Kentucky QB Reese Phillips Ruptures Achilles

Kentucky confirmed on Wednesday that quarterback Reese Phillips suffered a ruptured achilles that will require surgery. Per UKFootball.bloginky.com:

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Kentucky quarterback Reese Phillips will miss spring practice after suffering a ruptured Achilles’ tendon in workouts on Wednesday, a team spokesman confirmed.

The 6-foot-2, 218-pound sophomore from outside Chattanooga will have surgery and be able to return in the fall, Tony Neely added.

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Phillips, a backup to Patrick Towles last season, could return in time for the 2015 season following his surgery.