2008 Kentucky Wildcats football team

NCAATeamFootballSeason
Year=2008
Prev year=2007
Next year=2009
Team=Kentucky Wildcats


Conference= Southeastern Conference
Division= Eastern Division
ShortConference=SEC
Record= 4-1
ConfRecord= 0-1
CoachRank=
APRank=
BCSRank=
HeadCoach=Rich Brooks (6th season: 29-36)
OffCoach=Joker Phillips
DefCoach= Steve Brown
OScheme=Spread
DScheme=4-3
Stadium=Commonwealth Stadium
Champion=
Bowl=
BowlResult=2008 SEC StandingsThe 2008 Kentucky Wildcats football team represents the University of Kentucky in the college football season of 2008-2009. The team's head football coach is Rich Brooks. This is his 6th year as Kentucky's head coach. The Wildcats play their home games at Commonwealth Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky.

chedule

CFB Schedule Entry
date = August 31
time = 3:30 p.m.
w/l = w
nonconf = yes
away = yes
neutral =
rank =
opponent = Louisville
opprank =
site_stadium = Papa John's Cardinal Stadium
site_cityst = Louisville, KY
gamename = Battle for the Governor's Cup
tv = ESPN
score = 27-2
overtime =
attend = 42,696CFB Schedule Entry
date = September 6
time = 6:00 p.m.
w/l = w
nonconf = yes
neutral =
rank =
opponent = Norfolk State
opprank =
site_stadium = Commonwealth Stadium
site_cityst = Lexington, KY
gamename =
tv = Big Blue Sports Network
score = 38-3
overtime =
attend = 69,118 CFB Schedule Entry
date = September 13
time = 7:00 p.m.
w/l = w
nonconf = yes
away =
neutral =
rank =
opponent = Middle Tennessee
opprank =
site_stadium = Commonwealth Stadium
site_cityst = Lexington, KY
gamename =
tv = Big Blue Sports Network
score = 20-14
overtime =
attend = CFB Schedule Entry
date = September 27
time = 7:00 p.m.
w/l = w
nonconf = yes
away =
neutral =
rank =
opponent = Western Kentucky
opprank =
site_stadium = Commonwealth Stadium
site_cityst = Lexington, KY
gamename =
tv = Big Blue Sports Network
score = 41-3
overtime =
attend = CFB Schedule Entry
date = October 4
time = 3:30 p.m.
w/l = l
nonconf =
away = yes
neutral =
rank =
homecoming =
opponent = Alabama
opprank = 2
site_stadium = Bryant-Denny Stadium
site_cityst = Tuscaloosa, AL
gamename =
tv = CBS
score = 17-14
overtime =
attend = 92,138CFB Schedule Entry
date = October 11
time = 12:30 p.m.
w/l = l
nonconf =
rank =
opponent = South Carolina
opprank =
site_stadium = Commonwealth Stadium
site_cityst = Lexington, KY
gamename =
tv = Raycom
score = 17-24
overtime =
attend = CFB Schedule Entry
date = October 18
time = 7:00 p.m.
w/l =
nonconf =
away =
homecoming = yes
neutral =
rank =
opponent = Arkansas
opprank =
site_stadium = Commonwealth Stadium
site_cityst = Lexington, KY
gamename =
tv = ESPNU
score =
overtime =
attend = CFB Schedule Entry
date = October 25
time = TBA
w/l =
nonconf =
away = yes
rank =
opponent = Florida
opprank = 12
site_stadium = Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
site_cityst = Gainesville, FL
gamename =
tv = Raycom
score =
overtime =
attend = CFB Schedule Entry
date = November 1
time = TBA
w/l =
nonconf =
away = yes
rank =
opponent = Mississippi State
opprank =
site_stadium = Davis Wade Stadium
site_cityst = Starkville, MS
gamename =
tv = Big Blue Sports Network
score =
overtime =
attend = CFB Schedule Entry
date = November 8
time = 1:00 p.m.
w/l =
nonconf =
away =
rank =
opponent = Georgia
opprank = 10
site_stadium = Commonwealth Stadium
site_cityst = Lexington, KY
gamename =
tv = CBS
score =
overtime =
attend = CFB Schedule Entry
date = November 15
time = 1:00 p.m.
w/l =
nonconf =
rank =
opponent = Vanderbilt
opprank = 14
site_stadium = Commonwealth Stadium
site_cityst = Lexington, KY
gamename =
tv = Big Blue Sports Network
score =
overtime =
attend = CFB Schedule Entry
date = November 29
time = TBA
w/l =
nonconf =
away = yes
rank =
opponent = Tennessee
opprank =
site_stadium = Neyland Stadium
site_cityst = Knoxville, TN
gamename =
tv = Big Blue Sports Network
score =
overtime =
attend =

