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The Wildcats have the potential to be better than last year's unit, which ranked th in total offense but returns eight starters, including sophomore quarterback Mike Hartline , who passed for 1, yards, nine touchdowns and eight interceptions in his first year as a starter. Rimington candidate Jorge Gonzalez returns at center to lead an offensive line that, with a combined 86 starts to its credit, boasts the second-most experience in the SEC behind Georgia. But while the defense returns all-SEC linebacker Micah Johnson and corner Trevard Lindley , it will need to replace seven starters, including Jeremy Jarmon , who unexpectedly lost his last year of eligibility after testing positive for a banned substance.
In addition to continuing the unprecedented and unexpected run Brooks has pieced together, this season could test if Kentucky has finally become more than just a basketball school, or if Brooks' program has simply filled the void for disgruntled basketball fans for the past three seasons. Kentucky football's ascension came during a surreal time for the state's biggest non-denominational following: The Church of Rupp.
UK football doesn't draw Ashley Judd or boast seven national championships, but while the basketball program dipped under Billy Gillispie , Brooks' team stepped into fans' hearts. Since John Calipari and his dribble-drive motion offense arrived, Kentucky has clearly again caught hoops fever.
But Calipari brought some unexpected baggage see lawsuits, a breaking and entering plea and an SAT scandal with him, too, and some fans believe the comparatively sterling way Brooks has conducted himself will continue to endear him to the masses. On the Kentucky fan site CatsPause. Ultimately, that's also the most important thing to Brooks, who believes in leaving things better than he found them. It took Brooks 12 years to lead Oregon to a bowl game, but then he did so in four of his last six years.
When he left town, Mike Bellotti , who had been on board for each of those bowl games as offensive coordinator, was able to turn the program into a power. Please enter your email address associated with the account so we can help reset your password. Stay up-to-date with the latest news and scores from your favorite teams anywhere and get customized notifications, special offers and much more.
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