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Kentucky Looking For Consistency At Wide Receiver

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Last week. Liam Coen and the Kentucky offense took the podium to discuss Saturday’s final scrimmage. One of the key talking points was consistency at Wide Receiver.

Kentucky has it’s main guys in Barion Brown, Tayvion Robinson, and Dane Key. But, Liam Coen is wanting some of the others to step up as well. He mentioned Dekel Crowdus and Tayvion Robinson as guys who they need more consistency from.

Coen says Crowdus has been improving through fall camp, citing his demeanor as something that has really taken a jump: “You’re seeing kind of a tough demeanor. A guy that’s serious about his work and what he’s trying to get accomplished”, Coen said on Crowdus. “We need Dekel Crowdus to step up.”

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With Robinson, Coen says he has had a much improved camp, and is looking for leadership and consistency from him: “We need Tayvion Robinson to step up and be a playmaker for us. We need Tayvion Robinson to step up and be consistent, tough, physical, and be a leader. I think he has some of those capabilities.”

To add to the Crowdus talk, Vince Marrow was asked about how he has progressed through camp: “Great kid. Love him like a son. Lot of talent”, Marrow said on Crowdus. “Dekel’s gotta help us this year, with that speed, talent.”

Kentucky is looking for more consistency from its Wide Receivers, and it starts with the role players stepping up.

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Kentucky Wide Receiver Calls for “A Lot” More Leadership and Accountability from Staff

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Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops walks onto the field before the game against the Louisville Cardinals.
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A poor offensive line. Inconsistent quarterback play. A lot of things led to Kentucky football’s abysmal 2024 season. However, they had the talent to finish better than 4-8, only defeating one power opponent this season. So what could have helped?

Kentucky wide receiver Ja’Mori Maclin was asked that question after the Wildcats’ loss to Louisville on Saturday. To his credit, he answered honestly and professionally.

“A lot more leadership,” Maclin said. “Holding guys accountable for things. A lot more discipline for all the guys… All around, players and coaches. We’re still a team, I don’t want to point at any one person or specific group. All around we need better leadership.”

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Maclin is a junior and could return for another season. Despite talking about Kentucky taking the next step, he has not made his decision and will be returning home to talk to his family to do so. If Maclin does return, it sounds like Kentucky will have a leader in the receiving room.

Despite being a 1,000-yard receiver at North Texas, Maclin was not targeted often. However, on his 13 receptions, he caught four for touchdowns, the most of any receiver on the team.

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Kentucky Player Seen At Concession Stand During Kentucky’s 41-14 Loss to Louisville

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A Kentucky football player was seen at buying food from the concession stand in Kentucky's 41-14 loss to Louisville.

Kentucky’s on-field product against Louisville was poor to say the least, sending 99% of Wildcat fans home early. It even sent an injured player from the sideline to get a snack…

Yes, offensive lineman Gerald Mincey, one of Kentucky’s most expensive transfer portal additions, was seen at one of the concession stands at Kroger Field during Kentucky’s 41-14 defeat.

Watching a 4-8 team is bad, but even worse to do on an empty stomach.

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Mincey is a senior and will not be returning next season, but it is nice to see him reinvesting some money back into the program.

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REPORT: Vince Marrow to Stay at Kentucky Amidst Louisville Rumors

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Kentucky associate head coach Vince Marrow on the sidelines at Kroger Field.
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Vince Marrow is considered to be one of the best recruiters in college football, which is why he is often mentioned when recruiting positions come open at other schools, most recently Michigan and Michigan State. Both of these openings led to Marrow becoming one of the highest-paid non-coordinator assistants in the nation.

On Sunday evening, rumors began to swirl that Marrow may be considering taking a similar position at Louisville. While an official offer was never made public, Marrow will remain in Lexington according to Matt Jones.

With Marrow staying, as of now, the football program is still working under the assumption that Mark Stoops will be on the sideline next season for the Wildcats.

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