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Neo

10-03-2006, 12:33 PM

UK has come a long way this year, but I don't think that USC will let this one slide. I'm expecting USC to come out with guns blazing after the loss to Auburn last week. The players are going to want to take their aggression out on the Wildcats. My take...

USC 28
UK 10

The Architect

10-03-2006, 12:58 PM

I kinda expected one of the SC faithful to have already begun this thread, but since no one has, here goes. After the Cocks' performances against UGA and Wofford, I thought this game was a toss up, with the Cats maybe even having a bit of an advantage since the game is in Commonwealth. However, after USC's tough showing vs Barn, coupled with UK's inexplicable, horrific and pathetic defensive showing against CMU, it looks as though this game would most certainly be tilted toward the Cock camp. I don't think the chickens will play as good as they did against the tigers (the usual UK letdown that strikes most of UKs opponents), and I think the kitten D will play better. I think the game is won or lost on the UK O vs USC D. UK won't stop the Cocks from scoring 30+, but will the Gamecocks stop UK's O from outscoring them? I think the USC D has just enough to get it done. I think this one is shoot out, but the Cats fall late (prolly from another Rathe TD in the waning minutes :brick: )

USC 41
UK 34

It's tough for me to call it this way, because there's nothing more I'd love to see than SOS stomping his visor on CM Newton field.

Thoughts, predictions, smack?

The Architect

10-03-2006, 01:00 PM

Ah, hell, Neo. I just started the same thread. Sorry dude. Didn't see yours till after I posted mine.

The Architect

10-03-2006, 01:01 PM

I think it'll be more of a shootout.

USC 45
UK 34

Neo

10-03-2006, 01:11 PM

Neo

10-03-2006, 01:17 PM

Ah, hell, Neo. I just started the same thread. Sorry dude. Didn't see yours till after I posted mine.

No biggie...I'll merge em. :happy:

uscrules

10-03-2006, 01:40 PM

I go to this game every time and the game two years ago required an unblievable catch by Troy Williamson in the closing minute to win 12-7. What made it so special for me is he gave me the gloves after the game and I still have them. I will take them with me for luck. The starting qb in that game was Syvelle Newton who got hurt, Blake Mitchell looked like a scared puppy and played that way when he came in.

Neo

10-03-2006, 01:48 PM

shanksta13

10-03-2006, 02:43 PM

Maybe I'll be accused of siding with Kentucky because they played us closer than I would have liked, but I am going with Kentucky IF Raphael Little is available. If not I call the Gamecocks, but I think the combination of Dicky Lyons, Andre Woodson and Raphael Little will get enough rolling against USC to post a W. I must say I was very impressed with USC last week, but with this game in Kentucky I will pick it as my upset of the week.

GAMECOCK_FAN

10-03-2006, 05:50 PM

I expect both teams to score quite a few. However, I expect SC to score a few more than UK. My prediction....

South Carolina 38
Kentucky 27

Kevhugh

10-03-2006, 08:09 PM

shanksta13

10-03-2006, 08:22 PM

UK is much improved, but not as much as Gator fans would like to think.

Haha I knew it would come eventually lol.

I agree with your analysis completely. While I think that USC is the better team and I would like to see them win, I call UK in a close one. They have a deceptively good offense and the game is a home game for them, so I can see them pulling it off. South Carolina has had extra time to prepare, though, so Spurrier should have them ready. I don't expect USC to come out slowly so much as I expect Kentucky to come out strongly.

Cockfan720

10-03-2006, 08:56 PM

I'm afraid I'm going to have to reign in some of my USC brethren on this one. This game has every making of a road trap. We're going to have to play nearly as well as we did last week to come out on top. I'm definitely afraid that we may come out sluggish and let this one get away. UK is much improved, but not as much as Gator fans would like to think. I wouldn't be surprised to see UK win a squeaker. With that said, I'll call it:
USC- 27
UK- 24

I totally agree...this is a HUGE game for us...and them!!! Kentucky needs to win this game to have a decent shot at bowl eligibility this year!! It's a must win for both teams and I think will come down to the wire. This is where we started our streak last year...if we really are going to win 7 or 8 this year...this game has to kick it all off...it would be nice to be 5-2 heading into the UT game come Oct. 28!!

LawDawg72

10-03-2006, 09:16 PM

Emotional let down, shaky O line play, and just being USC leads to a UK victory. I like the Cats

AJ2HOT4U

10-03-2006, 09:18 PM

I think the auburn game will be a confidence booster for USC, the program has definitely improved, all they need is more skill position players. Kentucky did show some improvement against florida but the offense of USC i think will be little too much to handle. Plus the wildcats have a date with LSU the next week which is really going to make them say crap.

Neo

10-03-2006, 09:28 PM

Am I the only one that feels comfortable with our team's chances against Kentucky?

Bueller, Bueller, Ferris Bueller?

We just played a good game against a very good Auburn squad and Spurrier has had a few extra days to prepare for UK. Call me arrogant or whatever you want to call me, but the fact is that this is still Kentucky.

Not Florida, not Tennessee, but Kentucky. They have improved since last year, but their defense gave up almost 600 yards to Central Michigan for Christ's sake. This is also an offense that had a hard time with the same CMU listed above.

USC is gonna throttle UK in this one. We've won 6 straight and 8 out of the last 10. That will play a role on the mental side of this game.

The Architect

10-03-2006, 10:37 PM

There's no way that the UK offense scores 34. No one that we've played this year has scored that much.

UGA = 18
Auburn = 24

Both of those teams are light years above UK and you really think that UK is going to score more than those two (2) teams? No way Jose.

Both of those teams run a ball control, run oriented offense. They also have a defense that works, so they don't need as much offense. They also eat clock on offense (ie AU having the ball for an ENTIRE quarter). It's their style of play.

Does Woodson have enough targets to succeed against the #2 pass defense in the SEC? I don't think so. While the game will remain somewhat respectable, UK's offense will not score that much against USC.

USC is #2 in pass defense because people have been running the ball on them. I'm not sure that Wofford even threw the ball once against your guys. MSU didn't have any offense, much less a passing game. Georgia is still getting their arms around the QB position. Auburn would rather run the ball. That makes the pass D stats less of a consequence, IMO. AND, yes, Woodson has some very nice targets to throw to. Tamme, Burton, Lyons, Jr., Little or Dixon out of the backfield. All these guys catch and run well. If our O-line holds up, and Joker schemes right, we can pass on anybody. We are susceptible to getting manhandled, I'll give you that, but that's exactly what it takes to defeat our offense-whp our line and pressure, pressure, and more pressure on Woodson. If you don't get him, he can deliver the strikes.

Answer- 1995 (UK won 35-30)

Yes, I remember it well...
Mo Williams-299 yards rushing.
Steve Tanneyhill- crying on ESPN. (ok, maybe he didn't cry)

Lastly, I don't really care if UK scores 3 or 34, so as long as it's 1 more than the Gamecocks. :laugh: In fact UK 3- USC 2 is my new prediction, if that makes you any happier, Neo. :rofl:

Poppycock

10-03-2006, 10:38 PM

The reason we were scolded by the coach last week was because we applauded a team that played the number 2 team in the country close and had several chances to beat them and didn't. Spurrier wants us to expect to win every game. So from here on out I'm expecting a win. If we could have beaten Alburn (and we could have) we ought to be able to beat anyone else on our schedule this year. None of them are rated above Alburn. I'm learning to believe. GO COCKS!!! :drive:

Neo

10-03-2006, 10:57 PM

Both of those teams run a ball control, run oriented offense. They also have a defense that works, so they don't need as much offense. They also eat clock on offense (ie AU having the ball for an ENTIRE quarter). It's their style of play.

The bolded area is also another key point I was trying to make. Both UGA and AU have VERY good defenses. Auburn more so than UGA and we all saw what Syvelle Newton did to Auburn's defense didn't we?

I honestly think that you're forgetting what the elusive Syvelle Newton did on Thursday night. You've had to have seen what he did to Auburn's defense? He torched their secondary by going 21/35 240 yards, 2 TD's and 1 INT. On the ground, he had 20 for 44 yards. How does your defense plan on containing Newton? Both you and I know that he's more dangerous out of the pocket both with his arm and his legs/speed. (4.39 Elect. timed 40)

Put simply, Newton is going to run all over UK like there's no tomorrow.

