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Kentucky's Locke can't catch a break

November, 2, 2009

11/02/09

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By Chris Low | ESPN.com

Posted by ESPN.com's Chris Low

Derrick Locke is due some good luck.

The Kentucky junior tailback was having a terrific season after suffering a devastating knee injury a year ago that cut short his season.

But he's doubtful to questionable for this weekend's game against Eastern Kentucky, according to Kentucky coach Rich Brooks, because of scar tissue in his surgically repaired left knee. Locke rushed for 103 yards last week in the 31-24 loss to Kentucky, but it was all he could do just to finish the game. Locke is fifth in the SEC in rushing this season with 597 yards.

The Wildcats still need two more wins to put themselves in position for a fourth straight bowl trip, but the injuries are beginning to mount.

Chris Low | email

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Joined ESPN.com in 2007
Wrote for The (Nashville) Tennessean

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Kentucky Wildcats, Rich Brooks, Derrick Locke

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