Kentucky Wildcats are “simply a better team” with Ryan Harrow back in the fold

August 31, 2012; Stanford, CA, USA; San Jose State Spartans head coach Mike MacIntyre argues with a referee during the first half against the Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-US PRESSWIRE

The big RUMOR last night was that San Jose State’s Mike MacIntyre could be announced as Kentucky’s new coach as early as today or tomorrow and Larry Vaught has talked to some people that think he could be a good fit at UK:

"“He worked with Bill Parcells with the Cowboys after Parcells talked to UK about taking the job before he went to Dallas and UK got Rich Brooks,” the bowl official said. “He is a really good coach who knows the south. He’s well respected and comes off really well when he is recruiting from what I have been told. He’s a sincere, good guy. “He’s done a good job with that program. It was horrible when he got there. They have a good defense and only got hammered when they played a spread offense that Utah State had and then they had trouble stopping Louisiana Tech. But his forte is defense. His offensive talent is really good this year, his defensive talent is not as good. But I would think he would go get two strong coordinators if he comes to Kentucky.” For what it’s worth, I don’t buy into the MacIntyre rumor.  There has been some information that recruits are being led to think that this will be a big name hire, and as of now, MacIntyre does not fit that bill.  IF the coaching search ends this week, it likely will not be a name that the majority of UK fans will be thrilled with."

September 2, 2012; Louisville, KY USA; Louisville Cardinals quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) looks for an open receiver while under pressure from Kentucky Wildcats linebacker Alvin Dupree (2) during the first half of play at Papa John

Not everything was a total failure during Kentucky’s 37-17 loss to Tennessee on Saturday.  UK punter Landon Foster and LB Alvin “Bud” Dupree  were honored for their games versus the Vols:

"University of Kentucky true freshman punter Landon Foster and sophomore linebacker Alvin “Bud” Dupree have been named Honorable Mention Performers of the Week by the College Football Performance Awards for their impressive performances Saturday at Tennessee. Foster was named Honorable Mention Punter of the Week, while Dupree was named Honorable Mention Linebacker of the Week. This is the sixth honor of the season for Foster, who also earned the honor after the Louisville, Kent State, Mississippi State, Arkansas and Georgia games. This is the first honor of the season for Dupree, who is the second UK linebacker to earn the honor this season after Avery Williamson had the title after the Vanderbilt and Samford games. Foster had a great game against his home-state team, launching five punts for an average of 48 yards.  Four of his five punts were at least 50 yards, and a long punt of 52 yards, including one punt inside the opponent’s 20-yard line. Foster finished the 2012 season with 61 punts for 2,617 yards. The native of Franklin, Tenn., ends the season with an average of 42.9 yards per punt, which is the highest average ever by a Wildcat freshman. Foster ended the season with 13 punts inside the opponent’s 20-yard line and only three touchbacks. Dupree recorded a team-high 10 tackles in the game, including one sack and three tackles for loss. Dupree has had a tackle for loss in three consecutive games, finishing 2012 with a club-best 12.5 TFL and a team leading 6.5 sacks. Dupree was also second on the team in total tackles with 91, which currently ranks him 10th in the Southeastern Conference."