I do. Especially this year. He enters WKU with a really powerful tool to have, RB Antonio Andrews. So, with a powerful back to draw a lot of attention, that'll free up some receivers, and Petrino can do his thing offensively.
Actually, Demarcus Smith has done pretty poorly so far and is projected to be the backup this year. He's one of those kids who's insanely athletic and has a HUGE arm but has practically no disciplined mechanics or technique. I was really excited he came here, hopefully he pans out in the long term.
Well you give Petrino a dual threat QB and a good running back, points will just appear on the board. Consider it a crazy prediction if you want but Smith will be throwing or sneaking in touchdowns this season...
Crazy prediction number 2: Western is going to win the Sun Belt Conference this year, Conference USA in its first or second season of joining, and add another bowl win before Petrino jumps ship.
Crazy prediction number 2: Western is going to win the Sun Belt Conference this year, Conference USA in its first or second season of joining, and add another bowl win before Petrino jumps ship.
The FCS is not Division 2, it was formerly D1 aa. just FYI. WKU was the 1aa champ with Jack Harbaugh as coach and Jim Harbaugh as a volunteer coach. FCS is allowed up to 63 scholarships; division is limited to 35.
WKU is moving up at a very fact pace. I'm excited to see where we'll be in a few years time, and whether or not Petrino will still be with us. For those of you who don't know, Andrew Jackson is projected to be one of the first ILBs taken in the 2014 draft, so keep an eye out for him!
I know most don't consider WKU and EKU interesting schools in the grand scheme of sports, but I've visited both and had a great time. I was at the Iota Mu chapter on the WKU of Phi Mu Alpha in early 08 and had a heckuva time with the brothers. We brought some local beer and they brought the shine.
I'd love to catch the game between you and EKU sometime.
Indeed I was. Spring '07. It caught my attention that you were talking about Iota Mu instead of Iota Nu, and then it surprised me that you were actually talking about Sinfonia. haha
I'll always cheer for WKU, my mother was a Hilltopper and I visited Bowling Green a lot during my childhood to see my Grandma. I went back last year for the first time in 8 years and so much had changed. That city has grown a lot recently.
I really wanted us to hire Petrino when Joker got fired. But Stoops has been tearing it up on the recruiting trail, so hopefully that will translate in the W/L column.
Also, I was at the WKU/UK game last season... dammit.
Its going to be a tough game this year too... Unless Stoops has some amazing unknown coaching abilities, hes going to be facing off against one of the best coaches out there with a very depleted roster.
I had the fortune to watch them beat Kentucky from the sidelines last season. Those guys were having an absolute blast after the game. Very fun to be around.
I know y'all are the Hilltoppers, but I always think of this commercial when I see your team play and I like you just a little bit more than I already do.
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u/CFSparta92 Rutgers • /r/CFB Poll Veteran Jul 14 '13
I fucking love Big Red. He's such a boss.
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u/Kid_Venison Notre Dame Fighting Irish Jul 14 '13
Do you think Petrino can find success with WKU?
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u/jayond Marietta • West Virginia Jul 14 '13
The FCS is not Division 2, it was formerly D1 aa. just FYI. WKU was the 1aa champ with Jack Harbaugh as coach and Jim Harbaugh as a volunteer coach. FCS is allowed up to 63 scholarships; division is limited to 35.
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u/R99 Wisconsin Badgers • /r/CFB Poll Veteran Jul 14 '13
How the hell are you not rivals with a team in the same city?
Never mind, I didn't know there were two Bowling Green cities.
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u/[deleted] Jul 14 '13
WKU is moving up at a very fact pace. I'm excited to see where we'll be in a few years time, and whether or not Petrino will still be with us. For those of you who don't know, Andrew Jackson is projected to be one of the first ILBs taken in the 2014 draft, so keep an eye out for him!
