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SECGridironGirl — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 11:53:02 +0000

After Kentucky’s 21-13 loss to Clemson in the Music City Bowl, Coach Rich Brooks said he was 80% sure he would not return next year.

Athletic Director Mitch Barnhart said he hoped Coach Brooks would be the Wildcats coach in 2010.

The Wildcats drove 61 yards for a touchdown on their first possession of the game. On their next eight possessions, they managed a total of 216 yards and no touchdowns.

Kentucky’s Rich Brooks is 80 percent sure he is not coming back.

SECGridironGirl — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 16:39:10 +0000

After Kentucky’s loss to Clemson, Coach Rich Brooks announced that he was “80 percent leaning toward retirement.”

Here is a video taken by reporter John Clay.

Coach Brooks plans to think about his next move, talk with his family and make a final decision within the week.

Coach Brooks is the first coach since Bear Bryant to bring 4 straight winning seasons at Kentucky.

Coach Brooks took Kentucky to 4 straight bowl games for the first time in school history.

Coach Brooks left the road map of how to build and maintain a football program.

Music City Bowl Gameday!

SECGridironGirl — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 23:28:57 +0000

Here is a preview of tonight’s match up between the Wildcats and the Tigers.

Here is the head to head analysis of the numbers.

Here is a link to the Kentucky Wildcats roster and the Clemson Tigers roster.

12/26 Kentucky Football Update

SECGridironGirl — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 18:33:23 +0000

This will be Kentucky’s 4th straight bowl game, and their 3rd straight Music City Bowl.

Junior tailback Derrick Locke submitted his name to have his NFL draft status evaluated.

Freshman Morgan Newton will make his 8th consecutive start at quarterback for the Wildcats in the bowl game.

Newton has come a long way since his first start at Auburn in October.

Practices for the Music City Bowl give the coaches a chance to evaluate younger players.

Junior quarterback Mike Hartline’s knee appears to be recovering well. Hartline may play in the Music City Bowl game in relief of Morgan Newton.

The Wildcats have been in Nashville since Tuesday, preparing for their game Sunday against Clemson, and both teams got tickets to the Tennessee Titans game on Christmas Day.

Here is a look at things to do in Nashville.

Kentucky @ Georgia Gameday!

SECGridironGirl — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:24:00 +0000

Uga VII passed away this week due to heart problems. There will be no Uga in Sanford Stadium today, instead just a wreath on his dog house to remember him.

This is the final home game for the Georgia seniors.

Kentucky has to “find a way.”

Kentucky Football Update 11/17

SECGridironGirl — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:03:00 +0000

Quarterback Mike Hartline will have knee surgery to fix torn cartilage and will miss the final 2 games.

With the 24-13 win at Vanderbilt, Kentucky is now bowl eligible for the fourth straight season.

Expectations have changed around Kentucky football and for this team six wins doesn’t satisfy them.

Kentucky at Vanderbilt Gameday

SECGridironGirl — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:06:00 +0000

Vanderbilt seniors are inspired by today’s home finale.

Coach Rich Brooks will make a game time decision on who his starting quarterback will be.

Mississippi State at Kentucky Gameday

SECGridironGirl — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:14:00 +0000

Both Mississippi State and Kentucky will want to run the ball tonight.

Here is a look at the matchup between Mississippi State and Kentucky including rosters, injuries and lineups.

Kentucky Football Update 10/21

SECGridironGirl — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:09:00 +0000

Coach Rich Brooks is happy with his team’s win over Auburn on Saturday but also sees room for improvement.

Kentucky’s offensive line saved their season Saturday night.

The win over Auburn breathes new life into the Wildcats.

Morgan Newton’s pass efficiency rating was 63.7 after he completed 13 passes for 39 yards.

Randall Cobb is having a dramatic impact on the 2009 Kentucky football season.

With the next 3 games at home and then a trip to Vandy, could Kentucky be 7-3 by the middle of November?

Freshman Morgan Newton will probably start this Saturday against Louisiana-Monroe.

The last time La.Monroe visited Kentucky, the Wildcats barely survived with a 42-40 win.

Safety Taiedo Smith got tested for the H1N1 virus.

Kentucky at Auburn Gameday

SECGridironGirl — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 13:57:00 +0000

Here is the al.com Kentucky at Auburn fact sheet.

Here is the link for the Kentucky.com liveblog during the game.

Here is the Auburn Gameday blog from the montgomeryadvertiser.com