JonLove

Madison on Love: “John practiced sparingly in the fall because of his cheerleading for football and basketball. In one area he?s improved is his physical conditioning which improved his already good athleticism, and more importantly, his running speed.”

As a Freshman: Participated in 29 games and was penciled in the starting lineup nine times? Went 9-for-46 on the season with three doubles? First collegiate hit came in UK?s 10-7 setback to Winthrop on Feb. 17? Best day at the plate came in a 3-for-3 showing, highlighted by two doubles and an RBI, in an 11-3 win over Tennessee-Martin (3/13)?First start as a Wildcat came at the DH spot against Winthrop (2/17)? Went 4-for-22 in 14 SEC games with a double against LSU on March 31? First hit in SEC competition came in a 3-1 loss to Alabama on March 16.

High School: Posted a career batting average of .421 with 15 homers, 37 doubles, 66 RBI and .508 on base average?Won the triple crown his senior season leading the team in batting average, homeruns and RBI?Coached by Dom Fucci? Also participated in cheerleading? Selected as a Kentucky Elite All-Star?Team member of Universal Cheerleading Association 1999-2000 Co-ed National Champions?Member of UCA 1999-2000 Partner Stunt Champions.

Personal: Full name is Jon David Love… Born Dec. 11, 1981 in Louisville…Son of Marcus and Debra Love… Has five sisters? Lists being Lexington Herald-Leader Player of the Year in 200 and winning the 2001 UCA Cheerleading National Championship with UK cheerleaders as his most memorable moments in sports… Member of the National Champion UK Cheerleading Squad… Chose UK because it offered his field of study and great athletics? Selected UK over Alabama-Birmingham, Auburn and Dayton.

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