Rodriguez opting out
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Disappointing but I get it. In truth, he gave us at least one more year than we deserved and hoped for. He's more than played hard enough to earn the right to sit if he wants
If the O/U gets to the 20's I'm taking the over. The defenses could score 14 apiece.
Maybe both teams opt out at halftime and we just go home.
I get it for Levis but don’t really understand CRod, it’s not like he’s going to be a high draft pick ( if he’s drafted at all). He needs to play for draft stock in this and the senior bowl.
Maybe it’s a good think the bball game is on at same time.
He should’ve become the all-time leading rusher. Alas. . . .
Ya we were lucky to get him at all. First he should've selfishly left last year. Then after surprising us all with returning, the admin insanely rules him ineligible and took 3 games to get him reinstated.
I don't like it either, but he's definitely given enough to the program. Especially for someone that probably should've left two years ago
These bowls are pretty meaningless for these guys so I get it. With the playoff expanding we are gonna see more and more of this. Outside of New years 6 bowls there are too many crap bowls and even though the stats count they are a step up from nfl preseason at this point.
Why are these players playing the season to make a bowl game and then sit out ??We all knew it was coming after Levis’ decision.
The bowl game will truly be a feast for the eyes!
I will be opting out (from watching) too. Several bowl games will be on the chopping block soon.
It sure is a hell of a time to be without an offensive coordinator.We all knew it was coming after Levis’ decision.
The bowl game will truly be a feast for the eyes!
IA has also lost some players, including their two top QBs. Maybe they would like Deuce Hogan back. LOL.
I will have to wait and see who is participating on both sides before I have a better grasp of this game. But I will have to give the preliminary edge to IA on the basis of their OL, ironic since they are known for their defense. With a month of practices for prep, it isn't impossible for UK to rise up and make a strong showing. But some of our guys who did not play well during the season will have to put on their big boy pants and play their butts off on Dec. 31. Is it conceivable that Scangarello's absence might actually help in this one game? That sounds like something out of the box, but maybe so. Good test for Scott Woodward. I won't get my hopes up. LOL.
It was expected at this point. Let the Bowl game be a showcase for our backups to get some experience for next year. Heck, it’s the Music City Bowl and we’re 7-5.
Looking forward to see some young guys get to play.
Looking forward to see some young guys get to play.
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I can’t wait to watch the two yard bubble screens from Sheron and running McClain up the middle on 3rd down. This will be must see tv.
Because players skipping a bowl is acceptable but if you skip out during the season it isn’t.
Imo our bowl games are always entertaining because it's the one time a year when stoops actually let's his people get creative.
No way regular season stoops goes for 2 vs northwestern last time we were in the mcb
Use the prep time as another Spring practice, could pay off long term.
As for CRod, thanks for all your efforts as you were a joy to watch. Sorry for the shitty treatment by your own school admin.
How bad would it be if C Rod was injured in this bowl game?? It would be HORRIBLE!!!
Don’t blame him or his agent for the decision to sit out. Best of luck in the NFL Draft!!
Don’t blame him or his agent for the decision to sit out. Best of luck in the NFL Draft!!
This is why I pretty much disregard non-playoff bowl games from records. Tell me your 12 game record, but don’t add on a win because you beat some team who didn’t care in a meaningless bowl
If I had to guess, it’s probably because there’s something to play for in the regular season like spots in the conference standings, a chance to win rivalry games, etc.
Even though a lot of our fans seem to really care about them (I’m personally more ambivalent), these low tier bowl games are really just glorified exhibition games between two mediocre teams tacked on to the end of the season. There’s nothing won or lost other than pride, and even then, nobody nationally is paying attention to some of these games. I honestly understand why the players who are expecting an NFL future have a hard time caring about these games.
Eddie Gran will probably be the OC for the bowl game. He will alternate Brown and Key at QB and UK will probably rush for 300 yds and throw 1 incomplete pass.
UK 21 - Iowa 20
Those other games mattered WAAAAAYYYY more than this bowl game. He has earned the right to sit out if he wants IMHO.
We are 7-5 and a win makes us 8-5. Not an earth shattering difference. Do I want to win, ABSOLUTELY!!! But I respect his and Will’s decision not to play.
This situation is TOTALLY different than the Citrus Bowl in 2018.
This may be sarcasm. Eddie Gran will not be the OC for the bowl game, but I would expect Stoops to seek his thoughts on scheme options with Levis, Rodriguez, and Scangarello being gone. The smart move is to turn the offense over to Scott Woodward for the bowl, with Gran as an advisor.
I am opting out as well. I will not watch the UK - UL basketball game either but there are some real good games on that do not involve UK. It will be a good day for football on TV
Bowls are a reward for players and fans. If players or fans do not care to participate, they don't have to.
Bowls also give a team an extra month of practice. That is always important, and especially so when so many young receivers, LBs, and DBs will be taking on more important roles in 2023. It is also possible that some of our January enrollees might get involved in classroom segments of December practices. That has happened before, and can only help the coaches get to know them and vice versa.
I don't know how NIL deals are drawn up. But I like the idea of having a clause in it to finish the season and play in a bowl game.
I love the programming about "these lesser bowls are meaningless" among our fans. If they read or hear it 3 times it becomes a mantra these days. Used to be "you can't recruit 4 and 5 star players to Kentucky." Then "best UK can hope for is to finish with 7 victories and go bowling now and then." Then it was "Stoops has reached his ceiling" for each of the years he kept increasing victories over 6 wins. This whole year it was "the OL is horrible" when it was being wrongly blamed for every team mistake and loss.
It's cute
It's cute
If you are worried about injury and hurting your draft stock then why even play another game once you are projected to go in a round you are happy with. If this is your take then why is playing in the playoffs worth the risk?
Tyler Goodson who was Iowa's running back last year opted out of the Citrus Bowl. He went undrafted. Granted he did make a practice squad eventually, but some of these kids could prove a lot more in bowl games for draft status.
I;'m about ready to opt out on sports .. and this board . Got a mod hot on my ass for standing up to him , my time is prob short .
I remember when Woodson, Burton, Johnson, Tamme, and Little all played in a 7-5 Music City Bowl. Two or three of those were projected to go in the early rounds at the time. There was never a hint of them opting out and to do so would've been shocking.
Change does occur. Doesn't mean it's always a good thing.
Change does occur. Doesn't mean it's always a good thing.
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