Florida vs Kentucky, Prediction Pick, 2009
Posted on | September 25, 2009 | No Comments
Florida vs Kentucky, Prediction Pick, 2009
By Chris Richardson from Intentional Foul
The reason I’m using a Clubber Lang picture for this preview of the upcoming UK/Florida game is because it goes a long way in demonstrating the amount of confidence the Gators should have when the play in Lexington on Saturday. The same bravado that powered Clubber’s “Prediction? Pain.” boasts is probably similar to the mindset of the Gators. Sure, Urban Meyer says the right things about Kentucky — that is, they have top-tier talent, while complimenting Rich Brooks — but let’s be honest here, Kentucky hasn’t beaten the Florida Gators since November of 1986.
I say again, the Kentucky Wildcats have not beaten the Florida Gators in a football contest since November 15, 1986.
Think about that for a second. For 22-plus years, Kentucky’s football program has not had a win against a team they play every year. Included in that 23-year long span are scores such as these: 73-7 (1994), 65-0 (1996), and last season’s 63-5 beatdown. With that in mind, as a Kentucky fan, what can you say when the annual “Displays of Continued Dominance by the Florida Gators” returns to Commonwealth Stadium? Is this the year we finally break through? Yeah, right. That sentiment left about five years ago. After 22-straight losses, why on earth would one even entertain the idea of winning? Sure, the idea is awfully heady, but the truth is, as long as the talent differential is so severe, Florida’s dominance of Kentucky will, in all likelihood, continue.
Sure, the Gators could come to Lexington and lay an uninspired, swine flu-ridden egg, but if they don’t, I’m not expecting 22 years of frustration to be alleviated. Sure, Kentucky has some talent on its team, but is it really comparable to what the Gators have? Perhaps with some starters, but certainly not in the depth department. As a fan that’s on the losing side of all these years, I’d love to see Tim Tebow, Will Demps and Brandon Spikes contract a super-sized version of the swine flu, one that lasts just long enough to make them useless against Kentucky. Maybe then Kentucky’s chances will improve.
It’s doubtful, but stranger things have happened.
Perhaps this would work: The “Tebone Me” t-shirt girl seduces her man, works him over in a memorable way, all while documenting it for her AdultFriendFinder.com account. These highly-sought after pictures hit the Internet in a blaze of glory as folks clamor to see Florida quarterback’s fall from innocence. And then the media wave hits, Tebow is “disgraced” (about as much as one can be for sexing up a hot co-ed) and quits the team because of his virginal disposition Because many of his teammates are lost without his moving speeches or sideline eruptions, the Gators spiral out of control in a ball of undisciplined football. Meanwhile, Urban Meyer storms off before halftime, muttering insults about Lane Kiffin.
Of course, in typical Kentucky fashion, they beef the chance given to them with an over-the-head pass from Michael Hartline that somehow lands in Major White’s hands. Naturally, White would return the pick for a game-winning touchdown, and the Kentucky football fanbase would commit a Heaven’s Gate-style mass suicide, all while cursing the city of Gainesville and whatever demon spawn gave birth to Major White. Oh, and just in case you think I’m embellishing here, every thing I’ve mentioned — save the mass suicide — has already happened once already. The only differences are the names involved. Just ask Jared Lorenzen.
With all of that in mind, allow me to predict the score. Currently, the spread is 21.5 in favor of the Gators. Part of me thinks that might be a little conservative. Sure, the “that’s why they play the game” mentality comes into play, but since Kentucky’s played said game and lost 22 times in a row, I’ve even given up on that.
Florida – 47
Kentucky – 17
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