Wildcats Edged By LouisvilleEric Shelton rushed for 151 yards and two touchdowns to lead
Louisville to a 40-24 win Sunday night over Kentucky in the opener for both teams. The Cardinals took advantage of two punt miscues by Kentucky, built an 18-point lead, weathered a rally, and drained the clock with two time-consuming drives to seal the win.
Tonight at 6:30 in Lexington the University of Louisville and the
University of Kentucky will come face-to-face again to battle for the Governor's Cup trophy.
For all the pre-season riddles that may or may not be answered tonight in Commonwealth Stadium, there is one question Kentucky must absolutely, positively answer
overnight.
Series has made, unmade careers in
the Bluegrass We've seen over the past few years how the U of L-UK series has affected lives and careers. Hal Mumme's UK tenure went spiraling downward with his team's painful 40-34 overtime loss to Louisville in 2000. He and recruiting coordinator Claude Bassett would leave
Lexington in a cloud of NCAA violations months later.
Moeller star shuns Big Blue celebrity A reminder came last week that no program -- not even Kentucky basketball -- is for everyone. From all indications, UK basketball did not fit Josh Duncan, the forward from Cincinnati who committed to Xavier rather than UK on Wednesday.
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New UK offense a hit with Lorenzen If Kentucky quarterback Jared Lorenzen wasn't already sold on the new system
installed by offensive coordinator Ron Hudson, he became a believer last Saturday while watching Kansas State roll up the points against California.
Cats' Bwenge taking move to fullback in (a huge) stride
He came out of spring practice as the Wildcats' starting tailback, but after about three weeks of training camp, he'll start the season tomorrow night as the team's No.1 fullback.
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UK offense must be productive Scoring points has not usually been a problem for the winning team in the
Kentucky-Louisville rivalry.
Haydock happy to be a Cat Playing in the Kentucky-Louisville game was something linebacker Justin Haydock always wanted to
do.
MSU leads state's D-I athletes in graduation- UK Second Murray State University Athletic Director E.W. Dennison
is convinced his athletics programs are poised for a record-setting year this year on the playing field. But statistics show university athletes are not doing too bad in the classroom, either.
Miller continues to develop As far as Danny Hope is concerned, Matt Miller could be playing for a lot of Division I
schools. However, Hope couldn't be happier that the former Boyle County High School receiver will be in Eastern Kentucky's starting lineup tonight when the Colonels start their season.
Secondary to get a little help from friends Leonard Burress will get some help from his friends this fall. The UK cornerback is hoping to thrive
in a new defense that will use less man-to-man coverage and more zone coverage.
Hudson hopes two QBs are better than one Jared Lorenzen and Shane Boyd may laugh about it, but defending both quarterbacks at the same time could
be no laughing matter for Louisville.
LOUISVILLE VS. KENTUCKY 9 down, top 10 to go It's hard to believe this is the 10th annual football game between the University of
Kentucky and the University of Louisville since the series was renewed in 1994. The first nine games and the buildup to UK-U of L X -- hey, if Super Bowls get Roman numerals, why not this? -- has produced lots of excitement, hot air and enough material for 10 top 10 lists.
Kentucky Quarterback Club Meets Tonight at the K House The Kentucky Quarterback Club will hold its first annual meeting with offensive and
defensive coaches tonight in Lexington. They feature a buffet (optional) beginning at 6:00 and have an open cash bar. At 7 the coaches will discuss the upcoming season and the UL game..The Kentucky Quarterback Club meets before each home game throughout the season and features highlight game film of the
previous weeks game and a look ahead at the upcoming opponent.
Lorenzen truly has become UK's immovable object He has opened himself to the media and fans. He
has endured the never-ending jabs about his weight. He has laughed at the baseless Internet rumors that had him transferring here and there.
Cat backs take different paths to UK One comes from California. The other from Canada.
One arrived at the University of Kentucky via the junior college route. One came when he was discovered at a recruiting combine in Montreal.
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UK's Barnhart looks for end of ‘summer of discontent'
Several college sports programs have suffered through what University of Kentucky's athletics director calls a summer of discontent — a scandalous period that cost some coaches their jobs.
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Hudson getting ready for unknown Because he's not sure exactly what to expect from Louisville's defense, Kentucky
offensive coordinator Ron Hudson isn't positive about what will work best for the Wildcats Sunday.
