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Quickies: Last Saturday Without Football Edition
Kentucky starts preparing for ULL, Kash Daniel and Gunnar Hoak impress, Tyler Ulis and Marcus Lee are impact players, big night for UK athletics, Mr. Robot is awesome, and more!
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Kentucky's football recruiting is getting better
On the surface, Kentucky’s loss of several flips with the 2015 class seems disastrous. The loss of the kid from Berea to Alabama didn’t help either. When you consider, however, that Kentucky suffered from two straight 2-10 seasons and finished 2014 with six straight losses, I’m not sure what fans expected.
2015 Football Recruiting
Late Yahtzee! Calvin Taylor Signs With UK
Kentucky gets a very late addition to the 2015 football recruiting class.
Is the Kentucky Football Class of 2015 better than they are ranked?
There was much hand-wringing in the Big Blue Nation over the 2015 football class. Was it warranted?
Rivals' Justin Rowland Talks UK Recruiting
Rivals recruiting analyst Justin Rowland was kind enough to answers some of my dumb questions.
NSD Postmortem
While the dust is settling, let's take stock a National Signing Day that didn't have quite the buzz of the last two cycles.
National Signing Day 2015: Where The Kentucky Wildcats Signees Came From
Where #BBN commits came from. pic.twitter.com/XKYqVgGMGN
— Justin Rowland (@RowlandRIVALS) February 4, 2015
Awesome map showing the location of Kentucky's recruiting success. Amazing how many came from what we'd consider the north. During the Joker Phillips years, almost everything was below the Mason-Dixon line
Kentucky National Signing Day 2015: Courtney Miggins (DT) Is a Wildcat
Welcome junior college defensive tackle Courtney Miggins to the #UK2015Class! #YesSir pic.twitter.com/rfxnqvV94p
— Kentucky Football (@UKFootball) February 4, 2015
This JUCO defensive tackle genuinely surprised Vince Marrow with his commitment this morning. He thought he was going to Mississippi State. This is probably one of the most pleasant surprises of the day, along with Alvonte Bell. Rivals page here, Hudl highlights here
Kentucky National Signing Day 2015: Alvonte Bell (DE) Is a Wildcat
Alvonte Bell, a 6-foot-5 junior college defensive end is the latest member of #UK2015Class! #YesSir pic.twitter.com/oTNfSyn8lc
— Kentucky Football (@UKFootball) February 4, 2015
Alvonte Bell was one of Joker Phillips' best recruits, but he didn't qualify. He comes to Kentucky unexpectedly as a JUCO. Rivals page is here, Hudl highlights are here.
Kentucky National Signing Day 2015: C.J. Conrad (TE) Is a Wildcat
We have a few early enrollees to talk about too. How about TE C.J. Conrad? http://t.co/lWHxQTLCxh #UK2015Class pic.twitter.com/7pdwhozeah
— Kentucky Athletics (@UKAthletics) February 4, 2015
C.J. Conrad is one of the crown jewels of this recruiting class, the #8 tight end in the nation Rivals page is here, Hudl highlights are here.
Kentucky National Signing Day 2015: George Asafo-Adjei (OL) Is a Wildcat
George Asafo-Adjei, a 6-foot-5, 315-pound offensive lineman, is an early enrolee in the #UK2015Class! #YeSir pic.twitter.com/GDgK9qDiu1
— Kentucky Football (@UKFootball) February 4, 2015
Asafo-Adjei comes from West Chester Ohio. He was recruited by the likes of Florida, West Virginia and Minnesota. Rivals page is here, Hudl highlights are here.
Kentucky National Signing Day 2015: Kengera Daniel (DE) Is A Wildcat
Defensive End Kengera Daniel is the latest signee in the #UK2015Class! #YesSir pic.twitter.com/WEpQXwX1nK
— Kentucky Football (@UKFootball) February 4, 2015
Daniel is another long (6'6") defensive end from Raleigh, NC. I think the average height of this class is 6'3" or so. Amazing Alabama wanted him. Clemson wanted him. Michigan wanted him. The Wildcats get him. Rivals page is here, Hudl highlights are here.
The Defensive Linemen Signees [TWO BIG UPDATES!]
Meet your new Wildcat defensive linemen.
Kentucky Loses Top Target Marcus Lewis (DB) To Florida State
Top UK target Marcus Lewis has committed to Florida State.
— Ben Roberts (@NextCats) February 4, 2015
You can't win them all, especially against traditional powers. We were hoping for Lewis to pick UK today, but he went with the Seminoles.
Kentucky National Signing Day 2015: Derrick Baity (DB) Is a Wildcat
Is there a height requirement for #UK2015Class? Derrick Baity, a 6-foot-3 DB from Tampa, Fla., is in. pic.twitter.com/S83EHUIm9F
— Kentucky Athletics (@UKAthletics) February 4, 2015
Yet more length in the defensive backfield. Derrick Baity is 6'3" / 180#. Rivals page here, Hudl highlights here.
Kentucky National Signing Day 2015: Jordan Jones (LB) Is a Wildcat
RT @UKAthletics: One last early enrollee we haven't talked about: Jordan Jones, a linebacker from OH. #UK2015Class pic.twitter.com/co65d13eeL
— Jeff Drummond (@JDrumUK) February 4, 2015
Jones is from Vince Marrow's favorite stomping grounds, and Mark Stoops' alma mater, Cardinal Mooney. He ran track and played basketball. Rivals page here, Hudl highlights here.
