The Depth Chart Podcast with Freddie Maggard

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Blue Zone Nov 25, 2020

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Freddie Maggard is wishing you the best in the special Thanksgiving edition of the Depth Chart Podcast.t Joined by Nick Roush, they talk Kentucky football ahead of one of the most entertaining football weekends of the year. Grab your fork to get your fill of the Depth Chart Podcast. Highlights:

The CFB Playoff rankings prove UK's schedule is not easy.
Roush's Red Zone Solution
Crazy Kyle Pitts comparisons.
Why Florida will try to run up the score vs. Kentucky.
How Freddie became a Steelers fan.
That time Freddie had breakfast with Mike Tomlin and Joey Porter.
Egg Bowl and Iron Bowl

Alabama is Good at Football Nov 19, 2020

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Surprise, surprise, Nick Saban's Alabama Crimson Tide are the top-ranked team in the country. On the latest Depth Chart Podcast, Freddie Maggard shares what makes Alabama great and how Kentucky can hang around and potentially knock off the kings of the castle in Tuscaloosa. Highlights:

Where Kentucky has a position advantage over Alabama.
You'll see some of the best in the SEC on the same field (that includes Wildcats too).
The mindset you need to have when facing No. 1.
How talented defense can "sit on" routes.
Mac Jones surprised everyone.
Jack Lambert & Paul Hornung

Schlarman Strong Nov 12, 2020

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The Depth Chart Podcast was recorded with heavy hearts Thursday morning as Freddie Maggard and Nick Roush mourn the loss of John Schlarman. Freddie shares his experience with Kentucky's offensive line coach and how the impact of his legacy will be felt for generations to come. Highlights:

-- "John Schlarman is Kentucky football."

-- How he taught us to be at our best when life deals us the worst.

-- Build the statue.

-- Don't forget about his time as a player.

-- Previewing Saturday's emotional matchup with Vanderbilt.

Bye Week Questions and Answers Nov 05, 2020

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Just because the Kentucky Wildcats aren't playing football this Saturday, doesn't mean Freddie Maggard is going to take a week off from the Depth Chart Podcast. He talks about the Georgia loss, answers the Big Blue Nation's questions, and...

Potential Bye Week personnel changes.
Which current or former Wildcat would be the Best Presidential candidate?
Brad White is a wizard.
Is cereal a soup?
Pass defense improvements.
Now is the time for freshmen to shine
Can Georgia continue dominating the Cocktail Party?

Dominant Defense Oct 29, 2020

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Two of the best defenses in the Southeastern Conference will meet Saturday afternoon when Georgia comes to Kroger Field to take on the Kentucky Wildcats. Eddie Gran's offense is reeling. Can they get a spark from Joey Gatewood? Freddie Maggard breaks down the matchup and shares what UK must do to have a shot at knocking off the No. 5 team in the country. Highlights:

Kentucky's struggling offense is shooting themselves in the foot on early downs.
Georgia is tough for any QB, let alone a first-time starter.
Freddie's favorite Halloween candy.
Gatewood could have a great game and still get killed.
Get your hands up!
Pros everywhere you look on Georgia's defense.
Miss. State is a mess.

Rat Poison Oct 22, 2020

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A week after a feel-good win at Tennessee, Freddie Maggard does NOT feel good about Kentucky's upcoming road trip to Missouri. Concerned the praise may have gone to the Wildcats' heads, Freddie is prepared to see Eli Drinkwitz throw the kitchen sink at Kentucky to end the five-game losing streak to the Cats. Highlights:

-- How to prepare for tempo and the best defense for it.

-- Larry Rountree is the best running back UK has played all year.

-- Prepare for deception and deep shots from the Mizzou offense.

-- SEC teams that wreck statistical averages.

-- Former Wildcat Grant McKinniss has played well for Mizzou.

-- Where UK ranks nationally statistically.

-- Delusional Nebraska fans.

The Yips Oct 15, 2020

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Freddie Maggard is back with Nick Roush to answer your Kentucky football questions in a new edition of the Depth Chart Podcast. The UK receivers need a jolt to get through a mental block, similar to the one Freddie experienced while throwing passes in Lexington. He also spells out what Kentucky must do to win in Knoxville for the first time since 1984. Highlights:

-- Is Miss. State or Ole Miss the exception to the norm for the UK defense?

-- Will Jarrett Guarantano finally come down to Earth vs. Kentucky?

-- Freddie shares THE place for UK fans to eat on their way to Knoxville.

-- JuTahn McClain time?

-- Deep passes could make or break the game for both teams.

-- Two straight weeks of exceptional QB play in Kroger's KSR Game of the Week.

Air Raid Ready Oct 08, 2020

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This weekend the Kentucky Wildcats' porous pass defense faces a difficult challenge. Freddie Maggard shares how the UK defense can contain Mike Leach's Air Raid offense and describes the difficulties the Bulldogs' unique 3-3-5 defense will bring to Lexington. Highlights:

-- Nickel and diming down the field is okay.

-- Playing on a string.

-- UK desperately needs a third and fourth wide receiver on the outside.

-- Who steps up in Kavosiey Smoke's absence?

-- Imagining Freddie's mullet in Leach's Air Raid offense.

Live in the SLOP Oct 01, 2020

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Freddie Maggard is back on the KSR podcasting airwaves taking your questions as the Kentucky Wildcats get set to host the Ole Miss Rebels for the first game at Kroger Field in 2020. The former UK quarterback shares what UK needs to do to secure its first victory of the season and much more. Highlights:

-- UK must limit Ole Miss possessions by forcing turnovers.

-- Could we see Joey Gatewood on Saturday and how will he be used?

-- The Rebels have a TON of playmakers on offense.

-- Kentucky should be more effective at running the ball this week.

-- Problems posed by Ole Miss' tall defensive linemen.

-- Is Lane Kiffin scouting flag football games to scheme up a two-QB offense?

Kentucky's Recipe for Success vs. Auburn Sep 24, 2020

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Freddie Maggard is back with an all new Depth Chart Podcast to make sure you are ready for the Wildcats' 2020 season-opener. Joined by Nick Roush, Freddie shares the ingredients for Kentucky's recipe for success against the Auburn Tigers. Highlights:

-- Where Bo Nix is at his most dangerous.

-- Malzahn's deceptive, uptempo offense.

-- Will Auburn have the best LBs and WRs UK will face this fall?

-- Is throwing on first down a good or bad idea to get ahead of the chains?

-- A player we haven't talked about enough in the preseason.

-- Offensive line play travels.