The schedule.

[supernova0221]

The way I see it, we only have 2 games I feel UK has basically no chance of winning. At Alabama and at UT. Now, that could change as the season goes on sure. However, pre season you can make an argument there are big issues with UF, MSU and UGA on offense. USCjr and Mizzou are terrible and absolutely no reason why UK shouldn't best Vandy at home.

Again, it's pre season and a lot can change. Just how I see it going into the season.

 

[ulismyman]

At Papa...wont win that either and at Florida doubtful...we have 3 toss ups...georgia miss state ans at mizz

 

[sluggercatfan]

At Papa...wont win that either and at Florida doubtful...we have 3 toss ups...georgia miss state ans at mizz

Could have and SHOULD have beaten Otis each of the last two seasons...same with Fla

 

[supernova0221]

At Papa...wont win that either and at Florida doubtful...we have 3 toss ups...georgia miss state ans at mizz

You can not in any way, shape or form make me believe that At UF and At UofL are in winnable games. UK should have beaten both teams the last two years. UF is game 2 in prime time on CBS with a new QB. I'm not saying we win either but they aren't guaranteed losses. Especially at UofL.

 

[ulismyman]

We havent beat florida in 30 years..how fo you think that is winnable??

 

[GoCatsForever2k15]

We havent beat florida in 30 years..how fo you think that is winnable??

What does the past 30 years have to do with how the current teams stack up for next season?

 

[ulismyman]

Plenty..it is a mindset...you actually have to beat someone before you believe it can happen...kind of likecUL must feel toward us in basketball

 

[jauk11]

We havent beat florida in 30 years..how fo you think that is winnable??

The law of averages?

They have won quite a few close ones, our turn.

 

[Nuke99m.]

By the last game of the season who knows what kind of shape UK or UL could be in. If Jackson makes it through 11 games without getting dinged up it will surprise me. I'm glad we play the last game of the year this year. It will give both sides of the ball a chance to get it together. Of course history says playing a backup for UL might not be that great either but I'd rather face the backup than Jackson.

 

[Onomatopoeia]

I have 4 we can't beat ranked by hardest.

@Bama
@Tennessee
@Florida
Georgia

UK don't have the talent to compete in those games. With Geogia having a new coach, thing could go wonky I suppose and UK have a chance. But realistically throw these games out the window. It actually works out that UK's toughest games are on the road. That gives us the more winnable ones at home.

But I really wish people would stop pretending UL is this elite team. Yah UK might lose but it's not impossible to think UK wins.

UL is returning all 5 starters from a putrid offensive line last year so I wouldn't really call that a plus. The receiving corp hasn't really been that impressive. Jackson looks good but other than that, nothing really sticks out as elite. Wildcard can back me up on this.

 

[Stenchymouse]

If Jackson is the QB, we have little chance against UofL, but if it's anyone else, we have a really good chance to steal that game.

 

[JHB4UK]

This isnt the 1990's, those still in fear of Florida I guess just were just not watching or paying attention to us outplaying them and more importantly having just as good of athletes as they do in 2014 & in 2015. They don't deserve to be lumped in with Alabama & Georgia & Tennessee as opponents who's edge in talent makes the chances of winning unlikely.

And I'm frankly putting Georgia in with Bama & UT because of shaky assumptions that (1)Chubb is back 100%, and (2)stud true frosh Eason is indeed a stud & does truely start.

likely wins:
Southern Miss
N Mex St
South Cackalacky
Vandy
@Mizzou
Austin Peay

likely losses:
@Alabama
Georgia
@Tennessee

Toss Ups:
@Florida
Miss St
@UL

intelligent folks can argue Vandy & Mizzou should more accurately be described as toss ups, especially the road game to Columbia. I'm just going on last year when even as a dumpster fire we gift wrapped the game to Vandy in their stadium, that should not happen in any way this year. And Mizzou, the next good news I hear from them this offseason will be the 1st. I think that program is going to go in a steep & extended decline for many seasons to come.

 

[sluggercatfan]

We havent beat florida in 30 years..how fo you think that is winnable??

Past has no bearing on this year.

 

[cardkilla_rivals379685]

Cats have more than a punchers chance at Florida. Florida will be better by end of year but game 2 they could still be in some disarray. IF the Cats beat Florida, I could see them winning 8. Beating FL would be a huge psychological boost for this program. Not to mention a huge boost in recruiting Florida players.

 

[sluggercatfan]

If Jackson is the QB, we have little chance against UofL, but if it's anyone else, we have a really good chance to steal that game.

Jackson DID NOT beat us last year...UK's PITIFUL second half offensive performance did along with leaving what should (could)have been three first half tds on the field.

 

[Nuke99m.]

I'm worried about S. Miss. Good QB and a good RB. When we win that one I'll be able to judge the rest of the schedule.

