Cats glad they have one more game to go out winners

BIRMINGHAM — The Kentucky football team tried to make two things clear after its first practice in Birmingham on Tuesday for the BBVA Compass Bowl matchup with Pitt on Saturday.

1. Despite public perception that they don't want to be there, the Cats say they're more than ready to lace them up one final time and finish with a winning record.

2. They're not overly concerned with all of the Panthers' off-the-field drama.

Nobody tried to hide the disappointment from UK's 6-6 regular season, and there may have been some apathy early on, but the players say now they're looking at the Compass Bowl as a last chance at salvation rather than a chore.

"It's game week," junior receiver Randall Cobb said. "We had some guys complaining early on, but now we're ready to take it on. We know the task at hand, and we're ready to go out and play."

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