Kentucky’s offense took a hit yesterday when all-purpose maestro Randall Cobb announced he was leaving early for the NFL. Fortunately for the Wildcats, they avoided a very significant twin hit on the other side of the ball.
All-American linebacker Danny Trevathan and All-SEC safety Winston Guy announced Friday afternoon that they weren’t taking the path plowed by their teammate and will instead return to Lexington for another season.
“My evaluation (from the NFL) came back good but the easy way is not always the best way,” Trevathan said in a statement. “I waited this long for the NFL, it can wait (another year). I want to enhance my game. I’m 228 (pounds), I want to work toward 235 or 240. I’m definitely going to finish school and that opens more windows in my life.”
“I have unfinished business, said Guy, a native of Lexington. “This is my time to step up and be a leader for this team. I’m going to try to be more vocal and lead the team by how I work. I love that I’m going to get to play with Danny another year. I want to do everything I can to be the best player and student I can be.
“I talked to my parents (Winston Sr. and Renessa). My mom said the NFL will always be there. She wants me to graduate.”
Needless to say, head coach Joker Phillips was ecstatic that his team’s top two tacklers in 2010 will be returning to the Wildcats for another season.
“I’m excited to have Danny and Winston back with us,” Phillips said. “Overall, an extra year will help them develop as players while they continue toward their degrees. And, another year in the weight room with Coach (Rock) Oliver will do nothing but help them.”
Trevathan led UK with 144 tackles -- the team’s highest total since Marty Moore in 1992 -- while Guy was second with 106.