Cubelic thinks bringing Eric Wolford back to coach the offensive line after he bolted for Alabama two years ago was a positive move.
“With the overall talent in the room, they have the opportunity to have a group that is solid,” Cubelic said. “I have seen some Kentucky lines overachieve and be great. I have seen some underachieve.”
Returning Eli Cox at center and Marques Cox at left tackle gives UK a strong nucleus in the line.
“Marques Cox was solid all last season. Eli Cox has played a lot of football and has the brainpower to handle all the calls up front and I think (offensive coordinator) Bush (Hamdan) will put most of that on him and take it off the quarterback,” Cubelic said. “(Guard) Jager Burton played a lot last year and is a finisher, grinder who gets after you. (Guard) Dylan Ray has got a mean streak I like.”
Tennessee transfer Gerald Mincey could be the key.
“At times he did not want to play right tackles at Tennessee. He has the ability and talent to help this team,” Cubelic said. “(Florida transfer) Jalen Farmer is a good backup right tackle.
“They just don’t have a lot of depth but there are reasons for optimism with the line. It’s just that we don’t know exactly how much optimism but there are reasons to feel pretty good about things.”
