Hartline won't be easy to oust as QB
Bowl winner has edge on cobb, newcomers
Mark Story
Among the many positives that came from Kentucky's victory over East Carolina a week ago in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl, one is the most significant.
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Cats finish like they started
By John Clay
The middle of the season might not have been what Kentucky football wanted — the mere six victories, the SEC East cellar, the frustrating losses and the flop of a regular-season finish.
| AROUND THE SEC |
Compiled by John Clay
- In the Orlando Sentinel, Mike Bianchi writes that the BCS title game is huge.
- At Yahoo Sports, Dan Wetzel writes that an imperfect BCS system will produce a worthy champion.
- In the Miami Herald, Linda Robertson writes that the game is a win-win.
- At SportsIllustrated.com, Stewart Mandel writes on the Florida ground attack.
- Kyle Veazey writes in the Clarion-Ledger that once new Mississippi State coach Dan Mullen is finished in Miami, it will be see you later Gator.
- Chip Towers writes in the AJC that Georgia quarterback Matt Stafford had made up his mind by the bowl game to go pro.
- AJC columnist Mark Bradley writes that Georgia loses its glamor in Stafford, but may gain some grit in new quarterback.
- Bryan Mullen of the Tennessean writes about the Vols’ loss to Gonzaga in overtime.
- In the Knoxville News-Sentinel, Drew Edwards writes about UT’s homecourt winning streak stopping at 37.
- News-Sentinel columnist Mike Strange writes that UT fans aren’t used to leaving home floor unhappy.
- Seth Emerson of The State writes that SEC hoops is suffering a down year.
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| UK'S KNOWN FOOTBALL COMMITMENTS | |
| Player, position | High school |
|---|---|
| Brian Adams, ATH | Cumming, Ga. |
| Jordan Aumiller, TE | Boyle County |
| Justin Bean, WR | Tupelo, Miss. |
| Mister Cobble, DT | Louisville, Ky. |
| Mark Crawford, DT | Coffeyville (Kan.) CC |
| Jerrell Greene, RB | Paul Dunbar |
| Qua Huzzie, LB | LaGrange, Ga. |
| Tristian Johnson, DE | LaGrange, Ga. |
| Anthony Kendrick, TE/WR | Katy, Texas |
| LaRod King, WR | North Hardin |
| Chris Matthews, WR | Wilmington, Calif. |
| Kevin Mitchell, OL | Douglasville, Ga. |
| Ryan Mossakowski, QB | Frisco, Texas |
| Morgan Newton, QB | Carmel, Ind. |
| Donte Rumph, DE | St. Matthews, S.C. |
| Samuel Simpson, OL | Lexington, Ky. |
| Dakotah Tyler, RB | Indianapolis |
| Jarvis Walker, LB | Metairie, La. |
| Myron Walker, DT | Metairie, La. |
| Larry Warford, OL | Madison Central |
| Ridge Wilson, LB | Louisville Central |
| » See map of where commitments are from | |
| A LOOK BACK:
2008 FOOTBALL RECRUITING CLASS |
|
| Click on athlete's name for player's profile | |
| Player, position | High school |
|---|---|
| Eric Adeymi, WR | Miami (Fla.) Southridge |
| Aaron Boyd, WR | Henry Clay |
| Chandler Burden, OL | Oxford (Ohio) La Salle |
| Randall Cobb, ATH | Alcoa (Tenn.) |
| E.J. Fields, ATH | Frankfort |
| Winston Guy, DB | Lexington Catholic |
| Osaze Idumwonyi, OL | Cedar Hill (Texas) |
| William Johnson, ATH | Nashville (Tenn.) Pearl-Cohn |
| Deaunte Mason, ATH | Nashville (Tenn.) Pearl-Cohn |
| Gene McCaskill, WR | Chester (S.C.) |
| Cartier Rice, DB | Duncan (S.C.) Byrnes |
| Matt Roark, ATH | Acworth (Ga.) North Cobb |
| Donte Rumph, DE | St. Matthews (S.C.) Calhoun Co. |
| Matthew Smith, OL | St. Xavier |
| Sean Stackhouse, TE | Jacksonville (Fla.) Mandarin |
| Danny Trevathan, LB | Leesburg (Fla.) |
| Collins Ukwu, DE | La Vergne (Tenn.) |
| Dave Ulinski, OL | Manual |
| Trevino Woods, OL | Athens (Ga.) Clarke Central |
| Taylor Wyndham, LB | Swansea, S.C. |
UK football optimistic about future
By Chip Cosby
The University of Kentucky football program made history by winning a bowl game for the third consecutive season with Friday night's scintillating 25-19 win over East Carolina in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl.
