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WKU Week Thread (WKU vs. UK in Nashville at 7:00 pm, Aug 31)
Posted on 8/24/13 at 2:21 pm
Posted on 8/24/13 at 2:21 pm
Western Kentucky Football 2013 Roster
Broadcast: ESPNews
Key players for the Hilltoppers:
- Sr. RB Antonio Andrews: He's right behind Barry Sanders in NCAA All-Purpose Yards and has eclipsed Bobby Rainey's WKU rushing records.
- Jr. DB Jonathan Dowling: We all unfortunately remember the University of Florida transfer as the guy who picked off Max Smith 3 times in last year's matchup.
Then of course there's this guy:
Line: On most sites Kentucky is anywhere between a 4.5-5 point favorite.
Broadcast: ESPNews
Key players for the Hilltoppers:
- Sr. RB Antonio Andrews: He's right behind Barry Sanders in NCAA All-Purpose Yards and has eclipsed Bobby Rainey's WKU rushing records.
- Jr. DB Jonathan Dowling: We all unfortunately remember the University of Florida transfer as the guy who picked off Max Smith 3 times in last year's matchup.
Then of course there's this guy:
Line: On most sites Kentucky is anywhere between a 4.5-5 point favorite.
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Posted on 8/24/13 at 2:35 pm to BluegrassBelle
UKAthletics.com Friday WKU Prep Blog
UKAthletics.com WKU Saturday Prep Blog
Just some notes regarding the WKU game/season:
- WR Demarco Robinson will be UK's primary punt returner this season.
- DT Patrick Graffree is transferring to EKU, likely due to lack of PT.
- UK WR Rashad Cunningham will not be playing this season but will be practicing with the team.
- Sr. PK Joe Mansour hasn't officially been named starter but it's very likely he will be. Per Stoops he's hit at least two 50+ yard FGs in game/scrimmage situations.
- DE Za'Darius Smith has returned to the field. You can see him talk about that here.
- C Max Godby has played his way to the top of the depth chart and has earned a scholarship for this season. Some video on this.
- Max Smith and Jalen Whitlow split walkthrough reps on Saturday.
- Stoops quote on how the offense will be run with Brown:
UK will be off tomorrow and return to practice on Monday.
UKAthletics.com WKU Saturday Prep Blog
Just some notes regarding the WKU game/season:
- WR Demarco Robinson will be UK's primary punt returner this season.
- DT Patrick Graffree is transferring to EKU, likely due to lack of PT.
- UK WR Rashad Cunningham will not be playing this season but will be practicing with the team.
- Sr. PK Joe Mansour hasn't officially been named starter but it's very likely he will be. Per Stoops he's hit at least two 50+ yard FGs in game/scrimmage situations.
- DE Za'Darius Smith has returned to the field. You can see him talk about that here.
- C Max Godby has played his way to the top of the depth chart and has earned a scholarship for this season. Some video on this.
- Max Smith and Jalen Whitlow split walkthrough reps on Saturday.
- Stoops quote on how the offense will be run with Brown:
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"He'll call all the plays, but obviously I'll make all the decisions, whether it's four-down territory or when to take a shot and have some input and things like that," Stoops said. "But he'll call the plays. But I'll just be there to manage it, and like I said make the decisions on four down or punting and going for it and just, you know, here or there."
Brown will call plays from the sideline, relying on wide receivers coach Tommy Mainord to be his eyes in the press box. Offensive coordinators have different philosophies on game-day positioning, but Brown has good reason why he wants to be as close to the action as possible.
UK will be off tomorrow and return to practice on Monday.
This post was edited on 8/24/13 at 2:42 pm
Posted on 8/24/13 at 2:43 pm to BluegrassBelle
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This post was edited on 8/24/13 at 2:49 pm
Posted on 8/24/13 at 2:47 pm to BluegrassBelle
I don't think Stoops should, or will, overlook WKU. They have Petrino and he is a solid game planner and X's and O's guy. I think they will score a few times on y'all but at the same time I still think you win by 2 or more touchdowns. If you guys play to your potential it won't be close.
Posted on 8/24/13 at 3:23 pm to BluegrassBelle
Hey Belle, Do you know if Coach Elliot will be on the field coaching defense or in the box? I know Coach Stoops coached from the field a lot as FSU DC. Didn't know if he preferred his OC and DC's on the field or upstairs. I'm sure Coach Stoops will be a little more hands on with the Defense side of things.