Kentucky Football ScrimmageCoach Rich Brooks made several announcements following
Thursday's practice, including news about the starting punter, starting kicker, and injured players returning to practice.
Shane Boyd will not be parking cars Shane Boyd will not be parking cars in the
yellow lot or hawking Papa John's pizzas on the concourse or manning the public address microphone Sunday night when Kentucky entertains its good friends from Louisville.
Sweet Pea blossoms His teammates see it every day. They voted him the defensive captain
because of it. Burns expressed surprise, but his roommate, cornerback Warren Wilson, said he never doubted it.
John L. will be be fine – but Morriss? John L. will be fine. But Morriss must wonder whether jumping to
wacky Waco was the worst football coaching career move since Howard Schnellenberger left Miami
Lorenzen among 26 Unitas nominees The University of Kentucky's Jared Lorenzen is one of 26 nominees announced
yesterday for the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award, presented to the nation's top senior quarterback by the Frank Camp Chapter of the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Educational Foundation.
Lorenzen up for award University of Kentucky quarterback Jared Lorenzen, a Highlands High
(Ky.) graduate, was among 26 quarterbacks announced Wednesday as candidates for the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award.
Touted ends lead UK's defensive line Kentucky's defensive linemen already have made a believer
out of a quarterback who must face them every day in practice.
With the Big Game only a few days away I, as a large University of Kentucky fan, should be humming "On, On, U of K" as I anticipate the annual battle with the University of Louisville. I should be pumped and primed for Sunday evening's contest.
Information about parking, pre- and post-game traffic flow, plus many pre-game activities, such as the Wildcat Refuge, the Cat Walk, Rally in the Alley and Marching Band Parade.
University of Kentucky football fanatics can follow all the top games and players simultaneously through the Official College Sports Network's Gametracker, an enhanced live statistical interface available at
www.UKAthletics.com.
Many facts have been tossed around about this football rivalry. The trouble is that some are
facts — and some are fiction. Let's sort through the misdirection plays.
Kentucky Football Press Conference QuotesHead Coach Rich Brooks and selected Kentucky players held the first pre-game press conference of the 2003 season on Tuesday afternoon. Click to read quotes from the coach and players.
SEC Insider- Irony thick for Tide
Shane Boyd knows a few things about multi-tasking. This season, he will play a
variety of positions in Kentucky's offense — quarterback, receiver and even running back.
Burns can talk as well as he plays
Even if Kentucky wasn't playing rival Louisville in its season-opening game, Vincent
Burns would be ready to talk about the season.
Burton's rise a surprise
The first time most of us heard the name Keenan Burton was about a year ago when he got the
scholarship to the University of Kentucky that Boyle County's Jacob Tamme was supposed to get.
UofL relishes underdog role
Two new coaching staffs make the Kentucky-Louisville opener a surprise party. But during a news conference
yesterday, U of L Coach Bobby Petrino volunteered an insight into his team's approach.
About 500 University of Kentucky supporters learned yesterday
at lunch that true freshman receiver Keenan Burton will start Sunday in the Wildcats' football opener against the University of Louisville.
Lorenzen, Burns Elected Team CaptainsQuarterback Jared Lorenzen and defensive end Vincent
"Sweet Pea" Burns have been elected captains for the 2003 Kentucky football team. Two game captains will join them each week.
The way Sylvester "Big Kat" Miller's weight has fluctuated, consistent is a word that hasn't often been used to describe the senior offensive lineman.
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Kentucky Football NotebookAfter having the day off on Sunday, the Kentucky football team
will return to the practice field Monday afternoon from 4:45 to 6 p.m. On Saturday night, the Wildcats rehearsed their pregame routine, then held a one-hour, 15-minute scripted scrimmage in Commonwealth Stadium.
Cats focusing on conditioning The Tons of Fun Club was down to two members at the University of Kentucky's practice on Friday.
Kentucky Football Kickoff Luncheon QuotesOpening remarks... "It's a pleasure to be here. I think Dr. Todd and Mitch Barnhart have given the football program a
very serious chance to be competitive at the top level of this conference. I know the commitment is here to have every program be competitive in the Southeastern Conference.
