April 17, 2000

NFL News: One Kentucky Wildcat was selected in the NationalFootball League draft this weekend and two others have signed free agentcontracts.

All-America tight end James Whalen was chosen in the fifth roundof the draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. All-SEC linebacker JeffSnedegar has signed with the Miami Dolphins as a free agent and runningback Anthony White has signed with the Oakland Raiders as a free agent.

“Wildcat Weekend” April 21-23: “Wildcat Weekend” will be April21-23 with six athletic events available for one admission price of $5.

“Wildcat Weekend” begins Friday, April 21, with a softballdoubleheader vs. Florida at 5 p.m. at the UK Softball/Soccer Complex.The baseball team plays host to South Carolina – the SEC EasternDivision leader – at 6 p.m. at Cliff Hagan Stadium.

On Saturday, the baseball team takes on South Carolina at 12:30p.m. The softball team has another doubleheader against the Gators,beginning at 1 p.m.

Saturday’s activities are capped by the Blue/White SpringFootball Game at 6 p.m. at Commonwealth Stadium. “Wildcat Weekend”wraps up on Sunday with a baseball game vs. South Carolina at 1 p.m.

One ticket, priced at just $5 each, is good for admission to allsix events. Tickets may be purchased in advance at Kroger stores inCentral Kentucky, the UK Ticket Office in Memorial Coliseum, or may bepurchased at the games.

Children age 12 and under will be admitted free to all “WildcatWeekend” events. UK students with ID card will be admitted free andparking is free for all events.

Ticket sales from “Wildcat Weekend” will benefit the UK bandprogram.

Spring Practice Schedule:
Wed. April 192 p.m., practice at NTC
Fri. April 212 p.m., practice at NTC
Sat. April 226 p.m., Blue/White Spring Game at Commonwealth Stadium