“The last couple years, my running backs coach, nothing against him, me and him didn’t have the same type of connection. My running backs coach now played the position, played at a high level in the NFL. “We’re a work in progress, for sure,” said the Kentucky running backs coach. Even though he is demanding, it’s a two-way street of communication between the players and their running backs coach. Kentucky is asking a lot from its running backs, and their coach is challenging them to meet those demands.