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Michael Parker - Football - University of Kentucky Athletics

MichaelParker

  • height 6-5
  • Weight 250
  • class Sophomore
  • High school Viewmont
BIO

Big quarterback who returned to football last year after a two-year Mormon mission ? Is working hard to get back into optimal physical condition after being away from the game for two years ? Helped quarterback the UK junior varsity last season ? Showed a strong arm during the spring.

2000 (Redshirt Freshman): Played quarterback on the UK junior varsity.

1998-99: Served a two-year Mormon mission, from Jan. 1998 to Dec. 1999, in Boston, Mass. ? His mission president was Dale Murphy, the former Atlanta Braves outfielder and National League Most Valuable Player ? The mission time does not count against his eligibility.

1997 (Freshman): Attended the University of Florida.

High School: Played quarterback two years at Viewmont HS ? Coached by Ross Harris.

Personal: Michael Parker was born 1-9-79 in Orange, Calif. ? Son of Dennis and Anne Parker ? Major is English ? Achieved the distinction of Eagle Scout, the highest rank in the Boy Scouts ? Married to the former Rebecca Bischoff.

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