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Posted by catmandoo (Member # 1284) on 10-30-2014, 08:48 AM:

It would open up more options if we did pass more to the tight ends and it sounds like we will do more of it in future games.

In Kentuck’s opening game, tight ends Steven Borden and Ronnie Shields combined to catch five passes — a sign that offensive coordinator Neal Brown wanted the tight end much more involved in the offense this year.

However, a Kentucky tight end did not have another catch until Shields had an 11-yard reception against Mississippi State last week. That ended a stretch of six games without a catch for a tight end.

Shields played more because Borden did not play due to what Brown called being a “little banged up.” Brown hopes he’ll play Saturday at Missouri.

“Ronnie is coming along. He’s a guy that really struggled at times last year, and I think he’s playing in that 10-15-snaps-a-game range going into this one. I think he played 29 snaps, and he was productive,” Brown said. “He can be a threat in the pass game if he’ll start playing fundamentally better — and he did last week — playing with a low pad level.

“Did a really good job staying on his route there. Patrick (Towles) did a good job coming down to him. He’s a guy that when — we run the ball more — the better we run the ball the more the tight ends will get involved.”

Why will a better run game help the tight ends in the passing game?

“Well we’ve played quite a bit with tight ends in the game. We’ve used them as blockers primarily. Early in the season, they were involved in some of the passing game. We’ve used them to help in protection and things like that. But we’ve played a lot in 11 personnel: one back, one tight end. We’ve played quite a bit in 21, where you’ve got a fullback and a tight end also,” Brown said.

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Posted by boomdaddy (Member # 2644) on 10-30-2014, 10:37 AM:

If Borden could make some catches, it could really help the team. He has had a lot of drops that would have been huge plays. I really thought he would have a break out year. Would be nice to see some production out of the TE spot. That position has been a non factor all season, at least in the pass catching.....not sure if they are doing there job blocking or not....

Posted by Green-Bean (Member # 13551) on 10-31-2014, 08:30 PM:

would love to have another Jacob Tamme.

Posted by catmandoo (Member # 1284) on 10-31-2014, 09:20 PM:

GB, now that would be sweet but not to many out there like him.

Posted by Green-Bean (Member # 13551) on 10-31-2014, 10:37 PM:

CMD there aint any prolly right now, he still playing with Denver and peyton. and to think we almost didn't offer him a scholarship. I cant remember us having a better tight end than him. well WHALEN WAS REALLY GOOD.

Posted by boomdaddy (Member # 2644) on 11-01-2014, 07:58 AM:

Whalen was a receiver playing at the TE spot, getting mismatches. But, he was a play maker. UK's current TE's have hands of stone, or at least it seems like they do.

As for Tamme, wasn't he offered a scholly after a coaching change? I think the previous coach, that bum Guy Morris left and UK would not match the offer that another school made. Brooks offered him a scholly when he came aboard.

And, as long as I am kicking around rumors, just think where Kentucky would be now, if Barnhart had hired the ol ball coach instead of Brooks, who was looking for a job at the time. We wouldn't just now be heading in the right direction.

Posted by m hamilton (Member # 127) on 11-01-2014, 03:15 PM:

I've been saying this for a couple of weeks now. Why don't we use our tight ends in the passing game?

Posted by Green-Bean (Member # 13551) on 11-01-2014, 08:00 PM:

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Originally posted by boomdaddy:
Whalen was a receiver playing at the TE spot, getting mismatches. But, he was a play maker. UK's current TE's have hands of stone, or at least it seems like they do.

As for Tamme, wasn't he offered a scholly after a coaching change? I think the previous coach, that bum Guy Morris left and UK would not match the offer that another school made. Brooks offered him a scholly when he came aboard.

And, as long as I am kicking around rumors, just think where Kentucky would be now, if Barnhart had hired the ol ball coach instead of Brooks, who was looking for a job at the time. We wouldn't just now be heading in the right direction.

U ARE EXACTLY RIGHT ON ALL ACCOUNTS, BOOM.

Posted by m hamilton (Member # 127) on 11-01-2014, 09:08 PM:

I'm not sure the Ol' Ballcoach would have taken the job if offered. Spurrier is smart enough to see that KY has been and always will be a rebuilding job!
Not a knock on our program, but we've spent more time rebuilding than staying up when we get there!

Posted by boomdaddy (Member # 2644) on 11-01-2014, 09:39 PM:

You can believe it or not, but what I have been told by a lot of people was that Spurrier wanted the job and that it was offered to Brooks by Mitch. May be fact , may be myth.. but it has been told to me by a handful of different sources. Take that bit of info for what it is worth.

Posted by m hamilton (Member # 127) on 11-01-2014, 09:47 PM:

Oh well, hind sight is always 20/20!