Kentucky offensive coordinator Bush Hamdan spent spring practice evaluating the personnel he would have to work with this season and despite a lack of proven depth feels good about the running backs he has starting with Ohio State transfer Chip Trayanum.
“Chip is a guy who has played a lot of football. He is a 6-2, 230-pound back who is similar to the physical-style back that Kentucky football is used to,” Hamdan said. “He played defense and special teams at Ohio State before getting back to running back. He is a guy we are looking to carry the load.”
Demie Sumo-Karngbaye, a 6-0, 210-pound senior, provided some depth and versatility last season after transferring from North Carolina State.
“Demi has played here and done good things. He is a bit undersized but he is versatile and can line up at receiver and running back,” Hamdan said.
True freshman Jason Patterson made a big impression on Hamdan in spring practice.
“You are never fired up about playing freshmen but we need three guys to carry the load and be able to play at a high level,” Hamdan said. “We are also going to rely on the quarterbacks to carry the football but we think we have three running backs who can do the job.”
