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posted 11-15-2020 06:14 PM
Their 38-35 win over Vanderbilt was not pretty, but it was a win. And in many ways, it was a tribute to the notion of the next man stepping up, in several key areas.
Kentucky’s offensive line came together for a banner effort in tribute to its fallen coach, paving the way for 308 yards rushing and allowing no sacks. On the first play of the game, the Wildcats left a guard spot open on their offensive formation, in tribute to Schlarman, who started 40 games at guard for UK from 1994-97. When Vanderbilt declined the delay of game penalty that resulted, UK sent standout senior tackle Landon Young out to join the team, wearing Schlarman’s old No. 65.
“They wanted to honor John and play a very tough, physical game — like the way Coach Schlarman lived. And they did that,” Stoops said afterward.
But the rest of UK’s on-the-spot squad also stepped up. Linebacker Marquez Bembry, starting in place of Square, had 10 tackles. Reserve kicker Chance Poore connected on all 4 extra points and a 28-yard field goal to end the 1st half that ended up being the margin of victory. Reserve punter Colin Goodfellow punted for a 46.3-yard average and filled in for Duffy as the holder on kicks.
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