It’s about that time. I don’t think we need to say much more about the game than we already have. You already know what’s at stake — a potential fourth straight victory for the Kentucky football team and the beginning of two new coaching regimes. Here is what the scribes are saying about Saturday’s Governor’s Cup.
– John Clay from the Lexington Herald-Leader on the new coaches trying to engineer their first victory
– His colleague Mark Story writes that UK-U of L is a recipe for a rivalry
– Beat reporter Chip Cosby notes that UK is breaking in several new players for the big game
– Cosby also has a Q and A with center Matt Smith, who will make his first start in his hometown of Louisville
– Courier-Journal reporter C.L. Brown writes that this year’s showdown is loaded with unknowns
– The CJ has its big-game essentials, which also includes some pretty helpful parking information
– Brett Dawson has a feature on new head coaches Joker Phillips and Charlie Strong, old friends who will come together in their debuts
– The Cats’ Pause has its scouting report for the game
– The Associated Press writes that the Governor’s Cup could hinge on the running game
– A few predictions: Sporting News, ESPN and CollegeFootballNews.com are all picking Kentucky to win
And just in case you’re not up for Saturday’s game, these should help you out: