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  It is time for Kentucky football fans to learn how to pronounce freshman running back JuTahn McClain's first name. It's "juh-TAWN" with the emphasis on the second syllable and the first syllable pronounced like "Justin." During UK's coronavirus-shortened spring practice, McClain opened his first interview session with local reporters by asking they clarify the pronunciation. After recording his first career carry in the fourth quarter against Mississippi State, McClain is poised to have his name called more frequently moving forward. "It's kind of like one of those things we always talked about with Benny (Snell)," UK offensive coordinator and running backs coach Eddie Gran said of McClain this week. "When a player comes in and asks, 'Coach, why am I not playing?' you pop on the film and say, 'Make me play you.' This young man is going to make me play him. A lot like Benny. Here we are going into our fourth game and the kid is ready. He's ready to go."

McClain was one of the most consistent targets of praise from UK coaches during preseason practices, but the Wildcats were loaded with returning contributors at his position. Now three games into the season, sophomore running back Kavosiey Smoke is out with a broken rib. Senior starter A.J. Rose and sophomore Chris Rodriguez are available but both dealing with minor injuries, UK coach Mark Stoops said on his radio show Monday. "JuTahn will get a few carries this week for sure," Stoops said. "He's just one of those guys that just has such a strong attitude. His attention to detail for a young player is through the roof. He picks things up." - Courier Journal


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News Source: Courier Journal



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