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Lunch, run will honor UK’s veterans Theater dept. showing play based on experiences By Courtney Quinn news@kykernel.com
UK will celebrate Veterans Day Friday with multiple events honoring those who have served in the military. All UK veterans, along
with students, faculty and staff, will be provided lunch and a lapel pin from noon to 3 p.m. outside of the Main Building. Speakers at the event will include Josh Hoke, president of the UK Military Veterans of America student organiza-
tion, and Tony Dotson, director of UK’s Veterans Resource Center. UK has always honored its veterans through campus landmarks such as Memorial Hall and Memorial Coliseum. “The recognition of the
orable experience. “It was such a rewarding experience to take time out of our day and honor the people in our military,” she said. “I strongly encourage all students to attend so they can learn more about our military and all they do for us.” Also in honor of the veterans, the theater department
veterans is important, because we want them to know that the University of Kentucky appreciates everything they have done for our country and we want to welcome them to our campus,” Dotson said. Sophomore Brittany Ogger attended the Veterans Day events held on campus last year and said she had a mem-
will present a play called “Bringing it Home: Voices of Students Veterans,” at 8 p.m. Friday at the Buell Armory. The play is free and open to the public. It is based on the experiences of Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans who became students at UK. The play consists of interviews with five See VETERANS on page 2
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Josiah Hanna from Triangle Fraternity, left, fights Benton Hupman from Phi Delta Theta at Thursday’s Main Event. Friday it starts at 7 p.m.
The Main Event: Cause for fighting Alpha Delta Pi, Sigma Chi host their annual boxing fundraiser By Chase Sanders csanders@kykernel.com
First-time fighter Charlie Hunt is excited about his fight Friday, even though he didn’t originally volunteer his talents for the competition. “Well, I don’t know if I really agreed,” he said. “I just kind of got into it last year. Some of my buddies did it.” Hunt’s family has a heritage of boxers going back two generations. “My grandfather boxed before I was born,” he said. “He was about my same size, and I wanted to learn how to box.” Hunt doesn’t know his opponent, but he was eager Thursday to see how the events unfold. The Main Event has the makings of a real, heavyweight prize fight from sound
effects to referees. Hunt, a senior, even has his own introduction song he’ll enter to, and he has been training hard with a group of fighters from his fraternity, Sigma Chi. Six and a half weeks ago, he first learned how to stand and throw a few punches. Then he learned sparring and just built up. Hunt knows what advantages he has in the ring and plans on realizing them in his match Friday. “I’m a smaller guy. I’m lanky, so I have a little more reach and speed for a smaller guy — quick get in and get out,” he said. His first time experience isn’t too much of a challenge in keeping him from being mentally focused. “I try to picture myself even though I’ve never been in a boxing ring before,”
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he said. “Just try to imagine it I guess.” He’s most enthusiastic about the event’s fundraising aspect. “I know its going toward a good cause, and that makes you feel better,” Hunt said. He and the other Sigma Chi team members have been training with a professional boxer for the last month and a half. Jacob Ruiz, Sigma Chi’s student trainer, said he hopes everyone enjoys the event. He’s optimistic about each of his fighters’ chances in the ring. He has four fighters, and “we’ve been training every morning for six weeks at 6:30 in the morning,” he said. Even though Ruiz is not fighting, he is anxious for his fighters. “I’m really excited for them,” he said. See MAIN EVENT on page 2
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Week 11 Edge: UK vs. Vanderbilt QBs Maxwell Smith, Jordan Rodgers could decide the game By Ethan Levine elevine@kykernel.com
Breaking down the key matchups in UK’s week 11 showdown against Vanderbilt.
