Hey all, just wanted to pop in and say congrats on the win tonight. Your guys played their hearts out. A few observations that I'd like to say, and while I realize that some of them will come off as either excuses, or whatever, I'm going to say them anyway. (All is this is ONLY in my opinion-please remember that as you read this!)
1st Quarter, the late hit out of bounds by Kentucky, should have been negated by the Connor McGovern hit.
The last spot 45 seconds left in the 4th quarter was a bad spot. (despite the game already being done-definitely a moot point).
TV announcers kept talking about Towles, and while he was pretty good, many of his guys were wide open. Credit Kentucky's receivers and tight ends more so, as well as a complete breakdown in Mizzou's secondary. (I can deal with our secondary simply getting beat, but I pull my hair out when the opponent standing alone just waiting for the catch). That's good offensive coaching by Kentucky, and crappy defensive coaching by Mizzou.
Russell Hansbrough, while decent, is still far from a premier back. Mizzou hasn't had one since Henry Josey. (and Ish Witter makes me want to puke).
Mizzou's return game has to be the worst in the country. Absolutely putrid. (being half lit, I kept screaming, GO MACLIN GO!)....Not to be.
Kentucky played good, but nothing spectacular. Just looked to me to be fundamental football. Nothing special, but what it took to get it done. The kind of football I like (ie: Mizzou the last couple of years).
Kentucky's defense did well, but our offense stinks horribly. It used to be that Mizzou's offense were world beaters. I posted a few days ago that I predicted Kentucky would win 17-10 (you can look around and probably find it). I was pretty close.
As an opposing fan, the thing you want to do is blame so and so for the loss (as I've seen 90% of all opposing fans do in a loss) instead of crediting the opponent for the win and I will be no different. However, it's usually a case of BOTH quite honestly. Horrible offense, terrible secondary and and overrated front seven. That's really no knock against Kentucky. I felt like Kentucky confused Mizzou all game. Frankly, I give credit to the UK coaches.
The last thing I will say might ruffle a couple of feathers, but I believe had Lock been in during the second half, it might be a different ballgame. I truly wonder.
That all being said, congrats and best of skills to your team throughout the rest of the year.....
ZouFan08
1st Quarter, the late hit out of bounds by Kentucky, should have been negated by the Connor McGovern hit.
The last spot 45 seconds left in the 4th quarter was a bad spot. (despite the game already being done-definitely a moot point).
TV announcers kept talking about Towles, and while he was pretty good, many of his guys were wide open. Credit Kentucky's receivers and tight ends more so, as well as a complete breakdown in Mizzou's secondary. (I can deal with our secondary simply getting beat, but I pull my hair out when the opponent standing alone just waiting for the catch). That's good offensive coaching by Kentucky, and crappy defensive coaching by Mizzou.
Russell Hansbrough, while decent, is still far from a premier back. Mizzou hasn't had one since Henry Josey. (and Ish Witter makes me want to puke).
Mizzou's return game has to be the worst in the country. Absolutely putrid. (being half lit, I kept screaming, GO MACLIN GO!)....Not to be.
Kentucky played good, but nothing spectacular. Just looked to me to be fundamental football. Nothing special, but what it took to get it done. The kind of football I like (ie: Mizzou the last couple of years).
Kentucky's defense did well, but our offense stinks horribly. It used to be that Mizzou's offense were world beaters. I posted a few days ago that I predicted Kentucky would win 17-10 (you can look around and probably find it). I was pretty close.
As an opposing fan, the thing you want to do is blame so and so for the loss (as I've seen 90% of all opposing fans do in a loss) instead of crediting the opponent for the win and I will be no different. However, it's usually a case of BOTH quite honestly. Horrible offense, terrible secondary and and overrated front seven. That's really no knock against Kentucky. I felt like Kentucky confused Mizzou all game. Frankly, I give credit to the UK coaches.
The last thing I will say might ruffle a couple of feathers, but I believe had Lock been in during the second half, it might be a different ballgame. I truly wonder.
That all being said, congrats and best of skills to your team throughout the rest of the year.....
ZouFan08
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