UK-Miss. St. Game Thread

[johnkyblue]

On second view, that should have drawn a flag.

They missed a million calls. They were awful. Stoops was going to get an unsportsmanlike conduct until white hat watched it on the big screen and saw how badly they missed that. One of the worst uncalled games I've ever seen. They could have, and probably did, get people hurt.

[Matt Dillon]

In case anyone missed it, Missouri lost, at home, to Middle Tenn. Beat either them or UGa. plus with what should be a gimmie in Austin Peay and we're going bowling.

[Matt Dillon]

I have only one comment to make, coach Stoops isn't the greatest coach in the world, but he has instilled a never say die attitude in this team. That means the difference between winning and losing a lot of times.

[KYCATS01]

Great win by the cats. Fun atmosphere at commonwealth; but I don't understand the sorry attendence and "fans" bailing at halftime.

I watched the game again when I got home and all I can say is that the guys calling the game for the SEC network should be FIRED!!!

They were:

1. Bored with the game at the start of the second half.
2. Jerking each other off with irrelevant stories of yesteryear while exciting action is happening on screen.
3. Chose the middle of a potentially game clenching drive to talk about the murder of Tyson Gay's daughter and have a mini soap box about guns. (not the time or place a--holes)
4. Going hyper critical about clock management during the game winning drive. I get it, it's a reasonable criticism; but you made your point so STFU! There is a game happening here.

Get them out! I am sorry for anyone who had to sit home and listen to that crap.

Actually, don't fire them. Getting more fans in the stands to support our young CATS would be a good thing and folks don't have to listen to non-football related stuff. This team is growing up in front of our eyes along with their head coach! Get out and support our team...shameful for the number of empty seats last night! Remember, not many Seniors on this team so a more mature team for next year. Get to a bowl along with inherent extra practices will only help team and recruiting.

[Lighthouse]

IMO, the Officials certainly were not perfect, and they missed stuff on both teams, but to imply they got people hurt, is childish and inappropriate.

[CATHYnKY]

Can someone post a link to Leaches call on the last FG?

[teamchemistry15]

I have only one comment to make, coach Stoops isn't the greatest coach in the world, but he has instilled a never say die attitude in this team. That means the difference between winning and losing a lot of times.

Agreed. It's amazing the difference in the defense since he took over. They still give up points but man, they don't quit. The team would've folded in that last minute and a half last year but they kept it together. The clock management was bad but it worked out. With the decent talent and athletes we have and the new found attitude we will win the close games we've lost in the past. As crazy as it sounds, and I never thought I would've said this after the Florida game, but we could get seven wins this year. I think six is more realistic, but seven isn't out of the question with the way Georgia and Missouri have been playing.

[teamchemistry15]

IMO, the Officials certainly were not perfect, and they missed stuff on both teams, but to imply they got people hurt, is childish and inappropriate.

Agreed completely. They missed calls on both ends just like every official. The only bad one they missed was the horse collar towards the end. Any update on the injured MSU player?

[fastkat]

Agreed completely. They missed calls on both ends just like every official. The only bad one they missed was the horse collar towards the end. Any update on the injured MSU player?

Tom Leach reported last night that he movement in his arms and legs

[teamchemistry15]

Tom Leach reported last night that he movement in his arms and legs

I remember them saying he had movement but was numb. Hopefully he makes a full recovery. It was a weird play.

[TrueblueCATfan]

Proud of this team...in the past no way UK wins a game like that.......So happy for our guys

[Joneslab]

I want to take at least partial responsibility for this win.

My night:

I was wrangled into a Halloween event at the Louisville Zoo with the fam. Start time? A befuddling, evil 6:00 p.m. Generally I won't do anything when UK sports is on, but if it's a kids' thing you can't turn it down. My daughter's nine; she's Rey from Star Wars; I deal with it.

I tape the game. I add the one-hour extension BECAUSE I KNOW THERE WILL BE SHENANIGANS. I assume that somebody at the zoo is going to be hovering out by the elephant exhibit saying something like, "You hear the UK score?" to another dad. But I make it through that entire zoo without hearing a word.

I'm home free, right? Wrong.

We are shuttled back to the parking lot by school buses. I get on the bus...and the driver unbelievably has the game on full blast. It's nearing halftime. When the driver gets on and at full voice I say, "TURN THE GAME OFF!' He stares at me dumbly, pretending not to hear. My wife goes apoplectic. She tells me to be more considerate for volunteers. I tell her it's a horrific shame that anyone would not understand that people are taping the game and don't want to hear the score.

I try and talk with people--my family, random people, myself--so that I don't hear the score. But I know things aren't going well because I can hear the tone in Tom's voice. It's not a good tone. TOM IS UNHAPPY. And as I stand to get off the bus, I hear the score. My world crumbles. I consider homicide.

So I drive home. Snarling. I walk in the door just as the second half begins...and that's when Stephen Johnson turns into Joe Montana and we score 700 points in the second half.

No need to thank me, Wildcatnation. Anything for the team.

[Owllycat]

For anyone who missed it.

[Owllycat]

Injury update on Miss. St. Player Darryl Williams, they say hes able to move everything and seems to be doing ok.

[SCBlu]

...... Proud that Stoops has that kind of passion going after the refs. He needs a person on the sideline to reel him back down so he can make the little decisions (Clock Management). So happy for #99 great way to end the day. I an not a fan of our back up QB. It is bad when you have to have your Freshman RB play wildcat just so you have ball control. Johnson did move up down the field and did a lot of good but his ball control is shameful.....

Agree re poor clock management. Where the hell were the other coaches to help Stoops through that highly-charged phase of the game?