Kentucky’s head coach to be released a statement Monday night on the retirement of Rich Brooks.

“Coach Brooks has done an unbelievable job in getting the program competitive in the Southeastern Conference,” Joker Phillips said. “The thing I like about him is that he stayed the course and stuck to his plan when many doubted that the program was headed in the right direction. As a Kentuckian, and a former player, I’m very proud of what he’s done for Kentucky football.”

Phillips did not attend Monday’s news conference, but it is expected that he will be available for comment later in the week. Stay tuned.