Sept. 4, 2003
Commonwealth Stadium Featured on SEC TV: A story on Commonwealth Stadium will be one of the features on this week’s edition of “SEC TV” on Fox Sports Net South on Thursday, Sept 4, at 6:30 p.m.
“SEC TV” is a weekly studio program, originating from Atlanta, Ga., that covers the Southeastern Conference. The show hosts are Dave Neal and Jenn Hildreth.
Tickets Available for Murray State: Tickets are available for Saturday’s game against Murray State, which kicks off at 7 p.m. in Commonwealth Stadium. Sideline tickets are $29 each and end zone tickets are $22. The Memorial Coliseum Ticket Office is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The ticket booth at the stadium will open Saturday at 5 p.m. Tickets also may be ordered over the phone at 800-928-CATS or via the internet at by clicking on the Tickets link at the top of this page.
Hopewell, Rollins Earn Game Captain Roles for Murray State Game: Special teams standout Andrew Hopewell and offensive lineman Jason Rollins have been named game captains for the Murray State game.
Hopewell made three tackles in kickoff coverage in Sunday’s game against Louisville and Rollins earned his slot for fine play against the Cardinals. Hopewell and Rollins join permanent captains Jared Lorenzen and Vincent “Sweet Pea” Burns for the Murray State game.
Cook, Wilson, Hall Might be Available on Saturday: Wide receiver Tommy Cook and cornerback Warren Wilson, who missed the Louisville game because of injuries, have been practicing this week and might be able to play on Saturday against Murray State. Offensive tackle Antonio Hall, who was injured in practice on Tuesday, hopes to return to practice on Thursday and be available for the game.
Game-Day Honorees: The following people will be honored at the Murray State game.
At the end of the first quarter, UK President Lee T. Todd Jr. will recognize the Provost’s Awards for Great Teaching.
At halftime, UK will honor Tom, Julius, and Howard Fister of Scott County, Ky. The Fisters’ grain bin is part in the “UK Barnstorming” plan, in which one farm building in each Commonwealth county will have the new “Go Big Blue” logo painted on it. Ideally, each farm building will be located near an interstate or major highway so that as many people as possible will be able to view the building. Click here to see pictures of the completed barn and silo.
United Way Campaign Kickoff is Saturday: The United Way of the Bluegrass is the official charity of the University of Kentucky and the annual UK United Way campaign will kickoff Saturday at the Murray State game. At the end of the first quarter, United Way volunteers will pass collection buckets in the stands and fans are encouraged to contribute to the campaign. Approximately $8,000 was collected during a game last season. United Way of the Bluegrass helps support more than 80 charitable and social services agencies in Central Kentucky.
