips and Wallace.

Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis was voted a team captain. Josh Hines-Allen is a Jacksonville Jaguars team captain as well.

The three Wildcats in other roles with the NFL include Champ Kelly, assistant general manager with the Las Vegas Raiders, Austin Moss, director of player engagement with the San Franscico 49ers and Corey Peters, a college scout with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

The full list of Kentucky Wildcats on NFL Week One rosters is below.
 
Buffalo Bills
Ray Davis, RB (2023)
Mike Edwards, S (2015-2018)
 
Carolina Panthers
Trevin Wallace, LB (2021-23)
 
Cleveland Browns
Za’Darius Smith, OLB (2013-14)
 
Denver Broncos
Keidron Smith, DB (2022)
 
Detroit Lions
Josh Paschal, DE (2017-21)
 
Green Bay Packers                    
Carrington Valentine, DB (2020-22)
 
Jacksonville Jaguars                       
Josh Hines-Allen, DE/LB (2015-18), Captain
Luke Fortner, C (2017-21)
 
LA Chargers
Bud Dupree, OLB (2011-14)
 
New Orleans Saints
Landon Young, OT (2016-17, 19-20)
 
New York Giants
Dru Phillips, DB (2020-23)
Wan’Dale Robinson, WR (2021)
 
New York Jets
Brenden Bates, TE (2018-23)
Brandin Echols, CB (2019-20)   
 
Philadelphia Eagles
Darian Kinnard, OT (2018-21)
 
Tennessee Titans
Will Levis, QB (2001-22), Captain
 
Washington Commanders
Jamin Davis, ILB (2018-20)

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OTHER Cats in NFL ROLES :

Assistant General Manager, Las Vegas Raiders
Champ Kelly, WR/DB (1998-2001)
 
Director of Player Engagement, San Francisco 49ers
Austin Moss, DE (2006-09)
 
College Scout, Jacksonville Jaguars
Corey Peters, DL (2006-09)

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Big bet of the season so far is:

- Baylor -16 over Air Force

Also:
- GASt/Vandy over 44.5
- Washington St +7 (-120)

Good luck today, gang!

I hope he is not considering rotating QB's. That has not worked out well for the Cats historically.

Driving up from Texas, seeing if anyone has a spare rv pass for sale for the game.

A few brief thoughts in the aftermath of the UK vs. Southern Miss game and the unusual day that went with it.

* It’s a bit difficult to provide a lot of meaningful insight on a day when the game is delayed for 2 hours and then ended early in the 2nd half. Not sure what we learned and didn’t learn from a game that was a bit unconventional. I think we have to wait until next week to learn more about what this team is made of.

* Offensively, we almost seemed to be playing the game in practice sequences. We started off with a series of QB runs that were effective but left you with the feeling that our QB is going to get injured. Then we ran a bunch of WR sweeps where we tried to get speed on the edge. Then we ran a bunch of RB runs that seemed to work fairly well. Then in the 2nd half we ran a bunch of deep passes that was a mixed bag. It was like we were practicing certain sets at a time.

At the time, wasn’t sure what to make of our offense. What did seem apparent, it was a first game offense … with the usual first game mistakes and first game hopes. The good, our play was faster. That was refreshing. Our play at QB and RB showed signs of both good and bad - Brock made some good throws and some bad throws, his throwing motion is what it is, our RB’s rely more on quickness than power … but, it was fairly effective. albeit some questions remain.

* Defensively, we are long, athletic, with speed. If our defensive line can get pressure on the QB, you get the sense that the backend of our defense is capable of making some plays. We had some assignment errors that must be corrected …. our 3rd and long defense is still a problem and a mystery. But, there is much to be hopeful for.

* Special teams - looks like we are in good hands. Our kickoff man has a strong leg.

* Up Next: At the end of the day …it was an incomplete effort in an incomplete day that left us hopeful yet unfulfilled. Now we take on the Gamecocks next Saturday afternoon on ABC in a game that the Cats must play better and must win. Every game is magnified now in the expanded SEC.

Sumrall was right there for us.

I'm done bitching and complaining. I remember when going to games was fun and enjoyable. Prior to Stoops it was exciting just competing with good teams and occasionally getting to a bowl game.

Now that the stakes are higher and I've experienced some real winning football here it's just painful to watch games like yesterday. It's no longer fun or enjoyable. Even tailgating isn't the same.

I hope everybody has a better today than yesterday.

I'm still undecided about going to the UGA game. That's a sad statement.

I've been saying for years that Stoops success was mainly due to a SEC East that was weaker than anytime in my 40 years of fandom. Florida, Tennessee, South Carolina was all below average for a few years. The East and SEC in general is getting better and Stoops antiquated philosophy won't cut it anymore. You look at average coaches like Beamer that are owning Stoops and it's easy to see the future trajectory. We need a change.

We should start the game running to get line in rhythm. Just as important as quarterback. And it gets him in to game as well

When the line just pointed forward and ran straight, everything worked well. Moved the ball down the field pretty easy. I'm sure it will improve when Taytum comes back.

But I hope DSK gets the ball more. He ran well. Plus there were some some plays he was putting his body on the line. Laid some solid blocks. You got to reward that kind of thing.

Taking the number one team in the country down to the last minute in a single possession game should have this team full of confidence going forward.

With future opponents like Florida, Auburn, and Mississippi State looking very winnable, the Cats have a shot at a good bowl.

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Ommegang 3-Philsophers is really good. It's almost a wine/beer blend. Certainly can't drink much of it but the flavor is really good. The cherry flavor isn't overpowering. 92 on BA.

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I just saw lightning. We need to call the game and make Kentucky the victor