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Embracing Big Blue Madness By Sara Nederhoed news@kykernel.com
Some UK basketball fans across the area lined up a week before Big Blue Madness tickets were even available to buy. With basketball season nearing, fans set up their tents on north campus to get their spot in line to buy tickets to UK’s first open practice of the year - Big Blue Madness. Braving the rain and colder weather, fans said that they have been in line since Saturday, sleeping outside in foldup chairs. UK did not allow those in line to set up tents until Wednesday, leaving fans to their own devices and sleeping arrangements until then. Sixteen and 17-year-olds Ariyonna Friend and Caleb Stamper have been on campus since Saturday. They took advantage of their school’s excused absence of educational enhancement opportunities and took this week off to camp. Friend said of the four years she has gotten tickets, this is her first year camping for the full week. Her mom normally camps all week and she would come down Friday for ticket sales. It is Stamper’s first year camping out for tickets. “Kentucky fans are crazy, that’s all I have to say,” Stamper said.
UK designated camping spots that can be located around Memorial Coliseum and the Joe Craft Center. In a campus-wide email on Monday, UK Athletics and police stressedthe importance of safety not only for the people camping out, but those who attend UK. “We expect our fans and our students, staff and faculty to follow all university rules and to behave in a respectful manner toward one another. Part of building a community of belonging is ensuring everyone feels respected and safe on our campus,” the email said. At 5 a.m. Wednesday, fans were ready to claim one of the 180 camping spots in line. The closer the spot, the better the seats in Rupp Arena. The early wake up call was not immune to fights among fans for a better spot. The ticket sales have been an enormous turn out over the years, normally selling out Rupp Arena entirely. UK has encouraged many to buy tickets online at Ticketmaster.com, which go on sale at 10 p.m. on Friday. Many find it hard to believe so many UK basketball fans camp out for the team. “Don’t knock it ‘til you try it,” Friend said.
PHOTO BY JOSHUA QUALLS I STAFF Emmett Couch, 60, passes the time by eating some food during the Big Blue Madness campout on Wednesday, Sept. 28, in Lexington.
2016 CATS Survey results published
Students watch unorthodox debate
By Alex Brinkhorst news@kykernel.com
Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton and Republican nominee Donald Trump faced off Monday night for the first time in person, with Lester Holt of NBC News moderating. Meanwhile, miles from the podiums, UK’s College of Communication and Information hosted a viewing party in room 114 of Whitehall Classroom Building. Elisia Cohen, professor and the Communications department chair, and Al Cross, professor and director of the Institute of Rural Journalism hosted the event. A panel of fact-checkers, which included Cheyene Miller, former Kentucky Kernel managing editor and graduate of the UK School of Journalism, Marjorie Kirk, the current Kernel editor in chief, and Matt Young, graduate of the UK School of Journalism and current graduate student in the Martin School of Public Policy and Administration, were constantly checking the candidates claims. Students watched the debate on CNN with a huge projector screen. As the candidates debat-
ed, the panel would check each of the candidates statements and post the findings of whether the statement was true or not to a live Twitter feed with the hashtag #UKPRESDEBATE.
“Political debates are one place where you get to see two candidates who are unscripted.” Elisia Cohen Communications department chair The viewing party was a majority of Clinton Supporters, with no one actively stating they supported the GOP candidate when asked by Cross. This was made even clearer when there were cheers for Clinton and belittlement for Trump statements. Clinton was very much on the offensive, and connecting with undecided while Trump
continually isolated himself with his current supporters. But in the end, the overall debate was considered childish by many of the viewers. “It really highlighted a lot about the country.” said Laura McAllister, a freshman English major. Bradee Kemper, a twoyear masters student within the Communications Department said Clinton and Trump should have focused more on discussion rather than bickering. “I think it’s important that students come out and vote because those are the swing votes that we need,” Kemper said. “Students are not voting, younger millennials are not going out to vote and that’s affecting the poles.” Despite the rather unorthodox debate, one important reason for the viewing was to help branch out to student voters. “Political debates are one place where you get to see two candidates who are unscripted, and so as an institution of higher education we are a laboratory of democracy and I think it is important to have opportunities (for students) like this,” Cohen said.
