Transfer to Tennessee Gerald Mincey expressed his excitement in playing for his old team……..
“When we go there to Nov. 2 to Neyland and bust them in the mouth we’ll put the standard back over here .”
It’s reasonable to say that Gerald Mincey, the new offensive lineman for the Wildcats, is the most enthusiastic about Kentucky’s Nov. 2 trip to Neyland Stadium to play the Tennessee Volunteers.
After spending his first two collegiate seasons at Florida, Mincey moved to Tennessee to play for the Vols in 2022 and 2023. He started 14 games for the Vols, eight of them at left tackle and six at right tackle. Nov. 2 was brought up four times by Mincey at his Wednesday morning press appearance in Lexington.
Here we are in Lexington, where Mincey was first expected to begin his college career. On February 11, 2019, the 6’6″, 337-pound offensive tackle made his high school commitment to Kentucky. However, he later changed his mind, moving to Gainesville and Knoxville, before returning to the Bluegrass State.
“Coach Gran (then offensive coordinator) Eddie Gran was the first to offer from an SEC school,” stated Mincey. “Now I have a chance to be a part of the Big Blue Wall and I’m excited.”
Mincey did not play in the Vols 2022 victory over the Cats, but he did start at right tackle in the team’s 33-27 victory against Kentucky at Kroger Field in the previous season.
The workouts have been intense. It’s time for me to tell you that. It dawned on me that the guys put in a lot of labour; I had no idea. In reference to his former rivals becoming teammates, Mincey noted, “They work out that hard.” It’s great; I’ve had a great time.
“I just can’t wait for November 2.”
Ever since declaring his intention to move to Tennessee, Mincey has received a lot of criticism from the enthusiastic supporters on his choice to join the North American competitors.
Mincey reacted to the criticism about the ‘X’ “Really gave my all to Tennessee reading all these negative comments hurts man not gonna lie played this past season with a torn MCL and was able to help my team win a bowl game with a big smile on my face because I did love being a Volunteer but business is business.”
“I’m an online troll. I suppose. When it comes to social media, Mincey stated, “Obviously, that’s what I’ve been doing. If I’m going to say something, I’m going to use my main account.” It is really a gasoline fire. Just get to work and understand that I am being watched, which motivates me to work even harder.”
For the majority of the previous forty years, Tennessee has dominated the Wildcats.
The Volunteers are 9-2 since Mark Stoops took over as UK’s head coach prior to the 2013 season. They have won each of the last three games, 36 of the team’s previous 39 contests, and the last meeting between the two bitter rivals.
Mincey is aware that he has a lot to accomplish and garner the respect of Tennessee and the Volunteer fan base this autumn.
Mincey stated, “Kentucky has to want to earn it.” “The underdog has my heart.”
“When we go there to November 2 to Neyland and bust them in the mouth we’ll put the standard back over here.”
