With spring practice and a couple of weeks of fall camp in the rear view mirror, I think we have a pretty good handle on what this team will look like (well, as much of a handle as you can have considering we haven't seen them play). The three biggest remaining questions for me...
1. Quarterback (of course). Kentucky's failure (over the last ten or so years) to develop a play maker at QB is about as frustrating as it gets. Stephen Johnson was a solid player, but nothing close to what this program needs. Heading into 2018, here we are AGAIN hoping one of the guys on campus can establish himself. OC's seem to favor the dual threat guys because it makes their job easier. I prefer a guy that can make plays in the passing game. Unfortunately, UK has had virtually no luck finding a guy that can do both.
2. Defensive Line. Historically, this has been Kentucky's albatross. Will 2018 by any different? I think we're better off than last season, but is there any high end talent? The Cats are probably good enough at linebacker to put a solid front seven on the field, but I'm not sold on the DL.
3. Kicker. Think about the terrific career of Austin MacGinnis and what he meant to the program. Kicker seems like a non-descript concern until you need a 50-yard field goal at the buzzer to beat Mississippi State.
Overall, I don't think there's any question that Stoops has more depth and talent than he's had previously. How Kentucky performs at the spots above will probably determine whether or not this team is able to do things like win at Florida or come out on top against pier programs (Missouri, South Carolina, Vanderbilt, etc...).
Glad UK football is back!
GBB!!!
1. Quarterback (of course). Kentucky's failure (over the last ten or so years) to develop a play maker at QB is about as frustrating as it gets. Stephen Johnson was a solid player, but nothing close to what this program needs. Heading into 2018, here we are AGAIN hoping one of the guys on campus can establish himself. OC's seem to favor the dual threat guys because it makes their job easier. I prefer a guy that can make plays in the passing game. Unfortunately, UK has had virtually no luck finding a guy that can do both.
2. Defensive Line. Historically, this has been Kentucky's albatross. Will 2018 by any different? I think we're better off than last season, but is there any high end talent? The Cats are probably good enough at linebacker to put a solid front seven on the field, but I'm not sold on the DL.
3. Kicker. Think about the terrific career of Austin MacGinnis and what he meant to the program. Kicker seems like a non-descript concern until you need a 50-yard field goal at the buzzer to beat Mississippi State.
Overall, I don't think there's any question that Stoops has more depth and talent than he's had previously. How Kentucky performs at the spots above will probably determine whether or not this team is able to do things like win at Florida or come out on top against pier programs (Missouri, South Carolina, Vanderbilt, etc...).
Glad UK football is back!
GBB!!!