- Jenkins' fumble return lifts UK to Liberty Bowl victory
- UK football notes: Defensive trio unsure on NFL
- Beale Street Blue
- Position-by-position matchups
- Who'll want the Liberty Bowl more?
- Q&A with UK quarterback Hartline
- Brooks not thinking about retirement
- Liberty Bowl notes: Dixon happy for chance at more carries
- East Carolina's 'D' is good enough for SEC
- Liberty Bowl notes: Lyons brings Elvis to life
- Liberty Bowl teams filling in the blanks
- Wildcat receiving corps has something to prove to naysayers
- Tickets still available for Liberty Bowl
- Cats RB Allen ineligible for Liberty Bowl
- Cats 'make do' on wet field for first Memphis practice
- It's official: Cobb won't play in Liberty Bowl
- Liberty Bowl Preview
- Athletes deserve academic support
- UK's Masthay is always giving back
- UK football thinks outside the color lines
- UK not recruiting more QBs for '09
- Cats after junior college quarterback
- UK commitment Newton named Indiana Mr. Football
- Los Angeles junior-college receiver commits to UK
| 2008 UK FOOTBALL SCHEDULE | ||||
| (Click on opponent to scout; click on result for game coverage) | ||||
| Date | Opponent | Time | TV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31 | at Louisville | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN | W, 27-2 |
| Sept. 6 | NORFOLK STATE | 6 p.m. | PPV/taped | W, 38-3 |
| Sept. 13 | MIDDLE TENNESSEE | 7 p.m. | PPV/taped | W, 20-14 |
| Sept. 27 | WESTERN KENTUCKY | 7 p.m. | WKYT-27 | W, 41-3 |
| Oct. 4 | at Alabama | 3:30 p.m. | CBS-27 | L, 14-17 |
| Oct. 11 | SOUTH CAROLINA | 12:30 p.m. | WKYT-27 | L, 17-24 |
| Oct. 18 | ARKANSAS | 7 p.m. | ESPNU | W, 21-20 |
| Oct. 25 | at Florida | 12:30 p.m. | WKYT-27 | L, 5-63 |
| Nov. 1 | at Mississippi State | 2:30 p.m. | PPV | W, 14-13 |
| Nov. 8 | GEORGIA | 12:30 p.m. | WKYT-27 | L, 38-42 |
| Nov. 15 | VANDERBILT | 8 p.m. | ESPN2 | L, 24-31 |
| Nov. 29 | at Tennessee | 6:30 p.m. | ESPN2 | L, 10-28 |
| Jan. 2 | Liberty Bowl vs. E. Carolina | 5 p.m. | ESPN | W, 25-19 |
taped: delayed broadcast on Big Blue Network, WKYT-27 in Lexington
UK FOOTBALL SEASON PREVIEW
Cats defense plans to carry the load
By Chip Cosby
Stop for a moment, close your eyes and tell yourself to think positive thoughts about the recent history of University of Kentucky football. Visions of Tim Couch will probably pop up, followed by some of Jared Lorenzen and Andre Woodson. Sprinkle in some Craig Yeast, Jacob Tamme, Keenan Burton and Rafael Little, and then open your eyes.
| SCOUTING THE CATS:
A CLOSER LOOK POSITION-BY-POSITION |
Check out Chip Cosby's position-by-position reports of the 2008 UK football team
| » Defensive line | » Linebackers |
| » Secondary | » Special teams |
| » Offensive line | » Running backs |
| » Receivers | » Quarterbacks |
| VIDEO: A PEEK AT PROSPECTS |
THE LATEST: Jordan Aumiller, TE/DB, Boyle Col.
Herald-Leader high school sports reporter Mike Fields puts the spotlight on some of the top high school football talent. Meet UK signee Boyle County tight end/defensive back Jordan Aumiller.
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