I know the focus right now is March Madness. As well it should be. But, football is right around the corner as well. Spring Football starts for UK on March 31st with the Cats holding their annual Blue vs. White Scrimmage Game on April 24th.  Spring Football for both UK and Louisville will be extra special this year as both have new head coaches.  Both Joker Phillips and Charlie Strong will try to set a new standard among their players AND coaches. 

For UK, the talk of spring practice will be the Quarterback competition.  Based on feedback I have received, Morgan Newton is leading the team and most players expect him to be the starting Quarterback when the season opens.  Now, could that change? Absolutely! 

I’m more concerned about UK’s Offensive Line and Defense heading into spring.  Who’s going to repace Corey Peters, Micah Johnson, Sam Maxwell and Trevard Lindley?  We all have ideas, but sometimes what looks good on paper doesn’translate to the football field.  One thing is clear, we’ll have a better idea once spring practice is in full swing.   

Below are a few links back to my blog (Aaron’s UK Football Blog) from the past few days regarding UK Football. 

Five Players to Watch UK Offense

Five Players to Watch UK Defense

Braxton Miller (2011-QB) Update

Music City Bowl extends deal with SEC

Zach West (2011-OL) Update (UL Fans want to check this out)

Danny Woodson Jr. (2011-WR) picks Alabama

Joker making an impression

2011 Recruiting Board UK- QB’s

Ohio All-Combine Team Nike Camp