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After three years, police chief search ends Thursday By Laura Clark lclark@kykernel.com
The current UK Police chief search will close Thursday, said Assistant Vice President for Public Safety Anthany Beatty. In a March 10 Kernel article, UK had 60 to 70 applications awaiting review. Beatty said those are still on file and have been reviewed. “Preliminary reviews were
done on all of those (applications),” Beatty said. “We are closer … we will be looking at applicants as they apply.” The current interim chief of police, Maj. Joe Monroe, has been at the position for more than three years. In a Sept. 23 interview with UK President Lee Todd, Todd said he assumed Monroe would be a candidate for the position. “I think Joe’s done a very good
job the time he has been in this position … Joe was a candidate pre-
“I’ll stick to what we’ve always said: We want to find the best person for the chief of police.” ANTHANY BEATTY Asst. Vice President for Public Safety
viously and I assume he will be a candidate this time, as well,” Todd said. “But we do need to get that locked down because Joe’s been interim for three years.” In the same article, Beatty said Monroe’s leadership abilities have nothing to do with the still-vacant position. When the search closes Thursday, Beatty said he expects a decision will be reached quickly. “Once we work through every-
thing we need, it will be a pretty smooth, quick transition,” Beatty said. Finding the right candidate for the position has made the ongoing search a long one. “I’ll stick to what we’ve always said: We want to find the best person for the chief of police,” Beatty said. “(Considering) all the cautions and concerns to make sure we get the right person.”
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Tobacco signs installed Cost estimated at more than $25,000 By Laura Clark lclark@kykernel.com
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Business sophomore Chris Fike, right, and finance sophomore Taylor Allcott read a temporary injunction that was issued by Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government on the front door of their house on 171 Woodland Ave. on Tuesday. The house was the first to be vacated due to violations of fire code after the recent push by Mayor Jim Newberry to enforce code in neighborhoods surrounding UK.
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After a long day of class, the last thing a student could imagine starting the afternoon with is suddenly becoming homeless. For business sophomore Chris Fike and economics and finance sophomore Aaron Harill, Tuesday was that kind of nightmare. Fike and Harill’s home was the first student house to fall victim to Mayor Jim Newberry’s recent aim to address safety fire codes and zoning violations in neighborhoods surrounding UK. Five student tenants were living at 171 Woodland Ave. when Fayette Circuit Judge Ernesto Scorsone issued a temporary injunction for not meeting the fire safety code requirements of a “lodging” house with more than two stories. Anamary Wehle, a spokeswoman in the Mayor’s Office, said a “lodging” house is defined as a residence with unrelated adults living together in a congregate living arrangement with one or more of the characteristics: rent is collective and paid to an owner or owner’s agent, bedrooms make up at least 60 percent of the space of residence,
bedroom doors have either keyed locks or deadbolts, tenants do not have unrestricted access to all parts of the house, and the cost of meals and food is not shared. The property was zoned as commercial instead of residential, according to the Fayette County Property Valuation Administrator Web site. The tenants said their landlord, Mike Haley, offered them another house to lease, but because of their mounting frustrations, they declined because none of them wanted to live in a house leased by Haley again. The injunction prevents the owner of the property, Michael Morrison, from operating the house. Landlords were given notice of the city’s plan to increase surveillance on fire code and zoning violations at an Oct. 9 news conference. “We made them aware of our intentions to aggressively enforce any violations of the fire code and zoning requirements,” Newberry said in the news release. When the house was originally inspected on Oct. 2, 10 students tenants lived there. All bedrooms had individual locks and the smoke alarms were not interconnected into the electrical See Housing on page 4
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UK is getting a tobaccofree makeover more than a week before a ban is implemented on campus. To prepare for the tobacco ban taking place on Nov. 19, approximately four-foot tall signs are already being placed throughout campus. Bob Wiseman, vice president for facilities management, said only five or six signs were put up to test elements, such as height. “We’ll ultimately install 100 signs more or less,” Wiseman said. “We’ll be putting them up around next week.” The words “Welcome to our tobacco-free campus” were added in adhesive lettering to the directional kiosks that were implemented on campus last fall. Wiseman said the new tobacco-free signage cost UK $25,000 to $35,000 total. He said he would not be sure of the final dollar amount until all the installation costs were calculated. Signs for sidewalks have not been decided upon yet, because Wiseman wanted to monitor areas around campus first to determine if a specific area attracts smokers and needs the tobacco-free signage. “Perhaps on certain streets we may (add signage),” Wiseman said. “We’ll monitor people and the places where people are confused, and we’ll add signage or add it on the sidewalks.” Assistant Vice President for Public Safety Anthany Beatty requested permission at an Oct. 20 Urban County Council meeting for UK to regulate the tobacco ban on public sidewalks and surrounding areas around campus. However, Beatty said the plan will most likely not happen before the ban is implemented. “We plan to implement the policy as we stand — it is currently without jurisdiction on sidewalks,” Beatty said. “(At) this point, it is not happening, but we’re still working with officials.” The proposal was to only affect university-owned sidewalks, Beatty said. Wiseman said the installation of the tobacco-free signs a few weeks early shows they are ready for the ban. “We are prepared and all signage will be up prior to the day (the ban) goes into effect,” Wiseman said.
