Yesterday's victory for Joker Phillips was a huge win for his continued tenure as head football coach at the University of Kentucky, but you couldn't tell by the fan base.

Comments like "YEA BUDDY TIME TO GIVE THE JOKE A BIG EXTENSION WE JUST BEAT A GOOD HIGH SCHOOL TEAM," and "Yeah, um, it's not a win when it's such a lame team" have me wondering if it is really beneficial to play teams that are not in the BCS.

I understand the reasoning for playing ...

Well, I was certainly wrong about yesterday's game. Those of you who read my post can probably expect the aliens to be here at any minute. I'm not complaining, though. Yesterday's win was much needed, and I was as glad as anyone to see Kentucky take care of business for once, against a team they should have taken care of anyway.

But...

Let's temper the expectations. The win yesterday will do wonders for team and fan morale, and if nothing else, it was nice to see the boys coast for once. But remember, Jacksonville ...

Interviews with Kentucky's Morgan Newton and La'Rod King after win over Jacksonville State.





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Host Al Keck breaks down the action between Jacksonville State and Kentucky.
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The Kentucky Wildcats and Joker Phillips earned a much needed win as the defense dominated and the running game was much the same in a 38-14 victory over Jacksonville State in Commonwealth Stadium today.

The Wildcat defense held JSU to 270 yards of total offense, the lowest since surrendering only 234 yards vs. Western Kentucky in the season opener.

Kentucky rushed for a season high 340 yards, and was the most for the Cats ...

Today, at noon, the most important game of Joker Phillips' tenure as Kentucky head coach kicks off.

Against an FCS school.

Why is it so important? Look at UK's offensive numbers this season, then look at UK's record this season. Then, look at the UK fanbase. Then reread Mitch Barnhart's remarks about how Joker is "absolutely" his guy. Now tell me why this game is so important.

It's safe to say UK is in dire need of something to get them going after a ...

Coach Phillips previews this weekend's game against Jacksonville State.
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The team that has already proven its capabilities to upset the top conferences over the last few years is Jacksonville State. The Division I-AA opponent has already took many by surprise by opening up as a NINE point favorite, according to the USA today. Despite being the surprise underdog, the Wildcats can still easily take a big win away from the Gamecocks on Saturday. After losing the leading rusher ...

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