Saturday, June 29, 2013
Quaker State 400 delayed; Louisville Still Doesn't Exist
Calipari drives pace car; proves UofL doesn't exist
Friday, June 28, 2013
KY Pro Football Hall of Fame to Honor Current, Former Wildcats
PER MEDIA RELEASE FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY...
KY Pro Football Hall of Fame to Honor Current, Former Wildcats
Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame to induct UK great Irv GoodeFriday night in Louisville
LEXINGTON, Ky. – University of Kentucky football great KY Pro Football Hall of Fame to Honor Current, Former Wildcats
Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame to induct UK great Irv GoodeFriday night in Louisville
LEXINGTON, Ky. – University of Kentucky football great Irv Goode, who spent 13 successful seasons in the National Football League, has been selected as a 2013 inductee into the Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame and will be honored Friday nightduring the organization’s induction ceremony in Louisville, Ky.
Four other Wildcats will also be honored Friday as former UK offensive lineman Larry Warford and current UK stars Avery Williamson, Bud Dupree and Landon Foster will be recognized for making the All-Commonwealth Team last season. All four players were named to the All-Commonwealth first team, while Warford was also named Co-Offensive Player of the Year by the organization.
This weekend is the Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame’s 11th Anniversary Celebration where the organization will induct five former NFL stars with Kentucky ties, including Goode. Also being inducted will be former EKU defensive end Chad Bratzke, Louisville linebacker Otis Wilson, Louisville offensive tackle Roman Oben, and Cadiz, Ky., native Coy Bacon. The induction ceremony will take place June 28th at the Louisville Palace Theater beginning at 7 p.m. ET. Tickets for the induction ceremony are available online atwww.kyprofootballhof.org.
Goode had an exceptional career at Kentucky from 1959-61 being named an All-America honoree in 1961. The native of Newport, Ky., went on to be the 12th overall pick in the 1962 NFL Draft, playing for the St. Louis Cardinals from 1962-71 before spending two successful years with the Miami Dolphins from 1973-74. While with Miami, Goode helped the Dolphins win Super Bowl VII in 1973 before retiring in 1974. Goode was a two-time Pro Bowl selection and was inducted into the UK Athletics Hall of Fame in 2005.
Warford, who was taken in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft a few months back, came to UK from Richmond, Ky., and did not allow a quarterback sack as a senior, grading at 90.3 percent for the season and totaling 48 knockdown blocks. He led the UK offensive line, being named game captain five times throughout the season. Warford helped UK tailbacks earn 4.9 yards per carry during the season, including rushing for 342 yards against Samford. Warford ended his UK career having played in 47 games with 37 consecutive starts. The senior was named SEC Co-Offensive Lineman of the Week after UK's win over Kent State, handling blocking responsibilities on KSU's star lineman Roosevelt Nix. In the game, Warford collected eight knockdown blocks and graded out at 91.7 percent, while limiting Nix to only two assisted tackles.
Williamson had a breakout junior season in 2012, earning All-SEC honors from Phil Steele’s College Football andCollegeSportsMadness.com. The native of Milan, Tenn., is the returning starter at middle linebacker after finishing second in the SEC and seventh nationally in tackles last season. Williamson, who has played in 37 career games, started all 12 games for UK last season, posting eight double-digit tackle games, including a career-best 20 against Vanderbilt. The physical linebacker had a streak of four games with a least 13 tackles, becoming the first Wildcat to do so since Randy Holleran in 1990. Williamson also had 4.5 tackles-for-loss, three sacks, four pass breakups, two fumbles caused, a fumble recovery and an interception last season.
