The new UK offensive coordinator previously coached in the Southeastern Conference at Florida and Missouri. He understands the value/need of depth to compete in the SEC.
“Our starters can really get out there and play with anybody,” Hamdan said. “The critical thing for us is to continue to build that depth. That is such a big part for us and the ability to stay healthy.”
Kentucky’s 2024 schedule has been ranked as the nation’s fourth most difficult schedule and Hamdan said the SEC is about one game at a time and not looking ahead.
“Kentucky is fourth in the SEC in wins over the last 10 years,” Hamdan said. “This is a program built to get in a fight one week at a time. Staying healthy is really important everywhere but it is really important for us because our starters are really good and keeping them healthy is a huge key for us.
