The last time Georgia played in Lexington they won 16-6. I think the gap between these teams has narrowed compared to the 2022 team. I think the game will be closer than people think. Also, I think Kentucky may surprise people when they go to Ole Miss and beat the Mississippi Kiffins. lol
I was at the game in Lexington the last time the bulldogs came to town. The game was low-scoring and close for one main reason… it was 26 degrees outside and windy. Both teams relied on running the ball, as expected. While 16-6 looks good on paper for “keeping it close” make no mistake, Georgia is wayyyyyy deeper at every position. They literally have 5star players backing up 5star players at every position. I can only hope that the Cats can sneak a W against the dawgs one day.
Just to be clear, John Schlarman was responsible for the Big Blue Wall. Eric Wolford did well here but he inherited a GREAT line from Schlarman and didn't develop depth. He is capable but must be better.
Wolford was also the reason for the fall of the Big Blue Wall because he left on a recruiting trip to somewhere in Alabama and then sent word back that he was leaving to coach at Alabama. That meant two sudden coach losses in just a few years (first the death of Schlarman and then Wolford's classless move), and it's taken years to recover.
Last year was very frustrating. Kentucky was literally 3 plays from a 10-win season last year, but they couldn't get out of their own way (against Tennessee, South Carolina, and Clemson specifically).
Missouri has a storied history of its just that it was back in the 60’s and then 2007, 2008, 2012, 2013, and 2023. The potential has always been there. They just needed an administration and Board that would prioritize football. Unlike Arkansas which has the entire state behind them and they such.
You know I loved this one. I almost bought that SEC Mike was a BBN booster!! I see an 8-4 year and Mark Stoops will once AGAIN pass Bear Bryant as winningest coach. Stoops had to cough up 10 so back he goes behind Bryant who left UK in the 1950s for Pete's sake! But I ain't no stat man so I could be wrong about it ALL. Love the show. Cousin Shane may be a part of Big Blue CYA.🤣
Before Rich Brooks the Kentucky football program could be summed up with what I heard one fan say back then: "I don't care if we win as long as it is exciting". Therefore, the Hal Mumme / Tim Couch years with tons of yards and points and no significant wins and no wins against anybody good was the highlight of post-Bear Bryant UK football. But no matter what the culture of the program was, beating Tennessee was always the most important thing. The 1981 team went 3-8, but a win over Tennessee is what the season is remembered for. However, starting with Rich Brooks the Tennessee game has mattered less and less each year, and Kentucky football became about "Firsts". First win at Georgia in 30+ years. First win at Auburn since the 1960s, I believe. First win over a number-one ranked team in 40+ years. Plus many others. No longer was it about keeping people entertained until basketball season. It was about accomplishing things that had never been done before and changing the culture. The Mark Stoops era has continued to be a culture of "Firsts". First win over Florida in 30+ years--ending The Streak--is the elephant in the room. However, I say that 2024 presents an opportunity to graduate from being a program in the business of "Firsts" to being a consistently top-flight FBS program if they can take care of one more first: first win at Ole Miss since 1979. Beat Ole Miss, 10-3. Don't beat Ole Miss, a disappointing 8-5 or 7-6. That's my guess. But no matter what happens, strange as it to write these words, South Carolina is the important rivalry now, not Tennessee. A loss to South Carolina would sting more than anything else that could happen in 2024.
@@greenwave819if EVERYTHING aligns on this team 11-1 might be possible but I would not go higher than 10-2. 8-4 is just a higher end prediction. The point of a ceiling is best case scenario
@@greenwave819 TLDR; they have NFL talent at every position, but do they live up to that talent? They have multiple 1st round picks on defense. with the only question mark being has Brain Robinson made the jump to elite pass rusher yet. There are a lot of question marks on offense, they were all highly touted recruits with NFL aspirations, either they play up to that potential or they continue to be fringe guys. With the talent being there it is up to the players and coaches to cultivate it, if done properly they can go undefeated and win a national championship, if not done properly you go 6-6.
Stoops has had Kentucky with a top 2-3 defense in the SEC almost every season since 2018. He just has had issues with OC continuity. They went 8-5 in 2019 with a wide receiver at QB in Lynn Bowden, who ended up being one the best players in the entire country, and truly believe had he been their QB from day 1 they would have won 10 or more games that season. They have consistently been a tough physical football team, one of the strongest on the defensive side they just have not been consistent on the offensive side. And idk why soo many people think Kentucky cant beat ole Miss, i mean if you watch both the last two meetings Kentucky looked obviously like the better football team in both games for the most part and ironically lost due to missed extra points. Had Will levis waited a millisecond longer for barion Brown to get set they actually scored the game winning touchdown in Oxford last time they played, but it was ultimately called back for a Penalty due to a freshman wide receiver not getting set in time. And another is Tennessee, although Kentucky seems to always find a way to lose to the vols, their rosters are fairly close talent wise and i would not he surprised if they did beat Tennessee. Especially with a freshman QB, they could get that win. Probably won't happen, but I would not be surprised.