Abney's violation shouldn't cause lost time
A minor NCAA violation committed by Kentucky football player Derek Abney and other members of the Playboy All-America team will not result in lost eligibility and should be resolved quickly, a Southeastern Conference official said yesterday.
Pat James, UK player for Bryant, dies at 75 LINEMAN IN 1948-50 WENT ON TO COACH
Pat James, who played football at the University of Kentucky under the legendary coach Paul "Bear" Bryant and went on to coach at several universities, died Wednesday at a Birmingham, Ala. hospital. Mr. James, who had been battling cancer, was 75.
New wrinkles await UK faithful Football fans need only see Jared Lorenzen lined up in the slot to notice that things have changed in Lexington.
THIRD AND LONG- BRING IT ON Miami's Roethlisberger, a fourth-year junior; Kentucky's Lorenzen, a fifth-year senior; and Cincinnati's Guidugli, a true junior, have made this
area a mecca for prolific passers this season. Together, the three quarterbacks have passed for 20,592 yards and 147 touchdowns during their college careers. They've set 18 school records.
Wildcats looking to build off winning season The 61-year-old Brooks was hired to replace Guy Morriss, who led the Wildcats to a winning season, though the team was ineligible to go
to a bowl game. Morriss bolted for greener pastures at Baylor, and Brooks, who has been a head coach with the NFL's St. Louis Rams and in college with the Oregon Ducks, was hired to take his place.
UK puts Winthrop in opener after court ruling 'EXEMPT' TOURNAMENT OFF THE SCHEDULE
Kentucky's recently released basketball schedule for the 2003-2004 season appears headed for a revision. An ongoing legal battle has UK officials ready to cancel a season-opening tournament sponsored by the Black Coaches Association. Instead, the Wildcats would play Winthrop on Nov. 21 to start the season.
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Kentucky Football NotebookFollowing Thursday afternoon's practice at the Nutter Training Facility, Coach Rich Brooks was asked about true
freshmen who have looked good in practice. Coach Brooks brought up the names of wide receiver Keenan Burton, defensive lineman Ricky Abren, and linebacker Brad Booker.
Kentucky Football ScrimmageThe Kentucky football team had its second scrimmage of preseason practice with a one-hour, 20-minute
session Wednesday afternoon in Commonwealth Stadium.
2003 Heisman hopefuls Jared Lorenzen QB Sr. Kentucky 2,267 yds, 24 TDs, 5 INTs The Round Mound of Touchdown is going on his third coach. J-Lo should win some kind of award just for
hanging on.
Fearless phenom "To me, that fearlessness or that confidence is something you have to acquire," said UK's Derek Abney, returning a kickoff
for a touchdown against Vanderbilt, above. He used that tough mental approach to break five NCAA records last season.
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Can SEC rise up to challenge Kentucky-When last we saw the Southeastern Conference, it wasn't pretty. The league was little more than a grease
spot in the middle of the road, flattened into a road-kill patty by the Kentucky Wildcats.
Former Kentucky Wildcat Surfaces in the Sunshine State New Chipola JC head coach Chris Jans got a good transfer in the former SEC player. For Jason Parker it has been a long and bumpy road, but now it
appears as though he's seeing the light.
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Cook Expected to Miss at Least Three Weeks Junior wide receiver Tommy Cook is expected to miss at least three weeks after undergoing surgery Tuesday to remove a bone spur in his
ankle.
Wilson eager to play again at UK All sophomore cornerback Warren Wilson wants to do is get back on the playing field and show Kentucky's new coaching staff what he
can do.
Holts ready to make an impact Making things happen comes naturally for University of Kentucky sophomore Deion Holts. As a freshman, the
Warren Central High School product had a flair for being in the right place at the right time, and that has the Wildcats’ new coaching staff foreseeing good things.
Burress knows all about duress In case you wondered why University of Kentucky cornerback Leonard Burress sometimes left games and missed prolonged stretches of
action last season, it's because he had a double hernia.
UK Kickoff Luncheon set for Friday The University of Kentucky Football Kickoff Luncheon will be Friday at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Lexington.
Abney's no Playboy, he's a playmaker Confidence was never a problem for Derek Abney, but even Abney never envisioned the type of college football career he’s had at
Kentucky.
