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Let’s not sugarcoat it: Kentucky football’s bowl rings are participation trophies.

In case you haven’t heard, Kentucky football gave its players rings for making the TaxSlayer Bowl.

I want to preface the following rant with this: Kentucky football was a ton of fun to watch in the 2016 season. Mark Stoops’ turnaround of the team was incredible, Stephen Johnson was one of the best feel-good stories of the year, and Benny Snell’s explosion onto the SEC scene as a true freshman was nothing short of miraculous. The Cats went on an immaculate run, going 5-2 in their last seven to save the season, and Mark Stoops’ job.