Weekend Mashup- 6/13/2015

[JPFisher]

So I wanted to make sure you all remember that I'm not able to post every mashup because of my job.

Sadly, I'm also not able to keep up with UK sports.

Aside from Krok leaving the team to be closer to home and a brand spanking new Yahtzee punter for 2016, I got nothin. I can't exactly research because of my time constraints, either.

This means I'm going to have short and sweet mashups if and when I can manage them, and they will be very open to discussion so that at least the fans have the ability to chime in and get the words out there where I cannot.

It would be awesome if JHB4UK, UKErik, and other message board personalities could carry the brunt of this request, but I'm definitely not holding anyone in specific to do anything they don't want to do.

That being said, let's get on with the mashup.

>Yahtzee! We have a new punter, Mac...McKinniss... For a time that one is going to mess with people.

>Josh Krok left the team, which really sucks because I honestly saw him starting later on in the season. Best of luck to him wherever he goes.

>If you haven't seen a new pic of the CWS field... Where have you been? If you don't like the new field, what's wrong with you?

>How are we feeling heading into the dog days of summer? Any word from coaches or players about how things are going?

>How big is the new stadium construction going to be for recruiting? I think it'll definitely help. Already seems to be doing so for 2016.

>How is progress on the new athletic building? I haven't been able to check it out prior to writing this.

>How are we judging the coaches and their mannerisms? Do we feel confident because they are confident, unsure because they are unsure, etc?

Mashup Question: Which position will round out the quickest in Stoops's next few years? Offensive Line or Cornrback? Why? Base this answer off of who we are bringing in and who those recruits will replace.

That's all I've got for today. Have a great weekend, everyone. Thank you all for being so understanding.

Go Big Blue!

 

[UKSanders]

Mashup question reply:

OL - why?
Although the CB signees look to be solid prospects (i'm very intrigued by Westry and Baity) AND CBs can usually contribute earlier the linemen, they are unknown until they step into the college setting.

At this point, a few offensive lineman have shown promise. GAA, Stallings, Haynes, Mosier, Meadows are figure to be in the 2 deep THIS fall. That doesn't include Larubbio, Richardson, Stenberg, and Mason Wolfe, who were solid prospects coming out of HS.

Not to derail the conversation, but does Wolfe project to OG or OT?

 

[RV2]

Guard.

Our top 8 O-linemen, in no particular order, who will take the majority of snaps and be juggled a bit due to injury to keep the top 8 on the field are:
Swindle
West
Haynes
Toth
R Meyers
Mosier
Meadows
George AA

Can't say for certain whether Z Myers or Bunchy would be used at Center first, if needed, at this point.

 

[mrschwump]

Guard.

Our top 8 O-linemen, in no particular order, who will take the majority of snaps and be juggled a bit due to injury to keep the top 8 on the field are:
Swindle
West
Haynes
Toth
R Meyers
Mosier
Meadows
George AA

Can't say for certain whether Z Myers or Bunchy would be used at Center first, if needed, at this point.

Think Z. Myers is the #2 C and Bunchy an OG. Someone asked about Wolfe, think he's an OG. Looking at the 8 listed....UK is dangerously thin at LT.

Can figure on Richardson and LaRubbio too. They're going to have to play although neither may be ready.

 

[ukalum1988]

So I wanted to make sure you all remember that I'm not able to post every mashup because of my job.

Mashup Question: Which position will round out the quickest in Stoops's next few years? Offensive Line or Cornrback? Why? Base this answer off of who we are bringing in and who those recruits will replace.

That's all I've got for today. Have a great weekend, everyone. Thank you all for being so understanding.

Go Big Blue!

Hey JP, appreciate you taking the time to post. No worries from me - apart from God and family, one's job is (or should be) pretty high up the list on priorities in one's life.

As for your mashup question, I agree with RV and UKSanders that the OL rotation will develop into SEC-caliber quicker than will the CB position.

 

[railroadkat_1]

Mashup question reply:

OL - why?
Although the CB signees look to be solid prospects (i'm very intrigued by Westry and Baity) AND CBs can usually contribute earlier the linemen, they are unknown until they step into the college setting.

At this point, a few offensive lineman have shown promise. GAA, Stallings, Haynes, Mosier, Meadows are figure to be in the 2 deep THIS fall. That doesn't include Larubbio, Richardson, Stenberg, and Mason Wolfe, who were solid prospects coming out of HS.

Not to derail the conversation, but does Wolfe project to OG or OT?

Mason Wolfe will be a man at either position. Saw him play 2 yeas ago against and at McCracken Co Central. Huge young man. McCracken Co Mustangs had everything going their way at halftime. I thought it would be a blowout.
The third quarter Mason put Henderson co on his back. Time after time the offense ran behind Mason and won the game going away. Quite a display, he played offensive tackle in this game. Did one heck of a job! Very glad UK signed him!

 

[jauk11]

Dang jobs, sometimes I wish I had been born rich instead of so good looking.

But thanks for persevering, don't give up.

I think the OL will be great first, partly because of the great emphasis on it by this staff AND all the redshirting, I hope GAA is one of the rare exceptions, seems like he has a big head start on most freshman OL physically.

But a major factor IMO is the unexpected bonanza of in state telent at the position, and the fact it seems they have their heart in the right place. However, I don't think the DBs will be that far behind, Stoops has a great reputation at the position and I think the talent is improving fast.

But please, lets not be rushing the "Dog Days", some variation in definitiions but here is the definition I found: "Dog Days is the name for the most sultry period of summer, from about July 3 to Aug. 11. Named in early times by observers in countries bordering the Mediterranean, the period was reckoned as extending from 20 days before to 20 days after the conjunction of Sirius (the dog star) and the sun."

Growing up in SE Kentucky I thought they lasted until about the time school started up again, especially practicing in full uniform just before school started up again.

 

[bluescat92]

When it comes to the coaches we are so fortunate to have one of the most respected and hardest working new staffs you can have.

Coach Stoops has managed to motivate the athletic staff and donors to put this program on a fast track towards success with the stadium renovation and football facility which will be top of the line.

The Stoops coaching name legacy, reputation and success within high school and college football is and will carry on at UK.

 

[C1180]

You have picked the two areas on the team IMO that need the most improvement if the team is going to make a significant improvement this season. Lets hope both show significant improvement.. There will be more players to choose from in both areas. Lets hope that equates to improvement and better depth in both areas. IMO both areas were a little low on personnel to chose from last season.