Joker Phillips spoke for more than 12 minutes in his last media opportunity before his Kentucky Wildcats head south for a Southeastern Conference opener against the Florida Gators. The biggest news that came out of Thursday’s session was on the injury and redshirt fronts. Offensive linemen Darrian Miller (ankle) and Matt Smith (toe) each practiced in spite of their injuries and are expected to play this week. Phillips is also unconcerned about quarterback Maxwell Smith, who has some lingering soreness in this throwing shoulder from hits taken last weekend.CoShik Williams (hip strain), on the other hand, is not expected to play. He will make the trip with the team, but Jonathan George, Raymond Sanders and Dyshawn Mobley will likely be the guys come Saturday. A fourth running back, Josh Clemons, has not yet played this season after having his knee scoped before the season opener. According to Phillips, it is likely at this point that the sophomore will redshirt.To hear Phillips talk about those topics, as well as UK’s no-huddle offense, getting off to a fast start and others, watch the video below.

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