DaveUlinski

Enters spring as the backup right guard … Has played some special teams as well … Also has practiced at tackle … Grandson of one of the greatest players in Kentucky history, the late Harry Ulinski … Has played in 17 games.

2010 (Sophomore): Played in four games, UK wins over Western Kentucky, Akron, Charleston Southern and Vanderbilt.

2009 (Redshirt Freshman): Played in all 13 games, primarily on special teams.

2008 (Freshman): Redshirted … Named the Offensive Scout Team Player of the Week prior to the Alabama game.

High School: Co-winner of the Paul Hornung Award as the best player in Kentucky … Played center his senior season at duPont Manual HS in Louisville … Helped the Crimsons average 33.9 points and 172 rushing yards per game … Team went 10-2, advancing to the second round of the state playoffs … Named first-team all-state by The Associated Press and Louisville Courier-Journal … Chosen for the Lexington Herald-Leader “Class of the Commonwealth” and the “Kentucky Tremendous 26” listings of the top seniors in the state … Prior to his senior year, he played in the defensive line at Manual … Has the ability and athleticism to play either side of the ball in college … The No. 7 prospect in Kentucky by Rivals.com and the nation’s No. 67 offensive tackle … Scout.com listed him as the No. 46 offensive tackle in the country … Coached by Joe Nichols … Played in the Kentucky East-West All-Star Game, helping the winning West team pile up 41 points … Also played one year of basketball in high school … Honor-roll student.

Personal: Born in Louisville, Ky. … Name is pronounced “u-LIN-skee” … Son of Chris and Maggie Ulinski … Chris played basketball at Bellermine University … Dave’s grandfather, Harry, was a center/linebacker at Kentucky from 1946-49 … Harry was an All-SEC player, honorable-mention All- American, captain of the 1949 Orange Bowl team, played six years in the National Football League and is one of UK’s retired-jersey honorees … Major is psychology.