Posted on 8/24/13 at 3:27 pm to Henry Jones Jr
Jeff Drummond over at Scout.com got some great pics from practice today (it was opened up for an hour to media).
DE Za'Darius Smith
WR Alex Montgomery going up for a catch
TE Anthony Kendrick
Asst. Coach Chad Scott with WRs Ryan Timmons, Javess Blue, and Daryl Collins
DBs Glenn Faulkner, Jaleel Hytchye, Fred Tiller and Blake McClain.
JUCO DT Melvin Lewis
Another of DE Za'Darius Smith
DT Donte Rumph
QB Jalen Whitlow
Coach Stoops
And probably one of my favorites:
DL Coach (former Auburn player) Jimmy Brumbaugh demonstrating technique for Bud Dupree and Farrington Huguenin.
You can find the rest of the gallery here.
DE Za'Darius Smith
WR Alex Montgomery going up for a catch
TE Anthony Kendrick
Asst. Coach Chad Scott with WRs Ryan Timmons, Javess Blue, and Daryl Collins
DBs Glenn Faulkner, Jaleel Hytchye, Fred Tiller and Blake McClain.
JUCO DT Melvin Lewis
Another of DE Za'Darius Smith
DT Donte Rumph
QB Jalen Whitlow
Coach Stoops
And probably one of my favorites:
DL Coach (former Auburn player) Jimmy Brumbaugh demonstrating technique for Bud Dupree and Farrington Huguenin.
You can find the rest of the gallery here.
Posted on 8/24/13 at 3:28 pm to WildKat
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Hey Belle, Do you know if Coach Elliot will be on the field coaching defense or in the box? I know Coach Stoops coached from the field a lot as FSU DC. Didn't know if he preferred his OC and DC's on the field or upstairs. I'm sure Coach Stoops will be a little more hands on with the Defense side of things.
Both should be on the field. I want to say Stoops mentioned it in a post-practice press conference a couple weeks ago.
Posted on 8/24/13 at 3:49 pm to BluegrassBelle
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Both should be on the field. I want to say Stoops mentioned it in a post-practice press conference a couple weeks ago.
I think I heard the same thing. Looking forward to getting the season underway!
Posted on 8/24/13 at 7:26 pm to BluegrassBelle
What happened to UKWildcatsFan? He's a WKU fan so I'm surprised we aren't hearing from him more.
Posted on 8/24/13 at 9:30 pm to kywildcatfanone
So who's going?
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<this guy
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<this guy
Posted on 8/25/13 at 8:57 am to kywildcatfanone
There are some things we don't talk about because it's like Beetlejuice and they may show up. 
Posted on 8/25/13 at 12:17 pm to BluegrassBelle
Those are some awesome pics. Za'Darius is a grown fricking man.
I know Neal Brown will be on the sidelines. I think Mainord is going to be in the booth for the offense.
I'm ready for this team to take the field.
I know Neal Brown will be on the sidelines. I think Mainord is going to be in the booth for the offense.
I'm ready for this team to take the field.
This post was edited on 8/25/13 at 12:18 pm
Posted on 8/25/13 at 12:18 pm to Bho
quote:
So who's going?
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<this guy
I'm jelly.
Posted on 8/25/13 at 3:21 pm to Bho
I will be there
Posted on 8/25/13 at 4:50 pm to Bho
Not going, but I wish I was. Cheer loud and wear blue!
