This is a topic I’ve bounced around with some of my friends who also cover UK football: how can a defense that lost their best defense playmaker and emotional leader for the past two years actually be considered better this year? In effect, how do you replace Wesley Woodyard and his production? And my answer [...]
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How to Replace Wesley Woodyard
Posted: 18th July 2008 by Kenny Colston in Braxton Kelley, Corey Peters, Jeremy Jarmon, Kentucky Football, Marcus McClinton, Micah Johnson, Trevard Lindley, UK football, Wesley Woodyard0
Scott, Little, Woodyard Sign With NFL Teams
Posted: 28th April 2008 by Kenny Colston in Rafael Little, Wesley WoodyardOn a day when NFL teams were signing free-agents faster than you can say football, three former Wildcats signed free agent contracts. Center Eric Scott and running back Rafael Little signed deals with the Tennessee Titans while linebacker Wesley Woodyard signed a free-agent deal with the Denver Broncos. Scott began his career at UK as [...]
Kentucky Players in the 2008 NFL Draft
Posted: 28th April 2008 by Kenny Colston in Andre Woodson, Jacob Tamme, Keenan Burton, Kentucky Football, NFL Draft, Steve Johnson, UK football, Wesley WoodyardDerrick did a pretty good job summarizing what happened on Day 2 of the draft, where all four of the UK players got picked. For a little more in-depth look, feel free to read my story here. And for some quick thoughts outside my story. 1. It’s not a good weekend to be Andre Woodson. [...]
Mocking Your Mock Draft
Posted: 23rd April 2008 by Kenny Colston in Andre Woodson, Jacob Tamme, Keenan Burton, NFL Draft, Rafael Little, Steve Johnson, Wesley WoodyardIf you are like me, you’re tired of mock drafts at this point. Although I do get some satisfaction out of Todd McShay completely challenging Mel Kiper Jr. on his NFL draft throne. McShay is the director of Scout’s Inc., ESPN’s catch-all scouting service. And finally, they have released a complete, full seven-round mock draft. [...]