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Many fans (myself included) were a little bummed out on Wednesday about the Wandale Robinson news.
However, yesterday was a good bounce back day for Kentucky Football.
The Wildcats landed a commitment from Jared Casey, the 4-star linebacker out of Ballard High School in Louisville who recently decommitted from Oregon. Casey is one of the best players in the state and has a high ceiling to be a major difference maker for Kentucky moving forward.
And then last night, Josh Allen was presented with the Bednarik Trophy as the best defensive player in college football. It was an exciting award for Allen to win and a testament to just how dominant he was this year, beating out Quinnen Williams from Alabama and Clelin Ferrell from Clemson for the award. Both are projected to go in the first few picks of the NFL Draft.
Allen definitely made the right decision to come back to Kentucky. He returned, worked on getting prepared physically and mentally, and then led the team to a historic season while putting up record breaking numbers and watching himself skyrocket up draft boards.
It was an exciting evening for Kentucky Football fans to welcome a new player into the class and celebrate the great accomplishments of one of the best defensive players to come through the UK Football program.
Big congratulations to Jared Casey and Josh Allen on their big news from yesterday.
Tweets of the Day
"I knew I was destined for something good. I just want to say thank you to everyone." -- @joshallen41_
— Kentucky Football (@UKFootball) December 7, 2018
Great player. Better person. Epitome of earned, not given. Your WINNER of the @BednarikAward! #GetUp pic.twitter.com/OcNFKiu6Qc
Are we sure Josh Allen can’t play one more year?
% Committed To The UNIVERSITY Of KENTUCKY #BBN ⚪️ #KeepDøubtingMع pic.twitter.com/iSNALHTuMi
— Jaręd Çasey (@jared_casey01) December 6, 2018
Welcome to the BBN, Jared Casey!
Quickies
Film Room: Jared Casey - Kentucky Sports Radio
Fans should be excited about Kentucky landing a talent like Casey.
Kentucky Football extends offers to several 2020 and 2021 prospects - Cats Pause
Landing Jared Casey was big for 2019, but the Wildcats are looking ahead to future classes as well.
Monmouth coach reflects on recruiting Josh Allen - Courier Journal
Could you imagine Allen terrorizing opposing offensive lines at Monmouth?
Notes from John Calipari’s Thursday press conference - Kentucky Sports Radio
Cal likes to see the guys competing for playing time.
Maci Morris leads the way in UK victory over Rhode Island - Herald Leader
Morris finished with a game-high 29 points in an easy win.
Zion Harmon’s father files injunction in court to let his son play this year - Herald Leader
Zion Harmon was recently ruled ineligible to play this year by the KHSAA.
Derrick Henry has a record night in Titans win - CBS Sports
And guess who had Derrick Henry on the bench in their fantasy football playoffs?
Alex Smith reportedly dealing with infection from surgery on injured leg - Yahoo
Just awful news for Smith.
Tua wins Maxwell, Kyler Murray named best QB - ESPN
Who do you all think wins the Heisman?
SEC Commissioner Sankey says UCF should fix strength of schedule issues - ESPN
Sankey thinks UCF should look inward if they want to make the CFB Playoff.
Man convicted in killing of Michael Jordan’s father wants a new trial - Yahoo
Daniel Green is seeking a new trial based on evidence he says wasn’t looked at closely enough.
LeBron reportedly wants Carmelo in Los Angeles - Bleacher Report
Marc Stein thinks the Lakers may have interest.
Chinese Police destroy $87.5 million worth of fake sneakers - Bleacher Report
500,000 pairs of Vans and Converse were seized.