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Family crisis opened singer’s eyes NEW YORK _ Dashboard Confessional's Chris Carrabba has never been one to shy away from his feelings. As one of the emo movement's most visible pioneers, known for often leading his audiences in what, at times, seemed like a campfire sing-along of highly personal, incredibly emotional lyrics, Carrabba has always been comfortable with tapping into his own experiences no matter how raw or painful they may be. But even he has his limits. Just as Carrabba was wrapping up work on the sixth Dashboard Confessional album last year, his sister was in a serious car accident that put her in a coma for several months. "I was torn between being with her through most of her waking hours until we were kicked out of the hospital at the end of their shifts and going home and doing my work," says Carrabba, calling from his home in Florida. "It was an influence, certainly. It changed the tone of some of the later songs and was also in the spirit that I set aside some of the other songs that I had already written. Everything seemed more important suddenly. When something like this happens to your family, you get a clearer view of what's important in life. "I didn't look at these songs and say, 'These need to be more morose,' or 'These songs don't feel intriguing enough,'" Carrabba continues. "There was nothing so literal. Some of the tonality of the lyrics definitely reflected what was happening. ... All I know is I don't recommend it as a way of making a record. If you can avoid that, you definitely should." That said, the struggle seemed to help Carrabba.
The resulting album "Alter the Ending" (DGC), which hits stores this week, may be Dashboard Confessional's strongest yet, combining the raw emotion of his earlier work with the songwriting skill and infectious hooks he has developed more recently. It's not an overwhelmingly sad album, since the bulk of the songs had already been written before his sister's accident, though the context gives the love song "Until Morning" another interpretation and the rocking "Everybody Learns From Disaster" a deeper meaning. "With all that happened, I started thinking, 'That is a great song that I can do better and should,' so we did," says Carrabba, adding that his sister has improved and is starting down "a long road to recovery." "We took some time to do it." "Alter the Ending" features a variety of vocal approaches from Carrabba some darker, some more plaintive, some sweeter, as in the current single, "Belle of the Boulevard" that haven't been heard from him before, though he says that wasn't planned. "I do hear it, but I didn't hear it until someone pointed it out to me," Carrabba says. "That's just the way I sounded that day, the way that sounded good to me, so I chased it. Objectively, I hear it and hopefully can replicate it. ... Singers grow their skill set, their resonance, all the things that make a voice a voice they change over time. Also, I listen back on the songs I recorded the early, early stuff, some of which I recorded in my teens and I don't think my voice had fully changed yet." COPYRIGHT 2008 US WEEKLY
Junior quarterback Mike Hartline went through a full practice on Tuesday and reported no setbacks while recovering from his knee injury. UK head coach Rich Brooks has not named a starter for Saturday’s game at Vanderbilt, but said earlier Hartline would start if healthy. Brooks gave Hartline a mixed review after watching him return to practice this week. “Hartline did some good things and then a couple of times looked like he had a little rust on him,” Brooks said. “Now the question is how that knee will respond in the next 24 hours. He moved around well and executed the whole offense.” Hartline wore a brace on the injured knee, which he said somewhat limited his movement. He said he felt no pain dropping back to pass and getting set to throw, but felt some pain while scrambling or rolling out. “Planting and throwing isn't that bad,” Hartline said. “It's more or less just running and my leg opening and closing, just stuff like that.”