Vanderbilt quarterback Jordan Rodgers vs. the UK defense Yes, the rumors are true. Vanderbilt’s new starting quarterback, junior Jordan Rodgers, is indeed the younger brother of Green Bay Packers quarterback and Super Bowl MVP Aaron Rodgers. And yes, like his big brother, he is very talented under center. It has been a gradual progression for Rodgers in his first season as the Commodores’ starter. After completing just 34 of 78
passes for 422 yards in his first seven games, Rodgers is 34-55 for 537 yards and three touchdowns in his last two. But in recent weeks, the most dangerous part of Rodgers’ game hasn’t been his arm; it’s been his legs. The Vandy signal caller has rushed 60 times the last four weeks alone for 261 yards and four touchdowns. Against a dual-threat quarterback like Rodgers, UK will likely show a lot of different looks at the line of scrimmage in a variety of blitz and coverage schemes. The strength of the defense, the linebackers (Winston Guy included) will have to be prepared for both run and pass on every play and able to cover from sideline to sideline. It has been UK head coach Joker Phillips and defensive coordina-
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UK hosts its first ever Polar Plunge Phi Sigma Kappa donates funds to Special Olympics By Elyse Rectenwald features@kykernel.com
Put on a costume, get up on stage and jump in ice-cold water. It’s not the typical way to raise money for a good cause. But on Saturday, UK students can do just that. That uniqueness sparked the interest of Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity to host UK’s first annual Polar Plunge, said Seth Fortenbery, internal philanthropy chair for the fraternity. Phi Sigma Kappa is bringing the Polar Plunge to UK’s campus for the first time ever to benefit the Fayette County S p e c i a l Olympics. Registration What: Polar Plunge will begin at 11 When: Saturday at noon a.m. and end at Where: South Campus noon, at which Admission: $30 per point the event entrance, team or will begin. The Polar Plunge individual; free to watch stage will be on South Campus in the parking lot outside of the Phi Sigma Kappa house. Any UK student, faculty or staff member with a UK ID can participate as an individual or on a team with a donation of $30. “The idea started last semester when me and a few of my fraternity brothers participated in Lexington’s Polar Plunge,” Fortenbery said. Fortenbery said he really had wished to see more student involvement there and by holding the event at UK, he hopes to raise See PLUNGE on page 2
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tor Rick Minter’s goal to create turnovers and eliminate big plays from opposing offenses, both of which start with stopping Rodgers. Edge: For the first time this season in the Edge, we have a push. Rodgers shows promise of developing into the best quarterback to play at Vanderbilt since Jay Cutler in 2005, and with his throwing and running capabilities, he can be an exciting asset to the Commodores’ offense this year and next. Likewise, the UK defense is far improved from previous years and up for the challenge. The same defense that features the top two tacklers in the SEC is fast and physical, especially against the run. If it can prevent getting beaten deep in the secondary, the defense can slow down Rodgers and the ‘Dores. If UK allows
UK will host the first Free To Breathe 5K walk Sunday. Registration begins at 8 a.m. in the Chandler Hospital Pavilion A. The walk begins at 9:15 a.m., and registration is open until the beginning of the walk at the Rose Street Plaza. The Free To Breathe walk provides an opportunity for lung cancer survivors, advocates and the community to work together to raise awareness and support for victims of lung disease, according to a UK news release. All of the proceeds from the event will benefit the National Lung Cancer Partnership’s research, education and awareness programs. A health fair with exhibitor booths will be available before and after the walk to better educate Kentuckians on how they can prevent lung disease. A parking garage for participants will be across from the event on South Limestone. For more information on the event and how to be a donor, visit freetobreathe.com. STAFF REPORT
the big play or fails to force turnovers, expect Rodgers to have another big day.
UK quarterback Maxwell Smith vs. mounting expectations Since being inserted as the Cats’ starting quarterback, Smith has helped turn around a season that many thought to be See EDGE on page 2
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student veterans. There also will be a 29mile run Saturday, where cadets and faculty will run from campus to the Kentucky Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Frankfort. The run starts in front of Barker Hall, and runners can expect to arrive at the memorial at noon. “The run is a great way for the cadets to honor their brothers and sisters by so many veterans that came before them,” said Air Force Maj. Jesse Hedge. During the run, cadets will carry the U.S. and POW/MIA flags to honor the veterans. Sgt. Josh Lynch has participated in the run the last three years and enjoyed honoring the veterans. “Running to the memorial in Frankfort really brings home the sacrifice many men and women in our armed forces have made,” he said. “Looking back over the years, I am speechless at how many people took part in the Veterans Day events around campus and hope this year will be the same.” During the last few miles of the run, cadets will be led by a procession of motorcycles from local patriotic groups. “Veterans Day is our opportunity to show our gratitude to the living, and I hope every one attends to show honor to the military,” Dotson said.
