Recap: Alabama vs. Kentucky
Sports Network | October 04, 2008
Tuscaloosa, AL (Sports Network) - Glen Coffey ran for a career-high 218 yards and Alabama's only offensive touchdown, as the second-ranked Crimson Tide pulled out a hard-fought 17-14 victory over a tenacious Kentucky squad in a classic SEC battle.
John Parker Wilson wasn't much of a factor, hitting 7-of-17 passes for 106 yards and an interception for Alabama (6-0, 3-0 SEC), which was coming off a dominating road victory over then third-ranked Georgia last weekend. Julio Jones caught three balls for 52 yards, while Mark Ingram rushed for 66 yards on 11 carries.
The Crimson Tide's rushing defense was once again stingy, holding the Wildcats to a mere 35 yards on the ground. Rolando McClain punctuated the defensive effort with a fumble return for a touchdown in the win.
Mike Hartline was rattled through much of the afternoon for Kentucky (4-1, 0-1), connecting on just 20-of-42 passes for 241 yards with two touchdowns, an interception and a fumble, which was returned for a touchdown. Dicky Lyons hauled in six balls for 63 yards and a score for the Wildcats, who led the nation with a miniscule 5.5 points per game against entering the contest.
Kentucky remains winless against the Tide in 21 meetings in Alabama.
