LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Toledo football team came to thoroughbred country with hopes of showing they belonged in the big race.
They couldn’t make it out of the starting gate.
With the chance to make a considerable opening statement — and validate their growing national buzz as a playoff dark horse — the Rockets turned a golden opportunity into fool’s gold in their 24-16 loss at Kentucky on Saturday.
Too strong? Sure, probably.
As much as we all love making sweeping declarations after one game — ARCH MANNING IS THE WORST QUARTERBACK EVER! — a deep breath is probably in order.