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The WIldcats conducted its first practice of spring drills this morning with a surprise addition. Ravi Moss, who has been a supersub on Tubby Smith's basketball team the past four seasons, was lined up at wide receiver. UK coach Rich Brooks said he talked with Moss earlier this week about joining the football team, and Moss will spend the next couple of weeks working out on a trial basis to see if he wants to join the team in the fall. Moss has completed his four years of basketball eligibility but still has one year remaining if he decides to stick with football. Brooks and UK offensive coordinator Joker Phillips said they unsuccessfully tried to persuade Chuck Hayes to give football a try at the end of last season. While the 6-foot-2,. 190-pound Moss hasn't played competitive football since the sixth grade, Brooks and Phillips believe he has the size, athleticism and toughness to make the transition. Moss still has to learn some of the nuances of the position, but he showed some potential when he got behind defensive backs Karl Booker and Trevard Lindley and hauled in a deep pass from quarterback Andre Woodson.

This morning's workout also marked the debut of freshman WIll FIdler, who graduated early from Henderson County High School in order to join the Cats for spring drills. Fidler showed nice touch on several of his passes during seven-on-seven drills, but the coaching staff said he'll likely have his ups and downs while he makes the adjustment to college football.