According to Kyle Tucker of SEC Country, the Kentucky football program managed to “lose” even on a day when it won a game over New Mexico State.
Tucker bases his thoughts on UK’s terrible defense, pitiful home attendance and the comparison of what was happening at Louisville on Saturday.
Here is an excerpt:
The Cardinals had ESPN’s “College GameDay” show on campus. They had a packed house and the nation’s attention. And with the spotlight brightest, they delivered, launching quarterback Lamar Jackson’s Heisman campaign and their own College Football Playoff pursuit in earnest with a 63-20 obliteration of No. 2 Florida State.
The Wildcats had a pitiful home crowd, announced at 49,669 but much closer to 30,000. They had the wounds of a Southern Miss collapse and Florida butt-whuppin’ still fresh. And with the flickering light of SEC Network’s alternate channel upon them, they struggled to put away New Mexico State despite 692 yards of offense.
Yes, Kentucky finally outpunched the Aggies for a 62-42 victory, its first of the season. Still, coach Mark Stoops still managed to lose something: all remaining confidence from a shriveling fan base that he is the man for the job. Days after the former Florida State (coincidentally) defensive coordinator vowed to take a more active role on that side of the ball, his Wildcats gave up 500 yards.
If he was finally in charge of the defense, and that’s his area of expertise, what does that say about Stoops?
To be honest, Tucker is absolutely right.
At this point, it doesn't matter if Kentucky wins on the scoreboard. This is a loss in my book.
— Scott Anderson (@SAndersonNOB) September 17, 2016
