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Posted by Cold Spring Cat (Member # 14751) on 09-15-2017, 09:21 AM:

With news that Jordan Jones is out tomorrow in addition to the anemic offense the Cats have shown thru the first two weeks, I am not confident about a Cats win in Columbia tomorrow.

I think the sold out crowd plus the revenge factor on the part of the Gamecocks are too much for the Cats to overcome.

Gamecocks 35
Wildcats 10

Posted by Tiptree (Member # 844) on 09-15-2017, 01:36 PM:

Yeah, I don't think we are quite ready to pull off a road win in the SEC.

USC 34
UK 17

Posted by catmandoo (Member # 1284) on 09-15-2017, 02:42 PM:

USC 28 Cats 14

Posted by boomdaddy (Member # 2644) on 09-15-2017, 03:02 PM:

I think the Cats will lose 27 - 21. I would love to be wrong in this instance. I never like picking my team to lose.

Posted by ukcatfannfl (Member # 1425) on 09-15-2017, 11:09 PM:

Cats win 17-14 last min field goal from 46 yrs
[Big Grin]

Posted by EnterpriseCat (Member # 2881) on 09-16-2017, 10:20 AM:

I'm not that impressed with SC. I'm taking the Cats 27-24. Go Big Blue!

P.s. I'm not real impressed with Cats thus far either. 😂

Posted by catmandoo (Member # 1284) on 09-16-2017, 09:32 PM:

Great first half! We just need to continue to play with emotion.

Posted by boomdaddy (Member # 2644) on 09-16-2017, 11:09 PM:

Cats Win! In this case, I am really glad I was proved wrong.

This team rises to the level of competition.

Now, to play the worry wart, I hope they get enough players healthy to hang a loss on Florida.

Posted by GA Cat (Member # 642) on 09-16-2017, 11:43 PM:

quote:
Originally posted by Tiptree:
Yeah, I don't think we are quite ready to pull off a road win in the SEC.

USC 34
UK 17

Tip,

You are one of the posters on this site for whom I have the utmost respect, but I am sure glad to tell you that you were really wrong!! [Smile]

I have to say though, that I am pretty shocked that we won and with the way we won. What a balanced offensive attack. It was good to see them out physical an SEC opponent and play so well on special teams.

Posted by blue hoot (Member # 398) on 09-17-2017, 12:12 AM:

I think our defense made plays when they had to. They were really poised most of the game. In addition, I thought the offensive play calling was outstanding, that was the difference in the game. Really proud of our players and the coaching.

Posted by PaulCat (Member # 513) on 09-17-2017, 08:52 AM:

WOW! Just read that Deebo Samuel is out for the season with a broken leg. That sucks for that kid and SC.

Posted by catmandoo (Member # 1284) on 09-17-2017, 12:15 PM:

We are on top of the conference without a season loss. [Smile]

Posted by boomdaddy (Member # 2644) on 09-17-2017, 12:19 PM:

I hate to see any player get injured. But, they announcers acted like Kentucky was playing with an advantage with the SC star out, when the Cats were playing without their best defender and other players were dropping like flies.

Posted by Tiptree (Member # 844) on 09-17-2017, 12:55 PM:

GA_cat,

Thanks for the kind words, but I was even happier to be wrong. Those kids must have some real grit. I couldn't watch or listen to the game, as I attended a friend's 50th wedding anniversary party (Whew! Still hung over a bit from that one!). When I read the recap just now, I was really impressed. From the stats, it looks like an old-fashioned, run-the-football win. But they seem to have overcome a real bad start and just ran the ball down SC's throat, with some fine 3rd down passing and great ball control.

I am really starting to like this team. They are not blowing anybody out of the stadium, but they are intensely competitive and ought to scare any of our opponents.

Next up, a very lucky Florida team, and the game is on National Tiptree Day (my birthday). Hope the Cats give me a nice present!

Posted by blue hoot (Member # 398) on 09-19-2017, 10:44 AM:

Can you imagine being bowl eligible after the Missouri game. It could happen if we pull off a massive upset against Florida.

Posted by boomdaddy (Member # 2644) on 09-19-2017, 01:21 PM:

quote:
Originally posted by blue hoot:
Can you imagine being bowl eligible after the Missouri game. It could happen if we pull off a massive upset against Florida.

Kentucky is a 4 1/2 point dog at home to Florida. A Kentucky win would be an upset of the minor variety.

The importance of a victory over the Gators to the program and to the fans is much greater, because of the streak. This is not the teams of the past, that lacked depth and had to have everything go perfect to win the game.

Posted by GA Cat (Member # 642) on 09-19-2017, 05:27 PM:

The main thing that has to happen to beat Florida is that our defense has to show up. We have to stop the run, as we have in the first three games, and make Florida one dimensional. If we do that, and win the turnover battle, then we have a good shot at coming away with the win.

Posted by PaulCat (Member # 513) on 09-20-2017, 11:41 AM:

quote:
Originally posted by boomdaddy:
A Kentucky win would be an upset of the minor variety.

I completely understand what you're saying, Boom, but I also say that a victory over Florida would be the biggest win of the Stoops era. It would be a victory of epic proportions because it would mean that we're no longer just a piece of carpet for the upper echelon of the SEC to walk on.

Or maybe it'll mean we just got lucky.
[Big Grin]

Posted by boomdaddy (Member # 2644) on 09-21-2017, 11:49 AM:

Odds are being bet down. Kentucky is a 2 point dog at home.