Kentucky is suddenly short-handed at the running back position following Saturday’s win over Miami (OH).
Mark Stoops still had no update on Chris Rodriguez on Monday, stating that it is out of his hands.
Additionally, Ramon Jefferson is out “for several weeks” after suffering an injury during Saturday’s game. JuTahn McClain is considered “week-to-week” after also suffering an injury.
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Mark Stoops didn’t have an update on the status of Chris Rodriguez and Jordan Wright for the Florida game.
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Here is a transcript of Stoops’ quotes about the running back situation, including Rodriguez:
On an update on Chris Rodriguez Jr. and Jordan Wright…
“I wish I did guys. I wish I did. I don’t know, with being a holiday today, I don’t have anything I can report. Again, I’ve always been transparent with you and try to be the best I can. Again, I’ve been advised there’s things going on, there’s layers to this that I’ve been advised I can’t comment on it. It’s not that I’m trying to hide things from you, but again, the players have rights and things of that nature with this situation.”
On why commenting on Chris Rodriguez Jr.’s unavailability is taking time…
“You have been (patient). Again John, if I could say it I would. It’s that simple. I’m not trying to hold anything back. I can’t be any more clear than that, I’ve been advised not to, I can’t say. Anybody that’s hurt, injured, things that are out there I’ve told you for 10 years. I think you can understand that it’s out of my hands.”
On splitting up players’ suspensions or getting creative with it…
“I do appreciate you using that word because I realized that I contradicted myself last week. (laughter) The reason that I contradicted myself is because I’m used to being forthright with you. Again, I’ve been advised that I just need to stay mum on this situation. It’s not Mark Stoops, it’s out of my hands. What I could call it or not call it, tell you what’s going on. Again, I think you can understand their rights, if you were in that situation.”
On how the running back room is doing after getting banged up in the season opener…
“Yeah, we got banged up in that game. Ramon (Jefferson) will be out for several weeks, for the extended future, Ramon will be out. We will have to see from there where things go.”