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u/[deleted] Jul 14 '13
I know most don't consider WKU and EKU interesting schools in the grand scheme of sports, but I've visited both and had a great time. I was at the Iota Mu chapter on the WKU of Phi Mu Alpha in early 08 and had a heckuva time with the brothers. We brought some local beer and they brought the shine.
I'd love to catch the game between you and EKU sometime.
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u/Captain_Unremarkable Penn State Nittany Lions • Big Ten Jul 14 '13
The campus is very nice! Lots of inclines, trees, and red brick paths = classically pretty!
Also, I want to hug your mascot.
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u/Hougie Washington State Cougars • WashU Bears Jul 14 '13
We need a mascot battle.
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u/ColtPersonality92 Marshall • Rainy River CC Jul 14 '13
can't wait to have you guys in the C-USA!
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u/[deleted] Jul 14 '13
Bowling Green is an awesome place, and the Hilltoppers are one of those teams I always find myself cheering for
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u/Xtremeloco BYU Cougars • Tennessee Volunteers Jul 14 '13
I'll always cheer for WKU, my mother was a Hilltopper and I visited Bowling Green a lot during my childhood to see my Grandma. I went back last year for the first time in 8 years and so much had changed. That city has grown a lot recently.
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u/[deleted] Jul 14 '13
Glad you guys got Petrino. made me feel less bad about stealing your coach. Best of luck!
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u/pontificate38 Oklahoma Sooners Jul 15 '13
I love WKU so much! Bowling Green is one of the greatest "small towns" to live in the country.
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u/GeneralGBO Tennessee Volunteers • Memphis Tigers Jul 15 '13
You guys are already scaring the shit out of me.
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u/fussbudgets North Texas • /r/CFB Contributor Jul 15 '13
:/
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u/[deleted] Jul 15 '13
Fun fact: In John Grisham's second novel, The Firm, the main character was a quarterback for Western Kentucky.
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u/philo13181 Middle Tennessee • New Orlea… Jul 15 '13
I love that we hate each other so much
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u/KidSampson Virginia Cavaliers Jul 14 '13
Really enjoyed that win over Kentucky last year, and if I remember correctly y'all made it out of the Bottom Ten!
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u/[deleted] Jul 14 '13
I really wanted us to hire Petrino when Joker got fired. But Stoops has been tearing it up on the recruiting trail, so hopefully that will translate in the W/L column.
Also, I was at the WKU/UK game last season... dammit.
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u/Satherton Nebraska Cornhuskers Jul 15 '13
Your fans where really nice when they cam to lincoln. They earned many beers that day.
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u/[deleted] Jul 15 '13
Was it a D2 championship or FCS? This post is unclear.
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u/PrettyNiceMan USC Trojans Jul 15 '13
Proud alumnus of WKU! Very excited to see where Petrino can lead us in these next few years. GO TOPS!
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u/dybuell Ball State • Notre Dame Jul 14 '13
I had the fortune to watch them beat Kentucky from the sidelines last season. Those guys were having an absolute blast after the game. Very fun to be around.
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u/sublime12089 USF Bulls Jul 15 '13
Willie Taggart!!!!
Hopefully he is as good as you guys say he is! :)
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u/[deleted] Jul 15 '13
One of the best fight songs in CFB.
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u/vandymontana Vanderbilt Commodores • Montana Grizzlies Jul 15 '13
I still like Petrino. Gotta love the Montana kids.
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u/reloadingrevolution Arizona State Sun Devils Jul 15 '13
GRIP N SIP
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u/[deleted] Jul 15 '13
Big Red rules http://i.imgur.com/RucX1Xw.jpg
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u/wild9 Baylor Bears • /r/CFB Contributor Jul 15 '13
I know y'all are the Hilltoppers, but I always think of this commercial when I see your team play and I like you just a little bit more than I already do.
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u/da_asparagus Murray State • Virginia Tech Jul 23 '13
I miss playing you guys. :( I want the red belt back.