Posted on 8/26/13 at 8:40 pm to kywildcatfanone
Stoops Weekly Press Conference Transcript (WKU Week)
And the Week 1 depth chart has officially been released:
Offense
Tight end
Jordan Aumiller
Anthony Kendrick
Left tackle
Darrian Miller
Jon Toth
Left guard
Teven Eatmon-Nared or Zach West
Center
Max Godby
Zach Myers
Right guard
Kevin Mitchell
Jack Gruenschlaeger
Right tackle
Jordan Swindle
Shaquille Love
Wide receiver
Demarco Robinson
Alexander Montgomery
Jeff Badet
Wide receiver
Daryl Collins or Ryan Timmons
Wide receiver
Javess Blue
A.J. Legree
Quarterback
Maxwell Smith or Jalen Whitlow
Fullback
D.J. Warren
Cody Jones
Running back
Raymond Sanders
Jonathan George
Defense
Defensive end
Alvin Dupree
Farrington Huguenin or Jason Hatcher
Defensive tackle
Donte Rumph
Tristian Johnson
Defensive tackle
Mister Cobble
Mike Douglas
Defensive end
Za'Darius Smith
TraVaughn Paschal
Strong-side linebacker
Kory Brown
Blake McClain
Middle linebacker
Avery Williamson
Miles Simpson
Weak-side linebacker
Khalid Henderson
Josh Forrest
Cornerback
Cody Quinn
Nate Willis
Safety
Ashely Lowery
Glenn Faulkner
Safety
Eric Dixon
Daron Blaylock
Cornerback
Fred Tiller
Jaleel Hytchye
Special teams
Snapper
Kelly Mason
Kyle Budde
Holder
Jared Leet
Landon Foster
Kicker
Joe Mansour
Austin MacGinnis
Punter
Landon Foster
Joe Mansour
Kickoff returner
Raymond Sanders
Demarco Robinson
Dyshawn Mobley
Daryl Collins
Punt returner
Demarco Robinson
Daryl Collins
Javess Blue
And the Week 1 depth chart has officially been released:
Offense
Tight end
Jordan Aumiller
Anthony Kendrick
Left tackle
Darrian Miller
Jon Toth
Left guard
Teven Eatmon-Nared or Zach West
Center
Max Godby
Zach Myers
Right guard
Kevin Mitchell
Jack Gruenschlaeger
Right tackle
Jordan Swindle
Shaquille Love
Wide receiver
Demarco Robinson
Alexander Montgomery
Jeff Badet
Wide receiver
Daryl Collins or Ryan Timmons
Wide receiver
Javess Blue
A.J. Legree
Quarterback
Maxwell Smith or Jalen Whitlow
Fullback
D.J. Warren
Cody Jones
Running back
Raymond Sanders
Jonathan George
Defense
Defensive end
Alvin Dupree
Farrington Huguenin or Jason Hatcher
Defensive tackle
Donte Rumph
Tristian Johnson
Defensive tackle
Mister Cobble
Mike Douglas
Defensive end
Za'Darius Smith
TraVaughn Paschal
Strong-side linebacker
Kory Brown
Blake McClain
Middle linebacker
Avery Williamson
Miles Simpson
Weak-side linebacker
Khalid Henderson
Josh Forrest
Cornerback
Cody Quinn
Nate Willis
Safety
Ashely Lowery
Glenn Faulkner
Safety
Eric Dixon
Daron Blaylock
Cornerback
Fred Tiller
Jaleel Hytchye
Special teams
Snapper
Kelly Mason
Kyle Budde
Holder
Jared Leet
Landon Foster
Kicker
Joe Mansour
Austin MacGinnis
Punter
Landon Foster
Joe Mansour
Kickoff returner
Raymond Sanders
Demarco Robinson
Dyshawn Mobley
Daryl Collins
Punt returner
Demarco Robinson
Daryl Collins
Javess Blue
Posted on 8/26/13 at 9:19 pm to BluegrassBelle
UK needs to win this game to instill confidence with the new regime.
Posted on 8/27/13 at 5:17 am to Wild Thang
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UK needs to win this game to instill confidence with the new regime.
Kige. I think this is an extremely important game for spirit and recruiting. Win this one and the Stoops era is off to a good start, even though the overall season will be bad, but folks will realize quickly that his system will work with the right players.
Lose this one, and the season could be a 2 win downward spiral with bad losses to UL/Bama/SC/Florida. Could impact the recruiting class for 2014.
Pretty important game to me, but I do expect UK to win 24-14.
Is there a prediction thread?
Posted on 8/27/13 at 5:27 am to kywildcatfanone
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Is there a prediction thread?
Feel free to start one.
And I agree, this game is pretty important this season going forward. But I think Stoops knows that and has alluded to that when talking about it. Plus, I think the players are still pissed off about last season's game and want to right the ship.
Frankly, I just want to see Bobby Petrino lose.
Posted on 8/27/13 at 6:27 am to BluegrassBelle
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Frankly, I just want to see Bobby Petrino lose.
As does every UK/UL and Arkansas fan.
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