Current Starters

* bold - Denotes returning starter

Game notes

Louisville

Linescore Amfootball
Road=Wildcats
R1=0
R2=10
R3=0
R4=17
Home=Cardinals
H1=0
H2=0
H3=0
H4=2

Starters
* bold - Denotes started previous game
* ↑ - Denotes number of games started by the player at the listed position during the 2008 season.

Robbie McAtee tackled Eldred King at the 1-yard line as time expired to preserve Kentucky's 20-14 victory over Middle Tennessee State Saturday night. McAtee's game-saving ankle tackle came after Middle Tennessee quarterback Joe Craddock heaved a desperation pass 61 yards in what appeared to be a last-second victory for the Blue Raiders. Instead, McAtee's tackle kept Kentucky undefeated (3-0) and prevented the Blue Raiders (1-2) from a second straight win over a major conference foe, having beaten Maryland a week earlier. Kentucky's defense had kept opposing offenses out of the end zone the first two games - a feat previously accomplished 50 years earlier. The Wildcats' defense made plays when they were most needed, though.

Mike Hartline threw the first two touchdown passes of his Kentucky career. What was expected to be a timeshare at quarterback for the Wildcats ended up being Hartline's job alone, at least for one week, as freshman speedster Randall Cobb hurt an ankle on a special teams play in the first quarter and didn't return. Twice Hartline led Kentucky's offense into the end zone after the Blue Raiders (1-2) had gained the lead. Hartline was 28-for-47 with 254 yards and no interceptions.

SEC OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
[http://www.secsports.com/index.php?s=&url_channel_id=2&url_article_id=11520&change_well_id=2:] MIKE HARTLINE
Quarterback
KENTUCKY
6-6 • 204 • Sophomore
Canton, Ohio (GlenOak HS)

Western Kentucky

Linescore Amfootball
Road=Hilltoppers
R1=0
R2=3
R3=0
R4=0
Home=Wildcats
H1=3
H2=14
H3=14
H4=10

tatistics

Team

cores by quarter

Receiving

FullbacksWide Receivers 2Centers
* bold - Denotes returning starter.
* ↑ - Denotes number of games started by the player at the listed position during the 2008 season.

Defensive Tackle 2Middle LinebackerDefensive Back 2

Projected starters (Note: Does not include incoming Freshmen).