By McKenna Horsley news@kykernel.com
Just over three percent of UK students reported sexual assaults to Lexington police or UK police, the university’s Campus Attitudes Towards Safety survey said. The 2016 survey, which was published Wednesday, said 837 students reported sexual assault to some resource for the 2015-2016 school year, compared to 1,053 students for 2014-2015. About 60 percent, or 508 students, responded that they reported the incident to their family or peers. About 19 percent of students reported their sexual assault to a UK employee, the Violence Intervention and Prevention Center or University Health Services, according to the survey results. The survey said 212 students did not report because they felt the incident “was not serious enough,” 185 students “felt it was a private matter,” 156 students “wanted to forget it happened, 134 “felt partially responsible” and 99 felt “embarrassed or ashamed.” Of the 837 reported sexual assaults, about 64 percent were off campus, 14 percent were on campus and 21 percent were in UK housing.
Only 49 percent of all survey respondents said sexual violence at UK is not a problem. Students began taking the CATS survey in Spring of 2015, UKNOW’s website said. About 23,000 UK students responded to the Spring 2016 survey. Director of the VIP Center Rhonda Henry wrote in an email reasons to not report vary from each case but some common reasons are fear of those they care about finding out, a desire to move past the event, fear of not being believed and dealing with feeling of shame, embarrassment, confusion, anxiety and depression. “When survivors seek services at the VIP Center, there is no ‘requirement’ or pressure to make any type of report,” Henry wrote. “Our goal is that survivors are able to make a well-informed decision and know that we support them in whatever decision is right for them. We are able to help people explore their reporting options, inform them of accommodations that may be available to them and assist them in navigating the reporting process.” Henry said the VIP Center refers to reporting as mak-
ing a formal allegation to law enforcement or the Title IX office, but it is common for survivors to seek support from their family or friends even if they do not want to pursue a formal report. Other results in the survey said almost 98 percent of students reported feeling safe on campus during the day, while about 81 percent of students reported feeling safe on campus at night. “This is an intentional, constant improvement process and we’ve made progress since the first survey, but our second year of data collection indicate that there is more work we must do in creating a safe and supportive environment for reporting, raising awareness about sexual assault and providing support for victim survivors,” said President Eli Capilouto in a statement. UKNOW said the university will host the second annual CATS conference Friday, Sept. 30. UK spokeswoman Jenny Wells said the conference will be at Spindletop Hall. The conference, called “Assessing Campus Climate: Higher Education’s Challenges, Strategies, and Adjudication Issues,” will have a series of panels to discuss campus safety, climate and violence.
Center awards First Amendment defenses By McKenna Horsley news@kykernel.com
UK students gathered in the Gatton College of Business and Economics Tuesday night to learn about the importance of the First Amendment in today’s world. The headlining speaker, Journalism Fund Director of the Scripps Howard Foundation Battinto Batts, gave the 11th annual State of the First Amendment Address. The Scripps Howard First Amendment Center, which is housed in the UK School of
Journalism and media, sponsored the event. The speech was in the Kincaid Auditorium. Batts spoke about how college students use the First Amendment every day on social media. He said students should think before they post to social media and stand up to others who use free speech to hurt someone else. “It’s good that they don’t really have to think about how they are exercising their First Amendment rights when they are posting on social media, and I don’t mean that as a neg-
ative,” Batts said. “I think that is illustrative about how we take our rights for granted and that is a good thing.” The First Amendment Center also recognized former Kentucky Kernel Editor-in-Chief Will Wright and current Editor-in-Chief Marjorie Kirk for their protection of the First Amendment in their reporting about a sexual assault and harassment investigation against former associate professor James Harwood. Kirk thanked the center and said she has a strong tie to the story because she is a student
on campus. She said the authorities journalists’ challenge can sometimes not be gentle. “I appreciate that there are people out there who understand the challenges of seeking the truth and reporting on it,” she said. The center awarded the James Madison Award to former Assistant Kentucky Attorney General Amye Bensenhaver for upholding the First Amendment and the state’s open record laws. Bensenhaver thanked the center and addressed her recent retirement from the office.
