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Posted by catmandoo (Member # 1284) on 03-12-2015, 06:07 PM:

Lets just hope it carries over to SEC play.

Defensive coordinator D.J. Eliot said Kentucky emphasized "being physical" during the first day of spring practice in pads Wednesday and he was pleased with how the players responded.

“Played the run well today. You got some new guys in some new spots, so still making some assignment mistakes but nothing that we can’t get cleaned up by the end of spring. Emphasis on playing with intensity and playing with enthusiasm and running to the football, and for the most part been able to get that done for the first three practices," said Eliot.

“I expect us to be more physical every year. That’s the emphasis. In this league that’s the key. We’re harping on it. Today was the first day of pads, and we’re going to continue to harp on it throughout the spring.”

Kentucky will hold its annual Pro Day Thursday — parts will be shown on the SEC Network — and NFL scouts are expected to watch Bud Dupree, a likely first-round draft pick, and Za'Darius Smith, the defensive ends who anchored UK's defense last year.

"Do not have any Bud Duprees out there (practicing). But we do have some good players at his position that have been working hard and getting better every day," Eliot said.

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[ 03-12-2015, 06:08 PM: Message edited by: catmandoo ]