UK won't arrive until its first SEC upset

[WildcatRick]

LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Coach Rich Brooks says he knows the preseason scouting report on his Kentucky football program: improved, star-studded squad, but not improved enough to challenge for the Southeastern Conference title.

Brooks, who spoke to about 500 Wildcats fans on Tuesday at the annual kickoff luncheon, says he personally disagrees. But he understands why there are still skeptics, even though the team went 8-5 last season and won its first bowl game in 22 years.

"Until we change the culture by beating the teams we haven't beaten in a while, that's where we will be perceived," Brooks said.

With a loaded home schedule featuring rival Louisville and most of the SEC's elites, the Wildcats will have plenty of chances.

http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=248386

[gerntz]

To me, upsets are when you defeat a superior opponent due to some
fluke(s). Doing that doesn't mean you've arrived IMO - though I'd take it.

We will arrive when we thoroughly outplay & defeat a highly regarded opponent the betting public erroneously thought we shouldn't have.

[johnkyblue]

ATS we were 8-4-0 last regular season according to vegasinsiders, I'd assume 9-4 with the Clemson win. This will definitely affect the spread of this year's games. Bettors are careful with their money.

It's a sign that we were better than people thought we'd be.

I would take 0-14 ATS if it meant we were 14-0.

[The Old School JPS]

ATS we were 8-4-0 last regular season according to vegasinsiders, I'd assume 9-4 with the Clemson win. This will definitely affect the spread of this year's games. Bettors are careful with their money.

It's a sign that we were better than people thought we'd be.

I would take 0-14 ATS if it meant we were 14-0.

Clemson was a 10 point favorite or so IIRC.

[johnkyblue]

Clemson was a 10 point favorite or so IIRC.I Internet Chat Relay?

[The Old School JPS]

IIRC = If I Recall Correctly.