Changing attitudes key for Brooks Two seconds from a head-turning victory over LSU, the Kentucky football team failed to deliver the knockout blow. What came to be
known as "The Bluegrass Miracle" was also voted play-of-the-year at the ESPY Awards this summer, but for Big Blue fans, it became another entry in an all-too-sorrowful book of gridiron "almosts."
Answers to UK questions Everyone has questions about the upcoming University of Kentucky football season. The difference here is that you get answers - or at least
educated guesses.
A short Q & A with DJ for those interested... I went back to Lexington, Kentucky where I have a house up until the off-season workouts began at the end of March. I came back and stayed
through all the two mini camps and then I went back home and worked out there for the last few weeks before training camp.
Brooks, Shula quietly calm 'Cats, Tide They took over scandal-scarred programs and preached commitment. Togetherness would get them through probation. Buying in would ease the pain of a
postseason ban.
Brooks ready for another rebuilding job Rich Brooks is happy. He is we-just-signed-a-blue-chip happy, we-just-recovered-a-fumble-on-their-five happy. He is
all-my-players-passed-their-classes happy. After eight years out of college football, at an age (62 on Aug. 20) when many of his colleagues have moved to the golf course, and with a football field at Oregon named in his honor, Brooks is wearing the blue and white of Kentucky and thrilled to do it.
Browns pick Holcomb over Couch Kelly Holcomb is the Browns' starting quarterback, and Coach Butch Davis said the choice came down to a "gut decision."
Scouting the receivers The main man: The Cats lose their go-to-receiver from a year ago in Aaron Boone, but senior Derek Abney is more than equipped to step
into the role of No. 1 wideout. After seeing his production slip a little in 2002 (40 catches), Abney should be closer to his 2001 numbers when he caught a team-high 66 balls for 741 yards and six touchdowns. Offensive coordinator Ron Hudson will look to get the ball in Abney's hands on more screens and
reverses this season and would also like to get Abney's yards-per-catch average up to around 18 or 19.
Kentucky Football NotebookThere was good news at the Kentucky football practice Monday morning as several players who had been out
because of injury were back for the three-hour workout at the Nutter Training Facility ... The annual University of Kentucky Football Kickoff Luncheon will be held Friday, Aug. 22, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Lexington.
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Concussions make UK's Williams cautious University of Kentucky linebacker Dustin Williams knows the risk he takes every time he steps on the football field.
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Celtics' McCarty will sing at showBoston Celtics player Walter McCarty will appear at the Newport Summer Comedy Series Sunday night to sing and
sign autographs.
UK punting game gets Brooks' OK after scrimmage The University of Kentucky's punting game, once thought to be the team's primary concern, drew an approving nod from
coach Rich Brooks yesterday.
Wildcats Have First Scrimmage of Preseason It was a day for defense as the Kentucky football team held its first scrimmage of preseason practice Saturday afternoon at the Nutter
Training Facility.
Summer's no vacation for UK's Seitze Summer. Is there a better time for a college student? Relaxing vacations, cookouts, sun-bathing and
bikinis. University of Kentucky starting center Nick Seitze must be wondering what happened to his summer.
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Players adapting to coach's style Rich Brooks spent most of the last three years playing golf and fishing, living the stress-free life most 60-something retirees hope to lead.
Holt brings his 'Miami swagger' to 'X' receiver for Wildcats It's the way Glenn Holt walks onto the football field, the way he eyes a cornerback. University of
Kentucky receivers coach Joker Phillips calls it the "Miami swagger," and Holt's got it.
Kentucky Football NotebookThe Kentucky secondary is progressing nicely as the Wildcats inch closer to their season opener against
Louisville on Aug. 31. Faced with learning the new 3-4-4 defensive scheme and dealing with the loss of three starters from a year ago, this group of safeties and cornerbacks has impressed secondary coach Steve Brown thus far. Thursday morning practice photo gallery
Davis, 5-7, standing tall for Cats Many players pass through the University of Kentucky in pursuit of their dream to play in the National Football League.
Couch says he sees chance he'll be gone Tim Couch understands the stakes. In the next few days he'll find out if he kept his job, and if he's part of the Cleveland Browns' future.
Basketball
Barbour adds to UK's woes No matter how hard Tubby Smith seems to try, the off-court distractions keep coming for the University of Kentucky basketball team.
National exposure helps UK By agreeing to play at South Carolina on a Thursday night, the Kentucky football team will get exclusive national coverage on ESPN.
