How all us experts see the Uof L vs. UK game

Well....this is my unbiased (wink wink) opinion on the game.
UK has a decent defense, good but not great. U of L and Hunter Cantwell should be able to move the ball with a balanced attack. Uof L has 3 decent running backs and should keep them fresh. The offensive line returns 3 starters from last year (Wood, Bussey & Wetterer) Wetterer was injured in the 2nd game and was out for the year but a starter never the less. U of L's receivers are going to surprise some people with Long, Beaumont, Vaughn and Chichester.Long is prolly the best right now of these while Beaumont is very ellusive in the Harry Douglas kind of mold.
Chris Vaughn will stretch the field and if they are inside the 20 and Chichester is matched up with a 6'1 defender and he is 6'8, well it's no match. As for UK's offense, they have most of their line returning and 3 running backs also.
The problem with UK as is clear to most people is at the QB spot. Hartline may develop into a good QB later on but I believe this first game will be more than he can overcome at this point. UK may have the line returning but if U of L simply puts 7 or 8 in the box and forces Hartline to throw
it's going to give U of L an addvantage. U of L's db's are much improved with Patrick and Turrenne at the corners and Thomas back from injury at safety. Although it's true UK ran for 187 yards last year against U of L, they also had over 350 yards passing. It was more balanced. I just believe it will be to much for a young QB, starting for the first time to handle. I predict 28-17 U of L. Those are my thoughts, awaiting anxiously for everyone else's.

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Permalink Reply by Charles Williams on August 17, 2008 at 8:28am: You can always be 4 or 5 deep...but only one plays at a time. QB is talented?...How do you know?; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Charles Williams on August 17, 2008 at 10:53am: Well....although I respect your insight Cats...there are many Div. I QB's that are not talented...I also see where UK's D is dominating the O in scrimmage. That is either one of two things...UK's D is very good or the O isn't....Prolly a combination of the two...what do you think?; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Jason on August 17, 2008 at 1:52pm: So does that mean that UK is ready for the SEC this year as well, Catsman? You have alot of good points. After a few games under Hartline and the other newbies, they could (IMO) make a decent run, at average SEC teams, whats your thoughts?

I also believe UofL will win by a slight margin, (maybe) home field will help. 24-21, (keeping it safe lol)
But like Chuck is saying, Hartline is not tested at all, to where Cantwell has been in huge games, he knows what to expect.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Greg Huffman on August 17, 2008 at 5:33pm: I believe U of L will win as well, around 38-27. I don't believe UK has the offense.; ▶ Reply to This