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Stoops Monday Press Conference (Post-WKU)
Posted on 9/2/13 at 10:51 am
Posted on 9/2/13 at 10:51 am
Stoops has a press conference at noon EST but apparently there's some stuff already floating around regarding the depth chart given to media.
- Max Smith is listed as the #1 QB. Previously it was listed with Max Smith or Jalen Whitlow.
- Zach West is listed as the starter at LG.
- Both Rumph and Kory Brown are listed as starters.
- Cody Quinn is no longer listed on the depth chart (most are assuming he's done for the season due to his injury).
- Ryan Timmons is now listed as the #1 WR.
- TraVaughn Paschal is listed as a starter at LB.
ETA: Here's the full depth chart per Jen Smith over at the LHL.
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- Max Smith is listed as the #1 QB. Previously it was listed with Max Smith or Jalen Whitlow.
- Zach West is listed as the starter at LG.
- Both Rumph and Kory Brown are listed as starters.
- Cody Quinn is no longer listed on the depth chart (most are assuming he's done for the season due to his injury).
- Ryan Timmons is now listed as the #1 WR.
- TraVaughn Paschal is listed as a starter at LB.
ETA: Here's the full depth chart per Jen Smith over at the LHL.
LINK
This post was edited on 9/2/13 at 11:04 am
Posted on 9/2/13 at 11:08 am to BluegrassBelle
Just some tweets in reference to player interviews before Stoops:
Ouch
John Clay posted some video with Za'Darius Smith regarding the defensive line here.
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Jen Smith ?@jenheraldleader 3m
LB Williamson had a gash above his right eye, said he took cleat to the face during the WKU game, thought he broke his nose initially.
Ouch
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Kyle Tucker ?@KyleTucker_CJ 3m
Robinson said UK's biggest problem is confidence. Guys need to believe they can do it after so much failure.
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Kyle Tucker ?@KyleTucker_CJ 5m
WR Demarco Robinson says team impressed by how ready Max Smith was when he was called. Immediately gathered the offense. "He's a leader."
John Clay posted some video with Za'Darius Smith regarding the defensive line here.
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Darrell Bird ?@DarrellBird 8m
UK's Sanders, Robinson say penalties hurt tempo offense wants to be at
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Kyle Tucker ?@KyleTucker_CJ 10m
Williamson said he thinks CB Nate Willis just has a "light sprain" in his ankle.
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Kyle Tucker ?@KyleTucker_CJ 11m
Avery Williamson says his roommate, LB Kory Brown, getting X-rays today on his injured foot but "I think he'll be fine."
Posted on 9/2/13 at 11:13 am to BluegrassBelle
I know Cat was asking about long snapper injuries. We got some confirmation today on that.
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Big Blue Insider ?@bigblueinsider1 2m
Backup snapper Kyle Budde out for the entire season with a knee. He snapped once in place of injured Kelly Mason, went down on that play.
Posted on 9/2/13 at 11:27 am to BluegrassBelle
Some other notes as the press conference goes on:
- WR Alex Montgomery should get some more snaps in the rotation this week. He was apparently "sick as a dog" for WKU and didn't play much at all.
- "I’m not going to sit here and say bad things about our players … but we have a long way to go." - Stoops
- Smith will get left in the game if he gets the offense moving. They will have some packages for Whitlow so he'll still be involved in the offense.
- On the defense he said that the lineman tried to do too much and linebackers had poor pursuit.
Quite frankly Stoops has been really candid today about the shitty position this team is in. Basically said in so many words that there's a talent deficit and a long, long road to correcting that. Obviously something we all knew, but it's refreshing to hear a coach put that out there without throwing specific players under the bus.
- WR Alex Montgomery should get some more snaps in the rotation this week. He was apparently "sick as a dog" for WKU and didn't play much at all.
- "I’m not going to sit here and say bad things about our players … but we have a long way to go." - Stoops
- Smith will get left in the game if he gets the offense moving. They will have some packages for Whitlow so he'll still be involved in the offense.
- On the defense he said that the lineman tried to do too much and linebackers had poor pursuit.
Quite frankly Stoops has been really candid today about the shitty position this team is in. Basically said in so many words that there's a talent deficit and a long, long road to correcting that. Obviously something we all knew, but it's refreshing to hear a coach put that out there without throwing specific players under the bus.
Posted on 9/2/13 at 11:57 am to BluegrassBelle
Here's the full press conference for anyone who wants to watch (scroll forward to the 17:45 mark on the video). I'd highly recommend it, because it's probably the best press conference he's done since coming to UK. Very candid and real about the current situation.
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Posted on 9/3/13 at 8:27 pm to kywildcatfanone
I love Mark Stoops. He's a blue collar hard working guy. He doesn't make excuses.
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