Players Working Out: The players are in the off-season strength and conditioning program supervised by coach Marc Hill, assistant Scott Brincks, and graduate assistants Keith Comeforo and Jamie Givens.

Coaches in Mix of Activities: The coaching staff is in a mix of activities during the next five weeks. The coaches are speaking at clinics, preparing for spring practice, and taking some time off.

Spring Practice Dates Set: Spring practice begins Mon. March 27 and ends with the Blue/White Spring Game on Sat. April 22. Game time will be 6 p.m. at Commonwealth Stadium. The Wildcats may practice 15 days during the spring stint.

Whalen to Write Draft Diary for CNN/SI: Former UK tight end James Whalen has agreed to write a draft diary for the CNN/SI website during the weeks leading up to the NFL Draft, which is April 15. We will release details when they become available.

From 1997-99, Whalen went from unknown walk-on to first-team All-America. He caught 90 passes for 1,019 yards and 10 touchdowns as a senior, leading the nation’s tight ends in all three categories. He set NCAA records for most receptions in a season by a tight end and most receptions per game (8.2) by a tight end. His 90 catches also broke UK’s single-season record for receptions, eclipsing Craig Yeast’s mark of 85 set a year ago.