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‘It’s really happening. It’s my time now.’ UK running back strong in spring game. | Lexington Herald Leader

A.J. Rose had nearly forgotten the rush of joy that comes from rushing into the end zone.

It had been a long time since Kentucky’s running back had felt that jolt in a game-like setting.

Rose experienced it not once, but three times Friday night in the Blue-White Spring Game.

After that first touchdown, a 3-yard run with 5:36 to go in the first quarter, the sophomore made his way back to the Kentucky bench feeling a bit of joy and relief.

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