@@wtk6069 idk, I think John Sumrall should be the first guy they call. Brad white been a good DC, but idk if he would be a great head coach. There have been numerous players like D'eryk Jackson and Jaquez Jones, and others that said John Sumrall was a huge reason why they came to Kentucky. He has that mentality to be a great head coach, he had troy playing great football not too long ago. Regardless it would be interesting to see who would be the next guy after stoops.
I want to give The Cousin's a Shout Out for always playing it fare, even when they clearly don't have anything good to say, they still stay respectful. They are true fan's of the game, I commend them... I'm seeing a 9-3 season for the Cats. I'm saying that before I watch The Cousin's do their thing.
Missouri has a storied history of its just that it was back in the 60’s and then 2007, 2008, 2012, 2013, and 2023. The potential has always been there. They just needed an administration and Board that would prioritize football. Unlike Arkansas which has the entire state behind them and they suck.
Wolford isn’t the reason our offensive line was so good. John Schlarman is the author of the big big blue wall he built it with kids from this state with a certain type of mentality I.e. Drake Jackson Landon Young type guys developing them and creating a culture
Carolina owns Kentucky. When these teams meet in week 2 we will see one program on the rise and another stuck in neutral. Kentucky won’t take the next step as a program til Stoops is gone.
Stoops beat Spurrier,Muschamp, and Beamer. UK is 7-3 in the last 10 vs USCjr and 2 of those losses we didn’t have a QB 2019 & 2022. We have a 5 game win streak in the last 10. USCjr didn’t even make a bowl last year. Early games are tough so we will see, but to say USCjr owns UK is laughable.
Kentucky might have a decent year every 4 or 5 seasons, but they aren't building for long term TOP TIER success like both Missouri and Ole Miss are. They will not be the next Missouri. Mizzou is making winning, a culture, Kentucky is not.
Bro Kentucky has owned Missouri, yeah Mizzou beat Kentucky last year, but that was alot on Kentucky with penalties than anything. Kentucky was about to blow that game wide open until they started with the penalties. Which plagued them all year. Missouri is definitely building a winning program, but to say Kentucky isn't is hilarious, considering Kentucky has been a better program and has on one .500 season over the last 7 years. For the most part UK been solid, and the program is as healthy as I've ever seen it.
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The last time Georgia played in Lexington they won 16-6. I think the gap between these teams has narrowed compared to the 2022 team. I think the game will be closer than people think. Also, I think Kentucky may surprise people when they go to Ole Miss and beat the Mississippi Kiffins. lol
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@@wizarddragon Georgia got one of the best ol and DL in the country 5stars everywhere last year walker was a non factor 35-13 Georgia
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I was at the game in Lexington the last time the bulldogs came to town. The game was low-scoring and close for one main reason… it was 26 degrees outside and windy. Both teams relied on running the ball, as expected.
While 16-6 looks good on paper for “keeping it close” make no mistake, Georgia is wayyyyyy deeper at every position. They literally have 5star players backing up 5star players at every position. I can only hope that the Cats can sneak a W against the dawgs one day.
@@2legit2011 KY got to recruit better right now TN recruiting better than ky
Just to be clear, John Schlarman was responsible for the Big Blue Wall. Eric Wolford did well here but he inherited a GREAT line from Schlarman and didn't develop depth. He is capable but must be better.
Wolford was also the reason for the fall of the Big Blue Wall because he left on a recruiting trip to somewhere in Alabama and then sent word back that he was leaving to coach at Alabama. That meant two sudden coach losses in just a few years (first the death of Schlarman and then Wolford's classless move), and it's taken years to recover.
Coach Schlarman was and will always be the person responsible for creating the BIG BLUE WALL.
RIP coach.
Man, I sure do love you Missouri Mike. Seriously, you and cousin shane are great. BBN!
Appreciate you!
Last year was very frustrating. Kentucky was literally 3 plays from a 10-win season last year, but they couldn't get out of their own way (against Tennessee, South Carolina, and Clemson specifically).
Don't forget the Mizzou game, had a 14 point lead and blew it
@@wtk6069 Georgia game was a disaster
Missouri has a storied history of its just that it was back in the 60’s and then 2007, 2008, 2012, 2013, and 2023.