If our O-line holds up, and Joker schemes right, we can pass on anybody.

And what are you basing that on? The defenses of CMU, Texas state or Mississippi? See, except for Florida, you all haven't really faced a good defense or how should I say, a good pass defense. USC's is ranked #2 in the SEC and is ranked in the Top-10 nationally. One thing that always brings a smile to my face about USC's pass defense is knowing that USC is becoming the NFL's personal DB camp. (Robinson, Joseph, Brown, Simpson, etc, etc.)

In fact UK 3- USC 2 is my new prediction, if that makes you any happier, Neo. :rofl:

Don't do it for my benefit. :laugh:

Putting all jokes aside, let's look at the stats for a minute.

UK is giving up a bunch of yards and for a moment, look at the teams that you gave up that yardage to. CMU almost had 600 yards on you guys. Even OM came close to that margin with a total of 395 yards and OM's offense SUCKS! OM also averaged 5.3 yards per carry rushing. Now what do you think our rushing numbers will be with Cory Boyd or Mike Davis running the ball? We both saw what they did to Auburn on ESPN. Currently Boyd is averaging 5.7 yards per carry on the season.

If UK had a hard time containing CMU's offense which by the way, is ranked in the high 80's nationally, what do you think is going to happen when Rice or McKinley step onto that field? :ohmy:

UK's gonna get throttled. While I will admit that UK has improved, they still don't have the talent/depth or sheer strength to beat us right now.

Bad Day:
USC 28
Kentucky 10

Good Day:
USC 49
Kentucky 17

Neo

10-03-2006, 10:59 PM

The Architect

10-04-2006, 12:01 AM

The bolded area is also another key point I was trying to make. Both UGA and AU have VERY good defenses. There's a genius statement. That was my point, too. Auburn more so than UGA and we all saw what Syvelle Newton did to Auburn's defense didn't we?

I honestly think that you're forgetting what the elusive Syvelle Newton did on Thursday night. You've had to have seen what he did to Auburn's defense? He torched their secondary by going 21/35 240 yards, 2 TD's and 1 INT. On the ground, he had 20 for 44 yards. How does your defense plan on containing Newton? Both you and I know that he's more dangerous out of the pocket both with his arm and his legs/speed. (4.39 Elect. timed 40)

Put simply, Newton is going to run all over UK like there's no tomorrow. I made that very statment in the AU/USC game thread.

And what are you basing that on? The defenses of CMU, Texas state or Mississippi? See, except for Florida, you all haven't really faced a good defense or how should I say, a good pass defense. USC's is ranked #2 in the SEC and is ranked in the Top-10 nationally. One thing that always brings a smile to my face about USC's pass defense is knowing that USC is becoming the NFL's personal DB camp. I'm happy for you. (Robinson, Joseph, Brown, Simpson, etc, etc.)

Don't do it for my benefit. :laugh:

Putting all jokes aside, let's look at the stats for a minute.

UK is giving up a bunch of yards and for a moment, look at the teams that you gave up that yardage to. CMU almost had 600 yards on you guys. Even OM came close to that margin with a total of 395 yards and OM's offense SUCKS! OM also averaged 5.3 yards per carry rushing. Now what do you think our rushing numbers will be with Cory Boyd or Mike Davis running the ball? We both saw what they did to Auburn on ESPN. Currently Boyd is averaging 5.7 yards per carry on the season.

If UK had a hard time containing CMU's offense which by the way, is ranked in the high 80's nationally, what do you think is going to happen when Rice or McKinley step onto that field? :ohmy:

UK's gonna get throttled. While I will admit that UK has improved, they still don't have the talent/depth or sheer strength to beat us right now.

Bad Day:
USC 28
Kentucky 10

Good Day:
USC 49
Kentucky 17

You don't need to quote stats to tell me that our defense is sh!tt!e. I freely admitted that. In fact, I also (originally) predicted UK to lose. I also predicted USC to have a huge day, scoring 41 (USC hasn't scored near that many this year except for FL-AT). I don't know where you got the idea that UK struggled on offense against CMU. I think 45 points is a pretty good offensive showing. We don't rack up a ton of yards, because we generally have good field position due to our very good special teams play or takeaways.
One stat that UK nearly leads the nation in is TO margin. We'll give lots of yards and too many points, but we'll also create some turnovers, which, in turn, can change a game (ala Ole Miss and CMU games), despite the abysmal D numbers.
So, yeah, Syvelle will go nuts. Rice and McKinley will have big days. Boyd will run wild. But, they better hang on to the ball!

UK's O bogged down at UF because it's the SWAMP! And it's Florida. UK is still a young team, with young players that make mistakes. Mistakes that get amplified when you can't hear an audible, or a blocking assignment change. We play this game at home, which will help our offense immensely. And, I stand by my 34 prediction. You can throw stats at me all day long about the vaunted USC secondary. Your secondary isn't what will beat our offense. If you hold us to less than 30, it'll be because of your D-line and/or blitzing linebackers. If i'm right, then USC wins by 7. If I'm wrong, and we only score 3, I could care less, we lost anyway. :angry:

Now, kindly stop trying to convince me that my OPINION is wrong, or my reasoning faulty, or both, or that your logic is Supurrier (pardon the pun). The game is played with a ball that isn't round (how much sense does that make?). Too much freakiness can happen based on that fact alone that make your coveted statistics irrelevant in my book, much less the impact of a player or players' heart(s), will to win, the crowd, the circumstances of previous/following games, injuries, whether or not your DE got laid the night before, or our cornerback's dog got run over the day before, or if Pluto is still considered a planet or not.

Dang, dude, I could understand your outburst if I predicted UK 34-USC 14.

Rant finished. I'm going to bed.

Peace. :mellow:

GAMECOCKBOY

10-04-2006, 02:49 AM

Emotional let down, shaky O line play, and just being USC leads to a UK victory. I like the Cats
this coming from u what a suprise...sike

pc72687

10-04-2006, 06:50 AM

I think we win but with Kentucky the score is hard to predict because we always seems to play terrible vs. them.

waldo

10-04-2006, 07:25 AM

CFN has picked Kent. with the upset. K:24, 22:S

waldo

10-04-2006, 07:30 AM

CFN has picked Kent. with the upset. K:24, 22:S

http://cfn.scout.com/2/573821.html

waldo

10-04-2006, 07:39 AM

I like this prediction better:

http://slog.cstv.com/offprompter/2006/10/worst_week_ever_week_6_save_me.html#more

As far as a prediction form me, I say USC: 38; UK 12

Wizard of Orange

10-04-2006, 09:46 AM

I'm really looking for Carolina to be flat this week. I think KY will play well. Look for the 'Cats to lead early and blow it towards the end -

SC 30
KY 27

uscrules

10-04-2006, 10:42 AM

Hey Neo, I am with you I don't see us being stopped by the Kentucky defence. IF our defense plays well, it will be a long night for Kentucky. I do know however, it is a place that we do not as a rule play well. I believe with Syvelle at QB our offense is 5 times better that it was with Blake. He is going to only get better each week, mark my word on that. Spurrier will teach him the way to play quarterback, and there is no substitute for speed.

Neo

10-04-2006, 01:39 PM

waldo

10-04-2006, 02:42 PM

i will join

DIXIE'S PRIDE

10-04-2006, 02:46 PM

This is a hard game to call. USC has looked very good against really talented teams at times even in control at Auburn. Ky has been a pleasant suprise overall and I do like their QB skills.

For me it's a coaching thang'...This is the type of game that SS just doesn't lose IMHO. Sly' has been through the fire in the SEC already and the skilled positions at USC are playmakers, the defense has played to the competition level from what I can see and I haven't seen every game, but they played great against AU.

USC wins this game by 7 points to 14 pts. I'll say 34 -20.

scfan5338

10-04-2006, 02:54 PM

Emotional let down, shaky O line play, and just being USC leads to a UK victory. I like the Cats

we all know you hate usc dont have to show that again

Trinity

10-04-2006, 03:05 PM

Well, I think we will win this one for sure. I have faith in our cocks and SOS. Go Gamecocks! :laugh:

NineInchCock

10-04-2006, 03:14 PM

The past few games that have been played in Lexington have been extremely close, and I expect this one to be no different... in the first half. We come out flat in the first half, and UK plays with fiery emotion and takes the lead into halftime around 14-3. Our OL goes back to how it was playing before the Auburn game, and Syvelle is running for his life and the offense has no rhythm. Fortunately, our pass defense continues to excel, but Rafael Little is getting his share of yards against our Run Defense.

