Aug. 22, 2008

Lexington, Ky. – The Kentucky football team, which has been practicing in relatively mild temperatures during preseason practices, got a taste of hot, steamy weather Friday afternoon at the Nutter Training Facility.

The Wildcats were clad in helmets, shoulder pads and shorts during a two and one-half hour workout. Contact was limited during the practice, as Coach Rich Brooks wanted the team to be physically ready for Saturday’s extended scrimmage. The team worked out on the artificial turf that is similar to the surface on which the Cats will play during the season opener at Louisville’s Papa John’s Stadium.

Brooks announced that wide receiver Aaron Boyd returned to practice on Friday, participating in some non-contact drills. The freshman from Lexington has been out two weeks because of mononucleosis. He has not been cleared for contact work.

Raycom SEC Preview Begins This Weekend: The Raycom Sports “2008 SEC Football Kickoff” show can be seen in the following stations that service Kentucky markets. For a complete list of the 54 stations carrying the show, go to raycomsports.com.

Bowling Green, WBKO, Sat. Aug. 24, noon CT
Cincinnati, Ohio, WSTR, Sat. Aug. 23, 4 p.m. ET
Evansville, Ind., WTVW, Sun. Aug. 24, 5 p.m. CT
Lexington, WKYT, Sat. Aug. 23, noon ET
Louisville, WAVE, Sun. Aug. 24, 3:30 p.m. ET
Paducah, WPSD, Sun. Aug. 31, 12:30 p.m. CT