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Posted by hosslee (Member # 2983) on 11-29-2008, 10:28 PM:

This team should not go to a bowl!They are really bad.Started out 4-0.

Posted by ukcatfannfl (Member # 1425) on 11-30-2008, 09:20 AM:

Look at the bowl as another month or so of practice and a recruiting tool. Recruits want to hear that the team who is recruiting them gets in a bowl most years.

Posted by bayer (Member # 462) on 11-30-2008, 10:03 AM:

I said it last night and I'll say it again, very few rational fans thought this team would even be 6-6. I know I expected 4-8, but after the way they played early, they should have been 8-4. The things we all forget are:

1. No experienced QB

2. No reliable receivers after injuries.

3. No solid running game after injuries.

4. Less than solid defense after injuries.

5. Just not enough talented depth to be expected to compete in the SEC.

Considering all of that and even more importantly those matters cited by ukcatfannfl above, this team cannot afford not to go to a bowl game. In addition, if we refused a bowl invitation the SEC would probably revolt, given all the money that comes from these events.

So, be happy with 6-6 this year, take our bowl game and move on to a brighter future.

[ 11-30-2008, 10:03 AM: Message edited by: bayer ]

Posted by boomdaddy (Member # 2644) on 11-30-2008, 10:29 AM:

I totally agree with Bayer and UKCF.

It is very important that UK makes it to a bowl, every season. Just look at Miss State, who went to a bowl last season and this season their coach resigns. Yes, bowling is critical for the program to move forward, even if it is the empty food bowl.

The extra month of practice for the younger players and the visibility for the recruits is critical to Kentucky's success.

UK was decimated by injuries and having lost all the experience at QB.

With the extra month, they have a chance to get some of their injured players back, some extra experience for Cobb, and some much needed preparation for the young receiving corps. They also have a chance to win the bowl game, ending the season on a high note and giving them some inspiration going into next season.

Even with the 2 high profile QBs coming in, I fully expect Cobb to be the starter, going into next season. But, if he gets beat out, he will be a star player as a receiver, so it is a win/win situation for the Cats.

[ 11-30-2008, 10:37 AM: Message edited by: boomdaddy ]

Posted by bayer (Member # 462) on 11-30-2008, 01:04 PM:

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Even with the 2 high profile QBs coming in, I fully expect Cobb to be the starter

I sincerely hope not. He could better serve this team as WR/WB. In addition, his type of play is not what we need to mmove up the ladder. We need a solid throwing QB with strong leadership skills. Cobb may have the leadership skills, I don't know, but he is not a strong throwing QB.

Posted by catmandoo (Member # 1284) on 11-30-2008, 02:02 PM:

The only way Cobb will start at quarterback is if the two in coming freshman don't know the system. It may take sometime for them to do that but with their backgrounds and abilities it isn't going to take them long. I would bet they already have the playbooks annd have been given films to study.

Both Mossakowski and Newton are extremely intelligent and are devoted to making this team better even as true freshmen. Cobb knows his chance to make it to the NFL is not at quarterback but as a receiver. He is a team player and wih him catching passes we will be a leg up on getting some qualified receivers..

Posted by boomdaddy (Member # 2644) on 11-30-2008, 02:03 PM:

I will first throw out the disclaimer that I have never played college ball nor even coached at the high school level. But, imho, Cobb has a pretty strong arm. I'm not saying that his arm is better than the two prospects that are coming in, next season. But, from what I have seen, he has the strongest arm of any QBs on this years team and I remember a throw in the Georgia game where he absolutely drilled the ball downfield into traffic for a first down.

No, he doesn't always have the best touch. But, his touch may come around, next season. And, that may be in part to his receiving corps, who knows. Given his mobility, he is a very worthy talent to have behind center. Sure, he is not that tall. But there have been a few short QBs who have done quite well in the college game. Flutie is one that comes to mind.

Posted by catmandoo (Member # 1284) on 12-01-2008, 08:26 AM:

bd, no doubt about it without Cobb at quarterback this year we wouldn't have been near as good. He really is a talented athlete with a big heart and we are lucky to have him. I would think however he would be the first to say that if we are going to be the team we all want next year he will have to be a receiver.

Posted by boomdaddy (Member # 2644) on 12-01-2008, 12:07 PM:

I would like to see Cobb be a star receiver, just as much as the next guy. But, let's not forget that the 2 hotshot guys coming in will be freshmen. Even Couch and Tebow didn't start their freshman year. Will one of the 2 young guns be ready for SEC play? Who knows? That is why Cobb has to be in the mix at QB, next season.

Had Pulley still been on the team, he would have been the returning starter as a senior, with the freshmen getting their shot at the right time in each game.

Posted by uncSUCKS (Member # 2148) on 12-01-2008, 12:09 PM:

The folks in Knoxville were really impressed with Cobb. They also were pissed off that he didnt come to UT. Good for us!!

Posted by bayer (Member # 462) on 12-01-2008, 01:14 PM:

I just think, in the long run, Randall Cobb can help this team more at WR/WB rather than as a running QB. That just doesn't work in the SEC that often these days.

Posted by Brandon (Member # 108) on 12-01-2008, 04:45 PM:

I think in the long run, he will be a weapon at WR that will be hard to match. But not next season, at least, not at the beginning of next season.

Cobb should stay at QB for at least the first few games while working in the #2 guy, who ever that is (as long as it isn't Hartline unless he gets a 100% increase in ability) and gradually let the new guy take over the reigns.

Putting Cobb at WR would be a heck of a weapon. Before UK can do that, we need to have a guy that can get the ball to him effectively.