a lost cause a handful of weeks ago. Against Mississippi State, Smith relieved junior quarterback Morgan Newton after he suffered shoulder and high ankle injuries. Smith has been the guy in Phillips’ offense ever since. Against Mississippi State and Ole Miss last week combined, Smith completed 45-69 for 457, two touchdowns and zero interceptions. Against Ole Miss, offensive coordinator Randy Sanders opened up the offense to Smith, allowing him to
throw a number of balls down the field. Many times, Smith had an open receiver and just couldn’t connect, until he hit junior wide receiver La’Rod King for a 38-yard touchdown to put UK ahead for good. If the coaching staff continues to feel comfortable with Smith’s progression, it can open up more of the offense to him and help it keep up with SEC competition. Vanderbilt, however, has a far superior defense to the likes of Mississippi State or Ole Miss. The Commodores rank 40th in the nation in opponents points per game, and despite falling in its last three SEC games, Vanderbilt lost to Georgia,
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more awareness in years to come. Support for the first annual event has exceeded expectations by raising more than $2,500 for Special Olympics Kentucky already, he said. Phi Sigma Kappa helps coaches at Fayette County Special Olympics weekly with a number of different sports, Fortenbery said. “I think the most exciting thing is that it was really the guys’ idea,” said Mark Buerger, communications director at Special Olympics Kentucky. “They came to us and are making it happen. The guys have a long standing relationship with our organization and we’re excited about the event.”
“I actually had butterflies for these guys — all the hard work they’ve put in and everything I’ve put them through is going to come to fruition.” Like Hunt, Ruiz’s family also has a rich history in boxing. “I’ve been fighting since an early age, and my family has a history of being prize fighters in Mexico,” Ruiz said. One of Ruiz’s fighters, Adam Shipley, was focusing before his match. “My strategy is, I’m going to see what he’s doing, but I’m going to try to fight the best I can to have reach on the kid,” Shipley said. He has done his homework on his opponent. “I’m going to see what
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‘Immortals’ violent, often comical The withering, gratuitous violence of “Immortals” is of a type better suited to a horror movie, but that’s a separate issue — almost. Certainly, the swords-and-sandals spectacle is ripe for the kind of vast, epic, overpopulated remake that computer graphics now make possible (a la “300”), but we don’t end up having the same relationship with the resulting movie. The artificiality of the 3-D “Immortals” — in which the slave Theseus (Henry Cavill) swears vengeance against the rampaging King Hyperion (Mickey Rourke), who intends to enslave the Earth and free the Titans (who will then defeat the Olympians) — is such that human beings almost feel like unwelcome intrusions on virtual Greece. If violence seems to be a way to bridge the real and virtual worlds, it’s understandable, but strategically unsound.
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 7 — You're getting into the intellectual side of things. You've got curiosity and concentration. If you could minimize distractions, you might really get something done. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is an 8 — Cultivate your talent, whether it's math or science, literature or the arts (or some interesting combination). Exploration is the key. Look for the secret door. Gemini (May 21-June 21) — Today is a 9 — When you're hot, you're hot, but when you get too cocky, you're not. Know your own history for increased power. Spend some time outdoors or in a garden. Cancer (June 22-July 22) — Today is a 7 — You're inclined to think things over, but at some point, you have to stop ponder-
Much of the movie is inadvertently comic — the way the dialogue swings between the slangy modern and the theatrically “classical,” or the presentation of the virgin (not for long) Oracle, played by Freida Pinto, who’s in a race with Jennifer Aniston for worst career moves. If you’re even vaguely familiar with Greek mythology, forget it (Hyperion was a Titan; Theseus was the mythic founder of Athens). That Stephen Dorff’s Stavros, an ally of Theseus, keeps hitting on the Oracle and her sidekicks is funny, and suggests a movie where the flat conventions of heroic action-adventure are leavened by wit. Doesn’t happen, although whenever he’s on the scene, Rourke makes you suspect that comedy is lurking around the next Corinthian column.
ing and make a decision. You can always change your mind later. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is an 8 — Have fun without spending money. Instinct guides your actions. Let go of a wild idea that lacks soul, and get together with friends. Remind them how much you appreciate their support. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 7 — Be practical, and go for making a good impression. You have plenty of energy for detailed analysis and planning for the rest of the year. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is an 8 — You can do what you want, as long as you're ready to play the game. With Mars entering your twelfth house, you may feel more powerful in private. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is an 8 — Reimagine your life just the way you want it. Then take one step at a time to move towards that invented future.
