The House of Blue

While I am one that is never in favor of juco recruiting as a long-term strategy, it can be useful to fill holes and provide depth. So far, UK will sign 2 jucos this December, Bailey and Brown. It is likely they may sign two more, Pierce and a LB. As I've said before, there is talent on campus to fill the void left at OT, as well as filling the holes left by Trevathan and Guy, albeit the talent is young and unproven. But, there is little depth at any of those spots. What the staff is doing is bringing in players that can provide depth at a minimum as well as provide competition this spring in order to promote growth at those positions. There is nothing wrong with that and the move should not be criticized. Plus, many of these prospects are 3-to-play-3 jucos that have talent. Those are hard to find. At this point, we need to relax and see what these players bring to the table in the spring.

I agree that this next year is it for these coaches. Another losing season and they are gone. I also like the 3 to play 3 guys. They are two years out of HS and have been involved in structured training and coaching that is superior to almost all HS situations so they are more likely to help immediately than any but the most elite HS kids. I like these guys, I would hope they are really looking for a dynamic CB.