Class of 2009 Commitments/Signees

College Athlete Recruit Entry
recruit = Morgan Newton
position = QB
hometown = Carmel, Indiana
highschool = Carmel
feet = 6
inches = 4
weight = 205
40 =
commitdate = 2008-08-21
scout stars = 5
rivals stars = 3
espn grade = 81College Athlete Recruit Entry
recruit = David Sims
position = DB
hometown = St. Matthews, South Carolina
highschool = Calhoun County
feet = 5
inches = 11
weight = 205
40 =
commitdate = 2008-09-03
scout stars = 3
rivals stars = 3
espn grade = 80College Athlete Recruit Entry
recruit = Ryan Mossakowski
position = QB
hometown = Frisco, Texas
highschool = Centennial
feet = 6
inches = 4
weight = 201
40 =
commitdate = 2008-08-08
scout stars = 4
rivals stars = 4
espn grade = 79College Athlete Recruit Entry
recruit = Myron Walker
position = DT
hometown = Metairie, Louisiana
highschool = Rummel
feet = 6
inches = 0
weight = 275
40 =
commitdate = 2008-06-25
scout stars = 2
rivals stars = 3
espn grade = 79College Athlete Recruit Entry
recruit = Jarvis Walker
position = S
hometown = Metairie, Louisiana
highschool = Rummel
feet = 6
inches = 2
weight = 202
40 =
commitdate = 2008-06-25
scout stars = 3
rivals stars = 3
espn grade = 78College Athlete Recruit Entry
recruit = Anthony Kendrick
position = TE
hometown = Katy, Texas
highschool = Seven Lakes
feet = 6
inches = 4
weight = 220
40 =
commitdate = 2008-07-03
scout stars = 3
rivals stars = 3
espn grade = 77College Athlete Recruit Entry
recruit = Larry Warford
position = OG
hometown = Richmond, Kentucky
highschool = Madison Central
feet = 6
inches = 4
weight = 279
40 =
commitdate = 2008-03-24
scout stars = 3
rivals stars = 3
espn grade = 77College Athlete Recruit Entry
recruit = Sam Simpson
position = C
hometown = Lexington, Kentucky
highschool = Henry Clay
feet = 6
inches = 4
weight = 295
40 =
commitdate = 2008-08-12
scout stars = 3
rivals stars = 3
espn grade = 76College Athlete Recruit Entry
recruit = Brian Adams
position = QB
hometown = Cumming, Georgia
highschool = South Forsyth
feet = 6
inches = 4
weight = 210
40 =
commitdate = 2008-06-22
scout stars = 3
rivals stars = 2
espn grade = 76College Athlete Recruit Entry
recruit = Qua Huzzie
position = LB
hometown = LaGrange, Georgia
highschool = LaGrange
feet = 5
inches = 11
weight = 200
40 =
commitdate = 2008-07-21
scout stars = 3
rivals stars = 3
espn grade = 75College Athlete Recruit Entry
recruit = LaRod King
position = WR
hometown = Radcliff, Kentucky
highschool = North Hardin
feet = 6
inches = 6
weight = 190
40 =
commitdate = 2008-04-05
scout stars = 3
rivals stars = 3
espn grade = 75College Athlete Recruit Entry
recruit = Tristian Johnson
position = DE
hometown = LaGrange, Georgia
highschool = LaGrange
feet = 6
inches = 3
weight = 222
40 =
commitdate = 2008-08-04
scout stars = 2
rivals stars = 3
espn grade = 73College Athlete Recruit Entry
recruit = Mister Cobble
position = DT
hometown = Louisville, Kentucky
highschool = Central
feet = 6
inches = 0
weight = 270
40 =
commitdate = 2008-06-22
scout stars = 3
rivals stars = 2
espn grade = 69College Athlete Recruit Entry
recruit = Ridge Wilson
position = LB
hometown = Louisville, Kentucky
highschool = Central
feet = 6
inches = 3
weight = 207
40 =
commitdate = 2008-09-01
scout stars = 3
rivals stars = 3
espn grade = 40College Athlete Recruit Entry
recruit = Justin Aumiller
position = TE
hometown = Danville, Kentucky
highschool = Boyle County
feet = 6
inches = 4
weight = 199
40 =
commitdate = 2008-06-20
scout stars = 2
rivals stars = 2
espn grade = 40College Athlete Recruit Entry
recruit = Kevin Mitchell
position = OT
hometown = Douglasville, Georgia
highschool = Alexander
feet = 6
inches = 7
weight = 270
40 =
commitdate = 2008-06-25
scout stars = 2
rivals stars = 2
espn grade = 40College Athlete Recruit Entry
recruit = Justin Bean
position = WR
hometown = Tupelo, Mississippi
highschool = Tupelo
feet = 6
inches = 2
weight = 170
40 =
commitdate = 2008-07-01
scout stars = 2
rivals stars = 2
espn grade = 40College Athlete Recruit Entry
recruit = Donte Rumph
position = DE
hometown = St. Matthews, South Carolina
highschool = Calhoun County
feet = 5
inches = 11
weight = 264
40 =
commitdate = 2008-08-25
scout stars = 3
rivals stars = 3
espn grade = 76College Athlete Recruit End
40 =
year = 2009
rivals ref title = Kentucky 2009 Football Commitments
scout ref title = 2009 Kentucky Football Commits
espn ref title = ESPN
rivals school = 35
scout s = 572
espn schoolid = 96
scout overall = N/A
rivals overall = N/A
accessdate = 2008-08-11
bball = no

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