During the second half however, 2 major things happen that change the course of the game:

1. UK makes stupid mistakes such as fumbles like they did last year, and we are finally able to punch the ball into the endzone thanks to UK's putrid defense. Sidney regains his form and scores at least 2 TDs during this stretch.

2. Syvelle Newton finds his rhythm, and the OL comes out playing much better... perhaps even due to a small shakeup.

With those 2 things, USC's offense comes alive, and we score more points than we ever have in the 3rd Quarter (I'll go out on a limb and say 4 TDs). Sidney is main driving factor behind our offense this time around and he breaks the school record while he's at it.

As for our second half defense, they still hold their own, but after a while, UK will eventually just run out of steam from their mistakes, and the score gets more ugly than you think it could have possibly been at halftime.

USC: 38 (1st Half FG, 2nd Half 4 TDs in the 3rd Qtr, 1 in 4th Qtr)
Kentucky: 17 (1st Half 2 TDs in each Qtr, 2nd Half 1 FG in 4th Qtr)

And Trinity, I like the new sig pic! I might have to steal it for my other forums :happy: ...

pc72687

10-04-2006, 07:38 PM

I hope that SC is ready to prove that the Auburn game is the gamecock team will see the rest of the year.

RebNick1

10-04-2006, 07:43 PM

:wacko: Call me crazy............ UK 24
USC 17

Neo

10-04-2006, 07:45 PM

:wacko: Call me crazy............ UK 24
USC 17

Crazy! LOL! :laugh:

RebNick1

10-04-2006, 07:49 PM

I am just not convinced with USC yet. I like em....I like Spurrier. And I LOVE Williams Brice Stadium but......the Cocks are fightin without their spurs right now

lacene

10-04-2006, 08:21 PM

I think USC will rack up some serious rushing numbers on the UK's D, and hit a couple of big-bomb pass plays out of Spurrier's visor of tricks when they over-commit.....

The passing offence of UK is pretty good this year, but it plays into the strength of SC's defense...

same as Dixie's Pride: USC: 34 UK: 20

pc72687

10-04-2006, 08:23 PM

I am more worried about Vandy. But kentucky isn't easy this year like in years past.

SC-31
UK-17

UKat

10-05-2006, 07:15 PM

I'm really looking for Carolina to be flat this week. I think KY will play well. Look for the 'Cats to lead early and blow it towards the end -

SC 30
KY 27I couldn't have said it better myself.........typical Kentucky. Another reason its already time for Rich Brooks to find another retirement destination other than Ky.. Brooks is doing o.k. but o.k. doesn't get it in the SEC. Its time for UK to get a real coach, a coach with a big name that current high school players have heard of.

SC 36
UK 24

Neo

10-05-2006, 07:30 PM

UKat

10-05-2006, 07:42 PM

Come on people....

Do you all really think that UK is going to win this game? I'll admit that UK has improved this year, but let's get real.

UK has improved, but obviously people have forgotten how much USC has improved also.

UK as of now, just doesn't have the talent or depth to beat USC. You don't recover from scolly reductions in a year or two. That's something that takes quite a while to recover from. (Ask any Bama fan) Secondly, Brooks had to offer ANY and all athletes that were considering UK just to help with the depth situation. (Which still hasn't been fixed.) UK will get to the stable point with solid recruiting. There are no short-cuts to this. Don't let the win over CMU cloud your judgement.

I applaud UK in making the strides that they have this year, but I'm also calling out the ones that are obviously sleeping on this USC squad. Keep in mind also that SOS has never lost to UK and I really don't think he's gonna do it now.

I would love to know everybody's reasoning behind the thought that UK is going to pass all over USC.

I'm expecting a trouncing. No other way around it.

Just my 0.02I pretty much agree with you on your synopsis......but IF UK comes out on fire and Woodson is on.......then yes its possible they may pass all over USC in the FIRST half.........they will march the ball up and down the field but fall on their faces in the red zone.........just as they did against the gators..........UK has to score TD's everytime they have the ball in the red zone or its lights out for them.

The 2nd half UK will run out of gas and USC will make the necessary defensive adjustments to shut down UK's offense.

Another sad football day for UK fans........another reason I pull for Bama in football.
I

shanksta13

10-05-2006, 07:44 PM

Come on people....

Do you all really think that UK is going to win this game? I'll admit that UK has improved this year, but let's get real.

UK has improved, but obviously people have forgotten how much USC has improved also.

UK as of now, just doesn't have the talent or depth to beat USC. You don't recover from scolly reductions in a year or two. That's something that takes quite a while to recover from. (Ask any Bama fan) Secondly, Brooks had to offer ANY and all athletes that were considering UK just to help with the depth situation. (Which still hasn't been fixed.) UK will get to the stable point with solid recruiting. There are no short-cuts to this. Don't let the win over CMU cloud your judgement.

I applaud UK in making the strides that they have this year, but I'm also calling out the ones that are obviously sleeping on this USC squad. Keep in mind also that SOS has never lost to UK and I really don't think he's gonna do it now.

I would love to know everybody's reasoning behind the thought that UK is going to pass all over USC.

I'm expecting a trouncing. No other way around it.

Just my 0.02

I am calling Kentucky in this one because I think they are a very talented, very underappreciated squad. I realize that South Carolina has improved a lot, my posts clearly indicate this. I just think that Kentucky has a very good offense. They have something intangible. This might just be a hunch of mine, but I really feel like they have the kind of offense that can march 80 yards down the field and punch it in when the game is on the line. That said the defense is absolutely awful for the most part. I don't think they will be able to get away with pressuring Newton like they did to Leak without it biting them in the butt for some big plays. So I think South Carolina will and should put up more points against them than my Gators did. IDK call it a hunch but something about Andre Woodson and his receivers with Raphael Little in there to balance the attack out tells me Kentucky keeps this one very close.

In response to your post Neo, there is no concrete evidence that I can give you to show why Kentucky should win. This is a gut call. I like USC a lot, but I just have a really good feeling about being right on this one. I give UK a close win at home. I realize that's not much to go on, but I don't want you guys to think I'm stupid and picking UK just because. Actually, that's exactly what I'm doing... :laugh: It's a hunch that's all.

shanksta13

10-05-2006, 07:58 PM

I know ^ that ^ defies reason, but I can't help it. lol

Neo

10-05-2006, 07:59 PM

To each their own.... :whistle: :happy:

shanksta13

10-05-2006, 08:03 PM

To each their own.... :whistle: :happy:

As long as I don't get SECTalk excommunicated...

Neo

10-05-2006, 08:12 PM

As long as I don't get SECTalk excommunicated...

WTF? Huh? :wacko:

shanksta13

10-05-2006, 08:13 PM

WTF? Huh? :wacko:

For my momentary anti-South Carolinacism... LOL

geechee

10-05-2006, 08:15 PM

I know ^ that ^ defies reason, but I can't help it. lol

Can you imagine how this board will light up should UK win this game :laugh: ?

lacene

10-05-2006, 08:56 PM

I think Spurrier's and Nix's goal is to try and put pressure on UK's passing O, and force them to try and win the game on the merits of their rushing game......

shanksta13

10-05-2006, 08:59 PM

I think Spurrier's and Nix's goal is to try and put pressure on UK's passing O, and force them to try and win the game on the merits of their rushing game......

Raphael Little can run the ball, my friend. Never forget that. I think you guys should win. But I have to call an upset every now and then, and this one feels right to me.

Kevhugh

10-05-2006, 09:01 PM

Raphael Little can run the ball, my friend. Never forget that. I think you guys should win. But I have to call an upset every now and then, and this one feels right to me.