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Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 9 — A caring soul is there to help with a big decision. The tricky part is almost over. There could still be surprises. Fix something old at home for your family. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 9 — Action and activity abounds, with more work coming. With Mars entering Virgo for the rest of the year, you can expect more energy and organization in your career. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 7 — You're attracting love. Come up with creative and unusual ideas for music, art, literature, theater ... all enjoyed in the company of family and friends. Spice it up with romance. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 7 — If things get annoying, focus on what's really important. Mind your manners. Only complain to someone who can do something about it. Stand up for yourself. MCT
Arkansas and Florida by just a combined 13 points. Edge: Smith. If Smith struggles to get the offense going early, the road atmosphere, fan expectations and bowl game implications may rattle the young quarterback. But Smith does not need a monster game to help his team and secure a second consecutive win in conference. If he can do enough to keep up on the scoreboard, and the Cats can get their running game going with junior CoShik Williams, Smith and the UK offense will continue their much-improved play from recent weeks.
game. Two teams on the outside of bowl games, UK and Vanderbilt find themselves at similar junctures in their seasons with three games left. The difference is that UK is coming off of five consecutive bowl berths, and its veterans know what it takes to reach a bowl game out of the SEC. Vanderbilt’s core players, Rodgers included, are not experienced in playing meaningful games this late in the season and may not be up for the occasion. With similar talent and in similar situations, UK’s experiOverall Edge: The edge goes ence alone gets it the slight nod to the Cats in a tough road this Saturday.
he’s going to do,” Shipley said, “then I’m going to counteract any punches he’s going to throw at me — no pun intended.” He won his bout. Shipley’s fraternity brother and teammate, Scott Hiles, was pleased with the outcome of his match. “It was really competitive,” Hiles said. “We both had some good punches. We both talked to each other after; we were both cool about it. It’s all for philanthropy; it’s all for a good time.” Even though it was a close call, Hiles was still content with his performance. “They said it was a split decision,” he said. “I know it was really close, though.” His hard work and discipline paid off. The Main Event continues Friday at Tattersalls.
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Remembering our veterans as our nation changes its course “We often take for granted the things that most deserve our gratitude” — Cynthia Ozick. Today marks the 57th observance of Veterans Day, a holiday meant to honor all American veterans — both the living and dead. Formerly known as Armistice Day, it was first celebrated in the U.S. in 1921 with the burial of the Unknown Soldier, whose name was “known but to God.” The holiday was renamed Veterans Day in 1954 by President Dwight D. Eisenhower, who called upon Americans to rededicate themselves to the cause of peace. Today, many decades and wars later, we stop to remember all those who have given of themselves in order to ensure our safety. At 11 a.m., a color guard will bestow honors to all those who have died at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery. Throughout the day, millions of Americans will both give their thanks and mourn the loss of those taken from them. As we observe this holiday today, let us particularly reflect on all that has transpired over the past 10 years. On Oct. 21, President Obama announced the complete withdrawal of our troops from Iraq by the year’s end, declaring, “The tide of war is receding.” More than 2 million Americans have served in Iraq and Afghanistan since 2001, and more than 6,000 have died. The reality that we are here now, safe and sound, speaks to the work they have done in promoting peace and justice. We are supremely privileged to live in a country that works to protect and promote the best interests of its citizens, and we are incredibly fortunate to have such selfless and capable citizens who protect us every day. As you go through your day today, take a moment to be still and pray for all those who have fought for your freedom, not only over the past decade, but also all throughout our nation’s history.
