Brian Robinson

[mrschwump]

What's up with this player? The DL signed with a big rep, little undersized weight wise and some question whether he'd play outside or move inside after he gains weight but if the guy has played to this point it's been very, very few snaps. Anybody?

 

[UKCatnNC]

bump

 

[RDF922]

He’s played in one game and you have answered why.

Undersized DLinemen don’t fair well in the SEC. Look for him to get some run against Murray State.

They will preserve his redshirt and he will be a valuable piece moving forward.

 

[K_TIME]

Do you want to take a snaps from rybka ox walker or Saunders to play him?

I think we’ve gotten solid production up front…and he’s a kid that can use the redshirt and play tons of snaps for the next 3-4 years

 

[HoptownCat93]

He's a true freshman. We have some really talented guys in his position. That's the answer.

 

[mrschwump]

Do you want to take a snaps from rybka ox walker or Saunders to play him?

I think we’ve gotten solid production up front…and he’s a kid that can use the redshirt and play tons of snaps for the next 3-4 years

I don't want to take snaps away from anybody, I'm just curious how he's progressing. My god. I knew he'd play little, if at all, but are they keeping him outside or moving him inside? Next year he'll team with the Smiths, including Nick Smith, Campbell, Edwards to form probably UK's best young DL ever. And will they keep Ramsey at NG? These are the questions I have instead of going ape shit wanting to run off coaches.

 

[K_TIME]

I don't want to take snaps away from anybody, I'm just curious how he's progressing. My god. I knew he'd play little, if at all, but are they keeping him outside or moving him inside? Next year he'll team with the Smiths, including Nick Smith, Campbell, Edwards to form probably UK's best young DL ever. And will they keep Ramsey at NG? These are the questions I have instead of going ape shit wanting to run off coaches.

I didn’t think it was a bad question…I was just asking the same thing…who all would you sit to get Brian snaps is all

If there was a spot that was poorly performing (like any Oline for guys like Selm, Woods,). ( or safety spots)

But I just see the dline for the most part are one of the better spots on the team imo

 

[mrschwump]

I didn’t think it was a bad question…I was just asking the same thing…who all would you sit to get Brian snaps is all

If there was a spot that was poorly performing (like any Oline for guys like Selm, Woods,). ( or safety spots)

But I just see the dline for the most part are one of the better spots on the team imo

Got it brother.

Saw it reported this week UK would focus on portal OL, as many as three additions, mentioned C as high priority so maybe Keenum isn't progressing the way they want. Hoping to see Selm this week, would feel better if Nave/Haynes Johnson got a little PT too. Still wondering if Ramsey sticks at NG.

 

[K_TIME]

Got it brother.

Saw it reported this week UK would focus on portal OL, as many as three additions, mentioned C as high priority so maybe Keenum isn't progressing the way they want. Hoping to see Selm this week, would feel better if Nave/Haynes Johnson got a little PT too. Still wondering if Ramsey sticks at NG.

And this UK's #1 problem IMO....Yenser/Wolford can't develop HS kids near to the level Schlarman was able to. And these portal OLine are as many busts as they are solid. So until that trend turns a corner....UK offensive issue ain't going to improve IMO

 

[mrschwump]

And this UK's #1 problem IMO....Yenser/Wolford can't develop HS kids near to the level Schlarman was able to. And these portal OLine are as many busts as they are solid. So until that trend turns a corner....UK offensive issue ain't going to improve IMO

Stoops said this week OL/DL costs but especially OL is getting high so UK's not alone. Grumpy says OL is nearing cost of QBs.

 

[K_TIME]

Stoops said this week OL/DL costs but especially OL is getting high so UK's not alone. Grumpy says OL is nearing cost of QBs.

And that only adds to the warts of Yenser/Wolford....why can't they coach up 3 and 4 star Oline with solid offer sheets. Schlarman was eons better ...until thi changes....UK ain't going to get it done on offense.

 

[mrschwump]

And that only adds to the warts of Yenser/Wolford....why can't they coach up 3 and 4 star Oline with solid offer sheets. Schlarman was eons better ...until thi changes....UK ain't going to get it done on offense.

Evident getting UF, TN, Ohio St, Bama, etc rejects isn't the answer.

 

[gamecockcat]

I've wondered about Keenum. Eli isn't exactly killing it at Center (I believe an argument could be made he's one of the worst in the starting group) and, earlier in his career, he was looked at as a cornerstone at OG. I've wondered why Keenum, if he's the heir apparent, hadn't moved Eli back to OG and taken over the C position. If C is a priority to find in the portal, this does not sound like Keenum has developed as they expected. As K-Time said, even more evidence that OL coaching has slipped significantly since Schlarman, RIP.

 

[tf4fun]

I don't want to take snaps away from anybody, I'm just curious how he's progressing. My god. I knew he'd play little, if at all, but are they keeping him outside or moving him inside? Next year he'll team with the Smiths, including Nick Smith, Campbell, Edwards to form probably UK's best young DL ever. And will they keep Ramsey at NG? These are the questions I have instead of going ape shit wanting to run off coaches.

