Comments on: First thoughts on Cobb as starter

By: JWC

JWC — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 04:06:34 +0000

Cobb should have been at QB this whole time! They call him a freshman??? Well look at his past, 4 state championships where he was the QB of a team that beat even the better 4 and 5A teams in the state. He knows how to win. He hates to loose! I think that his attitude will start to rub off on some of the other Cats. I still hope that Newton comes to town.

By: Michael

Michael — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 10:25:13 +0000

The only problem I have with this decision is that Coach Brooks says that Hartline will still see time at quarterback. Why would we want to waste those possesions, when the play clock has limited the number of plays each team gets? I’m sure Hartline is a great kid, but he hasn’t produced. Make the change and be done with it.

By: Larry

Larry — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 08:34:57 +0000

Why not try Hartline as a reciever. I mean its obvious that the guy has some level of talent/athleticsm or he would not be playing in the SEC. He shouldn’t have any trouble with routes or reading defenses.

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By: Chris

Chris — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 06:36:29 +0000

There seem to be too many holes team wide right now. I hope people aren’t expecting miracles with this change. Special teams play is deteriorating by the week, the Defense is depleted with injuries, and the offense is down major skill players with a still underperforming O-line. A true freshman can fix all that.

By: Dave

Dave — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 19:42:13 +0000

I just hope that we Kentucky fans realize that Cobb is a true freshman.

By: Tyler

Tyler — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 18:54:57 +0000

Good decision Coach Brooks, and not a moment too soon either. Brooks knew that these last 4 games are going to make or brake our season and we need production now. Sitting around hoping that Hartline would eventually produce and get better was never the best plan. In my opinion it was a simple decision that should have been made weeks ago. You have two quarterbacks… one of which is better than the other, so play the better one…

By: fsm

fsm — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:45:51 +0000

I’m glad to see everyone rallying around Cobb here. I’ve been posting since the Norfolk game that he had an ability to produce unlike Hartline. Honestly, I was angered by the decision to continually award Hartline the starting role when he simply wasnt producing CONSISTENTLY. Also, I didn’t buy into the early argument by the UK coaches that Hartline was so far advanced in reading defenses. If he indeed has that knowledge, it hasn’t give him any advantage whatsoever on not throwing interceptions, making proficient passes, or simply moving the ball.

Simply put, I don’t see Hartline as an effective leader. I keep hearing how confident he is, but he certainly doesn’t exude that to me. Cobb on the other hand does…and not only to me but the UK fans and even the neutral announcers (save Dave Baker..we know he is Blue) that were commentating last weeks blow out at FL.

Nice job making this decision Brooks and good job backing him John. I believe we will see its dividends next week and throughout the rest of this critical final stretch of games.

By: John Clay

John Clay — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 13:58:52 +0000

Typo. He got the job because he did earn it.

By: Chris

Chris — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 13:21:59 +0000

“He’s getting the nod not because he earned it.”

I’m confused. If he is getting the job because he produced and Hartline didn’t, how is that different than earning it?