Mark Stoops proud of 'special group' of players after 'gratifying' win over Louisville

In a game where Kentucky never punted during a 56-10 win over Louisville, coach Mark Stoops had plenty to be proud about as the Wildcats’ took the Governor’s Cup, and picked up a ninth win.

Terry Wilson had 340 yards and four touchdowns, while Benny Snell, Jr. had two more touchdowns.

It was UK’s first nine-win regular season since 1977 as the Wildcats scored on all five first-half drives, and never trailed against UofL, which is going through a coaching transition following the firing of Bobby Petrino.

Here is what Stoops told reporters after the game:

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That group of players in there led by the seniors is “just a special group of young men,” Stoops said.

— Jen Smith (@ByJenSmith) November 25, 2018

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"I’m all banged up. Those big guys were throwing me around a bit," Mark Stoops said of the locker room.

— Jen Smith (@ByJenSmith) November 25, 2018

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Stoops on Lynn Bowden: “He’s been really steady and getting better. … He’s getting open, Terry’s hitting him."

— Jen Smith (@ByJenSmith) November 25, 2018

Stoops on the 9-3 season and recruiting: "I definitely believe it has to help us. We won a lot of football games. … We feel good about what we have going on in recruiting, and we look to go and build on this."

— Ben Roberts (@BenRobertsHL) November 25, 2018