Hope #9 come back! He is a under appreciated NT! Also hayes should be ready to help at that position!

 

[Boz]

I've wondered about Keenum. Eli isn't exactly killing it at Center (I believe an argument could be made he's one of the worst in the starting group) and, earlier in his career, he was looked at as a cornerstone at OG. I've wondered why Keenum, if he's the heir apparent, hadn't moved Eli back to OG and taken over the C position. If C is a priority to find in the portal, this does not sound like Keenum has developed as they expected. As K-Time said, even more evidence that OL coaching has slipped significantly since Schlarman, RIP.

I will be very surprised if Keenum ever plays here. It wouldn't surprise me if the next C is from the portal.

 

[HoptownCat93]

And this UK's #1 problem IMO....Yenser/Wolford can't develop HS kids near to the level Schlarman was able to. And these portal OLine are as many busts as they are solid. So until that trend turns a corner....UK offensive issue ain't going to improve IMO

The website is down, but there used to be a site that rated OL blocking every season and was pretty good.

But during Schlarman's era, we were always rated pretty low in pass protection....our line improved when we started running more and had less passing attempts. 2021 was the only time we were pretty good in pass protection...and that was because we had an elite tackle in Kinnard and got really fortunate to get Rosenthal in the portal. Other than that....we really were never a good pass blocking team under Schlarman.

 

[Soupbean]

And that only adds to the warts of Yenser/Wolford....why can't they coach up 3 and 4 star Oline with solid offer sheets. Schlarman was eons better ...until thi changes....UK ain't going to get it done on offense.

This ^^^. With the changing landscape of NIL etc it has put an absolure premium on real coaching. You just have to be a difference maker as a coach, developer, strategist today - simple as that. Make what you have better (see IU)

 

[K_TIME]

The website is down, but there used to be a site that rated OL blocking every season and was pretty good.

But during Schlarman's era, we were always rated pretty low in pass protection....our line improved when we started running more and had less passing attempts. 2021 was the only time we were pretty good in pass protection...and that was because we had an elite tackle in Kinnard and got really fortunate to get Rosenthal in the portal. Other than that....we really were never a good pass blocking team under Schlarman.

I can agree UK was better at run blocking vs. pass blocking during Schlarman era....but what is more important for UK teams under Stoops? (and some of this is Liam Coen was good OC at scheming to get the ball out)

- Being in 2nd and 6 vs. 2nd and 9...and having to pass
- Or Being able to control the ball on the ground and not in as many passing situations.

The Scangerello and Bush Olines...neither controlled the run game and looked like bad passing blocking units (heck Levis and Brock have taken a beating in this respective seasons). So I'd still argue Schlarman was eons better as a whole no matter how you slice it.

 

[Kybluedude]

A freshman can play 4 games and still preserve their redshirt year.

With 3 regular season games left we should see some of the freshmen getting experience.

 

[HoptownCat93]

I can agree UK was better at run blocking vs. pass blocking during Schlarman era....but what is more important for UK teams under Stoops? (and some of this is Liam Coen was good OC at scheming to get the ball out)

- Being in 2nd and 6 vs. 2nd and 9...and having to pass
- Or Being able to control the ball on the ground and not in as many passing situations.

The Scangerello and Bush Olines...neither controlled the run game and looked like bad passing blocking units (heck Levis and Brock have taken a beating in this respective seasons). So I'd still argue Schlarman was eons better as a whole no matter how you slice it.

Schlarman was better in terms of the Gran offense. But you have to understand, we're running a completely different style with the outside zone-pro-style.

If you remember 2013-2016...into 2017.....as we started with the Air Raid and Gran became more conservative....the pass blocking was truly a weakness. But we just doubled down on just being the more physical team and playing bully ball. I think as we've moved away from that in our scheme and recruiting....it's just not the same. Schlarman was better in terms of what he wanted to do at the time....but idk if there'd be much difference in terms of if our fortunes would be much different in terms of blocking in this pro-style system. It's just impossible to say.

 

[TucsonCat]

Kentucky didn't develop depth. Didn't do it at the beginning. Didn't do it last year Schlarman was here. Kentucky got lucky a few years in the middle recruiting wise when we had talent to play young guys on the bench more

 

[Crazycat68]

I've wondered about Keenum. Eli isn't exactly killing it at Center (I believe an argument could be made he's one of the worst in the starting group) and, earlier in his career, he was looked at as a cornerstone at OG. I've wondered why Keenum, if he's the heir apparent, hadn't moved Eli back to OG and taken over the C position. If C is a priority to find in the portal, this does not sound like Keenum has developed as they expected. As K-Time said, even more evidence that OL coaching has slipped significantly since Schlarman, RIP.

I’m with ya here. Seems like Eli has taken step back last 2 years.