1. QB Maxwell Smith
Although Mark Stoops hasn't named a starter yet, the expectation in Big Blue Nation is that Smith will win the starting job from fellow sophomore Jalen Whitlow. Smith played in only four games last year, but in those games he threw for over 900 yards, 8 touchdowns, and just 4 interceptions. Smith has the talent, but the only question is his durability. If he can make it a whole season, expect Kentucky to be better than just 2-10.
2. RB Raymond Sanders
Raymond Sanders is Kentucky's leading rusher from last season. Sanders put up a little over 650 yards and 5 touchdowns for the Wildcats last year, and is expected to improve on his performance from last season. For his career Sanders only has a little over 1,000 yards, but don't be surprised if he doubles that number this year. I have Sanders as a dark horse 1,000 rusher for this season.
Although Mark Stoops hasn't named a starter yet, the expectation in Big Blue Nation is that Smith will win the starting job from fellow sophomore Jalen Whitlow. Smith played in only four games last year, but in those games he threw for over 900 yards, 8 touchdowns, and just 4 interceptions. Smith has the talent, but the only question is his durability. If he can make it a whole season, expect Kentucky to be better than just 2-10.
2. RB Raymond Sanders
Raymond Sanders is Kentucky's leading rusher from last season. Sanders put up a little over 650 yards and 5 touchdowns for the Wildcats last year, and is expected to improve on his performance from last season. For his career Sanders only has a little over 1,000 yards, but don't be surprised if he doubles that number this year. I have Sanders as a dark horse 1,000 rusher for this season.
3. Head Coach Mark Stoops
Now I know that Stoops isn't a player, but I feel the need to mention him in this article. Everyone in Big Blue Nation is dying for UK football to supplant UK basketball as the top sport in the state. The only problem with that is year after year Kentucky never pushes to contend even in the SEC Eastern division, let alone getting on the national headlines. If Kentucky is going to do well this year, or for years to come, Mark Stoops is going to have to have time. I believe Stoops is the right coach for the job at Kentucky, but he can't be ran out of town after one or two bad seasons. Do I think Kentucky will ever contend for an SEC title? Maybe. It all depends how they handle these next few years. Nothing is impossible in the SEC, just look at Vanderbilt if y