Dupree, who is slated to play defensive end this season after splitting time at defensive end and linebacker his first two seasons, had a great sophomore season in 2012. The native of Irwinton, Ga., earned Sophomore All-America Second-Team honors byCollegeFootballNews.com, while Phil Steele’s College Football andCollegeFootballMadness.com named him an All-SEC performer in 2012. Dupree finished top 10 in the SEC in tackles, quarterback sacks and tackles-for-loss last season, starting all 12 games. Overall, Dupree had 91 tackles in his sophomore season with 12.5 tackles-for-loss and 6.5 quarterback sacks. The junior set a career-high in tackles last season vs. WKU with 12, while he had double-digit tackles at Tennessee with a career-best three tackles-for-loss.
Foster had an immediate impact for the Wildcats last season as a true freshman handling all of the punting responsibilities and posting a 42.9 yards-per-punt average – the best mark ever by a UK freshman punter. The strong season led Foster to Freshman All-America honors byScout.com andCollegeFootballNews.com, while SEC coaches tabbed Foster a Freshman All-SEC performer. The native of Franklin, Tenn., averaged a season-high 50.7 yards in UK’s win over Kent State, while his longest punt was a 58-yard blast against Arkansas. In all, Foster trapped UK’s opponents inside their own 20-yardline an impressive 13 times last season.
This is the third year for the All-Commonwealth Team, which was created to give recognition to youth at a local level and empower them to develop expectations of greatness. According to the organization’s release, student-athletes selected to the All-Commonwealth Team represent the best college football players that the state of Kentucky has to offer, while their dedication to the game has contributed significantly to their teams., who spent 13 successful seasons in the National Football League, has been selected as a 2013 inductee into the Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame and will be honored Friday nightduring the organization’s induction ceremony in Louisville, Ky.
Four other Wildcats will also be honored Friday as former UK offensive lineman Larry Warford and current UK stars Avery Williamson, Bud Dupree and Landon Foster will be recognized for making the All-Commonwealth Team last season. All four players were named to the All-Commonwealth first team, while Warford was also named Co-Offensive Player of the Year by the organization.
This weekend is the Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame’s 11th Anniversary Celebration where the organization will induct five former NFL stars with Kentucky ties, including Goode. Also being inducted will be former EKU defensive end Chad Bratzke, Louisville linebacker Otis Wilson, Louisville offensive tackle Roman Oben, and Cadiz, Ky., native Coy Bacon. The induction ceremony will take place June 28th at the Louisville Palace Theater beginning at 7 p.m. ET. Tickets for the induction ceremony are available online atwww.kyprofootballhof.org.
Goode had an exceptional career at Kentucky from 1959-61 being named an All-America honoree in 1961. The native of Newport, Ky., went on to be the 12th overall pick in the 1962 NFL Draft, playing for the St. Louis Cardinals from 1962-71 before spending two successful years with the Miami Dolphins from 1973-74. While with Miami, Goode helped the Dolphins win Super Bowl VII in 1973 before retiring in 1974. Goode was a two-time Pro Bowl selection and was inducted into the UK Athletics Hall of Fame in 2005.
Warford, who was taken in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft a few months back, came to UK from Richmond, Ky., and did not allow a quarterback sack as a senior, grading at 90.3 percent for the season and totaling 48 knockdown blocks. He led the UK offensive line, being named game captain five times throughout the season. Warford helped UK tailbacks earn 4.9 yards per carry during the season, including rushing for 342 yards against Samford. Warford ended his UK career having played in 47 games with 37 consecutive starts. The senior was named SEC Co-Offensive Lineman of the Week after UK's win over Kent State, handling blocking responsibilities on KSU's star lineman Roosevelt Nix. In the game, Warford collected eight knockdown blocks and graded out at 91.7 percent, while limiting Nix to only two assisted tackles.
Williamson had a breakout junior season in 2012, earning All-SEC honors from Phil Steele’s College Football andCollegeSportsMadness.com. The native of Milan, Tenn., is the returning starter at middle linebacker after finishing second in the SEC and seventh nationally in tackles last season. Williamson, who has played in 37 career games, started all 12 games for UK last season, posting eight double-digit tackle games, including a career-best 20 against Vanderbilt. The physical linebacker had a streak of four games with a least 13 tackles, becoming the first Wildcat to do so since Randy Holleran in 1990. Williamson also had 4.5 tackles-for-loss, three sacks, four pass breakups, two fumbles caused, a fumble recovery and an interception last season.