 

[CardHack]

You don't hear the same caliber of concern coming out of Petrino/Klenakis compared to last preseason about the offensive line. I don't know if was RG Kaoli Mahoni getting entrenched or what, but it had a positive impact on our C Hughley, who to that point was setting records for false starts at the center position. Just getting a full year of seasoning plus Bowl prep and Spring Practice for the three sophomores is something we didn't have preseason last year.

As far as I'm concerned the biggest jury verdict remaining to be rendered will be on the running back corps; they weren't recruited for the offense we will likely be running with Jackson.

 

[BigBoyBlueMMA]

Could have and SHOULD have beaten Otis each of the last two seasons...same with Fla

WE DID BEAT FLA 2 YEARS AGO - THE REFS JUST BEAT US!!! (Still in my angry voice)

 

[sluggercatfan]

WE DID BEAT FLA 2 YEARS AGO - THE REFS JUST BEAT US!!! (Still in my angry voice)

Agree, but we still make a def.play in the EZ or RT catches a pass over the middle and we still win...old iffin game though

 

[macsauce13]

I have 4 we can't beat ranked by hardest.

@Bama
@Tennessee
@Florida
Georgia

I'm pretty much in agreement with this. The last two years were our chance at Florida, and we didn't capitalize. We can't beat Bama unless something crazy happens, and Tennessee should be quite a bit better than us.

The Georgia game is the one I have my eye on. I could see us in a situation where we win that game. Come out hot and put a TD or two on them in the first quarter, then fight like hell. That would be our only real chance.

 

[Anon1712931820]

Will have a good enough read after Game 2 to make a prediction.

 

[Stenchymouse]

Jackson DID NOT beat us last year...UK's PITIFUL second half offensive performance did along with leaving what should (could)have been three first half tds on the field.

That's debatable, but I do expect Jackson to be one of the most dynamic players in college football this year!

We need a game changer at UK and it's been awhile since we've had one!

 

[UKWinsAgainYep]

Cats have more than a punchers chance at Florida. Florida will be better by end of year but game 2 they could still be in some disarray. IF the Cats beat Florida, I could see them winning 8. Beating FL would be a huge psychological boost for this program. Not to mention a huge boost in recruiting Florida players.

Florida may have the best Coach in the SEC. We will not be beating Florida this season. You can forget about that.

 

[Dakota25]

Have to win at home since the only winnable road game is Missouri. Luckily UK's easier opponents are at home.

 

[supernova0221]

I'm worried about S. Miss. Good QB and a good RB. When we win that one I'll be able to judge the rest of the schedule.

I don't get th southern miss love. Look at their schedule last year. They beat absolutely no one and lost to every abacus conference team.

 

[CATFANFOLIFE87]

You don't hear the same caliber of concern coming out of Petrino/Klenakis compared to last preseason about the offensive line. I don't know if was RG Kaoli Mahoni getting entrenched or what, but it had a positive impact on our C Hughley, who to that point was setting records for false starts at the center position. Just getting a full year of seasoning plus Bowl prep and Spring Practice for the three sophomores is something we didn't have preseason last year.

As far as I'm concerned the biggest jury verdict remaining to be rendered will be on the running back corps; they weren't recruited for the offense we will likely be running with Jackson.

Your QB will have to learn to throw the ball with consistency. He won't get away with running all over the field again. If he tries he won't last until the Governors cup. He has a live arm but he hasn't shown much in the way of accuracy. He will have to become a more complete player or defenses with load the box and his scrambling will lose its effectiveness

 

[CATFANFOLIFE87]

Florida may have the best Coach in the SEC. We will not be beating Florida this season. You can forget about that.

Best coach in the SEC? Nick Saban says hi. Hell the guy has only been in the SEC for one season and you came to that conclusion? Pump the brakes

 

[CATFANFOLIFE87]

That's debatable, but I do expect Jackson to be one of the most dynamic players in college football this year!

We need a game changer at UK and it's been awhile since we've had one!

Jackson can be if he learns to throw the ball accurately. Jackson was ineffective in the second half against TAMU when they adjusted to stop him from scrambling. Right now he has only proven to be an explosive athlete

 

[supernova0221]

Jackson can be if he learns to throw the ball accurately. Jackson was ineffective in the second half against TAMU when they adjusted to stop him from scrambling. Right now he has only proven to be an explosive athlete

Jackson also has game film now and plenty of it. Teams that prep for him will be more able to slow him down. Easier to adapt to a passing QB coming in then a running QB

 

[CATFANFOLIFE87]

Jackson also has game film now and plenty of it. Teams that prep for him will be more able to slow him down. Easier to adapt to a passing QB coming in then a running QB

Just as easy to adapt to a running QB as a passing QB if they can't throw. Without the consistent threat of being able to beat you in the air scrambling doesn't put pressure on the defense to defend both. If what you're saying is true (that running QB's are harder to prepare for) then Tyrod Taylor, Marcus Mariota, Kaepernick, ect would be harder to prepare for than Tom Brady, Drew Breez, or Aaron Rodgers. Cam Newton is the rare exception that does both equally well.

