Anthony White says Cats can still be special but may not do it the way most fans expected when season started

JJ Weaver and the UK defense have made big plays to offset UK's turnovers so far this season. (UK Athletics Photo)

Former all-SEC running back Anthony White says Kentucky can still have a very successful season but it may not look exactly like UK fans expected a month ago. The Cats are 4-0 going into Saturday night’s game with Florida but have 11 turnovers in four games. Fumbles and turnovers have limited the UK offense — and White says that  might not change.

“Embrace this team. I am not happy with the sloppy game (at South Carolina) but I think that’s what we are going to do this year,” he said.

He said receiver Wan’Dale Robinson might be the only big playmaker to consistently protect the football.

“When I was playing I think Tim Couch threw five interceptions in two games and we still won one of those games,” White said. “This team is going to have its ups and downs.

“Most games are going to be a slugfest. Games are going to be ugly. We are going to get knocked down but then get right back up and throw blows of our own.”

He likes how the defense has allowed only 20 points after UK’s 11 turnovers and has found ways to make big plays at the biggest moments in games.

“If you are looking for a clean game and flawless play, it’s not going to happen but what I like is when we need a play, we are making it,” White said. “I still think this team is destined for great things. It’s just not going to look quite the way we anticipated I don’t think. So just accept it and embrace this team for what it is.”