Mark Stoops sat at the podium Saturday night looking like a coach searching for answers after his Kentucky team was dismantled 56-34 by Tennessee. There were no excuses offered, only blunt assessments of a defensive meltdown and an understanding of the mounting fan frustration.
'We simply did not cover them'
Tennessee's offense, led by quarterback Joey Aguilar's 396 yards and 3 touchdowns, sliced through the Kentucky defense with alarming ease. The 56 points allowed were the most Kentucky had surrendered to the Vols since 2000.
"Tough matchup for us right now, and give them credit.