Lorenzen or Boyd? Try Lorenzen and Boyd If the Wildcats have a problem at quarterback, it's that only one can be on the field. At least that's
the conventional thinking. But little about UK's offense is going to be conventional.
Let's not mess with a dandy opener It's the worst idea in these parts since Barnhart got the bright notion to terminate the band's pregame playing of
"My Old Kentucky Home."
Robertson Hasn't Rushed to Forefront for the Jets In the weeks before the N.F.L.'s college draft, the analysis was unanimous: Dewayne
Robertson was a great defensive tackle, blessed with speed and size, the top prospect at his position.
Kentucky scouting report - The offense Okay so Rich Brooks is not going to bowl over anyone with his enthusiasm. But the first year coach has assembled quite a coaching staff
with LSU coach Mike Archer leading the defense and former Kansas State Ron Hudson leading the offense. Any success Kentcuky enjoys in 2003 will attributable to the fine corps of assistants.
Brooks sees potential at Kentucky Rich Brooks started out as a consultant to Kentucky athletic director Mitch Barnhart in the search for a new head football coach.
Robertson Hasn't Rushed to Forefront for the Jets In the weeks before the N.F.L.'s college draft, the analysis was unanimous: Dewayne
Robertson was a great defensive tackle, blessed with speed and size, the top prospect at his position.
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UCLA, Mich. State highlight UK schedule Nationally televised road games with Michigan State and UCLA and Rick Pitino's second return to Rupp
Arena as the coach of Louisville highlight the University of Kentucky's 2003-04 basketball schedule, released Tuesday.
Barbour drug charge dropped University of Kentucky senior guard Antwain Barbour was cited for marijuana possession during a traffic stop this
summer, but later had the charge dropped.
Police say Barbour found with marijuana
University of Kentucky senior guard Antwain Barbour was cited for marijuana possession during a traffic stop this summer but later had the charge dropped.
Baylor assistant AD hired as Cats' publicist
Scott Stricklin, an assistant athletics director at Baylor University, has been named Assistant A.D./Media Relations at Kentucky, UK Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart announced yesterday.
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Abney injures hamstring Kentucky receiver Derek Abney had to leave practice early Monday after slightly injuring his hamstring.
Wildcats Have First Two-a-DaysAfter five days of split-squad practices, the Kentucky Wildcats practiced together with their first
traditional two-a-day workouts on Tuesday at the Nutter Training Facility.
Concession Concerns There's not only a new football coach at the University of Kentucky, there's also a new company doing the concessions at Commonwealth Stadium.
Kentucky Releases 2003-04 Men's Basketball ScheduleThe University of Kentucky men's basketball team, which wrapped up an impressive 32-4 record at the
Elite Eight in March, once again will take on one of the most competitive schedules in the nation in the 2003-04 season. The schedule, released Tuesday, features nine 2003 NCAA Tournament teams and an extremely difficult non-conference slate.
Pinner's departure creates mixed feelings for Davis The opportunity for playing time created by the departure of Artose Pinner is a major reason Draak Davis came to
the University of Kentucky. However, it's also a reason he feels immense pressure as he starts preparing for his first season with the Wildcats.
Tamme adjusting to 'whole new game' Four years ago Jacob Tamme remembers having to adjust to his first practices at Boyle County High School.
Estill and Camara Weighing options While former UK teammate Marvin Stone signed with a pro team in Italy on Friday, Marquis Estill and Jules Camara continue to weigh their NBA
options.
Townsville Crocodiles release Turner The Townsville Crocodiles have been forced to release their reigning most valuable player Wayne Turner, who is facing illegal firearm charges in the United
States.
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At UK, optimism in high gear If there is ever a day filled with a more optimistic outlook for college football teams, it is media day.
UK's Holts hasn't got time for the pain Deion Holts, the Wildcats' starting left outside linebacker, took a seat and put his head in his one good hand. "It hurts
like crazy. I hate it."
2003 Kentucky Football Fans Day Photo Gallery Saturday was the annual Fans Day for Kentucky Football. Fans were treated to many activities outside the stadium before the gates opened and then were allowed to go on the field to meet and get autographs from their favorite coaches and players. Click for a photo gallery of the day.
