Cooper Ranvier played in Lexington, went to Louisville, and now has transferred to Tennessee. Max Gilbert left the Vols for Arkansas. But it was Ranvier who had a little extra to say. After committing to the Vols, he took a little shot at Kentucky on the way to Knoxville.
"I grew up in Lexington, Kentucky, and I was an SEC kid," Ranvier told VolQuest. "Always disliked Kentucky anyway. So, I just want to be back in the SEC and always love the program."
Well, Cooper, Kentucky, didn't offer you a scholarship, and that probably made you a little angry. But the Cats had a kicker, and you found a home in Louisville. No one worried about it; you did well for yourself, and Kentucky now has Jacob Kauwe. But you couldn't leave well enough alone. You took your shot at Kentucky, but you also cost Louisville a huge game against Clemson.
Halfway through the 2nd quarter against the Tigers, Louisville scored, and Ranvier missed the extra point. But he wasn't done there. He missed a go-ahead 50-yarder in the 4th and then was replaced because of his misses. But that field goal kicker, Nick Keller. missed too, and the Cards lost at home to the Tigers.
So instead of worrying about Kentucky, you may just want to go ahead and worry about making some kicks in that gaudy orange travesty you will be wearing next year. Miss one in Knoxville and you won't have to worry about the 10 Louisville fans that show up and cheer; it will be tens of thousands of Vol fans raining down boos. No pressure or anything.
Kentucky football special teams coming into focus
Earlier this week, Kauwe announced that he would be staying in Lexington and will most likely be the starter after going 13-17 this past year.
The punter position is still a mystery, but there have been some rumblings of an Aussie-style kick making its way back to Kroger this fall.
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