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Add/drop made easier with new mobile app Students can soon schedule classes via smartphone By Drew Teague dteague@kykernel.com
With priority registration over, fall semester ending and the first spring 2012 add/drop period approaching, UK is using new technology to make signing up for classes more convenient. UK released a new appli-
cation for smartphones Wednesday that will allow students to add and drop classes from their mobile devices instead of on their computers’ MyUK portal. Smitha Chopra, team leader for UK’s Mobile Portal Workflow group, has been working on the new application that has been in develop-
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ment since late 2010. “We have been working on (the application) most of this year, and a little bit of last year as well,” Chopra said. “That includes development time as well as testing.” Chopra said registration is a stressful time for students, and being able to register from anywhere could help them be-
cause many of them have smartphones. “We have students with a lot more mobile devices than we are used to seeing before,” Chopra said. “There is a demand for apps on mobile devices. Students are already attempting to do various things that are offered to them online via mobile devices.” She said there are other applications already, such as the Course Catalog and My
Schedule, “which had a tremendous amount of hits at the beginning of the semester,” when it went live. The My Schedule application, which allows students to view their schedules and grades, was released in August to coincide with the first day of classes. It had close to 16,000 page views in about 6,000 app runs in August. The other applications, such as UKMobile and the
Course Catalog, have more than 15,000 users. The catalog shows students the courses available for the next semester when they are getting ready to meet with advisers and schedule their classes. The UKMobile app has various applications in it already, like Blackboard, MyUK, maps, news, sports and more. See APP on page 2
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Lexington Mayor Jim Gray and Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer are teaming up in an initiative for economic progress across the state. The Bluegrass Economic Advancement Movement will emphasize learning in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, and seeks to make Kentucky a competitive force within the business world. Twenty-one professionals from across the state, including UK President Eli Capilouto and University of Louisville President James Ramsey, have been named BEAM board members. The board is chaired by sports entrepreneur Jim Host, who led the effort to build Louisville’s KFC Yum! Center. Their first meeting was held Nov. 21 in Frankfort, Ky. The deans of the education and engineering colleges at both UK and Louisville were present. Mary John O’Hair, dean of the College of Education, is excited to join forces with Tom Lester, dean of the College of Engineering, and Louisville to kick-start the initiative. They want to do this by transforming Kentucky’s education systems to support world-class knowledge and skills for Kentucky students to ensure college and career readiness. “It’s all about innovation,” O’Hair said. “We want to help Kentucky be one of the most innovative states, not only in the U.S. but globally.” The group hopes to attract businesses to the state through a “high-quality workforce resulting from an innovative, high-quality education sysSee BEAM on page 2
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UK students visited the AIDS Memorial Quilt exhibit in the Rasdall Gallery of the Student Center on Nov. 14, when it opened.
The AIDS Memorial Quilt raises awareness for victims who have died from HIV/AIDS. The quilt — on display through Dec. 8 — is 12 feet by 12 feet and made up of blocks designed by family, friends and partners of
victims. “The idea is that the individual sections ... come together to make a universal quilt,” said Shannon Ruhl of the Student Activities Board in an interview a couple of weeks ago.
Pharm building Energy Roast’s goal is Monthlong floors now open education about power mustache By Kortez Wilson By Ryan Winstead news@kykernel.com
The fourth and fifth floors of the UK BioPharm Complex are officially open and ready to conduct research. UK College of Pharmacy researchers will work in the fourth floor, and faculty and researchers from the Markey Cancer Center will work on the fifth floor, with a cancer research focus. Several UK officials, including President Eli Capilouto, attended the ribbon cutting ceremony, marking the opening of the top two floors of the BioPharm Complex. Capilouto started the ceremony by explaining the importance the facility holds for the university. “Today is a red letter day for UK,” Capilouto said. He cited the opening of the top floors as “another investment for the future of UK.” Tim Tracy, dean of the College of Pharmacy, spoke about the importance of the two floors merging cancer research and pharmacy studies.
