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Posted by catmandoo (Member # 1284) on 01-13-2011, 12:58 PM:

He is deserving for his chance to make it big. Hopefully it will all turn out well and he will have a great career doing what he does so well..

In a press conference to announce his entry to the NFL Draft, Randall Cobb broke down a few times as he talked about how much it meant to realize his dream and how special three years at Kentucky were for him. He said he agonized over the decision, but ultimately decided to go pro after praying about it following the Compass Bowl and had this little note to Kentucky fans:

“I love ya’ll. Thank you for everything. I hope that in some way shape or form, I was able to influence you or inspire you. For all the kids, I hope you always keep your dreams. Always, always keep pushing after them and let no one stop you.”

If you didn’t love him like family before, you surely will now after hearing what he said.

A few more notes:

- Randall Cobb opened his press conference by talking about his high school career and how proud he was to be a part of the Alcoa tradition before saying that he was told by one major D-1 coach that he could not play at that level. He then went in to how he was rushed the field when Andre Woodson hit Steve Johnson against Louisville and how he always knew that Lexington felt like home and he couldn’t wait to be a part of the UK family, even when Tennessee came calling at the end of his senior year.

- Cobb then thanked the coaches (Phillips, Sanders and Brooks by name), the administrators and the fans before offering gratituted to his teammates, for whom Cobb said none of this would be possible without them. He said Tee Martin is like his big brother and coaches him to be a better man. He said that what he will miss the most is the UK locker room and all the relationships and memories that came from being a part of that group.

- When speaking to how tough this decision was to make, Cobb said that he consulted with former Cats in the NFL and they all advised him to leave the emotions out of the decision. He said that the favorable feedback from the league, as well as a chance to reach a dream he remembers laying in bed as a four-year old and wishing for, convinced him it was time to go.

- When told that Joker Phillips said he has the “it” that you can’t coach, Cobb said his “it” factor is his faith. Cobb said that he “has something inside of me that makes me want to be the best not only for myself, but for those around me.”

- Along that same line, his faith was a strong component of the press conference as he said he prayed about the decision and spoke several times about “being a blessing” to those around him. That means teammates and fans and Cobb says that he hopes he’s been able to inspire those who have watched him play to chase their dreams.

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Posted by Tiptree (Member # 844) on 01-13-2011, 01:22 PM:

What a gem. We have been blessed to have him as part of our program. Best wishes to you, Mr. Cobb. I look forward to following you in a long, productive NFL career!

Posted by rlt4uk (Member # 3194) on 01-13-2011, 08:39 PM:

Best player without A doubt to ever put on A helmet at UK!!!