KSR's Final Monday Night Football Notebook of the Summer

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="900"] @mmae_24 has ensured that no student will forget their hall pass.[/caption] Friends, the long summer is almost over. That is why tonight will be the last Monday night football notebook of 2019. This time one week from now we'll have a Mark Stoops press conference under our belt as we prepare for the season-opener against Toledo. It's been a fun ride during a summer that has flown by. Now, let's quit wasting time and get to the football.

Two Epic Weekends

Whatever Mark Stoops and Vince Marrow are doing during official visits, it's working. Following Deondre Buford's announcement that he has been committed to Kentucky, UK pulled off a clean sweep on a weekend that was filled with highly-ranked recruits.

• DT Justin Rogers
• QB Beau Allen
• OL John Young
• CB Dru Phillips
• OT Deondre Buford

UK followed up the final weekend in April with an epic weekend in June, going four-for-four starting on June 22.

• OL Joshua Jones
• WR Jordan Watkins
• WR Izayah Cummings
• WR Earnest Sanders

Only those that attended the visits know exactly how the events transpired. We simply have to tip our caps to the Cats' coaches from afar for successfully closing each deal.

Winners

There are only so many things you can factor into one's recruiting ranking. Their 247 or Rivals profile cannot accurately capture the complete picture. Knowing how to operate within a successful program is an immeasurable intangible, one that every single future UK offensive lineman knows all to well. Last year Deondre Buford, John Young and Joshua Jones were state champions in Michigan, Kentucky and Alabama respectively.

Another Potential Addition

While some may be on their way out, another may be on his way in. Tre'Vonn Rybka, a 6-5 270-pound four-star recruit ranked by Rivals as the No. 18 strong-side defensive end in the country, is announcing his college decision tomorrow. Choosing between Kentucky and Tennessee, most believe the Dickson, Tn. native will rock Kentucky blue before the day is done.

Look Ma! One Hand

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1200"] @UKFootball[/caption] I can't decide what's more impressive, Josh Ali's reception or Jamin Davis' six-pack. [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1200"] @UKFootball[/caption]

Trimming the Depth Chart

Saturday's second UK football scrimmage of the preseason served as a final tryout for underclassmen who are trying to crack into the rotation. “We have to get dialed in here this week starting Monday, make some decisions today or tomorrow. Not that it’s a final decision, but have some good idea of who is in the two-deep,” Stoops said Saturday afternoon. “We’ve got to work hard and concentrate on putting one great unit out there on each side of the ball and have some guys who can go out there and play winning football as well.” At this point, players have been informed where they stand. We will not receive a two-deep until just before Stoops' press conference next Monday morning. As an average cryptic-Tweet reader, it looks like J.J. Weaver is starting the season on the outside looking in. https://twitter.com/jjtimeee/status/1163080393651867648

Prepare for an Exodus

Over the last two Sundays, KyWildcatsTV has released features on a pair of their talented stars, Lynn Bowden and Quinton Bohanna. Is it a coincidence they are both juniors? I think not. While some fans may already have their sights set on an outstanding 2020 season, don't put the horse before the cart. Bohanna and Bowden are just a few of the juniors that could play their way into the NFL Draft, along with offensive tackle Landon Young, outside linebacker Boogie Watson and running back A.J. Rose.

The Secondary's Greatest Menace

Stoops' staff has been hesitant to single out any individual in the secondary. UK's coaches are trying to temper expectations as much as possible by keeping things tight-lipped. However, you can't keep everyone quiet. When Terry Wilson was asked who has caused him the most problems in the secondary, he replied, "Jordan Griffin." "He's been doing really good," said Wilson. "He's a veteran back there for those guys. From what I've seen, he's done a good job of leading those guys, making the correct calls. He's been making some big plays too." Before the depth chart is released next week, we should receive more clarity on where each player stands when Stoops opens practice to the media.

Joe Moorhead's SEC Media Days Wish is Granted

Mississippi State's head coach used the platform of the SEC Media Days' podium to address his childhood hero, Dan Marino. The former quarterback from Pittsburgh attended the same high school as the NFL legend. Moorhead's request was simple. All he wanted was a follow-back from Marino. One month later, Marino finally fulfilled Moorhead's request. You can cross one off your bucket list, Joe. https://twitter.com/BallCoachJoeMo/status/1163195185809018880

Shout Out to Somerset

The Briarjumpers might have the most beautiful football field in the Commonwealth. [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="686"] @mcorr15[/caption] On a completely unrelated note, Trinity destroyed Frederick Douglass in a scrimmage last Friday and I still can't figure out how. Douglass has a lot of work to do or Brian Landis won't have much to show for all of that blue chip talent. [mobile_ad]