Football coaches usually hide behind clichés: “one game at a time,” “gotta execute,” “it starts up front.” Rarely do they say something so blunt it reveals the program’s biggest weakness.
Kentucky offensive coordinator Bush Hamdan did just that. Boy did he ever.
“I think we’ve improved at the offensive line position, as long as we avoid obvious passing situations,” Hamdan said.
Why that’s a problem
That’s like saying your new boat is seaworthy, ready for the waves, as long as you leave it in the driveway. The offensive line’s most important job is protecting the quarterback when the defense knows a pass is coming.