Race Day

So tomorrow is the big day. I'm not even sure that I have talked about it at all on the blog, but tomorrow I run the Weather Channel Atlanta Marathon. About 5 months of training for 4 and a half grueling hours. I struggled a bit with my 20 miler a couple of weeks back, and couple that with the fact I am just getting over strep throat it could get interesting. I have long since abandoned any visions of grandeur when it comes to a goal time. I am focused on finishing in one piece. I think burning 10,000 Calories justifies eating my weight in Mashed Potatoes right? Check back in to see how I did. If this blog isn't update for a couple of weeks, assume I didn't make it.

Game Day Preview

I had planned on giving you my breakdown of this year's UK basketball team after the first game, but barring last night's developments I feel like I should myself calm down a bit before trying to give an objective opinion. Let's just say that my man-crush status on BCG could possibly be wavering. However, we do have a big football game today and focus must be shifted.

Fun Fact: Vanderbilt is 0 for their last 19 attempts to become bowl eligible in the last 25 years. WOW! That includes a 0-3 record against the Cats. Part of that is the schedule tends to be front-loaded with easy out of conference games prior to the SEC schedule, but you figure the ball might bounce their way one time. Today is not their day.

So I have to make the preview quick because I must get back to work, but here's how it breaks down: when Vandy was winning they were turning over their opponents and not turning the ball over themselves. In the last 4 games they have committed 8 turnovers. With sloppy conditions, holding onto the ball should be at a premium. Also, Vanderbilt's offense is bad. REALLY bad. 115 out of 117 in D1 bad. So, if we don't give them great field position, I really like our chances.

Cats 24 Dores 10

WOW

Well, that was an ass-whooping of epic proportions.  Luckily enough, I was in person to witness it.  Never in the thousands of possible scenarios did I consider us forcing Tebow and the Gators into a 3 and out followed by 2 blocked  punts on our next 2 possessions.  I have had the pleasure of witnessing all 3 UK losses this year so I am beginning to feel like a curse.  Moving on from this, we will focus on the clash between the Cats and the Dogs.  

• We face a team in Mississippi State that is possibly more inept on the offensive end than we are.  I personally witnessed this ineptitude when they took a beatdown from the Yellow Jackets 38-7.  
• Once again, this one will be won and lost up front.  Jared Jefferies is returning at right tackle and it couldn't come at a more important time as he has to protect Cobb's blind side.  With Moncell Allen getting his first career start, the Cats will try to establish the power running game early and hope Cobb can use his playmaking ability to get the Cats out of some bad spots.  
• Can a true freshman lead the Cats to victory in his first career start on the road?  Will the defense get back to form after being embarassed in the Swamp?  Can the Cats become bowl eligible and return to the post season for the 3rd straight season for the first time since the 50's?  Win and Atlanta is still an option, lose and the season could go down the tubes.  All these questions will be answered in a short couple of hours.