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Kentucky will begin a season without its RB1 for the second time in three seasons. The depth in the RB room is concerning, but this offense has more built-answers to fill the void.
Why the loss of Chip Trayanum stings but isn't debilitating.
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Texas A&M against Clemson: 26 points and 7.0 yards per play
Texas A&M against Alabama: 23 points and 5.5 yards per play
Texas A&M against Kentucky: 20 points and 5.2 yards per play.
I don't want to hear anything more on this defense needing to be "tested". They are for real.
They're telling us the SEC Tournament simply did not count. No way else you could've kept Texas A&M out and Tennessee on the 3-line. Why do we even have this past weekend?
Kentucky's class of 2017
Lynn Bowden, Josh Paschal, Lonnie Johnson, Tyrell Ajian, Yusuf Corker, Jordan Wright, Phil Hoskins, Josh Ali, Jamin Davis, Quinton Bohanna, Austin Dotson, Cedrick Dort
Looking at 12 starters and 8-9 draft picks. Just an absurd haul for the program.
"They're doing an excellent job at Kentucky developing football players at every single position with a lot of toughness."
-NFL Network's Charles Davis
Tennessee is undefeated and having a dream season. ESPN primetime slot. Fowler & Herbie are on the call. This is arguably the biggest stage Kentucky has been on in the Mark Stoops era. Now we'll see if they can deliver.
Since 2014-15, Willie Cauley-Stein, PJ Washington, and Tyler Ulis have each returned to Lexington for another year. All three became consensus All-Americans. It’s starting to become a trend.
Mark Stoops (last 90 games)
+55-35 overall
+2 double-digit win seasons
+36-14 at Kroger Field
+10 wins vs. Top 25 teams
+16 outright upset wins
+5-1 vs. Louisville
NCAA Tournament records
John Calipari: 56-20
Bill Self: 55-21
Tom Izzo: 53-23
Mark Few: 38-21
Bob Huggins: 34-25
Rick Barnes: 25-26
Kelvin Sampson: 22-17
Sean Miller: 19-11
Scott Drew: 17-9
Matt Painter: 17-14
Tony Bennett: 16-9
Bruce Pearl: 16-11
Jamie Dixon: 13-13
Kellan Grady is getting all of the attention, but Davion Mintz is in a 6/25 (24%) shooting slump form three in the last 7 games. Grady, of course, is 5/22 (22.7%) in the last 6 games. Kentucky doesn't need both of them hot but it can't have each under 25% at the same time.
Kentucky as an underdog with Will Levis
UK (+7) vs. 10 Florida -- W 20-13
UK (+21) at 1 Georgia -- L 30-13
UK (+3) at Louisville -- W 52-21
UK (+6) at 12 Florida -- W 26-16
UK (+6.5) at 14 Ole Miss -- L 22-19
UK (+3.5) vs. 16 Mississippi State -- W 27-17
4-2 outright, 6-0 ATS
Kentucky is now up to No. 2 overall at KenPom. No. 2 in adjusted offensive efficiency and No. 19 in adjusted defensive efficiency. Pretty, pretty, pretty good.
Kentucky is set to host Alabama transfer Javon Baker for a visit. A significant development. The Atlanta native has vertical playmaking traits and that's some the Wildcats need to add on offense.
It's a 3yr deal for Kentucky and Liam Coen.
2023: $1.7 million
2024: $1.8 million
2025: $1.9 million
UK's OC/DC will be making a combined $3.1 million this year.
“First time I tackled him he bust my lip. I’m glad somebody else is going to tackle him.”
-Kentucky CB Keidron Smith on the return of Chris Rodriguez Jr.
Early spread projection: Kentucky at Tennessee (-8).
The Cats aren't going to be walking into Neyland Stadium as some crazy big underdog. This is going to be a seismic opportunity for Mark Stoops' program.
Since 2018
Mark Stoops: 33-17 (17-17), 2 top 25 finishes
Jimbo Fisher: 34-14 (21-12), 2 top 25 finishes
Kentucky has it pretty good right now and the arrow is pointing up.
In 2011-12, Darius Miller was a versatile veteran relegated to the bench after being a starter. However, he accepted his role and allowed Kentucky to reach its ceiling. Davion Mintz is attempting to do the same thing nearly a decade later.
People love Kentucky basketball because of performances like tonight. People get frustrated with Kentucky basketball because of performances like tonight. People envy Kentucky basketball because of performances like tonight.
What we just saw is what makes Kentucky what it is.
"The big boys need their love."
-Auburn transfer Tashawn Manning on the excitement about joining the Big Blue Wall at Kentucky. Manning is pumped to join a program that has a true brand for their OL.
I have logged an RPM pick for Kentucky to land 2025 blue-chip QB Cutter Boley. The Lexington (Ky.) Christian product has been on campus multiple times this month. Liam Coen is on the verge of landing his biggest recruit to date.
Full reasoning at KSR+:
The draft big board and NCAA Tournament projection spreadsheets had to be put on hold.
Henry Douglas Luckett was born late Tuesday night. Same birthday as his late great grandpa.
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is doing great.
Kentucky has found a new right tackle. USC transfer Courtland Ford will be a Cat. The former high 3-star recruit is a redshirt junior with 3 years of eligibility remaining.
Per his IG story, Javon Baker was on campus at Kentucky yesterday. This was expected to be the final visit after previous trips to Florida and Ole Miss. Let's see if the Wildcats can close on the former blue-chip WR.
Deone Walker was a damn wrecking ball on tape. Mississippi State's right guard struggled with the true frosh all night. The young dude is a ballplayer.
We are in the middle of February with UK playing well and in the middle of an SEC title hunt and all fans are focused on is keeping an assistant coach on its football staff. The program has came a long way and football is not something "to take up time until basketball season".
Man, Rahsaan Lewis had an outstanding effort block that likely got Kentucky 10 extra yards. Busted it for about 12-15 to take out No. 28. Big-time team football stuff right here.