– Chip Cosby from the Lexington Herald-Leader writes that Joker Phillips plans to “strive for excellence” as new football coach

– In John Clay’s column, he says Phillips is prepared for the challenges ahead

– Jody Demling from the Courier-Journal on the friendship of Phillips and Louisville’s head coach Charlie Strong

– Eric Crawford writes that Phillips deserves honeymoon despite long courtship

– Phillips says the key is recruiting, in another Jody Demling story

– Larry Vaught of the Danville Advocate-Messenger writes that the Phillips era starts with that infectious smile

– Kenny Colston of the Kentucky Kernel says the change from Rich Brooks to Phillips isn’t much of a change