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Flimsy Alliance, Hiccups and Ranking Stoops Wins Aug 24, 2021

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Kentucky's preseason football camp ended with fireworks off the field. Nick Roush and Adam Luckett discuss the latest developments after pointing and laughing at the ACC, Big Ten and Pac-12. They also touch on the biggest whiffs in BTI's rankings of Stoops greatest wins and worst losses. Highlights:

A good idea horribly executed.
The backbone of CFB is bad contracts.
NWO parallels to college football realignment.
True freshmen in the two-deep.
Development defines the offense, while defense features recruiting star-power.
Laugh out loud funny wins from the Stoops era.
Winning big games at home might be Stoops' greatest weakness.

Open Practice, QB1 & Trench Warfare Aug 17, 2021

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Kentucky has a starting quarterback. Before Nick Roush and Adam Luckett dive into the implications of the Will Levis decision, the 11 Personnel podcasters get nasty with the Big Uglies in the trenches. Hear what they saw at Kentucky's open football practice and much more. Highlights:

The best kinds of trash talk.
Tomiwa fits the bill for Coach Stew's DL.
Kentucky's top four wide receivers as of right now.
Will Levis' strengths.
Can Gatewood play Power 5 football?
Luckett took the offensive line bait.
Roush is not worried about Kiyaunta Goodwin.

Victory Lap & College Football Win Totals Aug 12, 2021

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It's a great day to say, "I told you so." Find out why Adam Luckett and Nick Roush are taking a victory lap prior to submitting their best college football season win total picks of the 2021 season. Highlights:

-- There's no lack of creativity on this offense.

-- The Big Dog spilled the beans.

-- Don't sleep on Davonte Robinson.

-- The value of a defense filled with old heads.

-- Trouble at South Carolina and Tennessee.

-- Help us pick a Group of Five team.

Top Kentucky Football Preseason Storylines Aug 03, 2021

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The Kentucky football team returns to campus this week. Nick Roush and Adam Luckett prepare you for the Wildcats' training camp by sharing the most anticipated storylines of the preseason. From the quarterback competition to position changes, they cover it all. Highlights:

-- A Super Senior we aren't talking about enough that could be a difference maker.

-- Izayah Cummings has NFL potential at tight end.

-- UK needs a consistent RB2 and WR3 to emerge.

-- Coen's Offense + Soft Schedule = So Much Potential

-- Louisville's recruiting incompetence is laughable.

-- Is Coach O the next Gene Chizik?

SEC Media Days Recap Jul 24, 2021

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It was a long, eventful four days in Hoover. Shortly after returning from where It Just Means More, Nick Roush and Adam Luckett relive the experience and recap a few things that happened on Thursday to put a bow on an historic week for the Southeastern Conference. Highlights:

-- Surprises in the predicted order of finish.

-- Auburn's Bryan Harsin is the WORST.

-- Missouri does not shy away from the significance of the Kentucky game.

-- Folks really love Eli Drinkwitz.

-- Mark Stoops' quite confidence.

-- All-SEC snubs.

-- Pumping the brakes on realignment.

Realignment and Dr. Pepper with Saban's New BFF Jul 21, 2021

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Adam Luckett celebrated his birthday in a big way at SEC Media Days. Nick Saban busted his chops on his first trip to Hoover, then a Texas-Oklahoma SEC realignment bomb was dropped. He's joined by Nick Roush to talk about the eventful third day in SEC country. Highlights:

-- The results of a blind Dr. Pepper taste test.

-- Vandy took away jersey numbers and it's even sillier than it sounds.

-- Mike Leach lived up to the hype.

-- Why Texas and Oklahoma make sense for the SEC right now.

-- Divisions are likely done, bringing in 9-game pod scheduling.

-- Vince Tyra said with a straight face he believes the Satterfields are finally settled in at UofL.

Injuries, Blue Hair and Tough Questions with UK at SEC Media Days Jul 20, 2021

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Kentucky took the stage at the 2021 edition of SEC Media Days and 11 Personnel has you covered from A-Z. There was some good news, some bad news and some bizarre news along the way. Sit back, relax and enjoy a wild ride. Highlights:

-- Keaton Upshaw's season ending injury provides opportunities for others.

-- Good news on J.J. Weaver.

-- Clarity at the center competition.

-- Luckett and Lane are new best friends.

-- Tennessee could be an even greater disaster than we respected.

-- Kentucky can't play the Rodney Dangerfield card this year.

-- IS anyone cooler than Darian Kinnard?

Dan Mullen Tries Too Hard at SEC Media Days Jul 19, 2021

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Greg Sankey kicked off Talking SZN Monday afternoon at SEC Media Days. Nick Roush and Adam Luckett were in the Grand Ballroom at the Wynfrey Hotel to hear from the commissioner and a cast of coaches and players. The dynamic duo relives the best of the best from South Carolina, LSU and Florida's turn at the podium. Highlights:

-- Dan Mullen’s very bad idea.

-- Can Coach O get his hires right?

-- Unexpected, glowing reviews of Dare Rosenthal.

-- Shane Beamer's filibuster is becoming a trend at South Carolina.

-- A lot to unpack from Sankey's comments on the state of the NCAA.

-- Previewing Kentucky's SECMD appearance.

Death of an Offseason Jul 13, 2021

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Stick a fork in it. The offseason is done, finished, DEAD. Nick Roush and Adam Luckett put the offseason to bed and prepare you for Talking Season on the latest edition of 11 Personnel. We have rosters, preseason all-conference teams and predicted order of finish in the SEC. What more could you ask for? You'll find it all on 11 Personnel. Highlights:

-- The best players to wear No. 89 and No. 7.

-- Where UK has invested scholarships.

-- The latest on Devonte Ross.

-- Could UK be favored in 8 games?

-- Florida isn't the same Florida as last year.

-- Luckett's Locks for The Open.

Dog Days of Summer Jul 07, 2021

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It's hotter than Satan's shorts. Cool down with a little football talk. Nick Roush and Adam Luckett are back together in person, reunited to share some good news and some bad news on the UK football recruiting front. They're also chiming in on NIL and a few other summer radio, talking season topics. Highlights:

-- The U is back.

-- Summer jobs.

-- Will the Bill O'Brien stink follow him to Alabama?

-- Takeaways from CFB preview magazines.

-- Not great news for a 2023 UK QB target.

-- A strange quiet around one recruit could be good news for Kentucky.