August 25, 1998
Kenucky Facts
General InformationLocation: Lexington, Ky.Founded: 1865Enrollment: 24,000President: Dr. Charles WethingtonAthletics Director: C. M. NewtonFaculty Representative: Dr. John J. PiecoroConference: Southeastern Conference, Eastern DivisionNickname: WildcatsColors: Blue and WhiteStadium: Commonwealth Stadium, constructed 1973Stadium Capacity: 55,453 for 1998 season; approx. 68,000 after upcoming expansionSurface: Bermuda grass
Coaching StaffHead Coach: Hal MummeOverall Record: 70-33-1 in nine seasonsUK Record: 5-6 in one seasonAssistant Coaches:Tom Adams (defensive line)Claude Bassett (recruiting coordinator)Bob Brush (defensive asst./asst. linebackers)Mike Fanoga (tight ends/asst. offensive line)Tony Franklin (running backs)Chris Hatcher (offensive asst./quarterbacks)Tim Keane (cornerbacks)Mike Leach (offensive coord./receivers)Mike Major (defensive coord./linebackers)Guy Morriss (asst. head coach/offensive line)Darrell Patterson (safeties)
1998 OulookOffense: MultipleDefense: 4-3Starters Returning: 14, plus two specialistsStarters Lost: 8Lettermen Returning: 45, 24 offense, 18 defense, three specialistsLettermen Lost: 23, six offense, 16 defense, one specialist
1998 ScheduleSept. 5 at Louisville 2:00Sept. 12 Eastern Kentucky 1:30Sept. 19 Indiana 1:30Sept. 26 at Florida TBAOct. 3 at Arkansas (in Little Rock) 7:00Oct. 10 South Carolina (Homecoming) 7:00Oct. 17 at Louisiana State 9:00Oct. 24 Georgia 7:00Oct. 31 openNov. 7 Mississippi State 1:30Nov. 14 Vanderbilt 1:30Nov. 21 at Tennessee TBA
(All times Eastern and subject to change if selected for network television)
Roster Analysis
Lettermen Returning (45)
Offense – 24
Wide ReceiversKevin ColemanMitt CroweGarry DavisQuentin McCordLance MickelsenJimmy RobinsonJermaine WhiteCraig Yeast
Tight EndsJimmy HaleyPaul McGonagleJames Whalen, Jr.
TacklesDavid BerringerKris ComstockJonas LieningOmar Smith
GuardsJeremy StreckMike Webster
CentersAaron DanielJason Watts
QuarterbacksDusty BonnerTim Couch
FullbacksDerek HomerA.J. Simon
HalfbacksAnthony White
Defense – 18
EndsRobert JonesMatt LayowGrayson Smith
TacklesGordon CroweMark JacobsMarvin MajorGeorge Massey
LinebackersMarlon McCreeJohn RaderJeff SnedegarStephan WaltersLee Wesley
CornerbacksJeremy BowieKenneth GrantEric KellyMarvin Love
SafetiesWillie GaryJeff Zurcher
Specialists – 3
KickersSeth HansonMarc Samuel
PuntersJimmy Carter
Offense – 6
Wide ReceiversKio SanfordTyler SiddensAlexander Wunder
Tight EndsDarrin Clark
TacklesCliff Bailey
GuardsJohn Schlarman
Specialists – 1
KickersBrian Johnson
Defense - 16
EndsBamidele AliAndy DreisbachDavid GinnLamont SmithAnwar StewartAnthony Watson
TacklesThad Corbin
LinebackersBob Holmberg
CornerbacksShamseldeen ArulogunAndre’ HayslipLittleton WardMarc WilsonTony Woods
SafetiesChris FordMichael GerrellTremayne Martin
(Note: last year’s starting players are underlined)