“The complex allows us to get all of our faculty under one roof,” he said. Research collaboration is easier when staff are close together, he said. Tracy also explained how the BioPharm complex will “draw world-leading scientists to UK.” Dr. Mark Evers, director of the Markey Cancer Center, was the last speaker and noted the significance the complex yields to UK specifically. “Kentucky is No. 1 in lung cancer in the nation,” Evers said. “The complex means a lot to Kentucky.” He said he was “astounded at the institutional commitment” that UK offered the complex. After the ceremony was complete, guests were encouraged to take guided tours of the upper floors. The first three floors in the facility were opened in January 2010, housing pharmacy courses and allowing pharmacy faculty to make the transition to the new building, according to a news release.
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With the rapid development of different methods such as nuclear power, natural gas and the most well known in Kentucky — coal — people have formed their own opinions about which energy source should be the featured source. The UK Energy Club will host a free panel discussion, “The Energy Roast,” Thursday, about these energy issues. “No question is off limits,” said Kassy Lum, the vice president of collaboration for the Energy Club. Lum said the club wanted to host an event that would interest all students and faculty with many different points of view. The club’s goal is to educate students with the help of various professionals on energy issues that affect the community. Lum said the discussion will cover topics ranging from utility bills, to building codes, even to national security. The Energy Roast aims to answer questions about various energy sources, and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each. Tim Taylor, a civil engineering professor, said the panel is a good way to bring together people from different socio-economic backgrounds. The energy issue is a “large puzzle with many pieces,” he said.
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Taylor, who will be on the panel, said it is an opportunity to learn multiple angles surrounding a particular energy source. He said society needs to learn to use power more efficiently. “Power and energy seem to be hot topics right now due to the new opportunities that have been presented to us,” said Larry Holloway, an electrical and computer engineering professor.
if you go What: The Energy Roast: How the Energy Race Affects Us All When: Thursday at 7 p.m. Where: Memorial Hall Admission: Free and open to the public
In recent years, the energy subject has been among the most debated issues not only in America, but around the world. The main question that seems to give everyone trouble, from policymakers to ordinary citizens, is which energy source is the most environmentally friendly, cheap and reliable for the world. Although the club wants people from the campus community to bring See ENERGY on page 2
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Whether your personal preference is Fu Manchu, Handlebar, Toothbrush or Walrus, mustaches are trending as students participate in No Shave November to help raise money in the battle against prostate cancer. It is under dispute who gets the credit (or blame) for devising No Shave November, but the general premise is that participants refrain from shaving for the entire month. The official philanthropy event, “Movember” was started to “change the face of men’s health,” according to the website at Movember.com. Men register online where they become “Mo Bros” and find sponsors to donate money for prostate cancer research. “It’s the one time of year you can grow your beard for good causes other than leftover food in your stash and giving your girlfriend stubble burn,” said Hunter Jagoe, a UK junior. Movember is slightly different from the less formal No Shave November because it requires men only to See MUSTACHE on page 2
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ENERGY Continued from page 1 their own ideas, the Energy Club’s goal is neither to support nor challenge the ideals of the speakers, according to a news release. Holloway, who will mod-
erate, said the event is a “great opportunity for students to understand the big changes that are taking place in the world of power and energy.” Each of the five speakers, who represent different UK colleges and organizations, will give an approxi-
mately five-minute presentation on energy in their fields of study, and then the panel will be open to questions from the audience. “It’s a great way for students to understand what is going on,” Holloway said about the panel. “Students will find this event interesting.”