Tight ends biding their time After playing for eight consecutive weeks, there are plenty of Cats who are banged up. No position may have been hit harder than the tight end position, though. Seniors T.C. Drake and Ross Bogue, who have alternated as starters to this point in the season, are both nursing injuries. Drake is out
Horoscope To get the advantage, check the day's rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is a 6 — Don't expect everyone to agree. You get multiple viewpoints in one very specific area. Leave your decision for later. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 6 — Intuitive perceptions allow you to state the obvious in acceptable language. Nothing changes without some effort. Gemini (May 21-June 21) — Today is a 6 — A dream reveals information that seals the deal. Still, you may want to check with someone to verify the facts. Cancer (June 22-July 22) — Today is a 6 — Insight guides your
two to three weeks with a pulled groin and Bogue could miss this week or be limited with a thumb injury. That opens the door for other players who have seen their playing time decrease this season, like senior Maurice Grinter. “I’ve been waiting for my name to be called all year,” Grinter said. “Just coming out here and contributing will put a smile on my face. And I’m ready to go.” Sophomore Nick Melillo, a walk-on whose biggest claim to fame is making four catches for 43 yards and two scores in the spring game, is another option who should see more snaps. Melillo has been making the move to tight end from wide receiver in the last few months and put on 28 pounds to adjust to the position. Even though he has played receiver since high school, he actually prefers playing tight end. “I like physicality,” Melillo said. “I’m an aggressive player and I like tight end a lot more. I’ve got the routes down, I like the blocking aspect, I just have to get a lot better at it.” Brooks praised Melillo for his play in practice and expects him to see more time on the field in the future. When the three seniors graduate, Melillo will be one of the most experienced players at the position next season. But for now, an all-smiles Melillo said he can’t wait to play Vanderbilt. “It’s going to be exciting,” Melillo said. “I’ve had some opportunities, I’ve had some game experience, but definitely when the opportunity comes I’m ready to go on Saturday.”
nurturing activities today. Talk about what you sense in your environment. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 5 — You have done your homework and completed the research. Now it's time to say your piece. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 6 — People have been trying to tell you what's on their minds for a few days. Today you finally get it. Everything makes sense now. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 6 — Gather information from your usual sources. Don't shy away from unusual insights. Scorpio (Oct. 23--Nov. 21) — Today is a 7 — The right words pop into your mouth when you're faced with a seemingly insurmountable obstacle. Say only what you must.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 6 — Expect surprise developments. Nobody really understands what's happening, so withhold decisions until you gain clarity.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 6 — Money flows both ways. To slow the outward flow, consider whether the new thing is a necessity.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 5 — Electronic media hold your attention all day. Take care of e-mails early. Design work benefits from quiet surroundings. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 6 — Align insights with logic and facts. Then add a touch of elegance before you make your presentation. (C) 2009 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES
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Q&A with Anthany Beatty, Ellen Hahn Hahn
Part one: Tobacco-Free Campus Task Force leaders discuss tobacco ban
Q. What will the Tobacco-Free Initiative do for the health of the campus?
Hahn: It’s designed to create a healthy environment. We think when we look at research around the country, we know that when access to tobacco is limited, in other words when it’s prohibited, people do quit. They won’t quit right away. It will encourage people to take the steps to quitting. They’ll cut down, though, and that can’t be bad. That’s really good for health. We know tobacco is the single most preventable cause of death in the country and it costs Kentucky $1.2 billion — 1.2 billion, not million — in treating people who were sick from tobacco. I always say it’s a good business decision but the reason (the Board of Trustees) did it was for health reasons — to create a healthy environment. There is no other product when used, as intended, kills. We know it creates premature death and a lot of heartache. As a public health official, this is one of the best decisions an institution like this can make, especially in the heart of tobacco country.
Q. What is the goal of the smoking ban? Hahn: The goal is to create a healthy environment. The goal is not to get people to quit, per se. We know that when policies change, when it’s prohibited more people do (quit). For Lexington ... when Lexington went smoke free we had a 32 percent decline in adult smoking and a corresponding decline here on this campus. We had about a 32 percent decrease in students smoking during that same time period, which is translated to about 16,000 fewer smokers in Lexington, which resulted in $21 dollars in cost savings just for Lexington. The goal isn't necessarily to stop people from using, but we know it will help people quit. You might not know, but most tobacco users want to quit, the majority, 80 percent, 8 out of 10 will tell you they want to quit. This policy is something that’s going to help them. For people who are ready it’s going to facilitate their ability to quit.
