Wednesday Quickies: Lighting a Fire Edition

With lackluster play from Kentucky Wildcats QB Terry Wilson over the last two games, Kentucky’s coaches are trying to light a fire under Wilson.

“I had more fire in me,” Wilson said after Tuesday’s practice. “That’s what I need to get back in me. But the coaches are doing a good job on trying to spark some fire under my butt so I can keep going. We’re 6-1. Just trying to do anything we can do to win. But I’ve definitely seen that; I had more juice. I was just out there playing ball.”

Mark Stoops has made statements recently that indicate that Gunnar Hoak and potentially Danny Clark could see reps at quarterback against Missouri, but if Wilson comes out playing well, it’s hard to see Stoops going away from him.

We still don’t really know what has been going on exactly with Wilson during the Texas A&M and Vanderbilt games, but it’s clear that he is not the same between the ears as he was earlier in the season. Is it confidence? Motivation? Something else?

Who knows, but the bottom line is that Kentucky’s passing attack has to improve on Saturday and moving forward.

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Quickies

Mark Stoops would be taking a big risk with a quarterback change - Herald Leader

With Kentucky’s success so far, it can be argued that changing quarterbacks may not be the best solution.

Three things to watch vs. Missouri - Kentucky Sports Radio

Kentucky will have to pay close attention to Missouri QB Drew Lock.

Wandale Robinson trims list to three - Kentucky Sports Radio

It’s looking like Nebraska but hopefully Robinson decides to stay home.

Blair Green could be a lifeline for Matthew Mitchell - Herald Leader

The freshman from the eastern part of the state figures to play a prominent role as a freshman.

Maci Morris Named to 2019 Ann Meyers Drysdale Award Watch List - UK Athletics

The annual award in its second year recognizes the top shooting guard in women’s NCAA Division I college basketball.

KyKy Tandy picks Xavier over Ole Miss - Courier Journal

Once a Kentucky target, Tandy will be headed north to Xavier to play college basketball.

Hamidou Diallo signs with Under Armour - Cats Pause

Through three regular season games, Diallo is averaging 6.0 points, 1.7 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.0 steals in 12.7 minutes per game for Oklahoma City.

Kentucky Baseball releases 2019 schedule - UK Athletics

The baseball squad will open the new Kentucky Proud Park on Feb. 26.

DeMarcus Cousins making good progress, will begin light practicing soon - NBC

The Warriors are in no rush to bring Cousins back on the court

Issues arise with NFL concussion settlement payouts - USA Today

A whole new set of legal battles could be brewing.

Derek Carr has fractured relationship with teammates - Yahoo

It all apparently stems from the video that looks like Carr crying on the field.

Broncos QB Chad Kelly arrested for trespassing - ESPN

Kelly allegedly stumbled into someone else’s home, sat down on their couch, and was mumbling incoherently.

2018 NFL Trade Deadline Tracker - CBS Sports

Will Jon Gruden send out any more pieces from Oakland?

Rondo denies spitting on Chris Paul, calls him a ‘horrible teammate’ - Bleacher Report

The Rondo-Paul feud continues.

LeBron James in talks to produce Friday the 13th Reboot - Yahoo

LeBron grew up watching horror movies with his mom