Immediately prior to the opening of fall camp, UK football held its annual media day. Joker Phillips addressed reporters and took questions to open the festivities and the contingent then headed to the field of Commonwealth Stadium to talk to players.We will have more coverage of the event later today and into next week, but here are some of the most noteworthy items from Phillips’ comments and interviews with players:Fresh facesUK has instituted a new policy of limiting media access to freshman this season. All first-year players were available at media day on Friday, but they will not be again until after the conclusion of fall camp. Phillips said the new policy will allow freshman to focus on what they need to do in camp, especially in light of the fact that more freshman that normal could contribute this season.”They’ve got a lot on their plate and we just think that it’s good for those guys to concentrate,” Phillips said. “We’re going to be counting on a lot of the freshmen, so we’ll allow you guys to talk to the guys today, but then we won’t allow you to talk to them until they play, and I think that’s fair. I think that’s fair to the teammates. Once they start contributing then you guys can talk to them.”With the departure of Randall Cobb, Chris Matthews and Derrick Locke, those newcomers at the wide receiver and running back positions figure to have the best opportunity to play right away. At wide receiver, La’Rod King, Brian Adams and Gene McCaskill, among others, return, but UK signed five players at the position who will have an opportunity to play early. Phillips said that all the freshman wide receivers will play initially with the third team.”I think we will play more freshmen than we have in the past, especially at the skill positions,” Phillips said. “They will not be buried in the depth chart. I think that’s only fair to them. I think it’s a negative when you bring a freshman that’s been a star in his high school and you bring him into your program and he’s buried in the depth chart.”Daryl Collins, Rashad Cunningham and Demarco Robinson highlight the five-man group looking to make an early impact. Joker Phillips has emphasized since signing day how important it is that all five are wide receivers by trade, not converted from another position. That background figures to give them a leg up. Even though the opportunity is there and it played a role in his decision to come to UK, Collins recognizes that he has a long way to go before he earns it.”(Coach Phillips) is not going to just give it to you,” Collins said. “You have to work for it, you have to earn it. I believe I can work for it and earn it. That’s what I came up here to do: to play.”Collins and Cunningham both come from Alabama, the home state of wide receiver coach Tee Martin. Collins said that his comfort level with Martin was a big part of what brought him north to Lexington and away from a commitment to Nick Saban and Alabama. “Tee Martin is a great man and I couldn’t turn that down,” Collins said. “I’d rather be coached by him.”At running back, Josh Clemons and Marcus Caffey will also push for playing time. Phillips praised their natural ability as a reason for excitement.”Those guys, the two guys that we’ve got in here (have) great ability,” Phillips said. “Backs are not made; they’re born. You know, it’s hard to make great backs. You can make them tougher, you can make them stronger, but you can’t make them have the vision and the balance that the great backs have.”Clemons, a native of Fayetteville, Ga., knows that with returners like Raymond Sanders, CoShik Williams and Jonathan George, nothing is guaranteed for a freshman. His approach is to work hard and let things take care of themselves.”I’m just ready to work hard,” Clemons said. “Whatever happens, happens. I’m just trying to work hard, learn the playbook and get in good shape.”At safety, Winston Guy’s move to a hybrid position closer to the line of scrimmage opens up a spot in the secondary. Four-star safety Glenn Faulkner, UK’s most heralded recruit of 2011, will try to use fall camp to position himself to play there. He only recently arrived on campus and is thankful to have finally arrived.”I was looking forward to meeting my fellow teammates,” Faulkner said. “Now that I’m here, I’m excited and I’m ready to play football.”Although he is getting somewhat of a late start, the fact that UK is implementing a new defensive scheme under Rick Minter puts him slightly less behind the eight ball than he would otherwise be. Faulkner said that the new defense fits his skill set well. In particular, Faulkner’s skills in coverage will be an asset to a defense looking for force turnovers.”I’m much more of a cover guy,” Faulkner said. “I like to shut guys down and make interceptions.”That kind of talent will help Faulkner overcome the deficit in experience.”Glenn is probably a little bit further behind than the other guys because he just got here on campus, but talent wise, we always say that talent will overcome any experience any day,” Phillips said.At quarterback, there will not be nearly as much opportunity for playing time with junior Morgan Newton the projected starter. However, the only two other quarterbacks on the roster are both freshmen. Maxwell Smith and Theltus “Bookie” Cobbins will compete in camp for the backup position.Cobbins, despite arriving on campus just a short time ago, has already established a relationship with the Big Blue Nation via Twitter. In speaking with him, it’s apparent why UK fans have been drawn to the charismatic New Orleans native. “It’s a good thing for me to get in touch with my fans before I even step on the field,” Cobbins said with a smile on his face, “but when I step on the field, I’m going to get more (fans).”Dropping back, facing a rush and making contested throws, confidence is a must for a quarterback. That’s never going to be a problem for Cobbins.”I’ve got the swag,” Cobbins said. “I’ve got the swag of a quarterback. I’m going to bring leadership.”Cobbins usually relied on his legs to move the chains in high school, but he knows that he needs to work on his throwing to contribute when his time comes.”I just need to throw a lot,” Cobbins said. “In high school, I never threw that much. My main focus is working hard. That’s what I do in the weight room, on the field and off the field. When my chance comes, I’m going to make it work.”Crawford working to be a part of teamPhillips addressed the status of senior defensive tackle Mark Crawford, who has recently been the subject of disciplinary action. The head coach said Crawford is being evaluated on a “day-to-day” basis as he tries to reestablish his position with the team. The 6-foot-1, 338-pound defensive tackle is on the media day roster.”Crawford is still working to be a part of this football team,” Phillips said. “We expect him to do what he’s supposed to do all the time. He has done that for the most part, but he’s still working his way to be a part of this football team.”Bumps and bruisesHeading into practice, a handful of players are dealing with injuries but most are not serious. Donte Rumph sustained a concussion in a car accident last week and will miss a couple days while he is being monitored.  McCaskill’s recovery from reconstructive knee surgery is ongoing, but is nearly able to fully participate in team activities. Raymond Sanders, Jake Lanefski, Mister Cobble and James Elliott are limited in practice and are classified as day-to-day.Tandy, Washington going the Juco routeSignees David Washington and Bubba Tandy were curiously missing from the media day roster. Phillips later explained why.Tandy, a listed “athlete” out of Hopkinsville, Ky., and Washington, a defensive lineman of Locust Grove, Ga., will head to junior college.