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[B]F[/B]olks, enough with the pouting. You “True Blue fans” make me sick. To say some of the things you are saying today, after OUR team fought valiantly in a 54-3 loss is just fairweather. Yes, it was a “bad” loss. Yes, Steve Spurrier could be accused of running up the score. But if you really stop and think about it, there were some good things to come of the game today. And, in keeping with my newfound pledge of hugs and cupcakes, here are some of the positives that should make us all proud to be Kentucky fans…
[B]I[/B]t looks like the stadium didn’t collapse, and no one got hurt. How selfish of us to think only about wins and losses, when thousands of people put their lives at risk every Saturday by attending games. Why, you never know when a chunk of the spectator seating will crumble, injuring hundreds of people. You people should be ashamed of yourselves! In fact, we should all give thanks to the UK offense for being willing to embarass themselves, as them scoring more than 17 points would’ve surely been a harbinger of the apocalypse, and God only knows how many people in the stands would then have randomly burst into flame. Bully for UK, I say!
[B]R[/B]eady for something else to be happy about? The 17 passing yards. Sure, it doesn’t seem like a high number, but you forget to consider something: the offensive juggernaut that is Vanderbilt managed only 73 yards passing against this vaunted, historic South Carolina defense. That tells me that we are only 56 yards worse than a potential BCS bowl squad. How does that make you feel, high-and-mighty naysayer? Who’s calling for Joker’s head now?
[B]E[/B]ven worse, I don’t hear anyone lavishing Max Smith with praise for his team-first selflessness. This kid is as unselfish as it gets. When he finally made an appearance in the third quarter (an appearance that came after a couple of Morgan Newton’s passes were a bit off the mark), he could’ve chosen to be the star, directing a couple of scoring drives and giving the offense a bit of life. But not this guy. In a rare sign of a young man still respecting his elders, he went out and[I] immediately threw an interception[/I]. Why? Because he knew the staff and fans were losing their faith in Newton, and he wanted to remind them why Newton was the starter in the first place. But, alas, Joker & Company sent him right back out on the next series. And you know what? [I]He threw another interception[/I]! Tell me he isn’t hell-bent on getting his point across! Why, that is just the kind of heart and fortitude this team needs. This kid is already showing himself to be a great leader, and it wouldn’t surprise me a bit if this team comes out ready to play next week. I don’t even know who they play, but I guarantee they get within 6 first downs of this week’s gutty offensive performance. And when they do, the credit needs to go to Max Smith, first and foremost.
[B]J[/B]onesing for some other positives? Well, no one on the sidelines got pooped on by pigeons or other various birds. There’s always that risk, in my opinion. In fact, I thought it quite bold and daring of Randy Sanders to leave his usual perch up in the box to brave the dangers of the open sideline, leaving himself susceptible to being shat upon at any time. That, my friends, is how you lead a team. Anyone calling for him to be fired doesn’t think about these things, but why would we expect you to? You are too worried about little things like yardage and first downs and points, when in reality, Sanders is preparing his troops for life after football by showing them how to be strong in the face of adversity.
[B]O[/B]h, and speaking of adversity, I dare anyone to say bad things about this defense. Yes, they gave up over 600 yards, but remember, they were playing South Carolina on the road. Unfortunately for them, they happened to play them on a day where the UK offense was worried about protecting the fans by refusing to score points, all for the sake of safety. In fact, I’m going to give Rick Minter a big “Tsk tsk” for making his guys play so well in the first half. Time and again, the offense put the defense in a hole, and time and again, the defense held up, forcing a USC punt and creating oppurtunities for the UK offense to usher in the fall of mankind by actually scoring a touchdown. I guess the joke is on you, Rick Minter! Morgan Newton, Matt Roark, Josh Clemons, and all those other guys sure showed you! Hahahaha!
[B]K[/B]entucky also, wisely, kept the redshirt on Bookie Cobbins. Thankfully, Joker & Company didn’t piss away a year of this kid’s eligibility just for the sake of scoring a touchdown. They are obviously pleased with the level of production they are getting from Newton and the wide receivers, and they are the coaches. So please shut your yaps asking the staff to play a talented freshman with explosive potential.
[B]E[/B]ven Michael Jordan had bad games. It amazes me how quickly we get spoiled. Obviously, the touchdown at LSU last week has this fanbase getting all antsy for a 10-point outburst. People, these things don’t happen overnight! C’mon, it’s only been 5 weeks since the WKU game! Haven’t you ever heard the phrase “Rome wasn’t built in a day”? Have faith, by the end of the season, we will be getting AT LEAST 7 first downs a game. How’s that for offensive production, Complainy McGripeypants?
[B]R[/B]eady yourselves for next weekend. Whoever the opponent, I’m sure it will be another struggle. And it is our responsibility as fans to flock to Lexington next weekend, to watch these thoroughbreds race to the finish. But just remember, if the offense doesn’t score next Saturday, they are doing it for your safety. So please be appreciative.
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