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Kentucky, QB Patrick Towles benefit from competition

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A quarterback competition?

You could have forgiven Patrick Towles for being confused, or even a little upset.

He started every game for Kentucky last season, and was largely effective in doing so. The then-sophomore showed above average athleticism for someone his size and flashed a cannon of an arm, reminding many of Ben Roethlisberger, who is also listed at 6-foot-5 and 240 pounds.