Kentucky Football: Beat the Commodores Edition

Good morning, BBN! I don’t know what the climate is like round you, however I woke as much as a winter wonderland right here in Southern Indiana. The grass is roofed in snow and the flurries are steadily coming down. Whereas it’s very fairly, I wasn’t fairly prepared for this. I hoped that Fall may cling on for a couple of extra weeks however, alas, right here we’re with winter firmly making its debut. My youngsters are already out enjoying within the snow.

The Kentucky Wildcats are attempting to get two wins in a row and transfer to 7-3 right this moment in opposition to the Vanderbilt Commodores. The win final week in opposition to Missouri was sloppy but satisfying. The Cats must, as soon as once more, deal with enterprise however look higher within the course of. I’d prefer to see a clear, turnover free efficiency by the Cats as Georgia looms forward.

Vandy is a beat up staff with a number of gamers out because of the flu. This shouldn’t be a contest for the Cats right this moment so model factors and never getting injured are the focal factors right here. There are nonetheless two huge video games left on the schedule so clear soccer is a should going ahead nevertheless it’s exhausting to purchase into believing in it since we haven’t seen all of it season.

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Oscar Tshibwe could also be out longer than we anticipated him to be however John Calipari lucked out when he added Ugonna Onyenso in August. He’s been the shock of the early season and he’s going to maintain getting higher.

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Headlines

Saturday predictions: Vandy at UK | Anchor of Gold- The oldsters over at our fellow SB Nation web site are bracing for an unpleasant soccer sport. I hope it’s ugly for them solely.

Cal updates the standing of Oscar Tshiebwe | Cats Pause- Many people thought that Oscar could be prepared for the common season after his minor knee surgical procedure. Then we anticipated him in opposition to Michigan State. Now the timeline is up within the air as Calipari talked “swelling” final evening. Thank goodness for Onyenso.

Daimion Collins again with the staff earlier than attending father’s funeral | Cats Pause- Collins returned to apply after the Cats defeated Howard on Monday. He’ll go away with John Calipari and Cason Wallace, Daimion’s cousin, right this moment to attend the funeral.

Sahvir Wheeler shines in his return to Kentucky | Cat’s Illustrated- The First Workforce All SEC guard made a blinding return final evening with 11 factors, 11 assists and solely two turnovers. Regarded like he didn’t miss a beat.

Kentucky’s three keys to victory in opposition to Vanderbilt | Vaught’s Views- These all make sense however I’d add this: don’t flip the ball over.

Cats cruise previous Morehead State in Memorial | UK Athletics- Maddie Scherr, Blair Inexperienced and Robyn Benton led the cost within the 78-43 victory.

Japanese Kentucky coal honored because the “Y” at Kentucky sport | WDRB- They pulled out all of the stops for Mike McGuire and his household final evening at Rupp Enviornment. An superior ending to an superior story.

Week 10 in opposition to the unfold | CBS- Not quite a lot of huge time video games in opposition to prime 25 opponents this week. TCU vs. Texas is the most effective we’ve got. Hoping for a day of upsets to make this seemingly sleepy slate slightly extra thrilling.

Temple knocks off 16 Villanova | ESPN- The Owls stormed the court docket after the large upset. It’s the primary time they’ve beat the Wildcats since 2012.

Tom Brady doesn’t remorse popping out of quick retirement | Sporting Information- Good factor as a result of he gave up quite a lot of his private life for it.

I’ll be on the air this afternoon after the Wildcats and the Commodores end up at Kroger Discipline this afternoon. We’ll take your calls and texts in addition to have Mark Stoops’ postgame press convention!