Aug. 19, 2002
Wildcats Worth the Weight: Results have been posted for the Wildcats’ preseason lifting tests and the results are encouraging, according to Coach Guy Morriss.”The weeks before fall camp are extremely important and the kids put a lot of energy into their lifting,” Morriss said.
The players are tested in three lifts the bench press, the squat lift, and the power clean. The defensive tackles led the way as the top three lifters came from that position group. Jeremy Caudill lifted an aggregate of 1,525 pounds, followed by Dewayne Robertson (1,495), and Nate VanSickel (1,365).
On a pound-for-pound basis, with a ratio of lifting weight vs. body weight, the top three lifters are running back Mike Kamphake, cornerback Derrick Tatum, and wide receiver Derek Abney.
Here are the leaders for each position group as a total of the three lifts:
Offensive line: Jason Rollins (1,325 pounds)
Tight ends: Chase Harp (1,255)
Wide receivers: Chris Bernard (1,065)
Running backs: Mike Kamphake (1,355)
Quarterbacks: Shane Boyd (1,155)
Defensive tackles: Jeremy Caudill (1,525)
Defensive ends: Otis Grigsby (1,265)
Linebackers: Ronnie Riley (1,205)
Cornerbacks: Derrick Tatum (1,120)
Safeties: David Johnson (1,185)
The leaders in each category are as follows:
Bench press: Nate VanSickel (465 pounds), Jeremy Caudill (460), Dewayne Robertson (460)
Squat lift: Jeremy Caudill (700 pounds), Dewayne Robertson (675), Jason Rollins (605)
Power clean: Jeremy Caudill (365 pounds), Dewayne Robertson (360), Richard Gray (355)
“Our overall strength is definitely up and our conditioning was better than the previous couple of summers,” Strength and Conditioning Coach Marc Hill said. “Coach Morriss has heavily emphasized our workout program and this group of young men understands the importance. They took it upon themselves to be here every day (during the summer).”
Media Advisory, Your Reservations Needed for Kickoff Luncheon: The annual Kentucky Football Kickoff Luncheon will be Friday, Aug. 23, at the Patterson Ballroom of the Hyatt Regency Hotel. The luncheon begins at 11:45 a.m. with Mitch Barnhart and Guy Morriss slated as the featured speakers.
Media desiring to cover the event will be admitted to the Patterson Ballroom at no charge. Media wishing to dine at the luncheon must buy tickets, which cost $40 each. Contact Tony Neely ASAP if you wish to buy a luncheon ticket, as the event is near sellout status.
Media Advisory, Your Season Tickets Available for Purchase: A block of season football tickets has been reserved for the media. The tickets are located in the sideline upper deck and cost $154 each. Media interested in purchasing season tickets in this block should contact Brooks Downing at (859) 257-3838 or bdrown@uky.edu. Media members who have purchased seats in the past will receive renewal cards in the mail this week. Ticket renewals and new ticket purchasers are encouraged to reply ASAP.
Dear Diary: Senior linebacker Ronnie Riley and freshman offensive lineman Hayden Lane are publishing training-camp diaries on the football page of the ukathletics.com Web site. The players were chosen in order to give the fans the perspective of a fifth-year senior and a first-year player.
Jefferson-Pilot Preview to be Televised: The annual Jefferson-Pilot Sports 30-minute television show previewing the Southeastern Conference will be shown in the following markets in the Kentucky area:
Bowling Green, Ky. WNKY Sun. Aug. 25, 10:30 p.m CTCincinnati, Ohio WBQC Sat. Aug. 31, 11:30 a.m. ETLouisville, Ky. WAVE Sun. Aug. 25, 12:30 p.m. ETPaducah, Ky. KFVS Sun. Aug. 25, noon CT
Kentucky Football Calendar:
Aug. 19-23 Practice, 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. (except no morning practice on Aug. 21)Aug. 23 Kickoff LuncheonAug. 24 Practice, 9 a.m. Fans' Day at Commonwealth Stadium; gates open at 5:30 p.m.Aug. 25 No practiceAug. 26 Luncheon/news conference at Wildcat Den, 11:30 a.m.Aug. 26-29 Practice, 2 p.m.Aug. 28 Fall classes beginSept. 1 Kentucky at Louisville, 6 p.m., televised by espn2
Football Media Relations Contacts: Tony Neely, Susan Lax, and Patrick Mitchell , 859-257-3838; e-mail tneely@uky.edu, slax0@uky.edu, pmitc2@uky.edu
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