PHOTO BY MCKENNA HORSLEY I STAFF UK students gathered in the Gatton College of Business and Economics Tuesday night to learn about the importance of the First Amendment.
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Nama-stadium yoga inside Commonwealth Olivia Jones features@kykernel.com
Imagine Commonwealth Stadium filled with hundreds of warrior poses, different shades of yoga pants and post-practice smiles and raised endorphins. Thursday at 7:30 p.m. the UK Campus Recreation and Wellness Department is hosting Yoga at Commonwealth Stadium. The stadium setting will bring a new experience to avid practitioners as well as yoga virgins and all sorts of fitness friends across campus. “We want to allow students to experience Commonwealth Stadium in a unique capacity,” Director of Marketing and Member-
ship Sales for Campus Recreation and Wellness Courtney Hoffman said. “We would love to have 200 (participants), but the more the better!” According to Hoffman the event’s lead instructor is Fitness Graduate Assistant Kyra Dickie, will teach at the center of the field while a few other strategically placed instructors will demonstrate for participants to follow along. “If you were to stay in child’s pose for the full hour because it feels good to you, you should do that,” Dickie said. “Yoga is more than just physical movement...It’s about presence and training the mind to think differently than it naturally would.”
The event is promoted as a basic vinyasa yoga class, suitable for all levels. However, “basic” doesn’t mean that meditative handstands and complex inversions are prohibited. Modifications and some pose progressions will be offered to those who are beyond beginner status. Hoffman touched on the idea of introducing newcomers to the group fitness format of yoga in addition to “adding hype” to UK athletics, Campus Recreation and Wellness other departments. “We got the idea from the Bengals in Cincinnati,” Hoffman said. “They do something very similar at Paul Brown Stadium and we thought it would be an awesome opportunity for stu-
dents, faculty and staff here.” The event is open to all students and UK employees with a valid ID. Participants will have to bring their own yoga mats and can enter the field at Gate 1 at 7:00 p.m. As stated on the Campus Recreation website, the department’s mission is to provide programs and services that “support student success and promote healthy lifestyles.” In addition to the yoga event, Campus Recreation and Wellness is responsible for organizing sightseeing, canoeing, rock climbing, white water rafting, hiking and rappelling, backpacking, bouldering and skiing trips dispersed over the remainder of the semester.
Hodge-podge of genres draws crowd to vote By Matt Wickstrom features@kykernel.com
Hailing from Nashville, Judah & The Lion may have one of the most difficult sounds to describe in the music city. The group features a string-heavy instrumental lineup consisting of Judah Akers on guitar, Brian Macdonald on mandolin, Nate Zuercher on banjo and Spencer Cross on drums while also making room for hip-hop, pop and rock n’roll. The hodge-podge of influences gel together in tales of triumph and happiness on their latest album “Folk Hop N’ Roll” which released in August. According to guitarist Judah Akers, the record, produced by Dave Cobb of Jason Isbell, Sturgill Simpson, and Chris Stapleton fame, tries to capture the group’s lightningin-a-bottle live sound. Cobb also produced the group’s debut record “Like Kids These
Days,” which reached number four on Billboard’s Folk Chart. “We have an interesting circle of influences, so with this record we didn’t want to be held back by our folk instru-
“It’s really a call-out to let people suffering know they aren’t alone in it and it’s ok to feel that way,” Judah Akers
Lead vocalist and guitarist
ments,” Akers said.“We threw the banjo through a distortion pedal and guitar amp and I trained rapping for a few songs to give them more of a full sound,” Akers said. Judah & The Lion’s heartfelt lyrics and relentless touring
have garnered them a devout fan base without the help of a major record label. One of the tracks off their latest album, titled “Insane,” delves into the topic of depression, addiction and suicidal thoughts, helping to tackle the stigmas around the issues to help people suffering know they aren’t alone. “It’s really a call-out to let people suffering know they aren’t alone in it and it’s ok to feel that way,” Akers said. “For us as a band you have to always be happy or ‘on.’ The last tour when we wrote that song everyone in the band was going through some struggles, whether it be with family back home or having a bummer of a season – having this feeling of not always showing you’re around, feeling insane.” Playing over 150 shows a year the group lives most of their lives on the road, often having to manufacture their
own entertainment as they race from show-to-show. According to Akers, the group recently faced off with fall tour companions The Lonely Biscuits for a kickball game before departing from home. Akers says his time spent touring and being around music has and continues to help shape and help him grow in all aspects of his life. “(Music) has taught me a lot about Jesus and being honest with myself,” Akers said. “Music is so much about discovering who you are as a person, as a musician. I’m constantly growing and evolving and music has influenced so much of that.” Judah & The Lion kicked off their fall tour Wednesday night with The Lonely Biscuits at Memorial Hall in a vote registration drive hosted by the UK Student Activities Board and Student Government Association.
