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Stay Home, Big Dog: Marrow is ‘irreplaceable’ in Lexington

Vince Marrow is as important to Kentucky as bourbon and race horses.

‘Recruit and Develop’ is the mantra adopted by the Kentucky Football coaching staff. The program’s emphasis on both has resulted in a 10-win season, two consecutive bowl wins and Governor’s Cup victories, and an upward trajectory in the ultra-competitive Southeastern Conference.

Mark Stoops has gained national attention by identifying talent early on in the process and recruiting his home state of Ohio. His go-to man in the Buckeye state and beyond has been Vince Marrow. Marrow has successfully extended UK’s home recruiting base northward and signed a significant portion of UK’s roster including a plethora of program defining players.