Q. And what about those people who are not ready to quit smoking?
Hahn: If they’re not ready, we have nicotine replacement available at a deep discount at all convenience stores across campus, two pharmacies and a gift shop. So while people and young adults typically don’t use nicotine replacement, they typically shy away from it. But the reality is they want to be comfortable on campus and not have cravings. Again, this is a very addictive drug so you have withdrawal when you stop using. I would strongly recommend people to buy the gum or the patch. There is no reason for somebody to feel uncomfortable on campus.
Q. Are you all worried about the image of campus with smokers being pushed to the edges of campus?
Beatty: We certainly are concerned about the image and No. 1 about (student’s) health and with that comes their safety so we are concerned about those folks who are still choosing to smoke and where they're choosing to smoke. And as a campus with the tobacco-free policy implemented, obviously those boundaries will change and we will address those issues as they come up.
Q. Have you all received any backlash from tobacco companies or farmers?
Hahn: I travel the state all the time. We have projects in every county so I’m out all the time and you would be amazed at the number of people who come up to me and said good things, congratulated me. In fact if you talk to the people at other campuses, they are watching us and they’re talking to go after us. U of L and Bellarmine (University) have already announced a date and other institutions are talking about it. I don’t know of any backlash in my work. But nobody has said anything negative to me. Beatty: And I don’t have the same relationships throughout the state as I had before in my previous position, but certainly I was a part of a transition when Lexington chose to go smoke free. And I can remember having positive feedback from folks across the state in making Lex-
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ington a safer place to be because of the no smoking policy that was about to be implemented in 2003. There’s no backlash, always positive feedback. I know Dr. Hahn and I both get responses, requests from all across the country through email for info on our policy and how we’re making it happen. (University of) Southern California has contacted us. Folks across the country are watching this with interest. Certainly the trend is to move away from tobacco products and we're a leader in that.
Q. Any worry about enforcement or any kind of student rebellion?
Beatty: For me it goes back to the issue of why we’re doing this. And we realize it’s a very powerful addictive substance and folks do want to get off as Dr. Hahn said. It’s about changing the habit. It’s not about enforcement or forcing someone to do something. Everybody in this room knows we don’t change our habit because somebody tells us to do it. So that’s not what this is about. It’s about changing the habit and getting the help and making a safe environment for everyone. The most effective way to do that is to do all the things you can in a positive approach to lead people to make the change, not force them to. So that means not heavy enforcement of this. Give reasons for a change, give opportunity for a change, give treatment for a change. We want to foster that in that way and not in terms of enforcement. So are we going to lose some folks? Yeah, we are. We’re not going to get everybody but the vast majority or the high percentage will come along because of the environment. The culture that is created will allow them to do that.
Q. Have you all conducted any surveys involving students?
Hahn: Our committee did a survey in May. A random sample of students, staff and faculty showed about 30 percent tobacco use among students, 20 percent among staff and about 9 percent among faculty that use some form of tobacco including smokeless, pipe, cigarettes, etc. It was very positive. We used a random sample of students through the registrar.
Policy change needs to go beyond tobacco LETTER TO THE EDITOR Firstly, I commend the efforts to combat the vile and disgusting, though still legal, habit of using tobacco. No one should be forced to breathe cigarette smoke to learn or work on this campus. But to prohibit smoking anywhere, inside or out, goes against the higher message that this campus has sought to engender — one of welcoming people of various views, races, nationalities, sexualities, and yes, bad habits. To not even allow smokers to smoke outside — 20 feet from any UK building entrance — sends a message of exclusivity that should not be allowed to thrive anywhere, much less on a university campus. Are non-smokers somehow "superior" people? That's the impression I get with this policy. Therefore, I would like to voice my disapproval and confusion at the implementation, selectivity and ultimate haughtiness of such a policy. Furthermore, I feel it sets a precedent with far-reaching ramifications. Again, efforts to get people to quit smoking are noble. But heart disease is the No. 1 killer in this country, brought on largely by diet. Why not attack people's eating habits on campus? Prohibit food and drink that we know are bad for people. There can't be that much about those slices of pepperoni pizza at Sbarro that are good for you. And what's good about a Coke? Hypertension? Cavities? Not only is UK allowing its students, faculty and staff to slowly kill themselves by ingesting such items on campus, but UK is actively encouraging it by letting such purveyors of obesity set up right in our midst. But no, we better attack the already put-upon minority of smokers on campus instead. It's a misguided policy that goes against the goals of this university. Patrick J Lonneman Graduate Student, Patterson School