PHOTO BY LYDIA EMERIC I STAFF Judah & the Lion perform at Memorial Hall on Wednesday, Sept. 28.
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Clinton dropkicks Trump in debate
Monday Night Raw faced competition for viewers this week, when Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump stepped into the ring. Many media outlets agree that Clinton won the debate, though few people seem to think that the country will win when either of the candidate takes office. But the candidates’ behavior assured many undecided voters and political spectators that Clinton is certainly the more presidential of the two. Each candidate had different goals for the debate, but both had to show composure and strength. While Trump is known for his aggressive verbal attacks and exaggerated expressions, he needed to show restraint. Not only was he unable to control his rolling eyes and guffaws, his lack of preparation made him seem weak and unintelligent. He had opportunities to hit Clinton hard on her changes in stances and her poor history with discrimination. Clinton held no punches, however, ripping into Trump’s discrimination lawsuits and history of not paying his contractors. She researched not only the important issues that were going to be brought up,but her responses to her own indiscretions should also be commended. When Trump brought her health back up and said she didn’t have the look or
the stamina for the job, she responded with a reference to the 11-hour investigation over her emails. While she has made many mistakes she was much more prepared to answer for them than Trump was. In addition, her responses to Trump’s more outrageous comments helped humanize her.
Many media outlets agree that Clinton won the debate, though few people seem to think that the country will win when either of the candidates takes office. She’s been criticized for not being relatable to or personal with other Americans. This debate showed that she is not only capable of having appropriate emotional responses, but she also seems to think Trump is just as incredulous as the rest of us. After his blunder when he was called out for his stance on the Iraq war, not only did Clinton press him and hold him accountable, her response to his dodge of the questions made him seem pathetic.
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Bevin’s cuts betray universities
Other amazing car-crashes of the event that further solidified Clinton’s victory included his brag about evading federal taxes, refusing to pay contractors whose work he didn’t think was good enough, his sexist and inappropriate statements toward minorities and women, and his trying to push the blame of the birther movement onto Clinton’s 2008 presidential campaign. Trump was strung up in the middle of all of his responses to these accusations by Clinton or Lester Holt who had researched or were fact-checking his behavior and stances. Presidents must be accountable to every statement they make, and Trump’s inability to respond adequately will absolutely sway undecided voters who were following the debate or at least fact-checking sources. When it comes time for round-two, it will be interesting to see if Trump comes to the table more prepared. If he does his homework, he has the ability to take a serious dig into some of Clinton’s diverse support group: namely minorities who she too has been accused of discriminating against. But if he brings the same stale arguments, round two is just going to be another smackdown. Email opinions@ kykernel.com
Less than a year after taking office, Governor Matt Bevin has proved through multiple means that he views himself above the law and as an entity that does what he pleases. According to ThinkProgress, only 30.7 percent of Kentuckians cast ballots in the 2015 gubernatorial election, which could explain why Bevin works out of his own interest, and not the interest of the state. Bevins biggest blunder is considered to be his proposal to cut the budget of state agencies, including state universities. In January, Bevin announced he would immediately cut 4.5 percent from the current Kentucky budget and he also announced a 9 percent cut over the next two years. The cuts would have totaled $117 million according to an article published by LEX18. These cuts placed Kentucky State University in a terrible position. The 130-year old historically black college’s enrollment has dropped from 2,500 to 1,700 students since 2014, after it decided students could not re-enroll if they owed money to the university. With low enrollment rates coupled with Bevin’s proposed budget cuts, according to KSU president Raymond Burse, the university could lose about $10 million a year. President Burse has to deal with the repercussions of these issues. “We either have to declare a financial exigency or we
have to put together a closure plan neither one of which are acceptable to me,” Burse said in an article published by WDRB.
