Aug. 18, 2003
Photo Gallery of Monday’s Practices
Several Players Return for Morning Practice: There 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.
Linebackers Dustin Williams and Jon Sumrall, cornerbacks Leonard Burress and Antoine Huffman, offensive guard Jason Rollins, wide receiver DeMarcus Wood, and tight end Bruce Fowler were among the players who returned to practice after recovering from injuries.
Coach Rich Brooks had some positive evaluations after watching the film from Saturday’s scrimmage.
“We’re making pretty good progress,” Brooks said. “It (the scrimmage) was a good opportunity to see who’s handling things mentally under game conditions. I am encouraged by the way the defense is progressing. We still don’t have everybody back because of nicks and bruises, but it’s coming together. Also, I’m more pleased with the punting game. That’s moving forward.”
The Wildcats return to the practice field Monday afternoon.
Kickoff Luncheon Slated for Friday: The annual University of Kentucky Football Kickoff Luncheon will be held Friday, Aug. 22, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Lexington.
Coach Rich Brooks will be the featured speaker and the public is invited. A table of 10 costs $400 each and individual tickets are available for $40 each. The deadline for reservations is Tuesday. Reservations may be made by calling Chelsea Hansing at 257-8000.
Ticket Update: Here is the updated information on 2003 Kentucky football tickets.
Single-game tickets for Louisville are sold out.
Single-game tickets are available for the other six home games and are priced at $29 and $22.
Upper-deck sideline season tickets remain available at a cost of $214.
To purchase tickets, call (859) 257-1818, go to the Memorial Coliseum Ticket Office, or click on the tickets link at the top of this page.
Practices Closed Beginning Wednesday: Kentucky football practices leading up to the Louisville game will be closed to fans and media beginning Wed. Aug. 20. As usual, however, media may obtain interviews with coaches and players at the conclusion of practice.
Kentucky Football Calendar:
Tues. Aug. 19 – Practice, 3:15 – 6:15 p.m. (last open practice for fans and media)
Wed. Aug. 20 – Practice, 8:45 – 11:45 a.m. and 3:45 – 5:45 p.m.
Thurs. Aug. 21 – Practice, 2:45 – 5:45 p.m.
Fri. Aug. 22 – Practice, 8:45 – 11:45 a.m. and 3:45 – 5:45 p.m.
Sat. Aug. 23 – Practice, 6:30 – 9 p.m.
Sun. Aug. 24 – Off
Mon. Aug. 25 – Practice, 3:15 – 6:15 p.m.