Spoken like a fan of a team who failed to dominate Kentucky at home. :laugh:

shanksta13

10-05-2006, 09:08 PM

Spoken like a fan of a team who failed to dominate Kentucky at home. :laugh:

Sshhhhhh! BTW Little didn't play against us... :whistle:

lacene

10-05-2006, 09:09 PM

Raphael Little can run the ball, my friend. Never forget that. I think you guys should win. But I have to call an upset every now and then, and this one feels right to me.

oh no, I'll never forget my good buddy, Raffy. He fumbled twice on consecutive plays last season, part of 4 consecutive TO's by UK. :happy:

Lawdog

10-05-2006, 09:34 PM

In fact UK 3- USC 2 is my new prediction, if that makes you any happier, Neo. :rofl:

That's f'ing hilarious! :laugh: :laugh:

Lawdog

10-05-2006, 09:39 PM

And I LOVE Williams Brice Stadium

REBNICK1:

Glad to hear that you LOVE Williams-Brice. I agree with you.

Just out of curiosity, what do you love about it? I'm interested in a non-USC viewpoint.

GAMECOCKBOY

10-05-2006, 10:21 PM

Raphael Little can run the ball, my friend. Never forget that. I think you guys should win. But I have to call an upset every now and then, and this one feels right to me.
we know little can run he is a south carolina native....

Neo

10-05-2006, 10:42 PM

Food for thought....

Kentucky is averaging 337 total offensive yards a game.

Kentucky is also allowing 461 total offensive yards a game.

That equals -124.

Hmmmmmm. :whistle:

RebNick1

10-05-2006, 10:46 PM

REBNICK1:

Glad to hear that you LOVE Williams-Brice. I agree with you.

Just out of curiosity, what do you love about it? I'm interested in a non-USC viewpoint.

I love the atmosphere. Its great. No fun intended with this comment so please dont take it bad but USC is kinda like the loveable losers. It doesn't matter if they are winning are not everyone loves em. And even if they are losing the Gamecock faithful still pack the stadium. You have got to love that. And I must say.... Carolina fans are some of the best in the SEC. I have never been to a Carolina game in Oxford or S. Carolina where I saw a Carolina fan being rude or obnoxious. But back to the subject. I have only been there once but I had the best time. Everyone welcomed me and invited me to tailgate with them and noone had a negative comment. I felt as if I were in the grove in Oxford. Great hospitality. Once inside the stadium, the crowd was ELECTRIC. KUDOS to Williams Brice Stadium and the Carolina faithful!

Neo

10-05-2006, 10:48 PM

The UK defense will definitely see this quite often on Saturday. :happy:

http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/8913/34604636touchdownjpegtc9.th.jpg (http://img207.imageshack.us/my.php?image=34604636touchdownjpegtc9.jpg)

Lawdog

10-06-2006, 01:27 AM

I love the atmosphere. Its great. No fun intended with this comment so please dont take it bad but USC is kinda like the loveable losers. It doesn't matter if they are winning are not everyone loves em. And even if they are losing the Gamecock faithful still pack the stadium. You have got to love that. And I must say.... Carolina fans are some of the best in the SEC. I have never been to a Carolina game in Oxford or S. Carolina where I saw a Carolina fan being rude or obnoxious. But back to the subject. I have only been there once but I had the best time. Everyone welcomed me and invited me to tailgate with them and noone had a negative comment. I felt as if I were in the grove in Oxford. Great hospitality. Once inside the stadium, the crowd was ELECTRIC. KUDOS to Williams Brice Stadium and the Carolina faithful!

On behalf of USC fans, thanks for the kind words, RebNick!

Lawdog

10-06-2006, 01:27 AM

Dr. Pepper

10-06-2006, 05:15 AM

Kentucky, let me introduce you to Mr. Brinkley. Mr. Brinkley, this is Kentucky. You guys have fun.

This will look a lot like USC/FAtl.

SPURED

10-06-2006, 10:43 AM

if it is a offensive shoot out like alot of people are predicting i have to go with Spurriers Coaching and offense over Brooks coaching and offense. however i dont see it being much of a shoot out. our RedZone Defense is very good. so even if Kentucky gets down in the redzone good luck getting a TD out of it. did you guys see how hard it was for Kenny Irons and Auburns great Offensive line to punch it in? im not going to make a prediction but i look for my Gamecocks to win by a few TD's.

pc72687

10-06-2006, 10:46 AM

Spured has it. If SC plays like they did last week, I will put us vs. most any team.

Lawdog

10-06-2006, 01:28 PM

Kentucky, let me introduce you to Mr. Brinkley. Mr. Brinkley, this is Kentucky. You guys have fun.

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Lawdog

10-06-2006, 01:29 PM

This will look a lot like USC/FAtl.

I think that may be a bit of a stretch, but I hope it does. :thumpsup:

The Architect

10-06-2006, 10:23 PM

Folks here in KY are getting way too confident about this game, and I don't really understand why. So many are predicting a UK win almost like it SHOULD happen. I don't get it. I'm also surprised by the many peolpe on this board who have predicted UK to win. Don't get me wrong, I think we have a shot, but I don't think we'll pull it off.
If UK does manage to win, I think the key stats will be:

UK +2 or better in turnovers (this may need to be +3, because SC will only punt 1 or 2 times)
UK rushes for +150 yds (eating clock along the way)

I would find a UK win without both of these stats highly unlikely, unless we break one or two huge special teams plays (either scoring or getting excellent field position and punching in from there).

I fully expect USC to get a ton of yards and points, too.

Whatever the case, I expect the home crowd to be WAAAY better than it's been of late (vs Texas State, Ole Miss, Central Mich.). I think the fans are ready to see a higher level caliber team come in, and are pretty pumped up. Should be an electric atmosphere (and I really hope it is, to show a national audience that UK fans love football, too)!

Sadly, I have no tix to this game, so, I'll be stuck at home. Drats!!

This offer may be too late, but if there are any SC fans coming up and would like some suggestions for restaurants, activities, attractions, etc., please send me a PM and I'll try to hook you up. Keeneland's (horse racing) fall meet opened today, so the ponies will be runnning Sat. afternoon, for those who may want to partake in a little gambling and bourbon.

AFWarrior83

10-06-2006, 10:27 PM

I had this as my upset of the week. I switched it to USC today, but it would not supprise me if Kentucky squeaked this game out at home.

The Architect

10-07-2006, 07:38 AM

Neo

10-07-2006, 09:39 AM

Gametime kids!!!!!

Time for USC to kick some a$$!!!!

<~~~ Listening to "Opticon" by: Orgy. :happy: :thumpsup:

trublueastend

10-07-2006, 01:39 PM

USC hasn't really faced a good passing team this year. I know the Cocks have some good DB's, but they don't have Florida's defensive front to go with them. I expect both teams to score in bunches, and UK's offense to do a fair job of keeping USC's offense off the field. A big crowd on the second day of the Keeneland fall meet, and some opportunistic, albeit less than solid, defensive play will make the difference for the Cats. Newton and Co. put up some impressive numbers, but so do Woodson and Co.. Your final...

UK 38
USC 35

The Architect

10-07-2006, 01:46 PM

Hey tru, I wondered when you might weigh in. You going to the game tonight?

WallyGoat

10-07-2006, 01:53 PM

SC 28 UK 17

It could be closer, but I doubt it.

The Architect

10-07-2006, 05:05 PM

Well, I can't bear to watch. I'm going on a date night with the Mrs. I'll watch the game on TIVO later or tomorrow. Good luck to the Cocks. I hope both teams come away without injuries, no matter the outcome.

Peace all.

NineInchCock

10-07-2006, 05:08 PM

Spured has it. If SC plays like they did last week, I will put us vs. most any team.

Granted, Arkansas did look pretty good, but with the way Auburn played today, my worries about the rest of the season are starting to creep back up a little. Still, I stand my UK prediction. :thumpsup:

TaySC

10-07-2006, 05:35 PM

OK, I posted this on my website, but will put my take here as well...

USC should beat Kentucky

1- KY SCORING DEFENSE = Kentucky is dead last in the SEC and is giving up 28.4 PPG. While KY has scored 152 points this season, they have also allowed 142 points, including 59 to Louisville and most recently, 36 points to Central Michigan.

2- USC PASS DEFENSE = While KY's pass offense is ranked 4th in the SEC after 5 games, USC's pass defense ranks 2nd in the SEC and is averaging giving up only half of what the KY pass offense is used to gaining.

3- USC PASS OFFENSE VERSUS KY PASS DEFENSE = USC ranks 6th in the SEC in passing offense with 228.2 YPG passing. KY's pass defense is dead last in the SEC and gives up an average of 260.6 YPG. Hit the short passes and repeat his performance from the AUB game and Syvelle should throw for a lot of yards.

