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Spirits high among Kentucky Wildcats after big win in opener
By Ethan Levine
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The Kentucky Wildcats made a statement with a convincing 59-14 victory over UT Martin in Saturday’s season opener, leaving the Cats feeling pretty good about themselves in the aftermath.
More than a few of the players took to Twitter Saturday night and Sunday morning to share their excitement with the fan base.
Offensive coordinator Neal Brown was more than pleased with his team’s 59-point effort, but he made sure to thank the fans after the game:
Big thanks to the #BBN! Today was fun. We are getting better. Appreciate the support.
— Neal Brown (@UKCoachBrown) August 31, 2014
Quarterback Patrick Towles gave all the credit to his offensive line after dazzling in his first career start:
Offensive line played great today! Couldn’t have done it without them! #BBN — Patrick Towles (@patty_ice14) August 30, 2014
Veteran linebacker Khalid Henderson was pleased with the win, but was far from satisfied after one game, which should make a few UK fans happy:
Glad With The Result but more Excited about the Improvement we will make from this Game #BBN #WhyNot #BadBoyz
— Khalid Henderson (@SkinToneINK) August 30, 2014
Highly touted freshman defensive tackle Matt Elam gave a shout out to his fellow freshmen, calling out the future of the program after the rookies put their stamp on Saturday’s win:
S/O To The True Freshmen That Balled Out Today @_KingOVO @xKenJ @mikelhorton1 @DBaker2_ And @boom_that_guy — Matt Elam™6⃣9⃣ (@FballIsLife69) August 30, 2014
Tailback Mikel Horton was simply grateful to have the opportunity to score two touchdowns against the Skyhawks:
Blessed and having the best time of my life pic.twitter.com/tw7fP1Iry1
— AD#4 (@mikelhorton1) August 31, 2014
And finally, defensive end Bud Dupree put the rest of the country on notice after a dominant performance by the defense:
Consider yo self warned!!!! #BBN #WeAreUk #BadBoyz — Bud Dupree 2™ (@Bud_Dupree2) August 31, 2014
A former newspaper reporter who has roamed the southeastern United States for years covering football and eating way too many barbecue ribs, if there is such a thing.