Markey Cancer Center, and then some of the funds have been raised on Movember.com.” There will be a contest for the “creepiest” Continued from page 1 mustache and the “most distinguished” musgrow mustaches. Men and women who partic- tache. The “best mustache” winner will go ipate in No Shave November grow beards, and home with a Jagermeister machine courtesy of Tin Roof. underarm and leg hair at wooley will. It is expected that many participants will “I look forward to this month every year,” said Pete Jones, a UK alumnus and six-year come to Wednesday’s event dressed as mustaMovember veteran. “Not only do you get to chioed-celebrities as in the past. Last year’s event included appearances by look like you have lived in the Tom Selleck, Mario and Luigi, woods for a year, but it’s for a and Ned Flanders impersongood cause.” ators. Many students are celebrat“I can’t say who I am going ing the end of their participation What: Mustache Bash to be this year,” Gibbons said. at the third annual Mustache When: Wednesday at “You’ll have to be there to see Bash starting at 9 p.m. on 9 p.m. it.” Wednesday at Tin Roof. Where: Tin Roof, 303 Live music from C. Scott “We have the event on the South Limestone Moody & the Attitude Adjusters last night of November to raise money for prostate cancer,” Tin Admission: Free; donations will start at 10 p.m. There is no cover charge for the event, but Roof owner Tim Gibbons said. encouraged donations are encouraged. “We are donating funds to
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Christmas songs get repetitive It’s not even December. I’m still noshing on Thanksgiving Day leftovers. But in recent days I’ve already heard every Christmas standard ever recorded. Multiple times. And, as a Floridian, no matter how sonorous Big Crosby sounds singing it, I laugh at the idea of a white Christmas. Same goes for finding Frosty the Snowman, a winter wonderland or Jack Frost nipping at my nose. While I’m griping, the little drummer boy makes me sad. So does the way all the other reindeer treat poor Rudolph. Then there’s the man with all the toys. Santa Claus seeing me sleeping? That’s a bit creepy. So is the idea of mommy kissing him. And what’s up with giving your true love nine ladies dancing, eight maids a milking and a partridge in a pear tree? What is a partridge even doing in a pear tree? But of all the songs played ad nauseam this time of year, none is more disturbing than “Baby, It’s Cold Outside.” Especially when done as a duet. Which is how it’s meant to be performed. Broadway songwriting great Frank Loesser (“Guys and Dolls,” “How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying”) penned the song about predator and prey. If you believe Wikipedia, and on this I do, the lyrics are designed to be heard as a conversation between two people, marked as “mouse” and “wolf” on the printed score. Take a wild guess which role the male plays?
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 — Avoid stressing out, especially about deadlines. Stay active and in communication, and accomplish what you set out to do. An answer is just around the corner. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 7 — When your friends win, you win. You can play now, before things start getting too serious. At the end of the day, curl up with a good book. Gemini (May 21-June 21) — Today is a 7 — Practice makes more than perfect when you're passionate. You're learning to be stronger and more responsible. Think about the long-term gains. Cancer (June 22-July 22) — Today is a 7 — You never know who could be watching. Compete for new
“Baby, It’s Cold Outside” first appeared in the 1949 musical movie “Neptune’s Daughter.” Loesser collected an Academy Award for his dirty ditty. That same year the song became a hit for Dinah Shore and Buddy Clark. It hasn’t left the airwaves since. Last year, thanks to the TV show “Glee,” “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” sullied the minds of a whole new generation. Am I the only person appalled by a tune about an older guy trying to get a girl drunk so she’ll stay the night? Sample lyrics: Her: “My mother will start to worry.” Him: “Beautiful, what’s your hurry?” Her: “But maybe just a half a drink more.” Him: “Put some records on while I pour.” Her: “Say, what’s in this drink?” Him: “No cabs to be had out there.” Her: “I ought to say ‘no, no, no, sir.’” Him: “Mind if I move in closer?” Her: “At least I’m gonna say that I tried.” Him: “What’s the sense in hurting my pride?” Her: “I really can’t stay.” Him: “Oh, baby don’t hold out.” Sorry, there’s nothing even remotely romantic about that song. It might even be condoning criminal behavior. Apologies for being a downer. But that song needed to be outed. It’s filthy. Well, time to return to my turkey leg. And cleanse my ears (and soul) with the Vince Guaraldi Trio’s joyously jazzy, icky-free soundtrack to “A Charlie Brown Christmas.”
responsibilities over the next few days. Let the judging begin! Aim for your highest aspirations. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is an 8 — Complete projects that require concentration now. It's a jungle out there, but you're the king. Consider putting some time or money into your education. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 6 — Surround yourself with friends that support your goals. New opportunities for income are available. Bring out your best negotiation skills. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is an 8 — Consult with experts, and rely on your team. Access your creative side to complete projects with ease. Eventually, you solve the puzzle. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is an 8 — Together with talented co-workers, you create beauty. The next two days bring fastpaced, stimulating projects. Keep your head down and focus.