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UK receives money for coal research By Chris Robbins news@kykernel.com
Congress is giving a financial boost to research applying coal as a transportation fuel. On Oct. 28, U.S. Reps. Geoff Davis and Hal Rogers announced they would be giving $2 million in coal-to-liquid research grant money to the UK Center for Applied Energy Research. “In this time of economic hardship, investing in new energy technology is one of the smartest things we can do to spur our recovery,” Davis, R-Ky., said in a news release. The research funded by the grant would obtain equipment and personnel for a refinery to convert solid coal and biomass products to liquids like diesel and aviation fuel. “This funding is for us to continue work on a processing and development unit that will allow us to make significant amounts of materials and then process them into fuel to use in engines and factories,” said Rodney Andrews,
director of the CAER. Andrews said the 2010 fiscal year appropriation is for a continuation of work funded by the Energy Policy Act of 2005, which looked at using the coal reserves in the Illinois basing (which includes parts of western Kentucky) as a strategic fuel source. The fuels would have military and civilian applications. One goal of the appropriation would be to provide an alternative to petroleum as a military fuel, according to the appropriation. The research also has the potential to provide a plentiful domestic fuel source and reduce the energy dependence of the U.S. on energy-producing states, Andrews said. The products from coal-toliquid processes can be used to improve technology already in use today, he said. “We need to make a more concerted effort to wean ourselves from the stronghold of unfriendly foreign countries and utilize the abundant resources here on American soil,” Rogers, R-Ky, said in a news release. “Right now we are at the whim of
global demand,” Andrews said. “Overall (coal-to-liquid) could help lower the cost of fuel and it would certainly help with availability.” The CAER is studying how to make the process of liquifying coal cleaner and more efficient. Andrews said the center combines coal and biomass to make fuels that combusts less carbon when burned. Carbon dioxide, the byproduct of carbon combustion, is the largest contributor to the man-made global warming phenomenon. The CAER was founded in 1975. The center has contributed to research on topics such as alternative energy, ways to make fossil fuel combustion more environmentally friendly and uses for the byproducts of coal combustion, according to its Web site.
For more information visit (http://www.caer.uky.edu/about/history.shtml).
Construction will close South Limestone lane With another construction project in Lexington, there is another street closure. Construction crews will begin installing the final pieces to the new pedway of South Limestone between Waller Avenue and Gazette Avenue as part of the UK Patient Care Facility, according to a news release. The work will take place between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. Mondays through Thursdays until March 25, 2010. One northbound and one southbound lane of South Limestone will be closed during the night hours, with work occurring on Fridays if weather permits.
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An estimated 5,000 students came out Tuesday evening to Memorial Coliseum for first basketball lottery of the 2009-2010 basketball season. With Lexington Avenue shut off so students could cross the street, the line wrapped around Memorial Coliseum, went down Lexington Avenue and extended to the UK Bookstore.
Continued from page 1 system, according to the news release. Morrison and business partner Haley said they made improvements since the original inspection, but the house still did not have sprinklers and was not in compliance with the zoning code, according to the news release. Neither Morrison nor Haley returned phone calls to the Kernel by publication deadline. Fire code and zoning violations are not the only problems the house has, according to the
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Legless photographer tours the world on his skateboard
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No work will be done on holidays, nights when the UK basketball team has a game at Rupp Arena or nights with major concerts in downtown Lexington. The construction is a new stage in trying to improve the aesthetics of the pedway, said Jeff Neal of the Lexington-Fayette County Division of Traffic Engineering. Workmen will install panels, windows, roofing and electrical systems. “This is putting up brick, windows — all the things that make it more attractive than what’s up there now,” he said.
news release. The house has no certificate of occupancy, several of its electric meters have not had final inspection and the property does not meet the parking requirements for 10 people. The students said as of Tuesday evening the city had not offered them another place to live. Finance sophomore and resident Taylor Alcott said Tuesday when the injunction was announced that he and his roommates had nowhere to go. “We’re forced to be here tonight,” Alcott said. Staff writer Allie Garza contributed to the story.
