Wednesday Quickies: Jordan Jones Returns Edition

Good morning, Jordan Jones is back.

The fiery Kentucky linebacker returned to practice Tuesday after missing a lot of time in 2017 with a collarbone injury. Jones made an immediate impact in practice Tuesday, which seemed to be just what Kentucky was needing.

Jones will hope to get back to the form he was in when he was healthy. He finished third in the SEC in tackles in 2016, helping him become a Second Team All-SEC selection.

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Jordan Jones Returned to Practice with a Bang | Kentucky Sports Radio
“He’s loose. He’s slippery, both in run game and when he’s pressuring. He’s one of those guys that just has instincts to get to the football. He showed some signs again with that today,” Stoops said.

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Kentucky opened eight periods of Tuesday's practice to the media.

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Did pushing Rick Robey’s car stop Kyle Macy from initially coming to Kentucky? – Vaughts Views
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'I gotta stay away' Benny Snell details his new approach with officials | Kentucky Sports Radio
“At the end of the day when I was talking to my parents and some of the coaches it was like a blessing in disguise,” Snell said. “I learned my lesson from it- the lesson is to stay far away from a ref as possible, or do what they say.”

Jordan Jones returns and more from open practice - LCJ
Mark Stoops opened part of practice Tuesday to reporters. Senior linebacker Jordan Jones, who has been slowed by a couple of minor injuries while recovering from spring shoulder surgery, was a full participant in the open portions of practice.

Rapid Reaction from Kentucky’s Open Practice | Kentucky Sports Radio
Check out notes from the football team following UK’s practice that was open to the media.

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