Jackson has the potential to be a good passer but he'll have to prove it as the full-time starter. Like you said, there is enough game film out there now that he's not going to sneak up on anyone. It's always going to be different when you become the main focus of everyone's game prep. The lack of a playmaker at RB is an issue as well. Of course UL's schedule is so soft that none of those issues will make Jackson's life hard except for maybe 3-4 games max

 

[willyclyde]

At Papa...wont win that either and at Florida doubtful...we have 3 toss ups...georgia miss state ans at mizz

Spoken like a true tard fan

 

[willyclyde]

We havent beat florida in 30 years..how fo you think that is winnable??

But in another thread about predictions..

At Florida..its time

#worstposterever

 

[CardHack]

Georgia is a tough game on the merit of their RB corps alone, at least to the extent Kentucky's defensive front can demonstrate something positive. I doubt Georgia becomes any less physical under Kirby Smart or any less likely to pound Chubb (sounds kind of funny doesn't it?) into the line 30 times.

Jackson's accuracy is of paramount concern for me; he needs to be more Stefan Lefors and less Michael Vick for the offense to progress. He does stupefying things sometimes in the open field and legitimately is the fastest kid on a roster full of good athletes, but he needs to put the ball into the hands of a deep receiving corps both in WRs and TEs.

 

[STUCKNBIG10]

Georgia is a tough game on the merit of their RB corps alone, at least to the extent Kentucky's defensive front can demonstrate something positive. I doubt Georgia becomes any less physical under Kirby Smart or any less likely to pound Chubb (sounds kind of funny doesn't it?) into the line 30 times.

Jackson's accuracy is of paramount concern for me; he needs to be more Stefan Lefors and less Michael Vick for the offense to progress. He does stupefying things sometimes in the open field and legitimately is the fastest kid on a roster full of good athletes, but he needs to put the ball into the hands of a deep receiving corps both in WRs and TEs.

Excellent points all. I expect LJ to be markedly improved this year. UL will have a good team, as long as he stays healthy. Not buying the hype that they're getting, but I expect an 8-4 or 9-3 year.

 

[UKWinsAgainYep]

Best coach in the SEC? Nick Saban says hi. Hell the guy has only been in the SEC for one season and you came to that conclusion? Pump the brakes

I'm just saying what the UF coach did last season was VERY impressive to me...

I feel he is one of the top coaches in the SEC and they made a very good hire. He seems like a classy guy too.

Obviously, Saban may be the greatest ever, but I'm predicting that UF's coach turns out to be one of the best in the SEC.

 

[GoCatsForever2k15]

I'm just saying what the UF coach did last season was VERY impressive to me...

I feel he is one of the top coaches in the SEC and they made a very good hire. He seems like a classy guy too.

Obviously, Saban may be the greatest ever, but I'm predicting that UF's coach turns out to be one of the best in the SEC.

I don't think he'll ever recruit as well and as consistently as Saban, but he's had a ton of success in his career. I agree, I think he'll end up in the les miles etc. tier of coaches in our conference.

 

[supernova0221]

I'm just saying what the UF coach did last season was VERY impressive to me...

I feel he is one of the top coaches in the SEC and they made a very good hire. He seems like a classy guy too.

Obviously, Saban may be the greatest ever, but I'm predicting that UF's coach turns out to be one of the best in the SEC.

Impressive how? They really didn't do anything against the top teams in the SEC...and got crushed by FSU, Bama and Michigan. They sort of got lucky with their schedule too. They were also extremely lucky to beat UK, ECU and Vandy last year. AND they went to OT with Florida Atlantic. Ya, screams impressive...

 

[orlandocatfan_rivals383321]

One thing I've learned since my beginning fandom in 1952: don't ever count your chickens when it comes to UK football. We could go anywhere, IMO, from 5-7 to 7-5. Anything worse than 6-6 is a very disappointing season. Anything better than 7-5 would be a most excellent experience. Regardless of the direction taken, I'm behind the Cats all the way until the end. Thanks to TV, I'll be able to watch every game from the comfort of home on my BIG Screen.

 

[BoulderCat_rivals187983]

Florida is the team I want to see UK beat. Probably half this boards members weren't even alive the last time we beat them. It's been over half my life. It's got to end, just has to.

 

[Dakota25]

Florida is the team I want to see UK beat. Probably half this boards members weren't even alive the last time we beat them. It's been over half my life. It's got to end, just has to.

I'm 27. I can't believe I have no idea what it's like to beat a team UK plays every year.