Cats promise fireworks Lorenzen, UK's starting quarterback, is slightly biased. But he thinks the Wildcats' always-potent offense could reach the
shock-and-awe stage this season.
Lorenzen can play no matter the weight
Jared never will be asked to film weight-loss commercials. Lorenzen is overweight. That said, let me quickly say this: Who cares? Not me.
UK vs. South Carolina moved to Thursday, Nov. 6 USC has agreed to play its home game against Kentucky on Oct. 9 as part of ESPN's popular Thursday night package, Gamecocks assistant head
coach Skip Holtz said Friday. An official announcement is expected by Monday.
Kentucky Football Media Day Quotes and Photos Friday was Media Day for the Kentucky football team. Coach Brooks and all the players made themselves available for interviews and pictures at Commonwealth Stadium. Click to read quotes from Coach Brooks and select players plus see photos from the event.
Kentucky Football NotebookThe annual Kentucky Football Fans' Day is set for Saturday at Commonwealth Stadium. Activities begin outside
the stadium at 5 p.m. and the stadium gates open at 7 p.m.
Caudill copes with training camp woes Jeremy Caudill knows preseason football camp is not supposed to be fun. However, that doesn't mean he can't make the best of a
difficult situation.
Hayes no longer a surpriseChuck Hayes probably was considered a longshot to even make the Pan-American Games team when he
was invited to tryouts this summer.
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Barn Storming Cats The University of Kentucky Athletics Department is planning to Barn Storm the Bluegrass state and we need your help!
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Wildcats Have First PracticeThe Kentucky football team held its first preseason practice Thursday as the
Wildcats, split into two groups, practiced for approximately four and one-half hours. The practice began at the Nutter Training Facility, then moved to the Nutter Field House when lightning threatened the outdoor fields.
Yeast headed for CFL Craig Yeast, a former Harrodsburg High School and University of Kentucky standout, signed a free-agent contract Tuesday
with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League, the Canadian Press reported.
Wildcats anxiously awaiting fall drills The routine of players reporting for the University of Kentucky's training
camp under first-year football coach Rich Brooks has been just that — routine.
Garcia, Fitch made Wooden nominees University of Louisville forward Francisco Garcia and University of Kentucky guard Gerald Fitch were among 50 nominees for the
prestigious John Wooden Award announced yesterday. The award is given annually to the college basketball Player of the Year.
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Kentucky Football NotebookKentucky offensive tackle Antonio Hall is featured in the August 11 edition of Sports Illustrated that hits the
newsstands today (Aug. 6) ... Senior quarterback Jared Lorenzen has been named to the Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award preseason watch list for the 2003 season.
Brooks may be 'PC' but he's rightRich Brooks was savvy enough to stick to political correctness last
week when the new University of Kentucky football coach told an audience at the UK-Louisville kickoff luncheon that the Aug. 31 game against Louisville will be "... much larger game than any game all season." Of course it is not larger than any other game all season, and yet it is.
Sapp bowls over Jet On the Jets' first day in Tokyo, defensive tackle Dewayne Robertson - hailed by some as the next Warren Sapp - bumped into the real Warren Sapp in a hotel lobby. It
was their first meeting, except this wasn't a case of an awestruck rookie introducing himself to the established star. It was the other way around.
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Gerald Fitch Named John R. Wooden Award CandidateAfter tallying the ballots of the National Preseason Selection Committee, the John R.
Wooden Award today announced the Wooden Award Preseason All-American Team (see attached), composed of 50 student-athletes who, based on last year's individual performance and team records, are the early frontrunners for college basketball's most coveted trophy. Only returning players are eligible for the
Preseason Team, although transfers and freshmen as well as other players who excel throughout the season will be evaluated and considered for the Midseason Top 30 list and the National Ballot.
Kentucky Football NotebookAndré Jones, a defensive back/wide receiver from Ft. Walton Beach, Fla., has signed to play football at Kentucky, Coach Rich
Brooks has announced ... All of the Wildcats will report to campus on Wednesday for equipment, physicals, and orientation meetings ... Ticket updates.
Boone a Cinderella storyHis daily schedule starts at 6:30 a.m. and doesn't end until 10 p.m. or later. But Aaron Boone is not
complaining.
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UConn primed for title run .... 3. KENTUCKY....Estill would have been better off returning for his final year of eligibility instead of going undrafted. If coach Tubby Smith gets productivity from his two new big men, watch out!
