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By LARRY VAUGHT and larry@amnews.com | September 7, 2011
LEXINGTON - Kentucky's offense ought to know what to expect from Central Michigan on Saturday. “Their defense gave up 130 (actually 137) yards (against South Carolina State in a 21-6 win) and swarmed the ball,” UK¿coach Joker Phillips said. “They will be foaming at the mouth to play our offense.” That's because the Wildcats managed just 190 total yards in a 14-3 win over Western Kentucky and have plenty of questions going into Saturday's home open with Central Michigan. Kentucky junior guard Larry Warford knows the line, which was supposed to be UK's offensive strength, did not play well last week and would not use an injury to starting center Matt Smith that kept him out of the game or a knee sprain by tackle Billy Joe Murphy that might sideline him Saturday as excuses.
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September 10, 2011
LEXINGTON - If there is a turning point in Joker Phillips' coaching career, he may well look back and remember one fourth-down stop Saturday. Kentucky was on the verge of the unthinkable - losing to Central Michigan at home. The Wildcats were trailing 13-6, had just 114 yards of total offense and had missed scoring opportunities again when the Chippewas went for fourth down at their own 35-yard line midway through the third period. Granted, Central Michigan needed only inches, but the safe and smart play would have been to punt the ball away to a Kentucky¿offense that had done nothing in the second half on two possessions.
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WILL GRAVES | December 29, 2008
LEXINGTON - Kentucky looks ready for its annual showdown with archrival Louisville. Jodie Meeks scored 23 points and Patrick Patterson added 15 points and nine rebounds as the Wildcats rolled by Central Michigan 84-52 on Monday for their sixth straight win to setup a showdown with the No. 18 Cardinals on Sunday. Freshman walk-on Landon Slone starred off the bench for the second straight game, scoring eight points to bring the Wildcats (11-3) to life after a dismal start. Slone's energy sparked a 36-8 surge to end the first half as Kentucky held the Chippewas (3-9)
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December 3, 2006
Ben Reeves: Kentucky's victory over DePaul looks to be a bigger one than the critics have given the Cats credit for. Another thing that has gone unmentioned is that fact that Kentucky is the last football team to beat MAC champion Central Michigan this season. Larry: As usual, you are right on both counts. Of course, it's just hard for UK fans to feel overly optimistic in basketball right now until the Cats do beat a top 25 team. But in football, the win over Central Michigan was a lot better than most figured at the time.
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LARRY VAUGHT | October 5, 2006
SOUTH CAROLINA AT KENTUCKY Beating South Carolina would not guarantee Kentucky a bowl berth -- but it would come close. Not only that, a victory would probably get UK a berth on national TV next week at LSU. However, talking about a win over South Carolina is easy. Having Kentucky get that win is going to be much more difficult. South Carolina's defense is not as good as the one the Cats faced at Florida -- but probably is at least on par with Louisville's defense.
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September 28, 2006
Tickets are available for Kentucky's game Saturday against Central Michigan. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. at Commonwealth Stadium. Sideline tickets are $29 and end zone seats are $22 each. Tickets may be purchased by calling 800-928-CATS or at www.ukathletics.com until 4 p.m. Friday. They may be purchased from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at the Memorial Coliseum ticket office, and after 4 p.m. Saturday at the Commonwealth Stadium ticket office (cash only).
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LARRY VAUGHT | October 1, 2006
LEXINGTON - Kentucky got big scoring plays on offense and forced four turnovers. Against Central Michigan, that should have been an easy winning formula for a Southeastern Conference team. But not for Kentucky. The Wildcats turned what looked like would be an easy win into a struggling 45-36 victory Saturday night. The good news remains that Kentucky is 3-2, its best start since a 4-0 beginning in 2002 and equaling the 3-2 start during its 1998 Outback Bowl season. The Cats have not had three wins in September in 14 years.
NEWS
By Keith Taylor and Sun Sports Editor | September 14, 2011
Danny Trevathan knows what to expect when Kentucky takes on instate rival Louisville Saturday at Commonwealth Stadium. “It's a heated rivalry,” he said. The senior linebacker has never lost to the Cardinals and would like nothing better than to end his collegiate career with a win over Louisville, but knows it won't be an easy task. Kentucky has won the past four meetings between the two teams and wants to extend that streak to five this weekend. “They're a dangerous team,” Trevathan said.
NEWS
By LARRY VAUGHT and larry@amnews.com | September 14, 2011
LEXINGTON - Kentucky linebackers coach Chuck Smith expected big performances from his players this season and has not been disappointed. Linebacker Danny Trevathan leads the team with 26 tackles and made his first career interception against Central Michigan. Linebacker Winston Guy has 23 tackles and got two interceptions against Western Kentucky. Linebackers Ronnie Sneed and Ridge Wilson are fourth and fifth on the team with 13 and 11 tackles, respectively. Sneed also has an interception.
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Larry Vaught/Danville Advocate Messenger Sports Editor | September 27, 2006
LEXINGTON - Media members didn't have to remind Kentucky senior offensive lineman Trai Williams about UK's upset loss to Ohio University in 2004. Instead, Williams told reporters what happened when the Cats underestimated Ohio University. "If we are not careful and mess around the first half and don't get some touchdowns early, then we could let Central Michigan beat us," said Williams. "We have to get them early. We want to be more physical than them. We need to show them why we are in the SEC. We need to get after them and run the ball right over them.