Penn State students protesting the wrong issue in Paterno allegations By Morgen Wells opinions@kykernel.com
In light of Joe Paterno’s recent firing, students at Penn State have been rioting and are upset over losing their 84year-old fatherly coach. The fact that these students are rioting over the loss of a man who stood by and did nothing while his colleague repeatedly raped minors is absolutely disgusting. Penn State students and supporters of Joe Paterno need to get their priorities in order. All of the blame is not on Paterno’s shoulder's, of course. The graduate student who caught Jerry Sandusky
raping a 10-year-old boy should have immediately called the police. Instead, he went to Paterno. Paterno, being the fatherly figure he is, should have urged the witness to involve the police. He did the absolute minimum required by law — he reported the incident to his higher-ups, who also did nothing. The buck-passing and cowardice of this situation is shocking. Men held in high esteem refused to act while a man abused his power and victimized the helpless. The most disturbing part is the way Sandusky used his charity as a front to meet the minors he then assaulted.
Paterno, the graduate student and anyone involved should have stopped at nothing to draw attention to Sandusky’s depravity until he was punished to the full extent of the law. Every journalist within 100 miles of Penn State should have been alerted and law enforcement should have been hounded mercilessly until Sandusky was put behind bars. That someone can get away with such vile acts for the amount of time he did is shocking. There are two kinds of evil in this world: Those who commit evil acts, and those who see evil acts committed, yet do nothing to stop it. Joe
Paterno and everyone involved in the scandal who refused to act on behalf of the helpless fall under the latter category. Let this be a lesson to all: do not leave it up to others to right the wrong, but take personal responsibility. The students at Penn State should rethink the subject of their riots; perhaps they should be protesting the loss of innocence, the corruption within the hierarchy of their school, the horrific acts committed, and the blind eye turned to such indecency. Morgen Wells is a journalism and history sophomore. Email opinions@kykernel.com.
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Club golfers get student-athlete experience, minus the pressure 20 students formed the team in September By David Schuh dschuh@kykernel.com Sophomore Ryan Schroth recently joined the UK club golf team, in its inaugural year, after a year away from competitive golf. “I played four years of high school golf and really missed that competition last year,” Schroth said. “When I saw a flyer for a new club golf team, I knew it would be something I would really enjoy.” For a big university like UK with a club and group for every imaginable interest, team founders Kevin Brandel and Andrew Strother were shocked to discover there was no club golf team. “After two years away from the game, I came back to school this year and was looking around the ‘get involved’ website,” Brandel said. “I could not find a club golf team. A school like UK has so many students; I was
shocked. “So, I contacted the varsity coach, Brian Craig, and he thought it was a great idea.” For the 20 UK students on the team, it is an opportunity to re-live the glory days of their high school sports years. It’s an opportunity to travel some seven hours away to play golf courses usually occupied by professionals. It’s an opportunity to experience the camaraderie of a team that every “armchair quarterback” will say is the most cherished aspect of their athletic experiences. Cameron Becker stood on the first tee at Picadome Golf Course, driver in hand. “When I hit this yesterday it didn’t get 5 feet off the ground,” Becker said, laughing. A low pull into the ninth fairway drew a vindictive laugh from the whole group. “Good thing I have a lesson tomorrow.” The team has developed a bond quickly since it formed in mid-Septem-
Notes: Poythress signs; Poole to decide future soon l News had just broken that five-star Class of 2012 recruit Alex Poythress signed with UK when UK head coach John Calipari walked to his lectern. A reporter asked him if he was having a good day. “What happened? Something happen?” Calipari said, before announcing he wasn’t commenting on recruiting until next week, when UK finalizes its class. Poythress, a 6AARON foot-8 forward rated as the SMITH No. 17 overall player in the nation by Rivals.com, is the Kernel third player to commit to the columnist Cats, joining five-star guard Archie Goodwin (No. 12 overall) and four-star center Willie Cauley (No. 39 overall). l UK gained a player Thursday — and could be losing one in the coming days. Calipari said he would meet with sophomore Stacey Poole regarding his future at UK in the “next day or so.” Said Calipari, “You want every player to stay, and fight through it, and learn not to run. But if a young man doesn’t think his opportunity is here — they all want to play. I will support him. Disappointed if he chooses to do that. But he’s a great kid and I think is a terrific basketball player.” l Unless Poole firmly decides to stay at UK, he is unlikely to play at Marist in UK’s season-opening game. There will be another familiar face in the building, however, as Marist’s head coach Chuck Martin was an assistant under Calipari at Memphis from 200608. Martin said he is preparing his team for the pressure defense UK will bring. “More importantly, we’re trying to preach to our guys to be the best Marist basketball team we can be Friday night,” Martin said. “We’re really playing ourselves. If we control our emotions and excute some of the things we’ve been working on, I’ll be really proud of our players.” l Calipari was really proud of his players after their exhibition win against Morehouse. “He was in a lot happier mood,” Anthony Davis said. “You could really tell the difference.” Winning by 85 has a tendency to do that to a coach. l Players, however, are ensuring they don’t get too full of themselves after that demolition. “Once someone gets big-headed because they won by a big amount, that can really change,” Davis said. “If you think, ‘OK, we won by 85, we the best,’ it can bring down a team.”
