August 2010 Blog Posts (23)

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Cats in the NFL - Preseason Week 3

Maybe the biggest news for this week is the signing of Glenn Pakulak by the San Diego Chargers. Pakulak who was a fan favorite at UK for his ability to lay a hit as much as for his booming leg. Glenn won the Mosi Tatupu Award as a senior at UK which is given to the nation's best special teams player, but has not been able to lock down a steady job in the NFL. Last season, he punted in just two games for Washington and saw action in eight games in 2008 for New Orleans. The Chargers most likely… Continue

Added by Kentucky Sports Network on August 31, 2010 at 11:30pm — No Comments

Joker Phillips "A Dream Come True"

From our sit-down interview with Coach Joker Phillips, Joker describes becoming head coach of Kentucky and coaching against his good friend Charlie Strong as a dream come true.

Added by Kentucky Sports Network on August 31, 2010 at 7:29pm — No Comments

The Krystal Ball - Looking At The SEC West and Some Bowl Predictions

Hello everyone and welcome back to another edition of The Krystal Ball. Last week I took a look at the SEC East, today I will look at the West and predicts some bowls as well.

Like the East, one team should dominate and then after that it is up in the air.



1. Alabama - The defending National Champions start the season as the overwhelming favorite not only in the West but the SEC overall. Heisman winner Mark Ingram returns along with very cabable back-up Trent Richardson… Continue

Added by The Krystal Ball on August 30, 2010 at 12:00pm — 1 Comment

Fan Breakdown: The Secondary

Fan Breakdown: The Secondary



Background



There is no doubt that recent success on the gridiron for Kentucky football has been a good ride for all. Although moderate success for the nation’s upper tier programs, this has certainly been a positive time to be a UK football fan. Now, Kentucky players and coaches are going into uncharted waters in recent history, and that is continuing and even improving upon this success. With victories come… Continue

Added by JBR on August 30, 2010 at 9:00am — 5 Comments

Gazing at Star Ratings

In today’s world of the internet, instant news and websites trying to increase their traffic we take a look at star rankings. What do star rankings actually mean? Whether fans visit Rivals, Scout or ESPN, they receive conflicting information on recruits. The truth is star rankings mean very little. College coaches put very little stock (if any) into recruiting players.



Personally, I like ESPN’s evaluation system the best, but most people use rivals when they refer to recruits or… Continue

Added by Aaron Cordero on August 30, 2010 at 12:30am — 3 Comments

It's KENTUCKY for Wiltjer

I think I'm ready to go ahead and say it's going to be Kentucky for Wiltjer. I've heard enough from those around Kyle to make me think it's Kentucky!

Added by Jay Stallings on August 28, 2010 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Rating the State's High School Prospects

By Ira D. Combs Syndicated Columnist

Tri State Sports Media Service Inc.




Poll taken by: Ira D. Combs Sources: Various college scouts/coaches, recruiting services, and media across the Commonwealth


Top 10 KHSAA Multiple Athletes:



Jonathan Davis - Lou. Eastern - 6' 3" 235 lbs. Sr.

Flo Hardin - Lou. Ballard - 6' 0" 190 lbs. Sr.

La Mont McMurray - St.… Continue

Added by Ira's Blog on August 27, 2010 at 11:48pm — No Comments

Fan Breakdown: Linebackers



In case you’ve spent the last four plus years living in Saskatoon, times they are a changin’ around the Kentucky football program. UK has been to four straight bowls and had four straight winning seasons. Expectations are high both those streaks will continue and many feel the program maybe ready to take that elusive “step forward”.



This change in mindset for the Kentucky fan base maybe evident nowhere more than at linebacker for… Continue

Added by Darran Lavrin on August 26, 2010 at 10:30pm — No Comments

Zach West commits to Kentucky

The Wildcats picked up a sizeable commitment on Wednesday as, Lexington Christian star, Zach West pledged his commitment to Kentucky. West, who checks in at 6'5 and 297 pounds, is currently ranked #14 in the ESPN rankings and #16 by Scout.com at offensive guard. Zack was an ESPNU second team All-American as a junior and was elected to the Army All-American Combine. He is a candidate for 2010 Kentucky Mr. Football and a preseason All-State Selection.



Zach had narrowed his choices to… Continue

Added by Kentucky Sports Network on August 25, 2010 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Cats in the NFL - Preseason Week 2

After a very productive first week for several former Cats, Week 2 saw several players struggle to make an impact.



The biggest impact came from Jacob Tamme who saw the end zone for the second straight week. Jacob was on the receiving end of a 21 yard strike from Peyton Manning in the first quarter of the Colts game against Buffalo. Tamme is getting a longer look in the preseason with Dallas Clark battling a leg injury. Tamme currently has four catches for 47 yards. Jacob also… Continue

Added by Kentucky Sports Network on August 25, 2010 at 12:55am — 2 Comments

UK will ride Coattails of the Offense

By Ira D. Combs Syndicated Columnist

Tri State Sports Media Service Inc.




