WildcatRick
06-21-2007, 03:34 PM
Breaking down the offense
Overview: Kentucky's high-flying offense in 2006 recalled the days of Hal Mumme and Tim Couch. With seven starters returning, including all of the top skill players, this year's unit could be just as successful. Quarterback Andre' Woodson led the SEC in passing with help from his receiver duo of Keenan Burton and Dicky Lyons Jr. For all the success in the passing game, Kentucky struggled in the run game (ranked 101st in the country), especially while Rafael Little was hurt. The Wildcats' balance improved when he returned to the lineup.
Best player: Woodson. From Tim Couch to Jared Lorenzen to Woodson, Kentucky hasn't had trouble finding top college quarterbacks. Inconsistent in his first year as a starter in 2005, Woodson blossomed last year. He completed 63 percent of his passes and threw for 3,515 yards and 31 touchdowns.
Most overrated: The whole offense. Don't give this offense too much credit despite its numbers. True, it was in the top 10 nationally in passing. But it was only fifth in the SEC in total offense and scoring offense. Kentucky mustered only one touchdown combined in its toughest road games against national champion Florida and Sugar Bowl champion LSU.
Most underrated: TE Jacob Tamme. Tamme gets overlooked in this offense. Woodson, receiver Keenan Burton and running back Rafael Little get most of the headlines. Tamme, first-team All-SEC last year, can be dangerous. The 6-foot-5, 240-pound senior finished the 2006 season with 32 catches and 386 yards.
Must step up: RB Rafael Little. The key for Little will be to stay healthy. He accounted for 1,982 all-purpose yards as a sophomore, but was limited to nine games last year due to injury. He's recovering from offseason knee surgery once again. If he can reclaim his 2005 form this season, the Kentucky offense will be difficult to stop.
MUCH more........
http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/news?slug=rivals-136233&prov=rivals&type=lgns
Overview: Kentucky's high-flying offense in 2006 recalled the days of Hal Mumme and Tim Couch. With seven starters returning, including all of the top skill players, this year's unit could be just as successful. Quarterback Andre' Woodson led the SEC in passing with help from his receiver duo of Keenan Burton and Dicky Lyons Jr. For all the success in the passing game, Kentucky struggled in the run game (ranked 101st in the country), especially while Rafael Little was hurt. The Wildcats' balance improved when he returned to the lineup.
Best player: Woodson. From Tim Couch to Jared Lorenzen to Woodson, Kentucky hasn't had trouble finding top college quarterbacks. Inconsistent in his first year as a starter in 2005, Woodson blossomed last year. He completed 63 percent of his passes and threw for 3,515 yards and 31 touchdowns.
Most overrated: The whole offense. Don't give this offense too much credit despite its numbers. True, it was in the top 10 nationally in passing. But it was only fifth in the SEC in total offense and scoring offense. Kentucky mustered only one touchdown combined in its toughest road games against national champion Florida and Sugar Bowl champion LSU.
Most underrated: TE Jacob Tamme. Tamme gets overlooked in this offense. Woodson, receiver Keenan Burton and running back Rafael Little get most of the headlines. Tamme, first-team All-SEC last year, can be dangerous. The 6-foot-5, 240-pound senior finished the 2006 season with 32 catches and 386 yards.
Must step up: RB Rafael Little. The key for Little will be to stay healthy. He accounted for 1,982 all-purpose yards as a sophomore, but was limited to nine games last year due to injury. He's recovering from offseason knee surgery once again. If he can reclaim his 2005 form this season, the Kentucky offense will be difficult to stop.
MUCH more........
http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/news?slug=rivals-136233&prov=rivals&type=lgns