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Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 7 — Allow yourself some downtime at home. Take the next exit from the information superhighway, and find a rest stop. Remember when you didn't have to check emails? Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 7 — Home's the best place for you tonight. There are projects to play with, spaces to be made lovelier, good smells that waft in from the kitchen. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is an 8 — Engaging in something you love goes well. Write and record a song as a holiday gift. You're a quick study; learn what you want. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 7 — The next two days have the potential to become a holiday spending spree, so keep to your plan for best results. Pay bills first. There's more coming in. MCT
BEAM Continued from page 1 tem,” O’Hair said. Students should begin to notice a shift in focus to a more personalized style of learning in the near future. “There will be strong focus on performance-based, mastery learning, which puts students at the center of the learning process and ensures business and industry that graduates are ready from day
APP Continued from page 1 Suzy Wampler, a student affairs officer with the College of Engineering, said she thinks the application will not only be a success with students, but with advisers, too. “Anything that makes access to registration easier and smoother is definitely a good thing,” Wampler said. “It can be a real pain in the neck sometimes. Even for me — I always need access to MyUK, so I plan on using this one quite a bit as well.” With so many students using smartphones, Wampler said she knows this app will be appealing. The app would “make it easier for (students) to adddrop when they need to and not have to sit at a computer,” Wampler said. “Students are all about their phones right now, so it is going to be more convenient for them.” All registration rules from the MyUK portal will apply to the new mobile application, according to an email sent on the UK Advising Network listserv. Students can soon see ads and emails about how to get and use the application on their mobile devices.
one to assume the scientific and technical jobs demands of today and in the future,” O’Hair said. Capilouto is hopeful BEAM will help give Kentucky an advantage in a competitive 21st century. “That’s what BEAM rep-
resents — an innovative collaboration among Lexington, Louisville and its research and educational centers, UK and U of L, to leverage our assets to create a partnership that makes us, together, stronger than we could ever be apart,” he said in an email to the Kernel.
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‘Democracy,’ ‘justice’ mere Food education excuses for American imperialism not available to all people letter to the editor
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By Mary Chellis Austin opinions@kykernel.com
This letter is a response to a Nov. 29 letter titled, “Obesity is a choice, not ‘just the way someone is.’” That letter was a response to a Nov. 28 column titled “Don’t criticize a person because of their waist size.” I agree that obesity is 100 percent preventable. But that does not make it a personal choice. Losing weight is not just about calories, but about eating the right foods and getting the energy and confidence to get off the couch, as so many of today’s top health professionals have written about. Without the right foods, Knowing what the no matter what amount of right foods are and calories is taken in, many people suffer psychological how to get them and physiological addicinvolves education tions, making the compulsion to eat junk food and opportunity, stronger than a yes or no decision. things that not A recent article from Bloomberg news revealed everyone has research showing that some access to. foods “aren’t simply unhealthy. They can hijack the brain in ways that resemble addictions to cocaine, nicotine and other drugs.” Someone can choose to go to rehab, but without removing the drug itself, what good does it do? The “disturbing trend” Eric Rogier spoke of has been given a boost by such foods. Knowing what the right foods are and how to get them involves education and opportunity, things that not everyone has access to. We absolutely have a health care problem and obesity just happens to be the way some people’s bodies deal with such dietary stress. The more often people criticize and call this problem a choice as they turn their heads, the worse things will get. Mary Chellis Austin is a journalism senior. Email opinions@kykernel.com.
