11 Personnel

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Red Zone Blues Sep 30, 2020

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11 Personnel is prepared to put a bow on the Auburn loss by sharing a few things that went wrong for Kentucky outside of the obvious mistakes. Nick Roush and Adam Luckett did find some hope for the future of this team and they prepare your for the home-opener at Kroger Field against Ole Miss. Highlights:

Auburn's week one win over UK mirrors their previous two season-openers.
Third Down AnaLucketts
Where was the "Havoc" on defense?
Eddie Gran had a great gameplan, with a few bone-headed moments.
How many Goodyear blimps are there?
Most of Ole Miss' big numbers came in garbage time.
Nepotism and college football, a tradition unlike any other.
Bo Pelini's meathead moment vs. Mike Leach.

Fill-in-the-Blank vs. Auburn Sep 23, 2020

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It's finally game week. Nick Roush and Adam Luckett cannot contain their excitement. On this edition 11 Personnel they preview the matchup between the Cats and the Tigers on the Plains by playing a game of fill-in-the-blank to tell the tale of how the game could go in Auburn or Kentucky's favor. Who needs to play big for UK to pull off the upset? Which Tiger must Kentucky contain? Those questions are answered and more. Highlights:

-- The national narrative on UofL is changing after hilarious miscues.

-- Schwartz is a track star, but who's the most famous Schwartz?

-- Malzahn's offensive principles flourished before teams figured out tempo.

-- Auburn has wood splitters at inside linebacker.

-- Terry Wilson's importance is amplified on third down.

-- Positive (and negative) signs to watch for in the middle of the game that could dictate the outcome.

Special Teams Insanity Sep 17, 2020

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Nick Roush and Adam Luckett are back in action to recap an eventful week two of college football that featured one hilarious special teams mistake after another. It led to our first big upset of the season and produced unfiltered joy. The tandem touched on a variety of college football topics as the Wildcats get one week closer to the season. Highlights:

-- Media members had to eat Matt Campbell crow.

-- Joey Gatewood's progression in preseason practice.

-- UofL's gimmicky offense drives Roush insane.

-- Florida State's problems are not cosmetic.

-- The best tools for a successful rebuild.

-- Benny Snell looks great in year two.

Camp nears Conclusion, Defense gets Aggressive and Week 2 Unders Sep 09, 2020

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Contrary to popular belief, life isn't too short to bet the under. Nick Roush and Adam Luckett look ahead to find value in the second week of the college football season. Folks, there's money to be made. There's also much to discuss about the Kentucky Wildcats as preseason practice nears its conclusion. Highlights:

-- Could Huge Freeze hop on the coaching carousel and land at Southern Miss?

-- Joey Gatewood optimism.

-- A comparison for Vito Tisdale that will turn heads.

-- How play at the nickel could turn the Wildcats in the aggressors on defense.

-- Previewing the Kroger KSR Game of the Week between Douglass and North Hardin.

-- Luckett LOVES Western Kentucky as an underdog at Louisville.

-- Pac-12 After Dark now lives in Lawrence.

SEC Win Totals, Kickoff Times, Scrimmages and a Walkout Sep 02, 2020

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It's time for one of the best 11 Personnel podcasts of the year. Today Nick Roush and Adam Luckett are talking SEC win totals, giving you all the intel you need to cash tickets in a bizarre 2020 season. Before they put money in your pocket, the two talked about...

-- UK continues to lead the way in taking a stand.

-- The coaching staff LOVES Kentucky's freshmen class.

-- Nooners aren't that bad.

-- Jager Burton to UK is a big deal.

-- Tennessee at only four wins? That number stinks of something.

-- South Carolina seemingly has ZERO playmakers on offense.

-- Early lines for Vanderbilt football are ENORMOUS.

-- A Labor Day weekend college football lock.

Early Preseason Practice Stars, Challenges from Coaches, SEC Training Camp Bus Aug 26, 2020

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After an exciting opening week of preseason practice, Nick Roush and Adam Luckett have assembled to discuss it all on 11 Personnel. They reveal the early training camp stars and how each can potentially make an impact before Luckett shares news from around the SEC that could play a significant role when the Wildcats come to town. Highlights:

-- Is Bryce Oliver the new TJ Carter?

-- Players challenged by coaches that increase the ceiling of the team.

-- Freshmen proving they'll play in some capacity this fall.

-- Marvin Lewis -- yes, that Marvin Lewis -- makes an appearance in the Top 25.

-- Significant preseason injuries in the SEC East.

-- The importance of UK's expeditious offensive playbook install.

The 2020 SEC Football Schedule is Here Aug 18, 2020

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Coronavirus pandemic storylines have taken a backseat to the SEC as the network unveiled what this fall will look like in SEC country. Despite the difficult circumstances, Kentucky fans received a pleasant scheduling surprise. Nick Roush and Adam Luckett tell you why the schedule sets up perfectly for the Wildcats to have a big year in a bizarre 2020 college football season. Highlights:

-- Kentucky is the perfect "trap game" for all of its best opponents.

-- UK gets Egg Bowl teams at the right time.

-- Early lines and narrow margins.

-- Where Kentucky has an advantage over Auburn in week one.

-- Potentially bad news in the Joey Gatewood transfer case.

-- Players we want to hear from during training camp.

-- Can spring ball work?

-- A shift in what kind of cornerbacks UK is recruiting.

Will Players Prevent the Big Ten from Canceling College Football? Aug 11, 2020

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Nick Roush and Adam Luckett planned on leading off the show by breaking down Kentucky's two additional 2020 SEC opponents. Unfortunately, the Big Ten had difference ideas for this week's 11 Personnel. They discuss a maddening 72 hours filled with ups and downs for college football fans. Highlights:

-- Luckett's fateful morning at Costco.

-- Kevin Warren's gone rogue and there's no going back.

-- Players collaborate better than the adults.

-- Too much praise for Scott Satterfield.

-- Are players actually safer on campus?

-- B1G made up their minds a long time ago.

-- Alabama and Ole Miss will have two different QBs by the time they play Kentucky.

Opting Out, Practice Schedules and Pac-12 Unity Aug 05, 2020

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As we barrel closer to the start of the college football season, players are opting out and forming unions. News is flying off the shelves faster than ever. Nick Roush and Adam Luckett are prepared to discuss it all. A brief summary of the topics covered in the latest edition of 11 Personnel...

-- We're still waiting on an SEC schedule, but at least we have a practice schedule.

-- What happens at NCAA meetings.

-- When the NCAA lost its teeth.

-- Conditions at certain schools draw concern.

-- Big-time players are beginning to opt out; is this the start of a trend?

-- The most reasonable demands from the Pac-12 union and the early pushback.

SEC and ACC Conference-Only Scheduling Chaos Jul 31, 2020

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The ACC and SEC's dramatic schedule changes brought Nick Roush and Adam Luckett back on the microphones for the second podcast this week. Shortly after ACC announced it would play the 10+1 scheduling format this fall, the SEC decided to play only ten conference games among its league members. KSR's dynamic duo breaks down what exactly happened, the implications of the decision and what it means for Kentucky. Highlights:

-- Why the ACC actually won't end up playing that nonconference game.

-- The Coastal Wheel of Destiny is dead.

-- Benefits and potential worries about there delayed start.

-- Divisions are the worst. WHAT WAS THE SEC THINKING?!?!?!

-- How money may have ultimately drove the SEC to abandon nonconference rivalry games.

-- For the first time, Vandy will have home field advantage.

-- Two small pieces of scoop.