Just like short-shorts, Air Force Ones and Chuck Taylors, fashion always come back in style. Once considered a relic from the 90s, Kentucky is bringing the fullback back to college football. The Blue/White Game gave the BBN a taste test of the position’s potential under offensive coordinator Rich Scangarello. The new addition fits like a glove, particularly for former outside linebacker, Justice Dingle.
Steamrolling Lead Blocker
Kentucky learned during Citrus Bowl prep that fullbacks can put stress on linebackers, more specifically, how they ‘fit’ the run. The extra blocker changes the defender’s assignment, sometimes leading to perilous results.