Lynn Bowden sees the football field like Garry Kasparov sees a chess board.
The Kentucky sophomore is a savant of sorts. And he can play almost any position: king, pawn, bishop, rook.
“His IQ level is off the charts,” offensive coordinator Eddie Gran said on Saturday, describing the Cats’ leader in catches (62), receiving yards (661) and touchdowns (five) this season.
Bowden’s freshman season was a bit more one dimensional, with the former star dual-threat quarterback from Youngstown, Ohio, learning the nuances of becoming a Southeastern Conference wide receiver.
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