Sunday Headlines: Devin Leary vs. Graham Mertz

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This weekend was the final alternative for the Kentucky Wildcats soccer program to welcome recruits and transfers on campus, because the useless interval begins Monday.

With that in thoughts, the Cats are nonetheless on the hunt to land a dedication from a switch quarterback earlier than the spring semester begins. This week we’ve got realized that Mark Stoops and his workers have narrowed it down to 2 gamers it seems in Devin Leary and Graham Mertz.

Now the query turns into; which course do they go?

Leary, an NC State switch, is ranked because the top-QB switch within the portal this offseason so far, and his stats from his profession in Raleigh again up that billing. In a full 2021 season Leary threw for 3,433 yards and 35 touchdowns with solely 5 interceptions.

Mertz, a Wisconsin switch, had his greatest season for the Badgers in 2022 as he posted 2,136 yards with 19 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions.

Each have their execs in what their addition to Kentucky would imply, particularly with the explosive ability expertise returning for the Cats, however the cons for every are undoubtedly one thing to have a look at.

For Leary, sturdiness is clearly a priority as he has battled a number of accidents throughout his time with the Wolfpack. Particularly with the offensive-line going by means of a revamp, can they get sufficient safety for Leary to remain wholesome?

Mertz, alternatively appears much more similar to Levis and his recreation. With a very good arm, all of it actually comes all the way down to accuracy and decision-making for Mertz. The query turns into can he put it collectively as Levis did in a Liam Coen offense?

QB commitments have already began for the weekend. It should not be for much longer earlier than we all know who would be the Cats’ sign caller subsequent season.

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Some tough stats to see after one other tough loss in NYC final night time.

Highlights

Kentucky Falls to UCLA in CBS Sports activities Basic – UK

Livingston led the Cats with a career-high 14 factors and Wheeler added 11 factors and 6 assists, though he did commit six of UK’s season-high 18 turnovers.

Cats fall to UCLA– A Sea of Blue

The Cats drop one other marquee matchup.

What went into the Kentucky loss– KSR

Dive into the numbers into what went fallacious for the Cats.

Gonzaga will get a giant win in opposition to Alabama– ESPN

An enormous win for the Zags.

Cubs ink Swanson– ESPN

The 4 big-time shortstops are actually off the market.

Vikings win in epic style– CBS

An enormous-time comeback for Minnesota.

Tiger and Charlie Woods within the hunt for the PNC Championship– CBS

Can Tiger and Charlie pull off the win in Sunday’s final spherical?