A young man from Montana has been using his hands to show people what he sees without legs. Kevin Connolly was born with a sporadic birth defect that left him legless. His preferred method of transportation these days is not a wheelchair, but another fourwheeled vehicle — a skateboard. Connolly travels the globe photographing the world as he sees it from his skateboard and capturing the way people see him. And when he's not skating, he's skiing professionally. "Despite all his apparent disabilities he is a world-renowned photographer and Olympic skier," said Aubrey Collier, Student Activities Board’s director of cultural arts. Collier, who helps organize the changing exhibits in the Student Center's Rasdall Gallery, contacted Connolly last semester to invite him to speak on campus. Wednesday he will discuss his life as a photographer and skier and tell the story behind his "Rolling Exhibition," which will be on display in the Rasdall Gallery until Dec. 3. His photos show the often-bewildered looks of the people he passes on his trips
down the streets of cities of various cultures and pique the curiosity of on-lookers. Men, women and children of all ages and ethnicities all seem to give Connolly similar looks as he rolls by, which he finds to be an interesting social phenomenon according to his artist statement. A businessman from East Asia, a Muslim woman leading small children down a sidewalk and an infant in a stroller all have similar reactions, according to the statement. “Kevin is extremely friendly and mobile, so I would expect a lively presentation," Collier said. “Kevin's story is amazing.” Connolly will also be discussing his new book, "Double Take: A Memoir," which covers his childhood, college experience, travels and thoughts. "Double Take" features many of the photos from the "Rolling Exhibition."
If you go What: Kevin Connolly When: Wednesday at 8 p.m. Where: Worsham Theatre Admission: Admission is free and open to the general public. A book signing will immediately follow the lecture.
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Cats’ mid-October turnaround saved postseason hopes By Clark Brooks sports@kykernel.com
Entering this soccer season, the UK men’s soccer team had one goal: win the Conference USA Tournament. If done, the Cats would not only capture the school’s first C-USA Tournament title, but it would also give UK an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament; something the Cats have not done since the 2003 season, when UK was in the Mid-American Conference. “Well, in the past, we have had a good year and always banked on other factors to get us into the NCAA Tournament,” UK head coach Ian Collins said. “But, winning the C-USA tourney automatically gets us into the postseason. The captains have stressed the importance to the rest of the guys of getting there.” In the past few years, the Cats have had opportunities to make the postseason but have been passed over by the selec-
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tion committees. In 2006, UK posted a 14-5-2 record. Last year, the Cats were 12-4-5. The Cats finished runner-up in the C-USA Tournament both years. “Every year going down the stretch, we always have our fate in our own hands,” senior captain and All-American defender Barry Rice said. “But, things never go according to plan.” The Cats started 2009 focused and determined to meet their goal opening the year with a 5-0-0 start, which tied the school-record for best start and improved their unbeaten streak of 15 matches that dated back to the previous season. The streak ended on a wet and soggy September night when the Cats lost in overtime to Marshall. “That game was real tough on our guys,” Collins said. “I felt we could have won that game by three goals, but we just missed too many chances and weren’t able to come out with the win.” The Cats responded with
two wins and earned a school-record No. 13 ranking but soon dropped three consecutive matches and still didn’t a conference win in early October. After splitting the next two games, the Cats knew they needed to get something going if they wanted to qualify for any postseason play. “A while ago the seniors talked to the rest of the team and wanted to turn things around,” senior forward Tim Crone said. “Since then, we have gone into training sessions more focused and determined. We definitely had our backs to the wall, and I feel that’s when we play our best.” Since Oct. 17, when the Cats posted a mediocre 8-4-0 record, UK has won five straight contests and qualified for the C-USA Tournament. Even though the Cats clinched a spot in the tournament last week beating Southern Methodist University, the Cats still have plenty of work to do. UK faces defending C-
USA champion Tulsa to open the playoffs on Friday. The Golden Hurricanes have had UK’s number as of late. Tulsa defeated the Cats on penalty kicks in the conference finals last season and stole a close game in the 87th minute earlier this year. If the Cats win on Friday, they will play the winner of the UAB/Marshall match for the conference title. “I’m trying to get our guys to think about one game at a time,” Collins said. “Since we’re playing Tulsa in the first round, we can’t afford to look past anyone.” On the other hand, if the Cats fall short, many experts do not project UK to make the NCAA Tourney due to a poor non-conference record. “In past years, I felt we paid too much attention to what other people thought of us,” Collins said. “This year, I haven’t thought about making the tournament with an atlarge bid. Our goal coming into this year was to win the PHOTO BY ADAM WOLFFBRANDT | STAFF C-USA and put the decision Forward Tim Crone and his fellow seniors spoke with their into our own hands.” teammates and helped turn the Cats around after a slump.