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Let the SEC Schedule Cake Bake Jun 03, 2022

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The SEC Spring Meetings have come and gone without a significant change to the schedule. That doesn't mean nothing happened in Destin. Nick Roush and Adam Luckett break it all down on 11 Personnel, and touch on a few other football topics. Highlights:

Mitch Barnhart pushes his chips in to keep 8 SEC games.
The Louisville rivalry would not be the first casualty of realignment.
Winning is more important than scoring points by scheduling good non-conference games.
Kentucky-Louisville Recruiting Battle
Steve Clarkson: "Self-styled recruiting middle-man"
Would you drink a Mountain Dew Long Island Tea?

No Javon Baker, Scheduling Scenarios and GameDay? May 26, 2022

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The Big Blue Nation received an unpleasant surprise. Former Alabama wide receiver Javon Baker will not be transferring to Kentucky. Nick Roush and Adam Luckett break down the significance of his absence and share who must step up on the outside this fall. That wasn't the only topic discussed. Highlights:

Luckett takes a PGA victory lap.
End of the Louisville series incoming?
Various SEC scheduling scenarios
Big-time June ahead for UK recruiting
Circling a potential date with College GameDay in Lexington
Three offseason coaching moves to keep an eye on
Billy Napier is taking body blows

Commitments and Culture Creation May 18, 2022

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11 Personnel is focused on the future while also taking a snapshot of the past. Adam Luckett and Nick Roush examine two new additions to the Kentucky football program while reflecting on a decade of Mark Stoops at Kentucky. Highlights:

Adding depth in the secondary raises the position's floor.
Ziesmer forklifts opposing offensive linemen.
Kentucky is narrowing in on 2024 QBs.
UK has not ranked been in the preseason since 1978.
The significance of establishing an identity in 2016.
PGA Championship picks.
Never, ever, EVER change the Triple Crown.

How to Eat an Elephant May 11, 2022

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Following the conclusion of the Kentucky Derby, it's officially Talking Season on 11 Personnel. Nick Roush picks apart Adam Luckett's Post-Spring Top 25 as KSR's resident Football Guys begin forecasting the 2023 college football season. Highlights:

NCAA drug its feet on NIL, leading to a big stink.
UK football is much quieter than normal on the recruiting front. Why?
This year's college football Tiers.
We need Stephen A vs. Dabo on First Take
Surprise team in the Big Ten west.
It's time for Lane Kiffin to evolve.
11 Personnel's favorite summer topic: Pod Scheduling!

Ideal Fits for Ex-Cats in NFL Draft May 02, 2022

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The dust has settled on the NFL Draft and Nick Roush and Adam Luckett are happy to talk about it all on 11 Personnel. Did the Kentucky guys find a soft landing spots? Why did Darian Kinnard fall so far? Who is the biggest idiot in the NFL? All of those questions are answered and more, including...

Broadcasting hits and misses
Lessons learned from trades
Potential blessing in disguise for Kinnard.
How Aidan Hutchinson can actually help Josh Paschal.
The Will Levis hype is going to be fun.
Kentucky UDFAs that have a good shot to make teams.
Horses to keep an eye on in the Kentucky Derby.

Transfer Portal and NFL Draft Apr 25, 2022

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Up to seven Kentucky Wildcats could hear their name called this week in the NFL Draft. 11 Personnel is ready to prepare you for the big event, but first, Nick Roush and Adam Luckett share a few significant moves for the Kentucky football program in the transfer portal. Highlights:

Keidron Smith's best fit on the Kentucky defense.
Another potential portal addition on defense from the Power Five.
There are now more KY kids on UK's roster than Ohio.
The first Wildcat picked might be a surprise.
Who could slide further than expected in the Draft.
The best WRs and the worst QBs available.

Spring Game Review with Freddie Maggard Apr 11, 2022

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Freddie Maggard joined Nick Roush and Adam Luckett to break down everything that happened during the wild weather 2022 edition of the Kentucky Blue-White Spring Game. The scrimmage served as confirmation after a few weeks of practices. There's plenty of reasons to be excited for Kentucky football this fall. Highlights:

The Big Blue Wall is still pretty darn good.
How Scangarello can create conflicts with playmakers at different positions.
UK's pass-catchers bring have different skill-sets to the offense.
We have an important backup QB competition.
A lofty Jordan Lovett comparison.
One position group that leaves the crew wanting more this offseason.

Blue-White Game Preview Apr 05, 2022

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It's almost Football Time in the Bluegrass. Adam Luckett and Nick Roush are here to get you ready for Saturday's Blue-White Game on 11 Personnel. Even though expectations from the spring game should be tempered, there are still a few things you should keep your eye on that could be significant for the future of the Kentucky football program. Highlights:

"An excuse to tailgate and watch football."
It's our first time spotting fullback and TEs in Coach Rich Scangarello's offense.
Why Dane Key or Chris Lewis will be the talk of the Blue-White Game.
Rule changes college football should consider.
The significance of Beau Allen's performance.
Who has a good shot to win The Masters.

What We Saw at Kentucky Spring Practice Mar 29, 2022

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Nick Roush and Adam Luckett were on site to watch Mark Stoops' football team at Kentucky Spring Practice. On 11 Personnel they share observations and analysis from a day the defense won. Highlights:

Talented 2-Deep at multiple position groups.
New RB2
Kentucky has an NFL style defense too.
The strength of the UK defense.
The importance of pass rush.

Spring Practice Good News and Bad News Mar 24, 2022

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After taking a spring break, 11 Personnel is back to discuss some of the good news and bad news from the first five Kentucky spring football practices. Vito Tisdale is out, but some former blue chip recruits are making waves on the practice fields. Nick Roush and Adam Luckett discuss it all, and much more. Highlights:

Depth evaporates.
Phillips and Williams might be the two most important defensive players.
Potential transfer portal additions at DB.
Scangarello's sophisticated run scheme.
C-Rod "can yawn and run for 1,200 yards."
No worries about the Big Blue Wall.
Luckett's Tyler Steen conspiracy theory.
Biggest and Best NFL Free Agency moves.

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