The potential has always been there. They just needed an administration and Board that would prioritize football.
Unlike Arkansas which has the entire state behind them and they such.
🔥🔥🔥 MIZ
@@willcurtrightZOU!!
Yet South Carolina still owned them all those years
@@jessesewell7922 31-12 and 9-5 all time record against y’all. 5 game win streak too
You know I loved this one. I almost bought that SEC Mike was a BBN booster!! I see an 8-4 year and Mark Stoops will once AGAIN pass Bear Bryant as winningest coach. Stoops had to cough up 10 so back he goes behind Bryant who left UK in the 1950s for Pete's sake! But I ain't no stat man so I could be wrong about it ALL. Love the show. Cousin Shane may be a part of Big Blue CYA.🤣
Before Rich Brooks the Kentucky football program could be summed up with what I heard one fan say back then: "I don't care if we win as long as it is exciting". Therefore, the Hal Mumme / Tim Couch years with tons of yards and points and no significant wins and no wins against anybody good was the highlight of post-Bear Bryant UK football.
But no matter what the culture of the program was, beating Tennessee was always the most important thing. The 1981 team went 3-8, but a win over Tennessee is what the season is remembered for.
However, starting with Rich Brooks the Tennessee game has mattered less and less each year, and Kentucky football became about "Firsts". First win at Georgia in 30+ years. First win at Auburn since the 1960s, I believe. First win over a number-one ranked team in 40+ years. Plus many others. No longer was it about keeping people entertained until basketball season. It was about accomplishing things that had never been done before and changing the culture.
The Mark Stoops era has continued to be a culture of "Firsts". First win over Florida in 30+ years--ending The Streak--is the elephant in the room. However, I say that 2024 presents an opportunity to graduate from being a program in the business of "Firsts" to being a consistently top-flight FBS program if they can take care of one more first: first win at Ole Miss since 1979.
Beat Ole Miss, 10-3.
Don't beat Ole Miss, a disappointing 8-5 or 7-6.
That's my guess.
But no matter what happens, strange as it to write these words, South Carolina is the important rivalry now, not Tennessee. A loss to South Carolina would sting more than anything else that could happen in 2024.
Floor 4-8
Ceiling 12-0
Realistic 6-6
Long time UK fans will live with 6-6 though we'd like some 8-9 win seasons once in a while
most people list ceiling as something possible. for KY that would be 8-4
@@greenwave819if EVERYTHING aligns on this team 11-1 might be possible but I would not go higher than 10-2. 8-4 is just a higher end prediction. The point of a ceiling is best case scenario
This team has a shot at 8-9 wins this season. The defense will be good, we just need the offense to find some rhythm.
@@greenwave819
TLDR; they have NFL talent at every position, but do they live up to that talent?
They have multiple 1st round picks on defense. with the only question mark being has Brain Robinson made the jump to elite pass rusher yet.
There are a lot of question marks on offense, they were all highly touted recruits with NFL aspirations, either they play up to that potential or they continue to be fringe guys.
With the talent being there it is up to the players and coaches to cultivate it, if done properly they can go undefeated and win a national championship, if not done properly you go 6-6.
never could’ve imagined a team being compared to mizzou as a good thing
it isn't, unless you are talking about Mizzou's cupcake schedule. Should lead to plenty of wins tho their season will be kinda boring.
@@greenwave819Mizzou is building something as long as Drink doesn’t get poached.
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Stoops has had Kentucky with a top 2-3 defense in the SEC almost every season since 2018. He just has had issues with OC continuity. They went 8-5 in 2019 with a wide receiver at QB in Lynn Bowden, who ended up being one the best players in the entire country, and truly believe had he been their QB from day 1 they would have won 10 or more games that season. They have consistently been a tough physical football team, one of the strongest on the defensive side they just have not been consistent on the offensive side. And idk why soo many people think Kentucky cant beat ole Miss, i mean if you watch both the last two meetings Kentucky looked obviously like the better football team in both games for the most part and ironically lost due to missed extra points. Had Will levis waited a millisecond longer for barion Brown to get set they actually scored the game winning touchdown in Oxford last time they played, but it was ultimately called back for a Penalty due to a freshman wide receiver not getting set in time. And another is Tennessee, although Kentucky seems to always find a way to lose to the vols, their rosters are fairly close talent wise and i would not he surprised if they did beat Tennessee. Especially with a freshman QB, they could get that win. Probably won't happen, but I would not be surprised.
When Stoops does leave, Kentucky should instantly hire DC Brad White as their next HC. He's already earned it.
