Florida Week Begins with a Blow to the Cats

Bad News for the Bluegrass

Coach Brooks confirmed Monday Kentucky fans worst fears: Sophomore running back Derrick Locke tore ligaments in his knee and will be lost for the season. This is the second consecutive week that the Cats have lost a key piece to the offense, with last week Dickey Lyons Jr injuring his knee in the game against South Carolina. This is a key loss for the Cats heading into Florida because Derrick Locke was Kentucky’s leading rusher with 303 yards and a touchdown. Locke was also the 2^nd leading receiver for the offense with 23 catches for 195 yards and a touchodnw. This injury will be costly as the Cats have struggled all season for offensive production and with another key producer out, the Cats face a difficult challenge this week agains the #3 defense in the SEC.

Also on Monday, Coach Rich Brooks said that defensive tackle Myron Pryor would also likely be out with a high ankle sprain. This is another costly loss as Pryor is ranked second in the SEC with 6 sacks and leads the SEC in tackles for loss.

With a hobbled and injured roster, the Kentucky Wildcats will have a tough road to hoe this week as they begin practice today for Florida week.