University of Kentucky wide receivers coach Michael Smith is aware that the Wildcats’ air attack is in need of improvement.
UK last season ranked last in the Southeastern Conference with an average of 161.5 passing yards per game. That was about 60 fewer than SEC East champ Georgia, which led the conference in rushing at 239.2 yards per game; UK’s ground-oriented, Benny Snell-led offense was sixth at 202.
Snell is now in pursuit of a pro career. Even if the Wildcats can get similar production from A.J. Rose and the younger backs behind him, finding more balance seems crucial for another successful fall.