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Video: Mark Stoops talks about defensive ends

Posted on April 14, 2013 3:08 pm by John Clay

Here is UK coach Mark Stoops talking last night about his defensive ends, Za’Darius Smith and Bud Dupree.

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Video: Za’Darius Smith on (not) hitting the QB

Posted on April 14, 2013 1:16 pm by John Clay

Kentucky defensive end Za’Darius Smith, who arrived as a recruiting coup out of a Mississippi junior college, spent a considerable amount of Saturday night in the opponents’ backfield. One problem, however, he was not allowed to hit the quarterback. Those … Continue reading →

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There is good news on Donte Rumph’s injury

Posted on March 29, 2013 1:10 pm by John Clay

I’m in Indianapolis to cover Louisville’s Midwest Region game tonight against Oregon, but there is good news back home on the Kentucky football front. At this morning’s spring football scrimmage, UK announced defensive tackle Donte Rumph would undergo shoulder surgery … Continue reading →

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BBL: Jason Hatcher’s pick; Willie Cauley-Stein’s energy

Posted on February 6, 2013 8:48 am by John Clay

Big Blue Links for Wednesday: * In a big flip, Jason Hatcher is expected to sign with UK today, reports the Herald-Leader. The Trinity defensive end had originally committed to Southern Cal. * John Calipari stops wearing his tie. Frank … Continue reading →

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BBL: Kentucky signs a Greenville giant

Posted on December 20, 2012 10:40 am by John Clay

Big Blue Links for Thursday: Kentucky signs a Greenville giant, reports Ethan Bernal of Advertiser. First three weeks a whirlwind for Stoops, writes Jen Smith of H-L. Juco signings show early progress, writes Dick Gabriel for BBI. Cats get a … Continue reading →

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Jimmy Brumbaugh opens door to top D-line recruits

Posted on December 13, 2012 9:17 am by John Clay

By hiring former Auburn star Jimmy Brumbaugh to coach his defensive line, Mark Stoops has opened the door to some impressive junior college recruits. Brumbaugh was the defensive line coach at East Mississippi Community College, the Scooba, Miss., school that … Continue reading →

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