The Air Raid offense has already brought excitement in the Bluegrass, but how much “air” will there be in Mark Stoops inaugural season if there isn’t anyone to catch a pass.
ESPN’s Edward Aschoff looks at the strengths and weaknesses for Kentucky in the upcoming season and the depth at receiver will be an issue for offensive coordinator Neal Brown on Saturdays.
The Wildcats are really hurting to find a consistent receiving threat now that La’Rod King is gone. Demarco Robinson and Daryl Collins will be in their third years this fall, and while they have big-play potential, they just haven’t been able to live up to that potential. Yes, the quarterback play hasn’t been great, but there comes a point where players have to step up and figure out a way to make plays. Both players were held under 300 yards last year. It doesn’t help that three seniors are gone, making this a very young group overall. Only four players return with any experience from last year, with only Robinson catching more than 20 passes. Freshman Ryan Timmons has a chance to play right away, along with juco standouts Javess Blue and Steven Borden, who was on campus this spring.
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This is another sign of how Kentucky Football fans will need to stay patient through the first couple of years in the Stoops era as they continue to rebuild the foundation of the program.
