There’s something about Darius West.
When his Kentucky coaches or teammates are asked about the senior safety, a mischievous smile forms slowly or an eyebrow goes up just slightly.
Like when Coach Mark Stoops described watching a West exchange on the sideline during UK’s win over South Carolina in late September.
“He’s a maniac. I love it,” Stoops said of the Cats’ tackles leader who has 66, including one for a loss, and a team-best three interceptions. “He wanted to rip people’s faces off on the sideline and I’m like, ‘Easy here, big dog,’ you know, but, like, I love that.