4- USC PUNTING = USC leads the SEC in punting average with 43.5 net yards per punt. They should have a good day punting the ball, but KY is 2nd in the SEC in punt return average, so USC will have to continue the good special teams play and solid tackling.

5- KY RUSHING OFFENSE = KY is dead last in the SEC in YPG in rushing. They are only 1 of 2 teams that average less than 100 YPG rushing. The problem for USC is that we are 10th in the SEC in rushing defense. The outcome of this game could very well depend on which team comes closest to it's average here.... KY only rushing for 86.6 or USC allowing their opponent 166.4 YPG rushing. On the other side, USC's rushing offense is ranked 10th and KY's rush defense is ranked dead last. Our backs (and of course Newton) should be able to easily run and open up the passing lanes.

6- (OK, I can't count, sue me) - TOTAL DEFENSE = USC is 7th in the SEC and allows 291.0 YPG of total offense. KY, on the other hand, is dead last and gives up a whopping 461.6 YPG. If these two stats hold even remotely true, USC wins.

USC might lose to Kentucky

1- KY SCORING OFFENSE = Kentucky is 3rd best in the SEC, averaging 30.4 PPG. Their lowest output of the season offensively was 7 points, but that came against a solid Gator team in the Swamp.

2- KY PASS OFFENSE = Kentucky is 4th in the SEC with 250.8 YPG and 14 passing TD's.

3- KY KICKOFF RETURNS = KY ranks #1 in the SEC, averaging 25.7 YP return. They are also the ONLY SEC team to have returned a kickoff for a TD.

4- TURNOVER MARGIN = KY leads the SEC with a +8 in turnovers. USC is tied with AUB for 6th with a mere +1 in turnovers. Give KY a helping hand while playing in their house and it could be a long day for USC.

5- REDZONE EFFICIENCY = KY is tied for 3rd in scoring efficiency from the redzone. Out of 16 times in the redzone, they have managed 12 TD's and 2 FG's. USC, on the other hand, has been in the redzone 18 times and has a mere 7 TD's to show for it and 4 FG's. If KY gets into the redzone, they will put points on the board. If USC doesn't manage a better job at scoring in the redzone, then KY stands a great chance of pulling this one out.

lacene

10-07-2006, 05:35 PM

Granted, Arkansas did look pretty good, but with the way Auburn played today, my worries about the rest of the season are starting to creep back up a little. Still, I stand my UK prediction.:thumpsup:

as do I:

USC: 34
UK: 20

GAMECOCKBOY

10-07-2006, 06:10 PM

newton need to hold onto the ball tighter...

GAMECOCKBOY

10-07-2006, 06:12 PM

come on gamecocks lets not hurt ourselves by throwing ints...good job picking up the blitz ol...good job moe brown

lacene

10-07-2006, 06:12 PM

WHEW!!

we got lucky on that almost-INT...

lacene

10-07-2006, 06:13 PM

great pass & catch to Kenny!!

GAMECOCKBOY

10-07-2006, 06:14 PM

WHEW!!

we got lucky on that almost-INT...
if we want to become a good team we need good luck....good team have good luck...

GAMECOCKBOY

10-07-2006, 06:15 PM

we r having to many 3rd downs and like 5 already...

GAMECOCKBOY

10-07-2006, 06:18 PM

good job offense...uk wants to blitz all the time...then lets make them pay for it...come on gamecocks lets get a td and lets not hurt ourselves...

Neo

10-07-2006, 06:20 PM

We're doing a-OK so far...

GAMECOCKBOY

10-07-2006, 06:22 PM

come on gamecocks...lets not hurt ourselves we need a td not fgs...our wrs behind mckinley and rice r young but they have to step it up...listening to spurrier before the game he isnt all that happy with some of our wrs....murdock is suppose to see a good amount of action today...

lacene

10-07-2006, 06:24 PM

DAMN! 5 WR's, and we throw a INT......

GAMECOCKBOY

10-07-2006, 06:24 PM

dang come on kenny u have to hold on to the ball....dang we r still hurting ourselves...we go on a 15 play drive and come away with no points....come on defense get that ball back for us...

lacene

10-07-2006, 06:26 PM

OK, let's hold them down near their end-zone, and get the ball back in good territory....

lacene

10-07-2006, 06:27 PM

KU passed up a gimmie flag on too many defenders....

GAMECOCKBOY

10-07-2006, 06:28 PM

come on cbs step your game up..we r allowing to many big yardage gains....we have to get some heat on that qb...

GAMECOCKBOY

10-07-2006, 06:31 PM

come on defense stop them and get that ball back for us....come on fred u have to get those....

GAMECOCKBOY

10-07-2006, 06:33 PM

they r still hurting us on the short out right...we r leaving to many wrs wide open...good going jordan lindsay and eric norwood...

GAMECOCKBOY

10-07-2006, 06:36 PM

come on gamecocks offense we need td and need to stop hurting ourselves...come on wrs ya'll need to makes these catches...

Neo

10-07-2006, 06:37 PM

We're doing okay....

We just stuffed that great UK offense. ((Dripping with sarcasm))

GamecockinIL

10-07-2006, 06:38 PM

Hey guys....I get to actually watch a Carolina game for the first time since MSU. Hope we figure out how to close the deal when we get into the red zone in this game.

lacene

10-07-2006, 06:40 PM

1st quarter in the books: USC-0 UK-0

we were in the red zone, and came away with a TO.....need to stop that :sad:

NineInchCock

10-07-2006, 06:41 PM

IMO, we need to give the ball to Cory Boyd more. He looks to be having one hell of a night so far.

GAMECOCKBOY

10-07-2006, 06:43 PM

come on ol lets stop hurting ourselves with false start and holding...i like seeing this 4 and 5 wr set....i wanna see us open up more....good catch cory boyd...

GamecockinIL

10-07-2006, 06:44 PM

that was an awesome catch by boyd

lacene

10-07-2006, 06:44 PM

great run by Newton, and great block from Boyd!!

Neo

10-07-2006, 06:44 PM

IMO, we need to give the ball to Cory Boyd more. He looks to be having one hell of a night so far.

I swear, Boyd and Newton are running at will on UK. :happy:

GamecockinIL

10-07-2006, 06:45 PM

boy...it's nice to get the ball to Rice finally...love to see a lot more of that.

GamecockinIL

10-07-2006, 06:46 PM

this is where we have to toughen up...we really need to cash in here

Neo

10-07-2006, 06:47 PM

boy...it's nice to get the ball to Rice finally...love to see a lot more of that.

So very true.... :happy:

GAMECOCKBOY

10-07-2006, 06:47 PM

good run and good blocking whiteside...what is up with stafford i dont think he has played in this game or last game?....good catch murdock...come on lets go...

lacene

10-07-2006, 06:48 PM

another great run...you can tell that Newton is more comfortable running for 1st downs than passing for 1st downs...

Neo

10-07-2006, 06:48 PM

Another beautiful Newton run....

GamecockinIL

10-07-2006, 06:48 PM

I'm telling you right now....I was no big fan of bringing in SN to QB. He is doing some amazing things....no one else wearing a QB # could've made that play.

GAMECOCKBOY

10-07-2006, 06:50 PM

thank the lord we scored a td...7-0

GamecockinIL

10-07-2006, 06:50 PM

What a great read by SN....way to go COCKS!

lacene

10-07-2006, 06:50 PM

TD!!!! Great option play by Newton!! Did you see that KU defender get frozen between Newton and the RB??

Neo

10-07-2006, 06:50 PM

USC 7
UK 0

2nd Qtr.
12:26

GAMECOCKBOY

10-07-2006, 06:52 PM

another great run...you can tell that Newton is more comfortable running for 1st downs than passing for 1st downs...
running comes first to him...he will only get better at throwing the ball in due time..he has already improved thanks to spurrier coaching him...

GAMECOCKBOY

10-07-2006, 06:53 PM

come on defense get that ball back for our offense and lets get pressure on the qb and stop leaving wrs open...keep the run stopping game up...

NineInchCock

10-07-2006, 06:53 PM

I'd love to see a 3 and out here...

Neo

10-07-2006, 06:56 PM

I'd love to see a 3 and out here...

