JJ Weaver considers coach Mark Stoops a father figure. (UK Athletics Photo)
Kentucky sophomore linebacker JJ Weaver was not surprised that so many UK fans came to Georgia to watch the Cats play No. 1 Georgia two weeks ago.
“BBN has been supporting us since day one,” Weaver said. “It’s a blessing and makes us feel good. We celebrate with the fans all we can. I love to get the crowd going.”
Weaver knows that fan support makes an impact with recruits just like it did him when he picked UK.
“It started with my class. Just trust in coach Stoops. Just trust the process,” Weaver said. “We have not always been a football team. Now we are and a lot of in-state kids especially want to be part of it.
“A lot of kids ask me why I chose UK. To me, it felt like home. Kentucky was the best decision for me and a lot of other guys are seeing that now.”
Weaver played high school football in Louisville but originally was from Florida. He says that also helps him relate to out-of-state recruits.
“I can relate to in-state or out-of-state recruits. I know out-of-state guys get homesick. I have them come to my house. UK is a home to us and I want guys to be happy,” Weaver said.
Weaver can also share with recruits his feelings about Stoops.
“With what I have been going through with my father passing, coach Stoops has helped me mentally. He set up people I needed to talk to. He’s just like another father figure to me,” Weaver said.
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Nice comments from J J Weaver. He is a good addition to this UK football team. Sounds like a leader to me.