Dupree, who is slated to play defensive end this season after splitting time at defensive end and linebacker his first two seasons, had a great sophomore season in 2012. The native of Irwinton, Ga., earned Sophomore All-America Second-Team honors byCollegeFootballNews.com, while Phil Steele’s College Football andCollegeFootballMadness.com named him an All-SEC performer in 2012. Dupree finished top 10 in the SEC in tackles, quarterback sacks and tackles-for-loss last season, starting all 12 games. Overall, Dupree had 91 tackles in his sophomore season with 12.5 tackles-for-loss and 6.5 quarterback sacks. The junior set a career-high in tackles last season vs. WKU with 12, while he had double-digit tackles at Tennessee with a career-best three tackles-for-loss.
Foster had an immediate impact for the Wildcats last season as a true freshman handling all of the punting responsibilities and posting a 42.9 yards-per-punt average – the best mark ever by a UK freshman punter. The strong season led Foster to Freshman All-America honors byScout.com andCollegeFootballNews.com, while SEC coaches tabbed Foster a Freshman All-SEC performer. The native of Franklin, Tenn., averaged a season-high 50.7 yards in UK’s win over Kent State, while his longest punt was a 58-yard blast against Arkansas. In all, Foster trapped UK’s opponents inside their own 20-yardline an impressive 13 times last season.
This is the third year for the All-Commonwealth Team, which was created to give recognition to youth at a local level and empower them to develop expectations of greatness. According to the organization’s release, student-athletes selected to the All-Commonwealth Team represent the best college football players that the state of Kentucky has to offer, while their dedication to the game has contributed significantly to their teams.
Thursday, June 27, 2013
Kentucky's Night At The NBA Draft
Archie Goodwin selected 29th by the Oklahoma City Thunder; Kentucky Effect
Noel ALMOST joins Davis in New Orleans
After being considered the odds on favorite to be the #1 pick in this years draft, Nerlens Noel slid down to #6 and was picked up by the New Orleans Pelicans and will be teaming with former Cats Anthony Davis and Darius Miller on Bourbon Street
I'm not real sure what happened to make Nerlens fall out of the top five, but if you listen to folks on twitter it had something to do with his injury or his agent, truth is no one knows what happened.
Kentucky fans would've loved to seen Nerlens go #1, but the truth is by sliding down to the Pelicans, Noel ends up on a better team.
So go out and buy your Pelican gear Cat fans as New Orleans becomes Kentucky's official NBA team.
Congratulations Nerlens...
UPDATE.....
Now looks like Nerlens Noel may be headed to the 76ers. What could've been
NBA Draft Night; Where Will Archie and Nerlens End Up?
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Kyle Wiltjer picks new home?
Rumors a swirling that Kyle Wiltjer has decided to take his talents to Gonzaga. This falls in-line with the rumors from earlier in the year that Kyle would be a Zag. If this turns out to be true, Good luck to Kyle, we wish you the best.
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Kyle Wiltjer to Transfer; Not Really a Surprise
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
UK Football: Alvin Dupree, Avery Williamson on awards watch list
Monday, June 17, 2013
Kentucky's Football Recruiting Class Ranked #1 in 2014; Who Would've Thought
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Orlando Antigua Named Dominican National Team Head Coach
#1 all purpose back in 2014, Stanley "Boom" Williams picks Kentucky
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Former Cats invited to USA National Team mini-camp
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
UK hires new Senior Associate AD for Compliance
Per media release from the University of Kentucky...