Patience comes virtue..... :happy:

GAMECOCKBOY

10-07-2006, 06:57 PM

dang we have alot of work to do on the screen play....little left wide open for 18 yards....there is no excuse for it....good job ryan brown on stoping that reverse for a lost....

GamecockinIL

10-07-2006, 06:57 PM

love to see the good reads by the defense...super play by Brown

GAMECOCKBOY

10-07-2006, 06:57 PM

good defense fred but this is your 2nd possible int of tonite u have to get these ints...

lacene

10-07-2006, 06:58 PM

that was good coverage, but Bennett really should've had that INT....

WallyGoat

10-07-2006, 06:58 PM

UK isn't a pushover team. They may be able to pull the upset. But that is just me.

GamecockinIL

10-07-2006, 06:58 PM

that was CRAZY...he carried half our team for 3 yds

GamecockinIL

10-07-2006, 06:59 PM

that 1st down is due to not being able to tackle that guy on 3rd with half the team riding his back...I am so tired of seeing that.

GAMECOCKBOY

10-07-2006, 06:59 PM

our defense is not where it needs to be...we r still giving up alot of big yards ...

Neo

10-07-2006, 07:00 PM

UK isn't a pushover team. They may be able to pull the upset. But that is just me.

Yep...it's just you... :happy:

GAMECOCKBOY

10-07-2006, 07:00 PM

UK isn't a pushover team. They may be able to pull the upset. But that is just me.

they arent no push over but we r helping them too much....

lacene

10-07-2006, 07:01 PM

that's the way, Defense!!

GAMECOCKBOY

10-07-2006, 07:02 PM

great job true freshmen eric norwood for a sack..our stud of the future at de..come on noah u cant be losing the ball....i swear its not teams killing us...we r killing ourselves and have become our own worst enemy...

GamecockinIL

10-07-2006, 07:02 PM

one thing is for sure....SOS has recruiited some real athletes...great play by Norwood

WallyGoat

10-07-2006, 07:02 PM

Yep...it's just you... :happy:

Yeah...Probably. :laugh:

USAFGAMECOCK

10-07-2006, 07:02 PM

Hey can somebody tell me what just happened??? My TV must be messed up b/c the way it looked, we stopped them on 3rd down. Any clarification would be great :laugh:

USAFGAMECOCK

10-07-2006, 07:03 PM

Whiteside needs to see the upside of the bench :angry:

GamecockinIL

10-07-2006, 07:03 PM

we just muffed a punt...very lucky to recover on our own 3

NineInchCock

10-07-2006, 07:04 PM

And Noah is back in the doghouse... at least on special teams...

Neo

10-07-2006, 07:04 PM

we just muffed a punt...very lucky to recover on our own 3

Give it to Boyd and let him run it out.

GamecockinIL

10-07-2006, 07:04 PM

Whiteside needs to see the upside of the bench :angry:

I think it's a VERY safe bet that Whiteside will NOT be fielding the next punt :thumbsdow

GAMECOCKBOY

10-07-2006, 07:05 PM

come on offense lets take this ball for a td...we can't hurt ourselves....

Neo

10-07-2006, 07:06 PM

What did I tell ya! heh heh

GAMECOCKBOY

10-07-2006, 07:07 PM

I think it's a VERY safe bet that Whiteside will NOT be fielding the next punt :thumbsdow
i'm not sure about that...we have whiteside doing it b/c we r trying not to re injure mckinley's shoulder....

GamecockinIL

10-07-2006, 07:09 PM

I really like the confidence of Brown as receiver...think he has the potential to be a good one.

GAMECOCKBOY

10-07-2006, 07:10 PM

this might be moe brown's coming out party tonite...we need to have a 3rd and 4th wr option...good catch mckinley....spurrier doing alittle trickery....nice to see....

GAMECOCKBOY

10-07-2006, 07:11 PM

good hard running by boyd....keep it up.. come on ol we need a a 1st down and a td....we cant come away with nothing or 3 points....

GamecockinIL

10-07-2006, 07:12 PM

OBSERVATION TIME
We are seeing the maturation of SN as a QB. He threw 5 TDs to Rice at Wofford. And while he is still our best receiver, Newton has discovered that we have other receivers, unlike Blake Mitchell. As the season wore on last year, it seemed more and more as if BM thought Rice was our only receiver. But with the way SN is distributing the ball, I believe he is rounding into a better QB (throwing the ball) than BM.

lacene

10-07-2006, 07:13 PM

we would've had the 1st down, if not for the TO.....but SOS is looking his plays over....we may still go for it....

NineInchCock

10-07-2006, 07:13 PM

I think we would have got the first down had the play gone through. Probably a field goal now...

lacene

10-07-2006, 07:15 PM

oh well, FG it is...

USC: 10
UK: 0

GAMECOCKBOY

10-07-2006, 07:16 PM

offense is doing a great job so far we need to come away with tds from here on out...no more fgs....good kick ryan...come on defense get the ball back for our offense before halftime...

USAFGAMECOCK

10-07-2006, 07:20 PM

Two 3rd down stops in a row?!?!?! And that one was 3 and out! Not too shabby

USAFGAMECOCK

10-07-2006, 07:21 PM

I hate the USC commercial we're using now....we need to go back to the one where that girl struts around like a chicken while she brags about DM school of business and all

Neo

10-07-2006, 07:24 PM

UK is beginning to fold like a cheap suit. :happy:

GAMECOCKBOY

10-07-2006, 07:24 PM

our ol is going to get fussed at during the half..already like 2 holding penalties in the 1st half...i think boyd might go over 100yrds tonite...this game is far from over....i hope our ol can keep scoring and playing well...our defense did well... they could do better on there pass defense...i hope to see us do better overall in eveverything the 2nd half of the game...

lacene

10-07-2006, 07:34 PM

FIRST HALF STATS:

South Carolina Passing
C/ATT YDS AVG TD INT
Syvelle Newton 9/14 119 8.5 0 1
Team 9/14 119 8.5 0 1

Kentucky Passing
C/ATT YDS AVG TD INT
Andre Woodson 8/14 94 0 0
Team 8/14 94 6.7 0 0

South Carolina Rushing
CAR YDS AVG TD LG
Cory Boyd 13 66 5.1 0 21
Syvelle Newton 9 64 7.1 1 19
Team 22 130 5.9 1 21

Kentucky Rushing
CAR YDS AVG TD LG
Rafael Little 4 12 3.0 0 7
Andre Woodson 4 -16 -4.0 4
Tony Dixon 2 5 2.5 0 4
Keenan Burton 1 -7 -7.0 0 0

Team 11 -6 -0.5 0 7

South Carolina Receiving
REC YDS AVG TD LG
Kenny McKinley 2 58 29.0 0 45
Cory Boyd 1 21 21.0 0 21
Moe Brown 4 17 4.3 0 8
Sidney Rice 1 15 15.0 0 15
O.J. Murdock 1 8 8.0 0 8
Team 9 119 13.2 0 45

Kentucky Receiving
REC YDS AVG TD LG
Rafael Little 2 34 17.0 0 18
Jacob Tamme 2 17 8.5 0 13
Curtis Pulley 1 14 14.0 0 14
Keenan Burton 1 12 12.0 0 12
Maurice Grinter 1 11 11.0 0 11
DeMoreo Ford 1 6 6.0 0 6
Team 8 94 11.8 0 18

South Carolina Interceptions
INT YDS TD
No Interceptions

Kentucky Interceptions
INT YDS TD
Shomari Moore 1 0 0
Team 0 0 0

South Carolina Kick Returns
NO YDS AVG LG TD
Captain Munnerlyn 1 19 19.0 19 0
Team 1 19 19.0 19 0

Kentucky Kick Returns
NO YDS AVG LG TD
No Kickoff Returns

South Carolina Punt Returns
NO YDS AVG LG TD
Noah Whiteside 1 -6 -6.0 0 0
Team 1 -6 -6.0 0 0

Kentucky Punt Returns
NO YDS AVG LG TD
No Punt Returns

South Carolina Kicking
FG PCT LG XP PTS
Ryan Succop 0/0 0.0 0 1/1 1
Team 1/1 100.0 0 1/1 4

Kentucky Kicking
FG PCT LG XP PTS
Team 0/0 0.0 0 0/0 0

lacene

10-07-2006, 07:36 PM

looks like we could have 2 guys with 100 yds rushing.....how 'bout Little with only 12 yds rushing at the half??

