Kentucky may be getting a key piece back just in time for its trip to Tennessee.
Linebacker Sam Greene, who has missed time after hurting his left knee in the win at Oklahoma, is expected to return for the Nov. 7 matchup in Knoxville, according to Kentucky coach Will Stein. Greene sat out last week’s win over Vanderbilt, but Stein said Monday night on his radio show that the senior is trending in the right direction.
“Sam’s getting better every day,” Stein said. “We’re expecting him back.
He’s a ball player. He’s such a great guy.
He’s one of the captains of our team, so we’re hoping to get him back, full-go, by this next game.
“He’s a do-it-all player. He can set the edge, he can drop in pass defense, he can blitz. He’s a fantastic football player.”
That would be a welcome boost for Jay Bateman’s defense. Greene has been one of Kentucky’s most productive players this season, piling up 23 tackles with 14 solo stops, along with two tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks and an interception in seven games.
Even more telling: his biggest production has come against SEC opponents. Greene has 20 tackles in conference play, with 13 solo tackles, and every one of his tackles for loss, sacks and his interception have come against league competition.
Kentucky heads to No. 16 Tennessee at 6:15 p.m.
Nov. 7 on ESPN. The Wildcats are likely to enter as at least a touchdown underdog, just as they were against Texas A&M, South Carolina and Oklahoma - games they won all three.
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