l So what does a coach show to his team after an 85-point win? Mostly plays that reinforce why UK succeeded. But also some plays that UK could improve on. “We’re like, uh, we won by 85,” Marquis Teague said. “But it still matters. We still have to do everything right.” l Calipari repeatedly praised Teague for his “unselfish” play in the Morehouse exhibition, something Teague said was a conscious effort. “It starts with me getting everybody involved,” Teague said. “If everyone sees me passing up open layups to get someone else a dunk, everyone else will do that, too.” l One of those times was when Teague passed up a layup against Morehouse when he threw an alley-oop off the backboard to a trailing Terrence Jones. “When he threw the outlet to me, he screamed to me, ‘Throw it off the backboard,’” Teague said. “I heard him, so I did.” l Calipari said it’s too early to tell how far along Marquis Teague has come at the point guard position “until we’re in a big-time game, and the game’s on the line, and he gets the ball and see how he reacts.” l Asked to compare Brandon Knight and Teague at the same early stage of the season, Jones said, “I don’t really remember last year back this far. Brandon got us to a Final Four, so he did a good job. Marquis is doing a good job so far.” l Teague could be the hinge on which UK’s success hangs, and a Final Four (and more) is the goal. But it’s a long way away, and the team is focusing more on improving itself rather than its opponents. “I want to continue to see us play with intensity and play unselfish,” Calipari said. “If they do those things, that’s all I can worry about. But I’m not getting ahead of myself worrying about any other team.” l The team managers, however, may be. They are participating in No-Shave November to raise awareness for prostate cancer, but if the team hasn’t lost at the end of the month the managers may keep the razors put away and turn the beards into a winning-streak commitment. The idea originated when the managers were sitting around and decided to grow beards for a cause. Will Martin, one of the managers, said he was “doing all right,” with his effort, but some of the freshmen managers were “looking a little patchy.” Calipari has been promoting the managers’ efforts on social media and said he thought about joining in. “But when I grow it, it looks gray,” Calipari said. “And then I really look old.”
ber. Brandel and Strother organized 2on-2 scrambles among the squad members for fun, practice and potentially to determine who would travel to the outof-town tournaments. Two of those tournaments took place this semester in Johnson City, Tenn., and Villa Rica, Ga. The team placed sixth and fifth out of eight teams, respectively. Brandel and Strother haven’t been able to develop tryouts yet with limited numbers to begin, but given that, he can’t help but be pleased. “So far, everything has been running great,” Brandel said. “We accepted players of all skill levels since this is just for fun. Considering those other teams have qualifications and experience, I’d say we did extremely well. And everybody had a great time, which is what it’s all about.” Not only do the team members get to have fun together, they get a small feel of what it’s
The UK club golf team gets to compete in out-of-town tournaments against other schools that have qualifications for their team members. Golfer Cameron Becker said it’s satisfying to play competitive golf again.
like to be a college athlete. With five weekend trips scheduled to several southeastern cities over the course of the school year, the players get a chance to represent UK in a way they never imagined. “Getting to go to tournaments out of state and represent UK against other colleges like Wake Forest, South Carolina and Tennessee is almost better than playing in high school,” Becker said. “It’s just really fun to get that satisfaction of playing competitive golf again.” Schroth carries his jumbo bucket of balls past several occupied mats. He proceeds a few hundred feet farther down to the end of the row. It’s just him, a bag of clubs and a bucket of balls. He, just like his other 19 teammates, gets another chance to compete and make himself better. That drive may never stop. And at least for the next few years, they all have a chance to play the game they love.
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