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Mark Stoops explains why he promoted Brad White to UK defensive coordinator

A wintry blast of snow and bone-chilling winds forced the University of Kentucky’s initial spring football practice of 2019 inside the Nutter Fieldhouse on Monday morning.

Afterward, UK Coach Mark Stoops proclaimed himself pleased with what he saw as the Wildcats began work on their encore to last year’s 10-3 season that culminated with a 27-24 win over Penn State in the VRBO Citrus Bowl.

“It’s been a really solid off-season for us to this point,” Stoops said in a Monday morning news conference. “Really impressed with the work our strength and conditioning guys have done in the weight room this winter.