March 3, 2021
I’m fully aware that replacing Terry Wilson and identifying a new starting quarterback will be the primary storyline of spring practice. However, there are two depth chart vacancies that will also be of critical importance for the Wildcats. Let’s take a look: Offensive Tackle The Big Blue Nation was spoiled in 2020 with Landon Young…
March 2, 2021
Are we trending toward full stadiums throughout the Southeastern Conference in 2021? Just one day after the Alabama football program announced it was moving forward with plans to have a “full stadium” next season, the Florida Gators followed it up with similar optimism regarding its own plans. In response to the news that Alabama was…
Jamin Davis’ 2020 football season was filled with the highest of highs and lowest of lows. The middle linebacker did not even expect to be the starter when players were sent home after COVID-19 canceled spring practice. Two months later he learned his friend, Chris Oats, was in the hospital following a severe medical emergency.…
March 1, 2021
Considered one of the top available pass-rushers in the NFL this offseason, former Kentucky football star Bud Dupree is going to have plenty of options to choose from when he officially hits free agency starting March 17. And yes, Dupree is going to be a very, very rich individual because of it. Coming off a…
Alabama is hoping to fill Bryant-Denny Stadium from top to bottom this fall. After limiting fan capacity to just 20 percent during the 2020 college football season due to COVID-19, Alabama Director of Athletics Greg Byrne announced Monday afternoon that the school was moving forward with plans to have a “full stadium” in 2021. “We’ve…
At times, Kentucky experienced precarious snafus in the third phase a year ago. From surrendering a two-point conversion in the season opener at Auburn to errant snaps against Alabama and Mississippi State, the Wildcats’ special teams were somewhat inconsistent. 2021 brings on new opportunities at punter, holder, and in the return game. Zach Johnson captains…
For the second time in three days, a Kentucky football player has entered the transfer portal. Jerquavion “Qua” Mahone, a defensive lineman from Columbus, Ga., has entered the transfer portal, Matt Zenitz reports. He is the seventh player from the Wildcats’ 2018 class to leave UK via the transfer portal. In 2020, Mahone was a…
You hear that? It’s a faint sound, but it’s there. That is the sound of the wheels falling off of Dan Mullen’s Florida football program. Mullen has been successful on the field. The Gators are 30-9 since he became the head coach, including two New Year’s Six wins. In 2020 he had a Heisman Trophy…
February 28, 2021
Kentucky Football is dealing with minor coronavirus issues. First reported by Justin Rowland of Rivals and later confirmed by KSR, the Kentucky Football program has gone on a brief pause due to COVID-19. The pause is only expected to last a few days. Hearing of a pause in UK football activities until next week due to…
Brad White’s unit finished fourth in the SEC’s total defense category in both 2019 and 2020. Kentucky has also led the conference in pass defense in the same time span. The UK defense has been opportunistic, physical and sound, but key personnel have moved on to the NFL Draft. Gone are starters Jamin Davis, Kelvin…
March 3, 2021
I’m fully aware that replacing Terry Wilson and identifying a new starting quarterback will be the primary storyline of spring practice. However, there are two depth chart vacancies that will also be of critical importance for the Wildcats. Let’s take a look: Offensive Tackle The Big Blue Nation was spoiled in 2020 with Landon Young…
March 2, 2021
Are we trending toward full stadiums throughout the Southeastern Conference in 2021? Just one day after the Alabama football program announced it was moving forward with plans to have a “full stadium” next season, the Florida Gators followed it up with similar optimism regarding its own plans. In response to the news that Alabama was…
Jamin Davis’ 2020 football season was filled with the highest of highs and lowest of lows. The middle linebacker did not even expect to be the starter when players were sent home after COVID-19 canceled spring practice. Two months later he learned his friend, Chris Oats, was in the hospital following a severe medical emergency.…
March 1, 2021
Considered one of the top available pass-rushers in the NFL this offseason, former Kentucky football star Bud Dupree is going to have plenty of options to choose from when he officially hits free agency starting March 17. And yes, Dupree is going to be a very, very rich individual because of it. Coming off a…
Alabama is hoping to fill Bryant-Denny Stadium from top to bottom this fall. After limiting fan capacity to just 20 percent during the 2020 college football season due to COVID-19, Alabama Director of Athletics Greg Byrne announced Monday afternoon that the school was moving forward with plans to have a “full stadium” in 2021. “We’ve…
At times, Kentucky experienced precarious snafus in the third phase a year ago. From surrendering a two-point conversion in the season opener at Auburn to errant snaps against Alabama and Mississippi State, the Wildcats’ special teams were somewhat inconsistent. 2021 brings on new opportunities at punter, holder, and in the return game. Zach Johnson captains…
For the second time in three days, a Kentucky football player has entered the transfer portal. Jerquavion “Qua” Mahone, a defensive lineman from Columbus, Ga., has entered the transfer portal, Matt Zenitz reports. He is the seventh player from the Wildcats’ 2018 class to leave UK via the transfer portal. In 2020, Mahone was a…
You hear that? It’s a faint sound, but it’s there. That is the sound of the wheels falling off of Dan Mullen’s Florida football program. Mullen has been successful on the field. The Gators are 30-9 since he became the head coach, including two New Year’s Six wins. In 2020 he had a Heisman Trophy…
February 28, 2021
Kentucky Football is dealing with minor coronavirus issues. First reported by Justin Rowland of Rivals and later confirmed by KSR, the Kentucky Football program has gone on a brief pause due to COVID-19. The pause is only expected to last a few days. Hearing of a pause in UK football activities until next week due to…
Brad White’s unit finished fourth in the SEC’s total defense category in both 2019 and 2020. Kentucky has also led the conference in pass defense in the same time span. The UK defense has been opportunistic, physical and sound, but key personnel have moved on to the NFL Draft. Gone are starters Jamin Davis, Kelvin…