WATCH: Will Stein Shines Light on RB Situation After Spring Scrimmage
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Key Points:
- Kentucky football conducted its first full-contact spring scrimmage with approximately 30 snaps of 11-on-11, including competitive drills and a "thud" style two-minute drill where players hit but are not taken to the ground.
- Head coach Will Stein praised the team's effort and energy, noting improvement since the start of spring practices, while emphasizing a simple, straightforward approach to gameplay during the scrimmage.
- Defensive coordinator Jay Bateman’s defense showed promising signs with quarterback pressures, pass breakups, and potential sack fumbles, indicating growing understanding of the defensive scheme.
- Running backs CJ Baxter and Jovantae Barnes, along with wide receiver Nic Anderson, are being held out of contact drills this spring to avoid injury, with Jason Patterson and safety Martels Carter taking on more rushing duties.
- Stein highlighted the importance of gradually building physicality in practice to prepare players for fall, while considering a potential full-time position change for Martels Carter to running back later in the season.
