So what’s a step forward for Kentucky football?
That’s the question, the big question, the one overriding question beyond the identity of the starting quarterback, the depth of the roster, the needed improvement on defense, or just how will preseason injuries and illness affect the overall outlook of the 2018 edition.
You build a program in steps. And Mark Stoops is entering his sixth season as Kentucky’s football coach. He has posted back-to-back winning records. He’s been to back-to-back bowl games. His teams are 8-8 in the SEC over the past two seasons. He has 17 starters returning for the upcoming campaign.