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Note: The first half of this column was published in the Kernel on Nov. 28. Just days after Bill Clinton’s blatantly imperialistic remarks at the APEC summit, which I wrote about in the first half of this column, the Obama administration revealed its plans for a permanent military presence, of what will eventually be 2,500 troops, in Australia. In addressing the Australian parliament, Obama said, in an alarmingly — yet not surprising — paternalistic hogwash: “So here’s what this region must know. As we end today’s wars, I have directed my national security team to make our presence and mission in the Asia Pacific a top priority. As a result, reductions in U.S. defense spending will not — I repeat, will not — come at the expense of
the Asia Pacific. My guidance is clear, because we plan and budget for the future. We will allocate the resources necessary to maintain our strong military presence in this region. The United States is a Pacific power, and we are here to stay.” Lamentably, these remarks are in no way new — even in regards to this region of the world. American politicians have been saying the
vading, another country to “support democracy,” or “provide aid,” or “fight terrorism”— whatever doublespeak he/she chooses — understand that this is a complete lie (and that, most habitually, the exact opposite is true). These are our day’s “White Man’s Burdens.” To be frank, your high school history books were wrong. The past century has
When a politician says that we are ... invading another country to “support democracy,” ... understand that this is a complete lie. exact same things, with the exact same arguments (e.g., “We’re helping them.”; “We’re supporting democracy.”; “We’re enforcing justice.”; the list goes on), for at least the last two centuries. So, when a politician says that we are in, that we are in-
been the real Age of Imperialism. Everything before this was child’s play. And now that the Iraq war is “over” (and I assure you, it is in no way actually over, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan will not truly “end” until we have exhaust-
Compromise now a foreign concept to Washington By Jim Blackerby opinions@kykernel.com
Ladies and gentlemen, Lady Compromise has left the building. That’s right, after 235 years, her majesty has decided she can no longer work with the United States government. It seems that the failure of Congress’s “Supercommittee” to come up with an agreement to cut $1.2 trillion from the United States’ debt has pushed her over the edge. When we asked Compromise why she would leave Washington she replied, “There is no working with these people. All they care about is themselves. Everything has turned to politics rather than what is best for the people.” Many people consider Compromise the most important thing to politics, but Compromise has made it clear that she has given up. “First it was the debt crises and I thought to myself, ‘surely these people
know they need me,’ but when they decided to keep bickering back and forth I just had to leave,” she said. “Now with this supercommittee going back and forth I feel like Washington no longer has a place for me. “My mother always told me back when I was a child that I was what would keep people together, but now I’m just not sure. I’ve been here for 235 years. Washington used to be my home and I thought I could grow old here. I guess the current generation has chosen to ignore history and what I have done for this great nation. I’m afraid that without me, this country will start to decline.” When asked where she would head off to next the Lady replied, “Well who knows where I should go from here? I guess my best bet would be to go to the NBA lockout talks but it seems they are almost as bad.” Note: Soon after Compromise left, the NBA owners and players reached a deal. Jim Blackerby is an international studies senior. Email opinions@kykernel.com.
ed them of their oil; then, after having sucked them dry, only then can we sweep them under our Brobdingnagian rug), our government is perfectly open about its willingness to move its attention to another underprivileged region of the world. As Clinton said herself at the same APEC summit, “The war in Iraq is winding down. We have begun a transition in Afghanistan. After a decade in which we invested immense resources in these two theaters, we have reached a pivot point. We now can redirect some of those investments to opportunities and obligations elsewhere. And Asia stands out as a region where opportunities abound.” What she, and Obama, really mean is, “As we end today’s wars, we look forward to the wars of tomorrow.” Welcome to the New Age of Imperialism. Ben Norton is a music, Spanish and film studies sophomore. Email opinions@kykernel.com.
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6 UK volleyball players named all-SEC Honors come before tournament game against Dayton By Paul Martin pmartin1@kykernel.com
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Sophomore Whitney Billings was one of three Cats chosen for the all-SEC first team Monday.
The UK volleyball team racked up numerous accolades from the SEC headquarters Monday. Regular season honors were handed out to six different players from the program, as the Cats prepare to play the Dayton Flyers in the first round of the NCAA Tournament Thursday. Junior Christine Hartmann, sophomore Whitney Billings and junior Stephanie Klefot were chosen to represent the Cats on the all-SEC first team. Klefot was also named Libero of the Year in the SEC. This makes two seasons in a row that the defensive specialist for the Cats has taken home the award. Klefot currently averages 4.75 digs per set and was among the league leaders in service aces with 29.
