[StrikeoutKing]

I dont know if you want to blame Joker Phillips. I know hes the one behind all of the play calling, but I think some of Hartline's issues go back to the first few games. Brooks said they coached him too cautiously, that they taught him not to lose, rather than to win. I think thats still his menatlity. But yesterday was the first time UK had to come from behind against a tough opponent.
The receivers are really starting to worry me. It's the 5th game, and they're still dropping passes. If they could catch the ball at all, Hartline's numbers would be even more impressive for a first year starter. His line did not give him any time at all yesterday and they haven't blocked well enough to establish a running game, which kind of makes them one-dimensional. Phillips knows Hartline won't be able to look downfield, so he calls short routes and screens. A few times yesterday, they had the perfect play-call. the screen to Locke that set up the Lyons short slant. And the screen to Locke in the 2nd quarter was a perfect call because Bama brought the house, it's just the ball slipped out of Hartline's hands, and the rest is history.
Hartline is, will be, and should be the starting QB at Kentucky. He has looked very impressive in his first year and didn't seem too rattled yesterday in Bryant-Denney. I have faith he will lead UK to a 3rd straight bowl win!