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11 Personnel E52: 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.

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Sources Say Podcast Ep. 50: The latest on Kentucky's pursuit of Adam Kunkel Jul 23, 2020

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KSR’s Jack Pilgrim is joined by David Sisk of Cats Illustrated and Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country for episode 50 of the Sources Say Podcast to break down the latest with Kentucky's pursuit of Belmont transfer Adam Kunkel.

Pilgrim, Sisk, and Smith start the show by breaking down the Hebron, KY native's recruitment and how we got to this point.

Yes, this is the potential transfer the Sources Say crew hinted at back in June
Pilgrim and Smith saw Kunkel train with Dontaie Allen last month. How did he look?
Who are the "early" favorites in the Belmont star's recruitment?
How much will he value proximity to home?
What is Kentucky's involvement?

Sisk then gives a detailed scouting report on Kunkel and why Kentucky fans should be excited about his potential addition.

What do OVC coaches think about Kunkel? Do they think he can play in the SEC?
A complete breakdown of the 6-foot-3 guard's game
Is it a good fit for Kentucky? How would he fit in with the current roster and UK's recruiting plans for 2021?

They close the show by talking about what fans should expect in the near future.

When is a commitment expected?
Could Kentucky's campus bubble play into how hard they recruit the in-state standout?
The trio predicts where Kunkel will land (as of today)

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11 Personnel Ep. 51: 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.

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Sources Say Podcast Ep. 49: 2021-22 roster predictions, anonymous coaches, and recruiting updates Jul 16, 2020

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KSR’s Jack Pilgrim is joined by Travis Graf and David Sisk of Cats Illustrated for episode 49 of the Sources Say Podcast, where the trio of recruiting insiders predict the entire 2021-22 roster, talk about anonymous college coaches talking trash about Kentucky players, and other new recruiting updates for 2021 and 2022.

The Sources Say crew starts the show by discussing a few high-profile recruitments, along with a few new names to watch.

Top-15 prospect Jaden Bradley sits down for a Zoom call with the Kentucky staff
How did the conversation go? And more importantly, why was no offer extended?
Who is Sage Tolentino?
Is the 7-foot-1 center out of Hawaii a serious name to watch moving forward?
Moussa Cisse commits to Memphis
Did Dick Vitale single handedly change his final destination?

Pilgrim, Graf, and Sisk then debate a few topics, including a complete prediction of the 2021-22 roster.

The entire 2020-21 team is on campus. How are things going?
Did John Calipari's comments on Olivier Sarr make you feel better about the waiver process?
Who stays from the upcoming roster? Who goes?
Any surprises to look ahead to?
College coaches anonymously blast Ashton Hagans, among other Kentucky draft hopefuls.
Unfair criticism or an overreaction from the fanbase?
John Calipari and Joel Justus respond

They close the show by answering questions from listeners.

Who has a head coach opening first between Kentucky, Duke, and UNC?
Who will be the first commitment in the class of 2021?
What's the latest on Kentucky's chances with Peyton Watson?
If UK could only get one between Paolo Banchero and Jaden Hardy, who would that be?

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11 Personnel E50: 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.

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11 Personnel E49: 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.

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Sources Say Podcast Ep. 48: Skyy Clark joins the show to discuss Kentucky offer, break down recruitment Jul 03, 2020

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KSR’s Jack Pilgrim is joined by Travis Graf and David Sisk of Cats Illustrated for episode 48 of the Sources Say Podcast, where the trio of recruiting insiders speak with 2022 five-star guard Skyy Clark about receiving his highly-anticipated offer from Kentucky.

The Sources Say crew starts the show by talking to Clark about his big offer and what it means moving forward.

How did the conversation go with John Calipari and the UK coaching staff?
Who was more excited about the offer, Skyy or his father?
What does it mean to be the first prospect Calipari has offered without seeing in person at this stage?
Is Kentucky recruiting him for the class of 2021 or 2022? Or either?

Pilgrim, Graf, and Sisk then talk to Clark about what's next in his recruitment, including a possible reclass decision.

When is he hoping to make a decision?
Clark breaks some news about his reclassification plans
What are the biggest factors in choosing a college and potentially making a jump to 2021?

They close the show by discussing Clark's recent work in participating in local protests and leading a city clean-up, along with answering some questions from the Big Blue Nation.

Makur Maker commits to Howard, making him the first five-star prospect to choose a HBCU. What are his thoughts on the decision?
Will he consider a similar route?
What does it mean for Clark to have such a prominent voice in activism and social justice at such a young age?
What number will he wear in college?
Who does he model his game after?
If he could play for any John Calipari team in his time at Kentucky, which year would it be?
Who does he want to play with at the next level?

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11 Personnel E48: 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?

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Sources Say Podcast Ep. 47: A trip to see Dontaie Allen with GBB Country's Shawn Smith Jun 24, 2020

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KSR’s Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country for episode 47 of the Sources Say Podcast, where they recapped their trip to watch Dontaie Allen work out at Griffin Elite in Erlanger, Kentucky.

The two open the show by discussing what the Kentucky redshirt freshman showed them during a workout with his trainer Wednesday afternoon.

How did the in-state standout look after missing a full year due to injury?
What can fans expect from Allen this season?
What will be a realistic role for the former Pendleton County star?

From there, Pilgrim and Smith break down the roster from top to bottom and discuss the team's potential.

A few talking points:

The magnitude of Olivier Sarr’s waiver
Why BJ Boston and Terrence Clarke will live up to expectations.
Parents support for players returning to campus on June 28
Why campus is the safest place for the team to be during this time
Way-too-early predictions for the 2020-21 Kentucky Wildcats

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Sources Say Podcast Ep. 46: Skyy Clark, Cade Cunningham, Olivier Sarr, and more Jun 18, 2020

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KSR’s Jack Pilgrim is joined by Travis Graf and David Sisk of Cats Illustrated for episode 46 of the Sources Say Podcast, where the trio of recruiting insiders breaks down their most recent trip to see Skyy Clark play, the latest with Cade Cunningham, Kentucky's interest in Makur Maker, and confidence in Olivier Sarr receiving his waiver from the NCAA..

The Sources Say crew starts the show by discussing their trip to Brentwood, TN to see 2022 five-star guard Skyy Clark, along with the recruiting restrictions being lifted on upcoming juniors.

How did Skyy Clark play against college and professional talent?
The difference between day one (pros) and day two (high school and college) of competition
Another five-star standout that was in attendance to keep an eye on
The recruiting floodgates opened on Monday morning. Who received a phone call from the UK coaching staff?
Were there any surprises?

Then, Pilgrim, Graf, and Sisk break down the latest with Cade Cunningham and whether or not Kentucky will add another piece to close out the 2020-21 roster.

Does Cade Cunningham explore his options?
Is Kentucky optimistic they can land the nation's No. 1 recruit?
Who is UK keeping a close eye on? Could they make a splash signing to close out the roster?

The Sources Say trio closes out the show by discussing the latest with Olivier Sarr and the chances he receives his wavier from the NCAA.

Does Kentucky feel confident in the NCAA doing the right thing?
Is there a specific date fans need to keep an eye on regarding a potential decision?
What would happen if Sarr does not receive his waiver? Are there any other options on the table?

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