Sunday, April 02, 2000
Bonner leads UK in scrimmage
The Associated Press
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Dusty Bonner completed 25 of 37 passes for 352 yards and a touchdown during Kentucky's first spring scrimmage Saturday.
Bonner, who will be a junior this fall, guided the Wildcats on seven possessions and took the early edge in the battle for the starting quarterback spot. Redshirted freshman quarterback Jared Lorenzen from Highlands went 10-for-24 for 126 yards.
“Dusty has the experience on Jared and it showed,” UK coach Hal Mumme said. “Dusty makes quicker reads. I was really pleased with his play-calling.
“Jared made some good throws but he also had some things out of his control, such as dropped balls.”
Jimmy Robinson caught eight passes for 153 yards and Quentin McCord had three receptions for 57 yards, including a 17-yard touchdown catch from Bonner.
Kentucky's defense recorded 10 sacks and recovered three fumbles. Defensive end Dennis Johnson had three sacks.
“The defense is quicker and stronger than last season and that showed,” Mumme said.
Martez Johnson had a three-yard touchdown run and reserve quarterback Mark Perry, who will be a senior in the fall, threw an 80-yard touchdown pass to Derek Abney.
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