Nov. 14, 2002
Barnes Named to Verizon/CoSIDA Academic All-District IV Team: For the second year in a row, senior long snapper Coleman Barnes has been named to the Verizon Academic All-District IV Team in balloting done by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).
Barnes has a 3.57 career grade-point average and already has graduated with a degree in kinesiology. On the field, he is a three-year starter as the team’s long snapper. He came to UK as a walk-on and has since earned a scholarship.
Barnes, from Bardstown, Ky., advances to the national ballot for the Academic All-America Team. The District IV Team is comprised of football student-athletes from universities in Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Alabama.
To be nominated for Academic All-America, a student-athlete must have a GPA of 3.2 or higher, be a starter or important reserve, and be a sophomore or higher in academic standing and athletic eligibility.
Wildcat sophomore linebacker Justin Haydock also earned a nomination for Academic All-America, but was not elected to the All-District Team. Haydock has a 3.33 GPA with a major in business marketing. He has made 22 tackles and two pass breakups this season.
Dr. Todd to Make Two Presentations: University President Lee Todd will make two presentations during the Vanderbilt game.
Between the first and second quarters, Dr. Todd will recognize the UK engineering students who designed and built a formula-style race car. The car was run in the 2002 Society of Automotive Engineers race in Michigan. Before the game, the car will be displayed at the Launch Pad.
Between the third and fourth quarter, Dr. Todd will honor students who participated in the 2002 Bucks for Brains Summer Research Program. The program was developed to encourage minority students at the university to consider careers in scientific and scholarly research. Twenty-two students were involved in areas such as marketing, engineering, pharmacy, and biochemistry.
Senior Day on Saturday: UK Athletics will honor 20 seniors at their final home game when the Wildcats play host to Vanderbilt on Saturday at 1:30 p.m.
Commemorative flags, each one featuring a senior’s name and jersey number, will fly on the stadium flagpoles, replacing the SEC school flags that are flown usually. In pregame ceremonies, each senior will be introduced and given a framed jersey.
The first 1,400 students in attendance will be given plastic travel mugs, emblazoned with each senior’s name. Five students will win an authentic game jersey of the senior of their choice.
Tickets Available for Vanderbilt: Tickets are available for the Vanderbilt game, which kicks off Saturday at 1:30 p.m. Tickets cost $22 each and fans may purchase …
via the Internet by clicking the ‘Tickets’ link at the top of the page; tickets may be ordered over the Internet at any time and are “fee free”
at the Memorial Coliseum ticket office, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
over the phone with a credit card by calling 1-800-928-CATS or (859) 257-1818
Family Four-Pack Available for Vanderbilt Game: UK Athletics is offering a special “Family Four-Pack” of tickets for the Vanderbilt game on Saturday. Fans may purchase four tickets for $60, a savings of $28 versus the normal ticket price.
Fans may purchase the “Family Four-Pack” …
at the Memorial Coliseum ticket office, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
over the phone with a credit card by calling 1-800-928-CATS or (859) 257-1818
Team Will Have “Cat Walk” at 11:20 a.m. as Wildcats Arrive at Gate 9: Fans are encouraged to meet the team Saturday when the Wildcats arrive at 11:20 a.m. at Gate 9. The players will make the “Cat Walk” from Gate 9 to their stadium entry point at Gate 12. Blue cat paws are painted along the “Cat Walk” route on the south side of the stadium and fans are encouraged to line up on the sidewalk and cheer the team as it enters the stadium.
The “Cat Walk” has been organized by the families of the players, a group named the Wildcat Football Family Association.
Kentucky Goes All-Blue on Saturday: The Wildcats will wear blue helmets, jerseys, and pants in the Vanderbilt game.
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