USC is on pace to rack up 500 total offensive yards.....

scunyon

10-07-2006, 07:40 PM

I want to see OJ Murdock blow by the UK secondary and take one to the house. If we can stop them in the 3rd on their first possession, I believe that a scoring onslaught may begin.

lacene

10-07-2006, 07:42 PM

hmmm...it looks like ESPN's halftime data for UK is not complete....I'll update that when they update theirs...

does KU really have -6 yds rushing for the half as a team??

GAMECOCKBOY

10-07-2006, 07:48 PM

we cant turn the ball over and hurt ourselves...come on defense lets get this ball back for our offense...come on cbs lets get some ints and stop leaving wide open wrs...

GAMECOCKBOY

10-07-2006, 07:49 PM

thank the lord its about time we get a stop an int..good int stoney woodson..come on offense lets get a td no fgs...

lacene

10-07-2006, 07:52 PM

we're driving for a quick TD!!

Neo

10-07-2006, 07:52 PM

hmmm...it looks like ESPN's halftime data for UK is not complete....I'll update that when they update theirs...

does KU really have -6 yds rushing for the half as a team??

Yep.... :happy:

GamecockinIL

10-07-2006, 07:52 PM

Cory Boyd is EARNING yards tonight

lacene

10-07-2006, 07:52 PM

TD USC!! Great job, Boyd!!

GamecockinIL

10-07-2006, 07:53 PM

Those two plays were mostly Boyd...with a small assist from the o-line

GAMECOCKBOY

10-07-2006, 07:53 PM

td cory boyd...good job offense we needed that....so keep it up...good hard running boyd, and poor tackling by uk...17-0...come on defense get the ball back for our offense....lets get another int...

Neo

10-07-2006, 07:53 PM

USC 17
UK 0

11:37 3rd Qtr.

NineInchCock

10-07-2006, 07:55 PM

Boyd is certainly our MVP of the night so far. Everytime the ball is put into his hands, something good happens!

USAFGAMECOCK

10-07-2006, 07:55 PM

The D can't let up yet.....need to get the ball back

GamecockinIL

10-07-2006, 07:56 PM

UGA is taking UT to the woodshed...24-7

GamecockinIL

10-07-2006, 08:00 PM

Can I just say that our special teams (read special teams coaches) S.U.C.K.!!!!

GAMECOCKBOY

10-07-2006, 08:00 PM

dang we have to do a better job watching out for fakes...teams r starting to go for fakes on us...come on defense get that ball back...

GAMECOCKBOY

10-07-2006, 08:01 PM

come on defense lets not hurt ourselves....lets stop uk and get the ball back

lacene

10-07-2006, 08:01 PM

Duke: 14
ALA: 10

WTF

GAMECOCKBOY

10-07-2006, 08:03 PM

Can I just say that our special teams (read special teams coaches) S.U.C.K.!!!!
teams see somethings from us on special teams....we r going to have to just watch out evertime a team punts we need to get ready for a fake everytime...

lacene

10-07-2006, 08:05 PM

our D was over-committing, big time...they did it the first try, and they did it again....

Neo

10-07-2006, 08:05 PM

USC 17
UK 7

3rd QTR. 7:43

GAMECOCKBOY

10-07-2006, 08:06 PM

come on offense lets get the ball back and go for a td....thats ok defense,dont allow anymore points for uk....we had to many dumb penalties.....late hit and other things we r still killing ourselves....this game is far from over....we need to finish uk off...

GamecockinIL

10-07-2006, 08:06 PM

teams see somethings from us on special teams....we r going to have to just watch out evertime a team punts we need to get ready for a fake everytime...

That's exactly what I was implying by my comment. Other teams have seen a weakness...and that goes to our coaching of special teams...we're missing something...badly.

NineInchCock

10-07-2006, 08:06 PM

Damn... so much for the shutout. We need a TD this drive.

Neo

10-07-2006, 08:09 PM

Damn... so much for the shutout. We need a TD this drive.

No biggie....((Motioning finger in a circle))

Run it up boys!!! :happy:

GAMECOCKBOY

10-07-2006, 08:10 PM

come on ol this is the time for u to step your game up....come on offense dont let this game get away from us...still killing ourselves with holding....we r going backwards again..we have to do a better job with gamecock...come on gamecocks lets go...we have been taking to many timeouts tonite...

NineInchCock

10-07-2006, 08:12 PM

I think now is a good time to find Sidney Rice. He's been quite, and we need a big play.

GAMECOCKBOY

10-07-2006, 08:13 PM

dang we got 3rd and 24.... we cant start to get cold on offense now..we need a big punt by ryan...thats our worst offensive execution in like 2 games...

Neo

10-07-2006, 08:15 PM

I'm not sweating it yet.......

This is still UK. We can handle them.

USAFGAMECOCK

10-07-2006, 08:15 PM

I'm not sweating it yet.......

This is still UK. We can handle them.

Wish I could say the same

NineInchCock

10-07-2006, 08:16 PM

Not a good punt... we need a turnover, or we could be in trouble.

GAMECOCKBOY

10-07-2006, 08:16 PM

dang 32 yard punt by ryan that isnt good at all...the ball will be on our on sidelines....if we want to be considered something we have to learn how to finish teams off...we dont have a killer instict yet....come on defense lets get a int and give the ball back to the offense...

GAMECOCKBOY

10-07-2006, 08:17 PM

i hate when we put our defense in bad situations....

NineInchCock

10-07-2006, 08:18 PM

I hate not being able to finish off teams. Hopefully, this won't be a problem in the future.

GamecockinIL

10-07-2006, 08:20 PM

We are heading in the direction of one of our typical "can't put it away" games with UK

Kevhugh

10-07-2006, 08:21 PM

I can't believe we're going to lose to UK. What is up with the verbal man crush these announcers have for Kentucky?

GAMECOCKBOY

10-07-2006, 08:21 PM

dang the option killed us again...uk needed 1 yrd and we allowed them to get 19yrds...if we dont do better we r in for a dog fight ....its time for a reality check by our ol and offense...

Neo

10-07-2006, 08:21 PM

Wish I could say the same

Have faith...

We should win this game without question. :happy:

NineInchCock

10-07-2006, 08:22 PM

I can't believe we're going to lose to UK. What is up with the verbal man crush these announcers have for Kentucky?

Dude, we're up by 10 still. If anybody is in position to win, it's us.

However, you are right about the annoucers. THey are terrible.

Kevhugh

10-07-2006, 08:23 PM

Typical 3rd quarter by the Lamecocks. Our defense can't get off the field.

GAMECOCKBOY

10-07-2006, 08:23 PM

uk is very confident time its time for our team to step there game up and get in rhythem...we need to get uk fumbles....they have fumbled out of bounce twice...

Kevhugh

10-07-2006, 08:25 PM

Let's see if they catch our guys asleep again with a fake fg.

Neo

10-07-2006, 08:25 PM

Typical 3rd quarter by the Lamecocks. Our defense can't get off the field.

Don't you think you need to chill with that kinda talk? :angry:

This is exactly what I'm talking about. We will win this game PERIOD!

NineInchCock

10-07-2006, 08:27 PM

Let's see if they catch our guys asleep again with a fake fg.

Is there an ounce of optimism left in your blood? Jesus man, WE ARE IN THE LEAD!!! No time to panic at all. :glare:

Kevhugh

10-07-2006, 08:27 PM

Look I'd like to win this game by 50 just as bad as the rest of you, but this type of game is what is wrong with this team. We were in position to drive a stake into this coffin and we let them completely take over the momentum. There's still an entire quarter left and we're letting them when the field position and momentum battle. It's going to take a big play to get this game going our way again.

Neo

10-07-2006, 08:28 PM

Is there an ounce of optimism left in your blood? Jesus man, WE ARE IN THE LEAD!!! No time to panic at all. :glare:

Thank you!!!

You took the words right out of my mouth. Leave the negative attitudes at the door.

GAMECOCKBOY

10-07-2006, 08:28 PM

its time for our offense to score and run out this clock....they have putting our defense in bad situation... come on newton,rice,boyd ,ol and the rest of the offense...we need to get this momentum back....damn still have stupid penalties...we have 60 penalties tonite...instead of starting on our on 25 we start at our on 9...we r still our on worst enemy...