The 2010 Kentucky football team will go as far as the offense will take them in the all important win department. It simply cannot depend on its youthful and inexperienced defense to do anything but hold serve this year and hopefully not give up to many big and/or cheap plays for touchdowns.



That's not earth… Continue

Added by Ira's Blog on August 23, 2010 at 10:00pm — No Comments

The Krystal Ball - Looking at the SEC East

Hello everyone and welcome back to another Krystal Ball. Thanks to everyone who made comments on my UK prediction blog. Today I will take a look at the SEC East, where it looks like the more things change the more they stay the same.



1. Florida - It has certainly been an interesting off-season down in Gainesville. Coach Urban Meyer stepped down, then came back a day later, then took another month off after beating Cincinnati in the Sugar Bowl.



Tim Tebow has moved on… Continue

Added by The Krystal Ball on August 23, 2010 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Cats Defense Young but Talented for 2010

By Ira D. Combs Syndicated Columnist

Tri State Sports Media Service Inc.




The old saying goes offense sells tickets and defense wins games.



With that being said Coach Steve Brown one of the holdover assistant coaches from the Rich Brooks era once again is in charge of organizing the UK defense and implementing the schemes accordingly with the Wildcats talent, this particular year he may… Continue

Added by Ira's Blog on August 20, 2010 at 11:07pm — No Comments

DeAndre Daniels will commit to Kentucky!

From talking to people on Daniels side if UK offers it is my belief that DeAndre Daniels will commit to Kentucky!

If he is offered and doesn't then sorry but it is my belief that he will accept a UK offer. I'll go out on a limb and say it happens tonight regardless if it is made public or not.

If I'm wrong I apologize and will never trust my sources that gave me this information again.

Added by Jay Stallings on August 20, 2010 at 5:00pm — 6 Comments

DeAndre Daniels update

This probably comes to know surprise since pretty much the same information is floating around the internet from credible sources.



What I know for fact:

UK is in the process of still looking over the transcripts.

Based on that information and other information gathered John Calipari will make a decision to offer Daniels or not. Only John Calipari makes offers to players.

Then based on what John Calipari decides he will have a conversation with Daniels

This will… Continue

Added by Jay Stallings on August 20, 2010 at 3:17pm — No Comments

Only John Calipari offers scholarships to players

Anyone who says different just doesn't know how John Calipari operates.

Added by Jay Stallings on August 20, 2010 at 1:47pm — No Comments

Cats in the NFL - Training Camp Report

The Wildcats have one of their largest ever groups of former players in NFL camps this summer. Each week, we will track their progress as they look to avoided the dreaded Turk.



Alfonso Smith made the most of his limited touches in his debut in the desert. Alfonso carried the ball three times for nine yards including this six-yard touchdown in the Cardinals win over Houston.


Video Courtesy: NFL/Arizona…
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Added by Kentucky Sports Network on August 17, 2010 at 9:30pm — No Comments

The Krystal Ball - The Drive For Five - Forecasting the 2010 UK Football Season.

Hello everyone and welcome back to another edition of The Krystal Ball. For those of you new to the site, I like to have a little fun and try to predict the outcomes of the week's SEC games. However, today's edition is all about the 2010 season.



After an unprecedented fourth straight bowl, it has been a busy off season. Pa-Paw Rich Brooks retired and now Joker Phillips gets his chance to run the Wildcat program.



Looking at this year's team, the biggest question will be… Continue

Added by The Krystal Ball on August 13, 2010 at 11:00am — 5 Comments

Reasons for Optimism in 2010

By Ira D. Combs Syndicated Columnist

Tri State Sports Media Service Inc.


UK's new head football coach Joe "Joker" Phillips stepped up to the speaker's podium at the Wildcat Den underneath the bowels of Commonwealth Stadium last Friday morning before a state media contingent of approximately 75-100 members of the Commonwealth's sports media. He very confidently asked, "Well, guys, are you… Continue

Added by Ira's Blog on August 12, 2010 at 1:50pm — No Comments

KSN First Look Video: Chane Behanan

Update: August 10 - Evan Daniels is reporting that Chane will make an unofficial visit to UK on Wednesday.


Chane Behanan of Bowling Green is currently the top rated player in the state of Kentucky for 2011. Behanan holds nine scholarship offers including Louisville, Cincinnati, and West Virginia. He also has been receiving interest from Kentucky, Kansas and Texas. Rivals.com ranks Behanan as the 45th best player in nation in their Rivals 150.…

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Added by Kentucky Sports Network on August 10, 2010 at 10:54pm — 1 Comment

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