Ryan Harrow is dealing with John Calipari’s yelling … even in a 93-61 Kentucky Wildcat win

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October 27, 2012; Columbia, MO, USA; Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Jalen Whitlow (13) prepares to pass against the Missouri Tigers during the first quarter at Faurot Field. Mandatory Credit: Dak Dillon-US PRESSWIRE

Expect to see a two … or even three headed quarterback rotation this week against Vanderbilt as it appears that Whitlow, Towles, and even Morgan Newton may still play. Also, are the injuries finally diminishing and is Kentucky actually healthy (for Kentucky) headed into this game? Evan Crane of the UK Media Relations has more:

"“Thursday is usually when we sit down, try to come up with a plan to play the backups and we’ll go in here and talk about it today and figure out exactly when we want to play him,” Phillips said. “We decided third series last week and that’s what we stuck with.” Phillips also said that senior quarterback Morgan Newton could be used this week not only in an emergency situation, but to help the young quarterbacks slow down and see the game. “He’s still an emergency guy and a guy that will get in on the goal line,” Phillips said. “We’ll put him in there also doing some of the Wildcat stuff and our quarterback run game. But again if we’re struggling with those two guys, he’s a guy who can go in and give those two guys a breather and let them see it from the sideline so things will start slowing down for them. He’s definitely an option, though.” On the injury front, Phillips said that starting defensive tackle Donte Rumph is doubtful but “everyone else should be good to go.” Phillips said that sophomore Alvin Davis could see more playing time this week if Rumph doesn’t play. Phillips agreed with a reporter when asked if only missing one starter would be “considered healthy.” The head coach said looking back if you remove Maxwell Smith’s start against South Carolina this year and Morgan Newton’s start last year against Mississippi State, UK has started a true freshman at quarterback 11 out of their last 12 SEC games. “This would be considered healthy (compared to the major injury issues the team has been through),” Phillips said. “In 11 of the last 12 SEC games we have played, if you take out nine plays Morgan played last year (at the beginning of) the Mississippi State game and two plays Maxwell Smith played this year in the South Carolina, game then we have started a true freshman quarterback. The guys are doing a great job but your margin of error is really small when you are starting true freshman quarterbacks.”"

September 22, 2012; Gainesville FL, USA; Kentucky Wildcats kicker Landon Foster (9) kicks against the Florida Gators in the second quarter at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-US PRESSWIRE

In the last few years, Kentucky has become derisively known by some as “Punter U”, but all joking aside, Landon Foster is having a hell of a year:

"University of Kentucky true freshman punter Landon Foster has been named to the 2012 Ray Guy Award nominee list, the Augusta (Ga.) Sports Council recently announced. Foster is one of seven freshmen on the list. The native of Franklin, Tenn., has been impressive for Kentucky this season, receiving Honorable Mention Punter of the Week honors four times during the season. Currently, Foster ranks seventh in the Southeastern Conference and first among true freshmen in the league in punting with an average of 42.6 this season. Nationally, Foster ranks 31st and fifth among freshman punters. Foster has punted 48 times for UK this season with an average of 42.6 yards per punt, including 10 punts inside the opponent’s 20-yard line. His best game came at Arkansas, where he launched eight punts, including a career-best 58 yarder, for a season-high average of 48.4 yards per punt. The list will be narrowed to 10 semifinalists to be announced on Nov. 9. Following the semifinalists announcement, a national body of Football Bowl Subdivision sports information directors, coaches, media representatives and previous Ray Guy Award winners will vote for the top-three finalists, who will be identified on Nov. 19. The voting body will then cast ballots to select the winner."