USA Pan Am Men's Team Survives Uruguay 74-72, Advances to Medal RoundTenacious, hardscrabble defense and a daring defensive play by Andre
Barrett (Seton Hall / Bronx, N.Y.) with time draining from the clock helped the USA Basketball Men's Pan American Games Team (2-1) secure a nail-biting 74-72 victory over Uruguay (1-2) and advance to the medal-round competition on Tuesday. The critical win was the USA's third consecutive down-to-the-wire
game. Opening Pan Am action Saturday with a 74-72 thrilling win over Argentina, the Americans ended up on the short end of an 86-85 barn burner versus Puerto Rico Sunday evening
SI Season Preview Kentucky Wildcats Even when things go well for the University of Kentucky football program, there are always furrowed brows and questions about
whether the Wildcats can become a force in the Southeastern Conference.
Fans' Day Set for Saturday, Aug. 9The annual UK Football Fans' Day is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 9 at Commonwealth Stadium. The
event begins at 5 p.m., outside the stadium with the debut of the Wildcat Refuge, an area of inflatable games. Gates 4 and 9 of the west end zone (Nicholasville Road side) will open at 7 p.m. and the first 2,000 fans will receive a gift bag, free hot dogs and Pepsi.
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Wild Ride Ends In One-Point Team USA Loss To Puerto Rico In Men's Pan American Games ActionIn its second wild ride in as many nights, the
2003 USA Basketball Men's Pan American Games Team (1-1)saw an Andre Barrett (Seton Hall / Bronx, N.Y.) baseline jumper rim out after the horn sounded to find itself on the short end of an 86-85 score against Puerto Rico (2-0) at the J.P. Duarte Center in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Sunday evening.
USA Men Score Thrilling One Point Win Over Argentina in Pan American Games Opener The USA Basketball men opened the 2003 Pan American Games tournament in dramatic fashion, scoring a thrilling
come-from-behind 80-79 victory over favorite Argentina in the J.P. Duarte Center in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Saturday evening. Chuck Hayes (Kentucky/Modesto, Calif.) paced the American scoring attack with 17 points on 7-of-10 shooting.
Doing it by the book avowed mission for Brooks
True or False: Rich Brooks was hired to win football games at the University of Kentucky. False. Rich Brooks was hired to win football games and do it by the NCAA rule book.
Robertson Enjoys Rookie's Odyssey The tsunami that carried Dewayne Robertson from his Memphis neighborhood to the Tokyo Dome for his first professional football game has
subsided.
2nd Annual UK Football Women's Clinic Photo Gallery
Over 250 women took part in the 2nd Annual
Kentucky Football Women's Clinic on Saturday. The entire UK football staff assisted in teaching the women all they need to know about football.
U-Ky. hosts second women's football clinic Nearly 250 women came to Commonwealth Stadium yesterday to brush up on their knowledge of football and meet the University of Kentucky's new
coaching staff.
Fire sale, Lorenzen crossing the mind Dr. Bo to UK football coach Rich Brooks: Jared Lorenzen is the most entertaining interview the football program
has had in years.
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Single-Game Football Tickets on SaleSingle-game tickets for all seven of Kentucky's home football games will go on sale Friday, Aug.
1, beginning at 6 p.m. on UK's official website, ukathletics.com.
Timing of game suits Petrino, not Brooks Louisville coach Bobby Petrino and Kentucky coach Rich Brooks acknowledge that the biggest game of their respective first seasons is the
opener between their teams.
NCAA advises schools to delay schedule changes The NCAA advised its membership Wednesday to delay scheduling additional exempted events in 2003-04 as it attempts to gain a stay of a permanent
injunction granted Tuesday on the 2-in-4 rule.
Coaches launch campaign for Governor's Cup
Once they got to the podium, first-year coaches Bobby Petrino of U of L and Rich Brooks of UK had little trouble sounding off on the importance of the rivalry.
Couch caught in QB controversy For the first time since his freshman year at the University of Kentucky, Tim Couch finds himself in a
quarterback competition — or controversy if you prefer.
UK adds player, loses twoAndre Jones, who signed with Kentucky's football team in
2002 but did not meet eligibility requirements last season, has re-signed with the Wildcats.
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