June 7, 2001
Louisville Game Televised by Jefferson-Pilot:
The opening game for new UK coach Guy Morriss will be regionally televised by Jefferson-Pilot Sports as the “SEC Game of the Week” when the Wildcats play host to Louisville on Sept. 1. Game time will be 12:30 p.m. at Commonwealth Stadium.
Stations serving Kentucky markets that will televise the game include WKYT in Lexington, WAVE in Louisville, WNKY in Bowling Green, WDKA in Paducah, WBQC in Cincinnati, Ohio, WTVW in Evansville, Ind., and WVAH in Charleston, W. V. Most stations will carry the pre-game show, “SEC Football Today,” beginning at noon. The announce team for the game will be Dave Neal calling the play-by-play, Dave Rowe with the analysis, and Charles Davis handling sideline reports.
This will be the fourth time that this matchup has been televised since the renewal of the Kentucky-Louisville rivalry in 1994. The game was shown by ESPN2 in 1996 and Fox Sports in 1997 and 1998.
Kentucky has been one of the nation’s most televised teams in recent years. From 1997-2000, UK appeared on live national or regional television 28 times an average of seven TV games a year.
Willie Gary Signs With St. Louis:
Kentucky defensive back Willie Gary has signed a free-agent contract with the St. Louis Rams of the National Football League.
Gary was a four-year starter for the Wildcats from 1997-2000. He played every position in the defensive backfield during his collegiate career and totaled two interceptions and 10 pass breakups.
Gary is one of nine Wildcats from the 2000 team who will be attempting to make an NFL roster this fall. The UK draftees were CB Eric Kelly (Minnesota), WR Quentin McCord (Atlanta), and safety Marlon McCree (Jacksonville). In addition to Gary, free-agent signees have been CB Kenneth Grant (Carolina), RB Derek Homer (Baltimore), DE Matt Layow (New York Giants), WR Jimmy Robinson (New Orleans), and OG Omar Smith (St. Louis).
The ‘Cats are Back: Most of the Wildcats have returned to Lexington for summer school, summer jobs, and/or strength and conditioning workouts. The eight-week summer-school session goes from June 7 to Aug. 2.
Coaches at Camp:
The UK coaching staff has begun summer camps this week. For more camp information, call the UK Football Office at (859) 257-3611. Camps are for players age 14 through high school seniors, with the exception of the Junior Wildcat Camp (age 8-13).
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 23 Strength and Conditioning Clinic Call Coach Marc Hill at (859) 257-2672June 23 Team 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.
