***** OFFICIAL Vandy vs UK FB Game Thread *****

[Get_over_it]

Held them to a field goal starting at their own 20. Time of possession was 18 minutes to 3 at the start of this drive. 30 plays to 6. So no, it’s not a joke. If everyone wants to cry and point their fingers it’s not on the defense. Nowhere did I say the defense was perfect. Just that the offense had been absolutely dreadful.

Defensive Category	Stat	National Rank
Scoring Defense	27.9 PPG allowed	79th
Total Defense	384.5 YPG allowed	73rd
Yards Per Play Allowed	5.5 yards	71st
Rushing Defense	133.7 YPG allowed	37th
Passing Defense	250.7 YPG allowed	116th
Red Zone Defense	87.80% scored on	105th
Third Down Defense	Higher struggles	130th
Takeaways	1.2 per game	77th

 

[Cats4321]

There we go!

 

[MidseasonTweak]

There we go

 

[bbnkat02]

TOUCHDOWN KENTUCKY.

NOW- stop Vandy from scoring another damn point

 

[OldScratchBlues]

Should have just sat Baxter for the UT game.

 

[chattanogawildcat]

TD!!!

 

[mash_24]

There we go. Now get off the field one time D.

 

[Pygmy Sasquatch]

Easy peasey. Lot of ball game left

 

[CW]

Who other than the defense has allowed the TOP and # of plays? The offense can be better. But they haven’t had many chances cause the D can’t get off the

It was 18-3 because the defense couldn’t get off the field on 3rd and long

Right, and like I said, the defense hasn’t been perfect. I truly don’t understand why no one wants to blame the offense at all for the first 20 minutes. Let’s put ALL the blame on the defense. Sure.

 

[UKWildcats1987]

Nice clutch td. Hope the defensive coaches have made some dang adjustments.

 

[ComebackCats98]

Minchey standing in the pocket and making some big throws. Now let’s force a 3 and out

 

[HolySmokes]

SEC Defensive Rankings & Statistics

• • Total Defense: Ranks 12th / 13th in the SEC, allowing roughly 376 yards per game.
  • Scoring Defense: Ranks 12th in the SEC, allowing 25.86 to 28.0 points per game (181 points allowed over 7 games).
  • Third-Down Conversion Defense: Ranks last (16th) in the SEC, allowing opponents a 45.9% to 47.12% conversion rate

I will absolutely give them credit for stepping up for big plays like TOs but we HAVE to do a better job.

Touchdown!! Now step up defense lol.

 

[bbnkat02]

Okay bud, guess the offense having 14 yards 20 minutes into the game is the definition of success for you. The offense has been spectacular.

Also, now it’s my turn—is your comment a joke? You understand that the punting team is a separate unit, right? By definition, that is not the defense. Starting at your own 20 and holding to a field goal is textbook a positive result.

Yes I understand that. My point is that is not on the offense. Also, the stats are not great for our defense. We're bottom of the conference.

It was 18-3 because the defense couldn’t get off the field on 3rd and long

this. We nearly gave up an opening drive TD to a team that hasn't had one all year.

 

[HolySmokes]

When does Minchey get Heisman talk?

 

[TomTraubertsBlues]

Baxter can't catch a break. I don't know how he got hurt on that play.

 

[CW]

Defensive Category	Stat	National Rank
Scoring Defense	27.9 PPG allowed	79th
Total Defense	384.5 YPG allowed	73rd
Yards Per Play Allowed	5.5 yards	71st
Rushing Defense	133.7 YPG allowed	37th
Passing Defense	250.7 YPG allowed	116th
Red Zone Defense	87.80% scored on	105th
Third Down Defense	Higher struggles	130th
Takeaways	1.2 per game	77th

And these stats hold what relevance to the first 20 minutes of this game. I’ll wait.

 

[TheKentuckyKid]

Now time to hit their QB in the head and get an int.

 

[megablue]

We are much the better team.
We will win.

 

[HolySmokes]

Baxter can't catch a break. I don't know how he got hurt on that play.

Probably never really recovered. Playing because he loves the game. I cant imagine playing sec football with the injuries hes had.

 

[bbnkat02]

First third down stop of the game. About damn time!

 

[MidseasonTweak]

Great stop

 

[Get_over_it]

And these stats hold what relevance to the first 20 minutes of this game. I’ll wait.

Do you mean all the 3rd conversions in the first 20 minutes? Or do you mean all the first downs, or do you mean the 95 yard scoring driving? I will wait for you to pick.

 

[HolySmokes]

Now let's spank this little toddler program

 

[UKWildcats1987]

Nice play on d to get off the field.

 

[mash_24]

Good defense there.

 

[CW]

Yes I understand that. My point is that is not on the offense. Also, the stats are not great for our defense. We're bottom of the conference.

this. We nearly gave up an opening drive TD to a team that hasn't had one all year.

Alright, whatever man. It’s notable you haven’t once commented about the offense. Not sure what you have against our defense. Weird behavior.

 

[darkshadesofblue]

C’mon defense

 

[HolySmokes]

Sykes the one who returned that punt against lsu? I like thay number 12. Hes bad to the bone

Edit. Wrong number 12

 

[megablue]

Take the lead at the half !!!!!

 

[chattanogawildcat]

Can we buy their punter?

 

[philstat]

Baxter, exceptionally talented, made of porcelain

 

[CW]

Do you mean all the 3rd conversions in the first 20 minutes? Or do you mean all the first downs, or do you mean the 95 yard scoring driving? I will wait for you to pick.

Should we give the offense credit for that 3 and out? And also blame UK’s defense for two straight 3 and outs to start the game?

 

[bbnkat02]

And these stats hold what relevance to the first 20 minutes of this game. I’ll wait.

Um....because it's our normal performance? Face it- numbers don't lie.

I like our toughness and grit but damn it, would be nice to not be constantly bending.

 

[Pygmy Sasquatch]

Take the lead at the half !!!!!

And score to open 2nd half

 

[Pygmy Sasquatch]

whew scary pass there

 

[Omega_X]

I’m not big on Barnes. I know he has to play with Baxter out but it seems like he never does anything when he gets the ball.

Miller was grabbed by the back of his helmet?

I say that about Barnes and he finally gets a good run.

 

[bbnkat02]

Alright, whatever man. It’s notable you haven’t once commented about the offense. Not sure what you have against our defense. Weird behavior.

I acutally did at the beginning stating back to back three and outs.

Numbers show exactly my issues with the defense right now.

Weird behavior you are arguing with FACTS

 

[megablue]

Time for Boyer !!!

 

[CW]

Um....because it's our normal performance? Face it- numbers don't lie.

I like our toughness and grit but damn it, would be nice to not be constantly bending.

Again, I haven’t been praising the defense. This entire exchange started because I said the offense was a big reason for the slow start. No one has explained why that is such a controversial statement, they’ve just continued to complain about the defense.

 

[BigBluefoot]

Vandy is trying to hurt our players on tackles, and I think it's just pissing us off.