June 4, 2001

The ‘Cats are Back: Most of the Wildcats return to Lexington this week for summer school, summer jobs, and/or strength and conditioning workouts. Exams for the current four-week summer school session are on June 5. The eight-week session goes from June 7 to August 2.

Coaches Getting Ready for Camps: The UK coaching staff begins summer camps this week. For more camp information, call the UK Football Office at (859) 257-3611. Here is the schedule:

Date            Camp                            CostJune 6-8        Junior Wildcat Camp (age 8-13)  $200 for overnight campers, $175 for day campersJune 10-12      Non-Contact Camp                $200 for overnight campers, $175 for day campersJune 14-16      Defensive Skills Camp           $200 for overnight campers, $175 for day campersJune 14-16      Offensive Line School           $200 for overnight campers, $175 for day campersJune 14-16      QB and Wide Receiver School     $200 for overnight campers, $175 for day campersJune 23Strength and Conditioning       Call Coach Marc Hill at (859) 257-2672June 23Team Passing Tournament         Call Coach Rob Manchester at (859) 257-1141

Stadium Surface Update: Construction continues on the new playing surface at Commonwealth Stadium. The current activity involves the installation of drainage lines. The drainage lines will be covered with gravel, then approximately 12 inches of soil. Sprigging of the Bermuda grass will take place in June.

Whalen Named to 20-Year All-SEC Team: Lindy’s Southeastern Football magazine, which has reached its 20th year of existence, has selected Kentucky tight end James Whalen to its 20-Year All-SEC Team for the years 1982-2001.Whalen played for Kentucky from 1997-99. His career totals feature 120 receptions for 1,324 yards and 13 touchdowns. Whalen had a rags-to-riches story at UK, coming as an unknown walk-on and leaving as a first-team All-American. In his senior season, he caught 90 passes more than any tight end in NCAA history for 1,019 yards and 10 touchdowns. Whalen played for the Dallas Cowboys last season. He remains under contract with the Cowboys while playing currently for the Scotland Claymores of the NFL Europe league.