Mark Stoops is a master of Coach-Speak. Whenever given an opportunity, the Kentucky head coach will remind you that performance is predicated on preparation. It’s a lot easier to get “back to work” after a win.
The Wildcats had a few notches in the win column belt, but had not secured an SEC victory in more than a year. That changed on Saturday when Kentucky won a 10-3 slobber-knocker at Auburn. For weeks, Stoops said this Kentucky team was improving and had not quit. It finally materialized in a victory.
“First, I would like to say I’m very proud of all the players, because even though the season hasn’t gone the way we wanted to, I’m just proud that no one quit,” defensive lineman David Gusta said after Tuesday’s practice.