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I didn't make it to the press conference today(I was afraid I would ask if he was point shaving), but here are twitter notes from the guys that are there.
UKAthleticsNews 12:07pm via Echofon
At his weekly press conference, Joker Phillips says Billy Joe Murphy was able to run today and will hopefully practice this week.
johnclayiv 12:07pm via TweetDeck
Offensive tackle Billy Joe Murphy ran today, will check status tomorrow. Larry Warford should be able to play Saturday.
TCPMattMay 12:08pm via TweetDeck
Joker: "We've got to get better, especially offensively"
johnclayiv 12:09pm via TweetDeck
Joker Phillips says the defense is playing well, but can't allow teams to throw the ball "over our heads."
UKAthleticsNews 12:09pm via Echofon
Phillips emphasizes the importance of field position to both the offense and defense.
BW_Jones 12:09pm via TweetDeck
Joker says the team has allowed 4 FGs and 0 TDs when opposing offenses get in the red zone.
KyleTucker_CJ 12:10pm via Web
Phillips said UK coaches have to be better. “I’ve got to do a better job also.”
UKAthleticsNews 12:10pm via Echofon
Phillips points out that the defense has not allowed a red zone TD all season in five drives.
vaughtsviews 12:10pm via Tools to follow vaughtsviews.com
Joker Phillips: "I have to do a better job also. We have to give them a plan and execute the plan we give them."
johnclayiv 12:10pm via TweetDeck
Joker Phillips says running the ball against Florida will be "a huge challenge."
vaughtsviews 12:11pm via Tools to follow vaughtsviews.com
Scary stat considering UK wants to run more: Florida is allowing just 30 yards per game rushing. Not a good sign for runless Cats
johnclayiv 12:12pm via TweetDeck
Florida has already blocked two punts this year, and has had success blocking UK punts in the past.
BDawsonRivals 12:13pm via TweetDeck
Joker: "We've got to get going offensively." Compares this season to 2008 when UK had lost so many playmakers. Difference is this team's TOs
KyleTucker_CJ 12:13pm via Web
Phillips worried about O-line? "I’m concerned about our whole overall offense. We’ve got to get going."
BDawsonRivals 12:13pm via TweetDeck
Joker: "I don't think you have to play perfect" to beat Florida. But "You have to take advantage of opportunities that are given to you."
BDawsonRivals 12:14pm via TweetDeck
Joker: "They haven't changed. They're Florida."
johnclayiv 12:15pm via TweetDeck
UK defensive coordinator Rick Minter worked with Florida offensive coordinator Charlie Weis at Notre Dame.
TCPMattMay 12:16pm via TweetDeck
Joker on Florida: 'They've got the fastest guy in the world. They've got probably the 2nd fastest guy in the world.'
KyleTucker_CJ 12:16pm via Web
Phillips on UF: "All of us in here have heard the term ‘speed kills.’ They’ve got the type of speed that can hurt you."
vaughtsviews 12:17pm via Tools to follow vaughtsviews.com
Joker on E.J. Fields: "He will get even more of an opportunity this week" based on what he did last week
BDawsonRivals 12:19pm via TweetDeck
Joker: "We've got to throw the ball on first down. We've got to mix it up."
KyleTucker_CJ 12:20pm via Web
Phillips on nearly 70% run on 1st down: "We’ve got to throw the ball on first down. We’ve got to mix it up. We can’t be predictable.”
johnclayiv 12:20pm via TweetDeck
Joker Phillips, "We've got to play faster, and it looked like we played faster when we went into two-minute mode."
UKAthleticsNews 12:20pm via Echofon
Phillips says that team has to play faster. UK's offense picked up late against Louisville in the no huddle and that could be used more.
TCPMattMay 12:21pm via TweetDeck
Joker said he won't talk about Florida's 24-game winning streak in the series with the players.
KyleTucker_CJ 12:21pm via Web
Phillips on unhappy fans: "What do you tell them? I don’t speak to them. They do e-mail me, and I don’t e-mail back."
BDawsonRivals 12:21pm via TweetDeck
Joker on what he'd say to fans: "We've been here before and we battled our way out of it."
KyleTucker_CJ 12:23pm via Web
Phillips on running struggles: "I got a chance to meet Gale Sayers. It’d be hard for him (behind UK’s line so far).”
johnclayiv 12:23pm via TweetDeck
Joker on why offensive line has struggled: "I don't know. That's the million dollar question."
BW_Jones 12:24pm via TweetDeck
Joker on running on third-and-long: "A lot of times on third-and-long, they drop eight guys in coverage. That's where we get a lot of INTs."
UKAthleticsNews 12:25pm via Echofon
Phillips says it's the job of the coaching staff to fix the struggles of the offensive line.
johnclayiv 12:27pm via TweetDeck
Phillips says he feels the same way as the fans. "I care about this program more than anybody in here. I'm angry."
johnclayiv 12:28pm via TweetDeck
"I think it's fair given today's society," Phillips says of criticism. "I know what I signed up for."
BDawsonRivals 12:28pm via TweetDeck
Joker: "I know what I signed up for. I understand the concerns everybody has. I have the same concerns. We're trying to get it fixed."
KyleTucker_CJ 12:29pm via Web
Phillips said Rich Brooks told him "Don't listen to the noise." He said "I watched that old guy go through the same thing."
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