@@wtk6069 idk, I think John Sumrall should be the first guy they call. Brad white been a good DC, but idk if he would be a great head coach. There have been numerous players like D'eryk Jackson and Jaquez Jones, and others that said John Sumrall was a huge reason why they came to Kentucky. He has that mentality to be a great head coach, he had troy playing great football not too long ago. Regardless it would be interesting to see who would be the next guy after stoops.
Rich Brooks was a great coach. He did some amazing things at Kentucky in scouting, recruiting and development
I want to give The Cousin's a Shout Out for always playing it fare, even when they clearly don't have anything good to say, they still stay respectful.
They are true fan's of the game, I commend them...
I'm seeing a 9-3 season for the Cats. I'm saying that before I watch The Cousin's do their thing.
Excellent job, guys. I think you all do the best at really looking into details on each team.
Awesome video guys
Thanks for watching and supporting the channel!
Missouri has a storied history of its just that it was back in the 60’s and then 2007, 2008, 2012, 2013, and 2023.
The potential has always been there. They just needed an administration and Board that would prioritize football.
Unlike Arkansas which has the entire state behind them and they suck.
Wolford isn’t the reason our offensive line was so good. John Schlarman is the author of the big big blue wall he built it with kids from this state with a certain type of mentality I.e. Drake Jackson Landon Young type guys developing them and creating a culture
I used to take this Kentucky girl parking. Oh yeah tons of fun. Let’s just say she had a lot of love for this tn/mo boy! K wye is good. Go Vols.
7 offensive coordinators in 11 years. Thats on Stoops. He is a micromanager.
That has been a real issue for Stoops/Kentucky.
Whoop! Gig 'Em Aggies!
Dylan Ray will start at LG
Former Texas A&M coach Stoops
Best TAMU coach they’ve ever had
Shane you think you can get me a bet with one of these bourbon BOYS? I have some homemade elderberry shine to trade it’s amazing. Go vols
We did win in 2020
Razorbacks WPS will be the Mizzou of 2024.
Adding TX and Ou puts KY,sc, further down
Yet to …
Come to Fruition!!!
I don’t hate Texas but I think their condescending attitude will change longer they are in SEC
What kind of beer does cousin Shane drink?
Coors light
Hope big blue nation sees a bunch of success, but looking forward to another rant by that one media guy... GBO 😆 🤣
We did win in 2020 lol
they won’t even be able to play w those violations 😭
They don't have to miss any games lol
10 wins.
wishing and hoping and then crashing
So you're saying Florida has a chance...lol
Ky on 2 years probation
They don't have to sit out any games tho
@@nickgreenly6253 they had to forfeit 7 games and they loose 5 scholarship
No real penalties moving forward for Kentucky.
They had to forfeit some wins, and pay a fine or something sucks but really not that big of a deal. @@chuckroutionGB2022
@@ThatSECPodcast my Georgia bulldogs coming for you
Shane this is treason
Ol Mike is the biggest Texas hater on the planet 😆
They could potentially lose to sc, Florida, and others. I hope they beat Texas.
Carolina owns Kentucky. When these teams meet in week 2 we will see one program on the rise and another stuck in neutral. Kentucky won’t take the next step as a program til Stoops is gone.
Stoops has beaten the game chickens many times while leading the Cats.
@@2legit2011 he beat Muschamp. Thats why Muschamp is no longer the coach at SC
Stoops beat Spurrier,Muschamp, and Beamer. UK is 7-3 in the last 10 vs USCjr and 2 of those losses we didn’t have a QB 2019 & 2022. We have a 5 game win streak in the last 10. USCjr didn’t even make a bowl last year. Early games are tough so we will see, but to say USCjr owns UK is laughable.
Kentucky will be 7&5 or6&6 this year
Kentucky might have a decent year every 4 or 5 seasons, but they aren't building for long term TOP TIER success like both Missouri and Ole Miss are. They will not be the next Missouri. Mizzou is making winning, a culture, Kentucky is not.
Bro Kentucky has owned Missouri, yeah Mizzou beat Kentucky last year, but that was alot on Kentucky with penalties than anything. Kentucky was about to blow that game wide open until they started with the penalties. Which plagued them all year. Missouri is definitely building a winning program, but to say Kentucky isn't is hilarious, considering Kentucky has been a better program and has on one .500 season over the last 7 years. For the most part UK been solid, and the program is as healthy as I've ever seen it.
@@Wetrockstah2116Kentucky is 2-2 against Mizzou and that was aided by the refs in 2022.
Kentucky is not beating Louisville lmfao
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