Co-Scholar Athlete of the Year was awarded to senior middle blocker Ann Armes. She is the third player in UK history to win this award. Four times during her career, Armes has been on the all-SEC academic team.This season has also been her best on the court, finishing in the top 10 in hitting percentages in the conference. “It means that we had a great season,” Armes said in re-
Next Game Who: Kentucky vs. Dayton When: Thursday at 5:30 p.m. Eastern time Where: College Station, Texas
gard to six Cats being rewarded. “The rest of the team and coaches provide a great atmosphere for us to do well. All the players on the bench have an opportunity to make an impact each game.” Hartmann, the team’s starting setter, nabbed her first allSEC award, anchoring the Cats by averaging 11 assists per set. Junior outside hitter Ashley Frazier was named second team allSEC squad after leading UK in kills and service aces. Billings was also consistent for the Cats, as she tallied 10 or more kills in 13 matches for the offense. Kentucky native Lauren O’ Conner was named to the allSEC freshman team after contributing 2.20 kills per set as a starter. “Overall with that number of people (receiving awards), I think it gives great credit to this
team,” head coach Craig Skinner said. “At any moment you could recognize any of our players, because I think physically any of them are capable. For all of them to get those awards says a lot about not just themselves, but the people on the court with them and on the sidelines.” Dayton (25-6), UK’s for Thursday night, rides into the postseason on a high note, winning the Atlantic 10 conference championship. The Flyers lost one conference match all year and are no stranger to the playoffs. This will be Dayton’s fifth consecutive appearance in the postseason. “We get to play against a team that has had a lot of success this year with winning their conference championship,” Skinner said. “They are an annual tournament team, so they have been through the battles before. It will be a tough match.” UK will play Dayton in College Station, Texas, on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. Eastern time.
Defense closes strong, looks to build for future Young crew will replace seniors Trevathan, Guy By Ethan Levine elevine@kykernel.com
When UK head coach Joker Phillips presented his team with his master plan to beat the Tennessee Volunteers for the first time since 1984, which included starting wide receiver Matt Roark at quarterback for the first time in his college career, the defense knew it would have to play perfect football to give the Cats a chance. “I knew we’d be fine,” senior linebacker Ronnie Sneed said. “I just thought, maybe the defense will have to step up a little bit more than usual.” The defense did just that, holding the Volunteers’ offense to 61 rushing yards and seven points on the afternoon. Roark and the offense, almost exclusively running the ball no matter the down and distance, managed to score 10 and with that, the streak was broken. “We went out there and executed the game plan,” Sneed continued. “Everything went great.” After giving up 38 points to Vanderbilt in week 11, it seemed as though the defense had reached a breaking point, having carried UK’s struggling offense for much of the year and spending exhausting lengths of time on the field when the Cats could not establish a drive of their own. But in a trip to Athens, Ga., to take on the eventual SEC East champion Georgia Bulldogs one week later, the defense forced four turnovers and held Georgia to 19 points. The Cats lost that game, but the statement made by the defense carried over to the matchup with Tennessee.
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Senior linebacker Danny Trevathan has been a key part of the UK defense this season under defensive coordinator Rick Minter. “We didn’t have anything to lose,” sophomore linebacker Avery Williamson said. “It was a huge game for us. We knew that if we lost this year it would just devestate the whole team. We had to go out (on top).” Led by seniors like Sneed and fellow linebackers Danny Trevathan and Winston Guy, the experienced group on defense played an inspired brand of football to dominate the Tennessee offense from start to finish. “We were miserable in the first half on offense and had a chance in the second half but just didn’t execute,” Tennessee head coach Derek Dooley said. “Give Kentucky a lot of credit. They played a lot more inspired football than we did.” “I think we played our hearts out today,” Trevathan said. “I feel like we played
one of our best games.” UK now must say farewell to seniors like Trevathan and Guy, who are seemingly locks to play on Sundays next season. Defensive coordinator Rick Minter now must rebuild with the young defensive core who began making plays in the latter stages of the season. Although these seniors will leave big shoes to fill, Phillips, Minter and the rest of the coaching staff are excited for the future that these seniors laid the foundation for at the end of the year. “I looked out there one time and there was five freshmen, and it was like ‘Oh my goodness, five babies,’” Phillips said. “Didn’t phase them that we’ve lost 26 years in a row; they didn’t know. “We have a lot of good, young players in here that made plays.”
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