A few VERY quick notes to close out your Wednesday, and I’ll spare you any preambles:

• The big news around these parts is the naming of Cedric Kauffmann as Dennis Emery’s replacement. Kauffmann will take over Kentucky men’s tennis after eight seasons as an assistant to Emery, the last four as associate head coach. Kauffmann, who was a three-time All-American during his playing career at UK in the late-1990s, is regarded as one of the bright young minds in the college game. Congratulations to Cedric and look for a feature on him later this week.
• Speaking of new head coaches, Sean Cartell of the SEC Digital Network posted a Q & A with Edrick Floreal of UK track and field. He talks about why he took the UK job, his illustrious college career and coaching in the upcoming Olympic games. Check it out.
• It’s almost time for some football. Thursday and Friday will feature plenty of gridiron-related content, as I’ll be attending both the Governor’s Cup and Kickoff Luncheons. In addition, we’re starting a series of features spotlighting some of UK’s incoming freshman on Thursday.
• Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart is continuing his climb to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro. Here’s an update from his group leader.