What is it about half a mile of blacktop near downtown Lexington that makes people go crazy? Perhaps there’s something in the air that makes students flip cars around like paperweights. Maybe the street attracts fervent interior designers who love to burn ugly couches. Or has State Street become holy ground for UK students to celebrate their ‘Cats in the most ridiculous manner possible?
We’ll go with option three.
Mixed reactions to the scene
After Kentucky’s 26-16 triumph over No. 12 Florida on Saturday night, the UK student body took to State Street to commemorate Kentucky’s win.