New Wildcats offensive tackle Gerald Mincey is eagerly anticipating Kentucky’s November 2nd matchup against the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium. Mincey, who initially committed to Kentucky out of high school, spent his first two college seasons at Florida before transferring to Tennessee for the 2022 and 2023 seasons. During his introductory press conference in Lexington, Mincey expressed his determination to “handle business” on November 2nd as a way of repaying the Kentucky fans.
Despite the previous commitment to Kentucky, Mincey ended up in Gainesville and Knoxville before finally returning to the Bluegrass State. Reflecting on his journey, Mincey mentioned Coach Eddie Gran, who was the first to offer from an SEC school, and expressed excitement about joining the Big Blue Wall.
Having missed the 2022 win over Kentucky with the Vols, Mincey is now looking forward to facing his former teammates and emphasized the intensity of their workouts. Despite facing criticism from the Tennessee fan base for transferring to a rival school, Mincey defended his decision, citing his dedication and contribution to the team, even playing with a torn MCL.
Acknowledging Tennessee’s dominance over Kentucky in recent decades, Mincey embraces the underdog role and is determined to earn respect from both Tennessee and its fan base. He sees the November 2nd game as an opportunity to prove Kentucky’s worth and set a new standard by defeating the Volunteers at Neyland Stadium.
