11 Personnel

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Will Kentucky's Streak of 1,000-yard Rushers Continue? Jul 29, 2020

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As the 2020 college football season hangs in limbo, Nick Roush and Adam Luckett are pressing forward with another edition of 11 Personnel. This week KSR's dynamic duo focuses on he deep field of running backs Eddie Gran has at his disposal. Who will lead the team in rushing and will that Wildcat surpass the 1,000-yard threshold for the fifth straight season? We answer those questions, and...

-- Is bad baseball better than no sports?

-- Expect the mask police if fans are allowed in stands.

-- Which newcomers pass the early eye test.

-- Joker Phillips has returned to Kentucky to recruit.

-- High School football is back in Kentucky (for now).

-- How the passing game can help give running backs more touches.

-- Freshmen that are poised to receive early playing time on offense.

Celebrating One Year of Podcasts Jul 23, 2020

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One year later and Nick Roush and Adam Luckett are still pumping out new episodes of 11 Personnel. College football looks much different now than a year ago, but there's still much to discuss in the world of SEC Football, like...

-- Phil Steele is high on UK (and the entire SEC East).

-- Are we buying Justin Rogers starting?

-- There are only two quarterback tiers in the SEC this year.

-- A very important Egg Bowl update.

-- UK is making moves on the recruiting front with cornerbacks and Jager Burton.

-- Gavin Wimsatt gives Kentucky a golden opportunity.

Buying Time during what would have been SEC Media Days Jul 14, 2020

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While the Big Ten and Pac-12 completely rearrange their football teams' fall schedules, the 11 Personnel crew is standing strong. Nick Roush and Adam Luckett discuss the latest SEC football news from Birmingham before they share what they will miss most from SEC Media Days, an event that was scheduled to take this week in Atlanta. Highlights:

-- Long term consequences for college football from coronavirus.

-- Is Bryson DeChambeau the best or the worst thing for golf?

-- Would you rather UK get revenge vs. Jimbo Fisher or Lane Kiffin?

-- What Vanderbilt did that could eventually get them kicked out of the SEC.

-- How did JT Daniels get eligible?

-- Yusuf Corker is a HOSS.

Two Talented Commits and the Benefits of 12 Personnel Jul 08, 2020

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After a brief mid-summer siesta, 11 Personnel with Nick Roush and Adam Luckett returns to discuss the additions of two new Kentucky football commitments, Christian Lewis and Martez Thrower. They also dive deep into X's and O's by breaking down what UK can do this fall by utilizing Keaton Upshaw in two tight end sets. It's music to football fans' ears, plus...

-- Roush and Luckett got hitched one day apart.

-- A new development in Luckett's brand.

-- The beautiful weirdness of CFB that created Phil Steele.

-- Thrower is built to be a modern day middle linebacker.

-- Lewis' tape doesn't look like typical high school WR film.

-- A QB following Lorenzen's legacy.

Bye, Bye, Bye Jun 25, 2020

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There are many different ways to say goodbye. On the latest edition of 11 Personnel, Nick Roush and Adam Luckett discuss three very different goodbyes from Xavier Peters, Johnny Majors and Smokey. In some cases, it's even too late to apologize. They explain why and discuss...

-- UK is only antibody testing players, kinda weird, right?

-- Jarren Williams flip-flops with Terry Wilson.

-- The big-time recruits UK is willing to wait for.

-- North Carolina is a sleeping giant.

-- Potential player gifts from the Duke's Mayo Bowl.

-- Who brings a chocolate pie to a football game?

Thursday Night Football + Coordinator Rankings with SEC Mike Jun 17, 2020

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Are you ready for some football? Kentucky is kicking off the season two nights earlier than expected and the 11 Personnel crew could not be more excited. Nick Roush and Adam Luckett are also happy to be joined by Saturday Down South's Michael Bratton, best known as SEC Mike, who breaks down his SEC coordinator rankings (that you will find below) and looks at the the 2020 conference outlook as a whole. Highlights:

-- Don't steal Roush's joy; celebrate the 5-day Labor Day weekend.

-- Nightmares from previous Thursday night UK football games.

-- "Nick Saban will not win another SEC Championship."

-- Georgia would be lucky to have Eddie Gran calling their plays.

-- UK +17.5 at Auburn is the lock of the century.

-- Blue Chip Ratio

-- 2020 is all about Terry Wilson.

Chickens Roost + Boogie Watson Jun 09, 2020

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Adam Luckett welcomes college football to the year 2020 with Nick Roush on the latest edition of the 11 Personnel podcast. This week they discuss positive responses to the Black Lives Matter protests around the country, like at Kentucky, and the negatives that have come to light at other programs, like Clemson and Iowa. They also speak with UK outside linebacker Boogie Watson. Highlights:

-- Mark Stoops, man of action.

-- Some things are best kept behind closed doors; others are detrimental to the health of a program.

-- The Culture Kings have fallen.

-- Nobody talks better out of both sides of their mouth than Dabo.

-- Where did the nickname Boogie come from?

-- Pass Rushing Fundamentals.

Talkin' Ball Jun 02, 2020

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We are living in strange times. Nick Roush and Adam Luckett try to provide a little comfort and add a little normalcy to the chaos in our country by talking football for an hour. It isn't perfect, but this edition of 11 Personnel might be the escape to the gridiron you need. Highlights:

-- How Terry Wilson's grown and matured over the last year.

-- Where the Boogie Watson-Josh Allen comparisons go wrong.

-- Jon Sumrall stays hot on the recruiting trail.

-- Mark Stoops is feeling confident entering 2020.

-- How does Kirby Smart keep getting QBs without developing any of them?

Kentucky Football What Ifs + Jon Sumrall May 28, 2020

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On this week's 11 Personnel, Nick Roush and Adam Luckett play the 'what if' game for the Kentucky football program. After listening to the fun hypotheticals and the latest football news, you'll hear snippets from Roush's interview with UK linebackers coach Jon Sumrall, who talks about his players and shares his recruiting pitch. Highlights:

-- What if Rich Brooks retires a year later or Neal Brown stays a year longer?

-- What to keep an eye on in the Rimington Award race Drake Jackson.

-- Surprising advanced stats and anonymous coach quotes about the Cats.

-- Why you shouldn't get too high or low as plans surface on the return to campus.

-- When Sumrall knew Wesley Woodyard was going to be a great football player.

Only those who dare, truly live May 21, 2020

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Nick Roush and Adam Luckett are unlike most college football fanatics. They dare to dare, truly living like no other. What exactly does that mean? Listen in to find out. Highlights from a jam-packed edition of 11 Personnel:

-- Jordan Lovett's tape might be the most impressive so far in the class of 2021.

-- Stoops has entered "Dan Mullen at Miss. State" territory.

-- The War on Scott Satterfield has been declared.

-- Preseason respect for Kentucky football? What's that?

-- Teams that will surely be preseason, over-hyped media darlings.

-- Tiger vs. Phil, who ya got?