The House of Blue

I can't confirm but I've been told for weeks Bookie Cobbins probably wouldn't be back.

Makes Nate Willis all the more important

Jeff Badet said yesterday that Chad Scott told him during his in-home visit that we had only 5 scholarship WRs. I would assume that means Cobbins is gone.

Btw, why would Kory Brown be critical? He's lucky to even have a scholarship since didn't contribute at all last season in spite of all the injuries and true freshmen playing safety.

If we're gonna have add a full class, then this is just the tip of the iceburg.

Wouldn't expect TJ Jones back either. Mark Stoops is a new coach. This is how he sets the tone early.

I fully expect to see a class of no less than 25. Hopefully, several of the incoming class can redshirt. While we have many immediate needs most Division 1 players can benefit from a redshirt year. If by chance, we miss on a couple of prospects at the last minute on signing day, I do not expect Stoops to sign a "Plan B" player unless that player can be expected to see significant action sometime in the next two years. Instead of signing someone to fill a slot, I think Stoops would hold a scholly or two open for one or two JCs or early grads that might sign next December.

Thus far, two departures appear to be confirmed with three other likely possibilities identified in this thread. Further, grades always claim a victim or two. Others will probably leave (voluntarily or otherwise) after spring practice. If seven is the magic number (as STLWILDCAT indicates), Stoops might even be able to sign the full allotment of 25 and still grant schollies (likely only for a year) to one or more existing walkons.There will likely be room under the 85 limit and scholarships awarded to returning upperclass players count only against the 85 limit and not the 25 limit. There are several deserving kids who have devoted a ton of time and effort to the program. While they may be deserving of financial assistance due to their contributions to the team, they may or may not be deserving of playing time. Nonetheless, this does not negate their contributions on the practice squad.

I think they will get a full class. There are some kids in the program who have been here 3 or 4 years who have never played. Some of those guys should move on and get some financial help as a manager or find a place where they can play. This staff needs the rides for guys to play in their system.

Sounds good 80 Proof... This program needs some discipline and life shot into it. Thanks for the info

Anyone know about the big 6' 11" linemen named Jack? I noticed he is not listed on the roster.

Well it seems as if it is factual. It has been all over twitter, and different UK sports sites. Haven't confirmed though.

Care to elaborate on which players you're hearing about?

Just confirmed with UK football spokesperson that DB's Marcus Caffey and Jonathan Reed have been dismissed from program. Those are the only players who have been let go as of this time.