Kentucky Wildcat Football: Jacob Tamme has a message for the BBN

Sep 30, 2012; Stanford, CA, USA; Denver Broncos tight end Jacob Tamme (84) is pursued by Oakland Raiders safety Tyvon Branch (33) at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee/Image of Sport-US PRESSWIRE

They say that a picture is worth a thousand words, and to be honest, I don’t know how impactful tweets can be. But former Kentucky Wildcat / current Denver Bronco Jacob Tamme fired off a series of 140 character missives directed at that faction of the Big Blue Nation that is still divided and down on Kentucky football. There will be a regime change, but these players and even these coaches still deserve your support for what they have done for you.

The South Carolina win. The Tennessee win. These guys are responsible for bringing us that joy. So if you are in Lexington and have not gotten tickets yet …. or if you are a season ticket holder and debating on whether to go … you have a few hours to get to Commonwealth and SUPPORT THIS TEAM.

A message to #BBN: Consider going to the game today. I know you’re not happy. No one involved with the football program is happy…cont

— Jacob Tamme (@JacobTamme) November 17, 2012

(2) … Least of all this staff and these players. You have a right as paying fans not to show up if you’re not satisfied & u have… — Jacob Tamme (@JacobTamme) November 17, 2012

(3) excersized that right this year. There will be change. But as I look back on the last 6-7 yrs I see a lot of faces on this… — Jacob Tamme (@JacobTamme) November 17, 2012

(4) staff that have been a big part of some great UK football successes. And then there are the seniors. These guys have worked hard…

— Jacob Tamme (@JacobTamme) November 17, 2012

(5) for the program. The guys I saw in the locker room after the UGA game were devastated–they did not quit. And I hope they come out…

— Jacob Tamme (@JacobTamme) November 17, 2012

(6) & play hard against Samford. And I hope you consider showing up early & clapping for some guys who’ve been busting their tails…

— Jacob Tamme (@JacobTamme) November 17, 2012

(7) … in the midst of a very bad season. Thanks for showing up to support these guys on senior night. #GoBigBlue

— Jacob Tamme (@JacobTamme) November 17, 2012