Kentucky National Signing Day 2015: JaVon Provitt Is a Wildcat
Javone Provitt, a 6-3 DT from Ohio, is the latest signee in the #UK2015Class! #YesSir pic.twitter.com/vuqV81d119
— Kentucky Football (@UKFootball) February 4, 2015
Provitt is a 6'3" 305# defensive tackle that gives needed depth to Kentucky. Will has more here. Rivals page here, Hudl highlights here
Kentucky National Signing Day 2015: Marcus Walker (DB) Is a Wildcat
RT @UKFootball: Marcus Walker, a 6-1, 190-pound DB out of Florida, joins the #UK2015Class! #YesSir pic.twitter.com/QZn6oOsR81
— Jeff Drummond (@JDrumUK) February 4, 2015
Another fairly tall defensive back from an outstanding high school program. Rivals page here, Hudl highlights here.
Kentucky National Signing Day 2015: Sihiem King (RB) Is a Wildcat
Sihiem King, a speedy running back out of Georgia, is the latest member of the #UK2015Class! #YesSir pic.twitter.com/3JrsOlDQDM
— Kentucky Football (@UKFootball) February 4, 2015
Will has more on King here, he was a big-time player in Georgia's top high school football class. Rivals page here, Hudl highlights here.
Kentucky National Signing Day 2015: Eli Brown (LB) Is a Wildcat
We've got a four star in, #BBN. Eli Brown, a linebacker from Bowling Green, Ky. #UK2015Class #YesSir pic.twitter.com/Jv0WcIu5RE
— Kentucky Athletics (@UKAthletics) February 4, 2015
Another home grown kid from Bowling Green's Warren East. Rivals page here, Hudl page here
Meet The Newest Members of Kentucky's Secondary
Meet UK's newest members of the secondary.
Kentucky National Signing Day 2015: Kei Beckham (DB) Is a Wildcat
Kei Beckham, a 5-foot-11 defensive back from Ohio, is the latest #UK2015Class signee! #YesSir pic.twitter.com/5ttQsFdZGQ
— Kentucky Football (@UKFootball) February 4, 2015
Beckham looks like the prototypical speedy, slot receiver. Rivals page here, Hudl highlights here.
Meet UK's Newest Running Back
The coaching staff find a running back at the eleventh hour, and he's got some wheels.
Kentucky National Signing Day 2015: Levon Livingston (DE) Is a Wildcat
Levon Livingston, a 6-foot-7 offensive from D.C., is official. Lots of tall dudes in #UK2015Class. pic.twitter.com/V3vlrPvH5V
— Kentucky Athletics (@UKAthletics) February 4, 2015
You have to love the length in this Kentucky class. Levon Livingston is a 6'7" 215# defensive end. Yet another Washington DC recruit. Rivals page is here, Hudl page is here.
Kentucky National Signing Day 2015: Josh Allen (LB) Is A Wildcat
Josh Allen, a 6-foot-5 LB, out of New Jersey, is the latest member of the #UK2015Class! #YesSir pic.twitter.com/s1tpulGyQj
— Kentucky Football (@UKFootball) February 4, 2015
Josh Allen is a bit of an unknown, but the word is he was a hidden gem. Rivals page here, Hudl highlights here.
Meet Kentucky's Newest Linebackers
Meet the Wildcat's newest linebackers who will be prowling the first few yards of scrimmage for years to come.
Kentucky National Signing Day 2015: Logan Stenberg Is a Wildcat
Logan Stenberg, a 6-foot-6 offensive lineman, is the latest member of the #UK2015Class! #YesSir pic.twitter.com/15iGIiA4oc
— Kentucky Football (@UKFootball) February 4, 2015
Another "big ugly" (6'6", 330). He is a big, big boy. Rivals page here, Hudl highlights here.
Kentucky National Signing Day 2015: Mason Wolfe (OL) Is a Wildcat
#BBN welcome OL Mason Wolfe ! #StoopsTroops #UK2015CLASS pic.twitter.com/fKIE7j7x1l
— UKSTOOPSTROOPS (@ukstoopstroops) February 4, 2015
Wolf is a big offensive lineman (6'6", 325) from Henderson county. Big, home-grown Kentucky boy. Rivals page here, Hudl highlights here
Kentucky National Signing Day 2015: Tavin Richardson (WR) Is a Wildcat
Tavin Richardson, a 6-3 WR out of South Carolina, is next in @UKFootball's class. Here are some highlights: http://t.co/MNVOXHTvIm #BBN
— KYwildcatsTV (@KYwildcatsTV) February 4, 2015
Another big wide receiver at 6'3". Rivals page here, Hudle highlights here.
Meet Your New Wildcats: Receivers and Tight Ends
Here are the latest Wildcats in the receiver and tight end ranks.
Kentucky National Signing Day 2015: Tavin Richardson is a Wildcat
Duncan (S.C.) Byrnes WR Tavin Richardson is in for #BBN. He's a box-you-out, knows-his-body/game chain-mover that will be volume catcher.
— Justin Rowland (@RowlandRIVALS) February 4, 2015
Big wide receiver commitment for the Wildcats. Hudl highlights are here.
Kentucky National Signing Day 2015: Jabari Greenwood Is A Wildcat
Jabari Greenwood faxes LOI in to UK. It's official. Big 6-foot-4 vertical threat that will stretch the field & outside.
— Justin Rowland (@RowlandRIVALS) February 4, 2015
Jabari Greenwood, a 6'4" vertical threat wide receiver, has faxed in his LOI His Hudl highlights may be found here.
Chris Westry, Former Auburn Commit, Is A Wildcat
6-foot-4 CB Chris Westry, formerly committed to Auburn, is officially #BBN.
— Justin Rowland (@RowlandRIVALS) February 4, 2015
The fax just came in for Chris Westry. His Hudl highlights can be found here.
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