Kentucky game depth chart unveiled

I’m not sure about Fox End since I’ve never really heard that used, but I think it’s the “free” defensive end, or the main pass rusher, usually the right end (lined up on the left tackle to rush the blind side). Sam linebacker is the strong outside linebacker, usually on the left since the offense’s strong side is usually to the right (where they’ll usually run). But if the offense lines up strong left, he and the weakside linebacker can switch positions. The idea is that the strong linebacker is usually a better run stopper/tackler (since offenses typically run to the strong side) whereas the weakside linebacker is a little more athletic against the pass, since offenses often pass to the weak side (since the free safety plays deeper than the strong safety). Mike linebacker is the middle linebacker.

The X, H, and Z receivers are denoted by positions. X and Z receivers are the farthest out from the line, and are usually you’re biggest “deep threats.” A lot of people confuse this as being your “best receivers” but that’s not always the case. They’re almost always the tallest and fastest, though, because they run the majority of the streaks and deep post patterns. The H receiver is the slot receiver, and is sometimes called the Y receiver. He may just as well be the best receiver on the team (like Beaumont is probably our best receiver), but he’s in the slot because of size. Smaller receivers are generally better in the slot because they “hide” in the coverage and are typically put in fewer “jump ball” situations where height is an advantage. Wes Welker is a great example of this. See here for more (note that they refer to the slot, H, receiver as the Y receiver). I would expect us to run several 4-wide sets, though, which means receivers will be mixed and matched based on the play.

Savoy over Mitchell at one end.
Bellamy over Pascley
Kai backing up Doug at the H-WR (which I assume is a slot type position?)
Mike Evans (?) moved from CB —> Safety over Holton
Bellamy on punt returns (Mike gets his wish)
Tim High (hi Tim!) starting at DT

Still no Campbell or Dominique Brown.

two offensive lineman…..and it was maddening, their redshirts were burned in 2007 (along with Doug Beaumont and Dexter Heyman).

Andrell Smith’s was burned last year – but it was worth it – remember all those catches he had…..wait.

Holton’s was burned last year too, but I think he at least got some good in-game experience. Would still rather have him in 2013 as a RS Senior, but whatever.

I have given up on Dorsey coming. If he comes that would be awesome, but there is not any talk about him lately which worries me.

I’m thinking JC is probably just not up to speed. He has probably only been in a handful of full contact drills and may not be ready for game speed yet. I hope he gets there soon though and will be a major impact during this season.

http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20100826/SPORTS02/308260079

I’d be pissed that I lost the placekicking holder duties to Josh Bleser

http://ditchball.com/DB/?p=186