Mark Stoops does not want his players focused on Kentucky's 31-year losing streak to Florida. Jon Hale, Louisville Courier Journal
LEXINGTON, Ky. – There is always hope
Even after 31 consecutive losses to Florida, you will find Kentucky football fans, players and coaches who are convinced this is the year the Wildcats’ embarrassing losing streak will finally end.
Is there reason for that optimism? Or is it misplaced?
Here are three reasons Kentucky can end the streak Saturday and three reasons it cannot.
Why Kentucky can end the Florida streak
1. Benny Snell
Add Florida linebacker Vosean Joseph to the group skeptical of UK star running back Benny Snell anointing himself the “best running back in the SEC,” but it’s impossible to argue that Snell is not at least one of the two or three players in contention for that honor.