Newman Baker Named Senior Associate AD for Compliance
Former NCAA Managing Director of Enforcement joins UK staff
LEXINGTON, Ky. –Rachel Newman Baker, who serves as the NCAA managing director of enforcement for development and investigations, has been named the senior associate athletics director for compliance at the University of Kentucky, UK Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart announced Tuesday. She will officially begin her duties on July 8, 2013.
“As college athletics continues to change, it is important that we support and protect our coaches, student-athletes and program at the highest level. Rachel brings a wealth of experience on a national level and a fondness to return home to Kentucky. We are excited to have her, Brandon and their girls join our family,” Barnhart said. “To have Rachel work with one of the most respected compliance directors in the country in Sandy Bell gives the University of Kentucky great confidence as we move into these challenging times in college athletics.”
Newman Baker will report to Bell, executive associate athletics director for student services, and serve as the liaison between the athletics compliance office and the UK football and marketing offices. She will supervise the assistant athletics director for academics and assistant athletics director for compliance as direct reports. Newman Baker will also assist Bell with daily compliance administration.
“I have had the privilege of knowing and working with Rachel in her capacities at the national office for over a decade,” Bell said. “Her commitment to resolving issues in a manner that was in the best interests of the membership, the institution and the student-athlete has always impressed me. She brings a great deal of global perspective and knowledge to this position in particular and to the university as a whole. As my responsibilities have increased to encompass the area of student services at UK and the world of compliance has become more complex and demanding, the need to expand our staff was evident. Rachel will be a very valuable asset to add to an already excellent compliance staff.”
Newman Baker will represent the University of Kentucky athletics department at all Southeastern Conference and NCAA compliance meetings and workshops. She will also be responsible for developing and maintaining oversight of UK’s department-wide agent registration and education program.
"Over the past 12 years at the NCAA, I'm proud of the work we did to promote student-athlete well-being while upholding the integrity of college athletics," Newman Baker said. “I'm looking forward to applying my skills and knowledge in my new role at the University of Kentucky under the leadership of Mitch Barnhart and Sandy Bell. I have the utmost respect for the standards of excellence by which they and their staff operate the UK athletics program. My family and I are excited to return to our home state and I can't wait to be back on a college campus alongside the student-athletes, coaches and administrators."
Prior to her promotion to managing director in August 2011, Newman Baker was the NCAA director of agent, gambling and amateurism activities from 2005-11. She began her time with the NCAA as an intern in enforcement services in 2001. In 2002, Newman Baker became an assistant director in AGA and held that position until accepting the director position in 2005.
As part of her duties as managing director, Newman Baker oversaw approximately 30 staff members and managed the staff in development, investigation and processing of infractions cases. She was also responsible for ensuring that the enforcement staff had an established area dedicated to the development of knowledge, contacts, and actionable leads in the sports of football and basketball, as well as agent issues in the sports of baseball, men’s ice hockey, and track and field. She also oversaw the basketball certification, scouting services approval, officials’ background checks approval, and sports wagering programs.
During her tenure as director of AGA, Newman Baker was responsible for all activities associated with post enrollment agent, gambling, amateurism issues, including, but not limited to, investigations, the cultivation of relationships with external constituents, educational awareness and the development and communication of legislation. She also served as the primary liaison to the NCAA Division I Amateurism Cabinet and as liaison to the Sportsmanship and Ethical Conduct Committee.
“Over the years, Rachel has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the values and beliefs of the NCAA,” NCAA Interim Vice President of Enforcement Jonathan Duncan said. “She has served member institutions and student-athletes with excellence and she will be a great asset to the entire university community. We will miss Rachel, but we wish her the very best as she returns to the state she loves.”
Newman Baker is originally from Berea, Ky., and was a former women’s basketball student-athlete at Berea College where she earned a bachelor's degree in sociology in 1999. Upon graduation, Newman Baker enrolled at The Ohio State University and received her master's degree in sports administration in 2001. While at Ohio State, Newman Baker was a graduate assistant in the athletics compliance office.
She and her husband, Brandon, have two daughters, Kate and Riley.