Kevhugh

10-07-2006, 08:29 PM

We're getting hosed by the refs too...

GAMECOCKBOY

10-07-2006, 08:30 PM

dang now we get called for pass intereference...we r still killing ourselves...come on offense

Kevhugh

10-07-2006, 08:31 PM

I can't figure out what it is about the 3rd quarter that makes us fall completely apart.

GamecockinIL

10-07-2006, 08:31 PM

The game environment has taken a decidedly dark turn for us...

NineInchCock

10-07-2006, 08:32 PM

Kevhugh

10-07-2006, 08:33 PM

If we don't convert this long play our lead is riding on the foot of Succop. If that's the case I'm hoping that last kick was our one weak one tonight.

Kevhugh

10-07-2006, 08:34 PM

I'm not a huge advocate for blaming refs for our inability to move the ball on offense, but it really does seem like they are trying to shoot down any possible momentum we can muster up. Guess that's how it goes on the SEC Road...

I don't like making excuses either, so I waited until the fourth questionable call to bring it up. It's not like I'm an LSU fan, or anything. :whistle:

GAMECOCKBOY

10-07-2006, 08:35 PM

boy boy we r getting clumpsy....we need a big kickby ryan...we have no luck and we arent helping ourselves at all...

NineInchCock

10-07-2006, 08:36 PM

Ok, now the ref LITTERALLY gets in our way... pretty ridiculous. I smell a turnover coming up for a change of pace in the game though...

Kevhugh

10-07-2006, 08:37 PM

We've got to do something to swing the momentum.

GAMECOCKBOY

10-07-2006, 08:37 PM

our defense needs to get us a big turnover and help us out...uk offense is getting good yardage from us....now uk is starting to run on us and our defense will get start to get tired....come on defense get the ball back for us...

GAMECOCKBOY

10-07-2006, 08:40 PM

dang we r killing our defense...we r still killing ourselves....i swear this is awful good teams no how to put away team lik uk...we arent there yet and our killing ourselves....no excuse for killing ourselves....its about time uk get a holding on them....

NineInchCock

10-07-2006, 08:40 PM

FINALLY, a call our way!

Kevhugh

10-07-2006, 08:41 PM

lacene

10-07-2006, 08:41 PM

why is the SC D over committing to the QB?? I know they want to put pressure on him, but they aren't exactly sacking him, and they're continuing to leave people open in the flats that Woodson is hitting all the time, for easy gains.....

If anything, it looks like they're making it easier for Woodson....

send a couple to pressure him, but either get to him quicker, or make sure Little or whoever is covered in the flats....

Kevhugh

10-07-2006, 08:43 PM

why is the SC D over committing to the QB?? I know they want to pur pressure on him, but they aren't exactly sacking him, and they're continuing to leave people open in the flats that Woodson is hitting all the time, for easy gains.....

If anything, it looks like they're making it easier for Woodson....

Yeah, we haven't been able to get any pressure on him the entire game. I'm not really sold on our defensive scheme this evening. With a team like UK I think we're playing off a little too much. If they burn you deep so be it, but we're letting them nickel and dime us to death.

NineInchCock

10-07-2006, 08:43 PM

(TD Tenn... making a comeback now it looks like...)

Agreed. The way the rest of the SEC teams are playing we need this game if we're going to have an easy road to a bowl game.

Honestly, if we don't come away with this one, we can forget a bowl. However, I still have confidence that we will.

GamecockinIL

10-07-2006, 08:44 PM

Our team has simply never learned how to live with success. There's a difference between winning a game in an upset, and becoming a team that expects to win and plays like it. At USC we've never been able to play like we know how to win and expect to win...and that shows up most noticeably in games like UK.

We can still win this one...but our culture is still in need of changing...and we're not there yet.

GAMECOCKBOY

10-07-2006, 08:44 PM

come on defense get the ball back for our offense...lets get a big stop here

GAMECOCKBOY

10-07-2006, 08:44 PM

good stop norwood and jasper...come on defense

Kevhugh

10-07-2006, 08:45 PM

(TD Tenn... making a comeback now it looks like...)

Honestly, if we don't come away with this one, we can forget a bowl. However, I still have confidence that we will.

I didn't want to put it that way since I've been accused to being too negative but it's a good point. Without this game we'll need wins over MD Tenn, Vandy, and one over either Arky, Florida, Tenn, or Clemson. That's a tall order.

NineInchCock

10-07-2006, 08:46 PM

And that's why I'm so damn glad we have Succop... still USC 17-10!

Kevhugh

10-07-2006, 08:46 PM

Dodged a big bullet there. Now we need a few first downs to turn the field. Points wouldn't hurt here either.

lacene

10-07-2006, 08:47 PM

FG no good!!

now come on, offense!! Let's score another TD......

GamecockinIL

10-07-2006, 08:47 PM

That was a major stop for us...a score here stops the bleeding and seals the deal for us.

GAMECOCKBOY

10-07-2006, 08:48 PM

gamecocks thank the lord for that missed fg....now our offense needs to get us a score they have killed our defense and hurt themselves over stupid penalties....the ol needs to step it up....our wrs need to run there routes and catch the ball...we need to hold the ball....NO ints and fumbles....come on offense

lacene

10-07-2006, 08:50 PM

good pass, Syvelle!

Kevhugh

10-07-2006, 08:50 PM

Andre Ware is beginning to annoy me beyond belief. Anyone old enough to be in the old Tecmo Bowl video game is old as dirt.

GAMECOCKBOY

10-07-2006, 08:51 PM

our ol has to do a better job of opening the holes up....

Kevhugh

10-07-2006, 08:52 PM

Has Sidney Rice disappeared completely?

NineInchCock

10-07-2006, 08:55 PM

Excellent drive so far. Eating up a lot of time. A TD here would pretty much put a nail in the coffin.

GAMECOCKBOY

10-07-2006, 08:56 PM

come on offense lets get a td....good job ol keep it up...

GAMECOCKBOY

10-07-2006, 08:57 PM

Has Sidney Rice disappeared completely?
u have to give it to uk they have taken sidney out of the game....its nice to see other wrs step it up...

Kevhugh

10-07-2006, 08:57 PM

Thank goodness we have Corey Boyd. He's a life saver in these tough yard situations.

GAMECOCKBOY

10-07-2006, 08:59 PM

we need to get this 3rd and 3...we need a td...

GAMECOCKBOY

10-07-2006, 09:01 PM

td south carolina...td newton...i was ready to see mckinley make a td pass....people forget he was a qb in high school....he is only a true sophmore and we will only see more and more trickery...good job ol too....

lacene

10-07-2006, 09:01 PM

Haha!!! take that, Kentucky!!!!

Kevhugh

10-07-2006, 09:01 PM

What a joke. A trick play to beat UK. That didn't make me feel as good as it should I guess.

NineInchCock

10-07-2006, 09:01 PM

Excellent drive so far. Eating up a lot of time. A TD here would pretty much put a nail in the coffin.

GamecockinIL

10-07-2006, 09:01 PM

That play was off the chart CRAZY

Kevhugh

10-07-2006, 09:03 PM

That wasn't the brightest play in the world. Spurrier looks like a genius since it worked, but if Mckinley had been tackled for a loss we would have been out of field goal range and in a tough spot. Then again, I guess it just goes to show you the fine line between genius and madness. It's all in the execution.

GamecockinIL

10-07-2006, 09:04 PM

That was a major stop for us...a score here stops the bleeding and seals the deal for us.

Every now and then, you just have to give yourself a pat on the back. :thumpsup:

NineInchCock

10-07-2006, 09:04 PM

Damn!!!! What A Play!!!

Kevhugh

10-07-2006, 09:07 PM

So much for the nail in the coffin.

GAMECOCKBOY

10-07-2006, 09:07 PM

our dbs have alot of work to do....we r awful at covering wrs...we leave them open to many times....we still allow to many big yard plays...

GamecockinIL

10-07-2006, 09:08 PM

I swear to goodness....our D never ceases to give up the big play when we can least affort it.

Kevhugh

10-07-2006, 09:09 PM

Carlos Thomas got exposed pretty bad on that drive.