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Kentucky Football: Defense Poised for Breakout Season

After losing senior quarterback Stephen Johnson last year, the Kentucky Wildcats will look to a stout run game and smash mouth defense in winning football games this fall.

After Benny Snell and a high quality offensive line, the defense is full of veteran players who know the expectations of Mark Stoops. Specifically, players like Darius West, Derrick Baity, Jordan Jones, Josh Allen, Lonnie Johnson and Mike Edwards are all poised to lead the way for the Cats.

After Thursday’s practice, Johnson said he’s ready to take the field this fall despite lack of conditioning earlier in the year.