Aug. 5, 2003

Andr? Jones Officially a Wildcat: Andr? Jones, a defensive back/wide receiver from Ft. Walton Beach, Fla., has signed to play football at Kentucky, Coach Rich Brooks has announced.

The 6-0, 182-pound Jones originally signed with UK in Feb. 2002, but delayed enrollment until this year. He will report to campus with the entire team on Wednesday. A two-way player in high school, the coaching staff will take its first look at him as a defensive back.

Here is a biography on Jones:

Andr? Jones, Wide Receiver/Defensive Back, 6-0, 182, Fr-HS, Ft. Walton Beach, Fla. (Choctawhatchee) —

High School: Originally signed with UK in Feb. 2002, but delayed enrollment until the fall of 2003 … Versatile performer with outstanding athletic skills … At various times, he played free safety, cornerback, wide receiver, running back, and returned punts and kickoffs for Choctawhatchee HS in Ft. Walton Beach, Fla. … As a senior, he made 50 tackles, three interceptions, one fumble recovery, and blocked two kicks … Caught 10 passes for 128 yards … Averaged 30 yards on kickoff returns, including a 79-yarder for a touchdown … Averaged 18.3 yards on punt returns … During his junior season, he made four interceptions, including one returned for a touchdown … He averaged 19.2 yards on kickoff returns and 10.8 yards on punt returns … Two-year selection on the All-Northwest Florida team … Honorable-mention all-state as a senior … Selected to the “Gridiron Greats” all-star team … Team went to the second round of the Class AAAA playoffs during his junior season … Coached by Bobby Moore … A three-year letterman in track, where he competed in the 100- and 200-meter dash, the 4×100-meter relay, the long jump, and high jump … Most Valuable Player on the track team as a junior … Finished second in the district in the high jump and long jump … Won the Gatorade “Will to Win” Award … Picked Kentucky over Tulane, LSU, Auburn, and several others.

Personal: Full name is Andr? Dwayne Jones … Born 8-16-83 in Chicago, Ill. … Son of Jerilyn Jones … Plans a major in sports medicine or music.

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Players Report Wednesday: All of the Wildcats – incoming freshmen and returning players – will report to campus on Wednesday for equipment, physicals, and orientation meetings. Practice begins on Thursday.

Ticket Update: Here is the updated information on 2003 Kentucky football tickets.

Almost all of the single-game tickets for Louisville have been sold. Only scattered single tickets ($40 each) are available for that game.

Single-game tickets are available for the other six home games and are priced at $29 and $22.

Upper-deck sideline season tickets remain available at a cost of $214.

End-zone season tickets, under the auspices of the K Fund, are available. These are bench-back seats located underneath the suites. The tickets are $172 each and also require a scholarship donation to the K Fund.

“Split-Squad” Practice Format the First Five Days: During the first five days, when only one practice is allowed, the team will practice in a split-squad format. Players will be available for interviews after their groups are completed. Coaches will be available after Group II comes off the field. See the schedule below for times.

Kentucky Football Calendar:

Wed. Aug. 6      All players report (veterans and newcomers)Thurs. Aug. 7    Final exams for summer school                 Group I practice, 2:35 - 5 p.m.                 Group II practice, 4:20 - 6:45 p.m.Fri. Aug. 8      Group I practice, 2:35 - 5 p.m.                 Group II practice, 4:20 - 6:45 p.m.Sat. Aug. 9      Group I practice, 11:20 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.                 Group II practice, 1:05 - 3:30 p.m.                 "Fans' Day" at Commonwealth Stadium;                 activities begin at 5 p.m., stadium gates open at 7 p.m.Sun. Aug. 10     Group I practice, 2:50 - 5:15 p.m.                 Group II practice, 4:35 - 7 p.m.Mon. Aug. 11     Group I practice, 2:35 - 5 p.m.                 Group II practice, 4:20 - 6:45 p.m.Tues. Aug. 12    Practice, 8:45 - 11:45 a.m. and 4 - 6 p.m.Wed. Aug. 13     Practice, 2:45 - 5:45 p.m.Thurs. Aug. 14   Practice, 8:45 - 11:45 a.m. and 3:45 - 5:45 p.m.Fri. Aug. 15     Practice, 2:45 - 5:45 p.m.Sat. Aug. 16     Practice, 8:45 - 11:45 a.m. and 3:45 - 5:45 p.m.Sun. Aug. 17     Practice, 3 - 6 p.m.Mon. Aug. 18     Practice, 8:45 - 11:45 a.m. and 3:45 - 5:45 p.m.Tues. Aug. 19    Practice, 3:15 - 6:15 p.m.Wed. Aug. 20     Practice, 8:45 - 11:45 a.m. and 3:45 - 5:45 p.m.Thurs. Aug. 21   Practice, 2:45 - 5:45 p.m.Fri. Aug. 22     Practice, 8:45 - 11:45 a.m. and 3:45 - 5:45 p.m.Sat. Aug. 23     Practice, 6:30 - 9 p.m.Sun. Aug. 24     OffMon. Aug. 25     Practice, 3:15 - 6:15 p.m.Tues. Aug. 26    Practice, 3:15 - 6:15 p.m.Wed. Aug. 27     Classes begin                 Practice, 3:15 - 6:15 p.m.Thurs. Aug. 28   Practice, 3:15 - 6:15 p.m.Fri. Aug. 29     Practice, 3:15 - 6:15 p.m.Sun. Aug. 31     Louisville at Kentucky, 6:30 p.m. EDT, televised by espn2