“Make no mistakes about it. Every student, every employee, faculty, staff, everybody, will feel it.” President Capiluto
On Bevin’s budget cuts
Closing the only historically black public 4-year college in the state is nothing to be proud of. President Capilouto expressed grave concerns about the effect Bevins cuts would have on the university in an article published in The Courier-Journal. “Make no mistake about it. Every student, every employee, faculty, staff, everybody, will feel it,” Capilouto said. “We can’t protect any part – any part of our campus – in the face of these draconian cuts.” Bevin also attempted to completely overthrow the University of Louisville’s Board of Trustees. In June, Bevin abolished the university’s 20-member Board of Trustees, and appointed 10 business leaders and professionals to these positions according to another article published by WDRB.
Franklin Circuit Judge Phillip Shepherd issued a strong rebuke to Gov. Bevins abolition of the Board of Trustees in his order for an injunction. “[Bevins record] is devoid of any legal or factual precedent for a governor to abolish and recreate an entire board of trustees of a public university,” Shepherd wrote. Shepherd also wrote Bevin’s, “unilateral action raises profound issues regarding the statues on governance of public universities and separation of powers under the Kentucky Constitution.” Attorney General Andy Beshear, who sued to block Bevin’s new board of trustees, was also critical when speaking of him. “The governor does not have ‘absolute authority’ to ignore the constitution and Kentucky law,” Beshear said according to an article in the Lexington Herald-Leader. Any governor who receives the amount of public c riticism (in less than a year) that Bevin has is doing something wrong. Those Bevin is supposed to represent do not agree with the actions and policies he is enacting, and there are calls for his impeachment ringing from across the state. Perhaps Gov. Bevin should, for once, listen to his constituents and remove himself from office. At least that would improve his record of following the will of the people. Email opinions@ kykernel.com
Kickball tournament fundraises for arthritis research JILLIAN JONES Kernel Columnist
Fundraising for a philanthropy is one of the main priorities of sororities and fraternities on UK’s campus. Being able to come together as a combined community to do just this is something that the Greek life here prides itself on. Alpha Omicron Pi is hosting their second annual kickball tournament for arthritis research, Strike Out Arthritis. This year they are pairing up with Sigma Epsilon and all proceeds from the event will go toward several of the Greek communities philanthropies. This year the event will take place this Sunday, Oct. 2, at the Johnson Center Fields from 2-6
for the Arthritis Research Foundation and have a goal to raise at least $1,300 this year. The main purpose of Strike Out is to not only bring friendly competition to the whole Greek community, but to also raise money and awareness that goes toward benefitting deserving causes. Strike Out Arthritis is divided into two divisions, fraternity and sorority, and is a double elimination tournament. Currently there are 15 fraternities and sororities that are signed up to play: Alpha Gamma Rho, Chi Si, Delta Upsilon, Fiji, Kappa Alpha Order, Phi Kappa Tau, Sigma Pi, Alpha Phi, Delta Gamma, Delta Zeta, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Delta, Kappa Kappa PHOTO PROVIDED BY ALPHA OMICRON PI Gamma, Phi Mu, and Pi Beta Phi. p.m. Tickets are $5 and you can arrive at the field. Members from each chapbuy them at the door when you Last year AOII raised $1,200 ter are volunteering to officiate
each game, and are also there to show their support and cheer on their brothers and sisters who are playing. Even if they are not competing, many attend to show their support for AOII’s philanthropy. According to Lauren Morehead, AOII’s Philanthropy Chair, each chapter who is participating is excited for Sunday and those that participated last year are looking forward to improving their game and are ready to come out and win. The winning chapter of both divisions will receive $100 to be donated to their specific philanthropy, which is just one of the main motivators for them to return each year. Another motivator to participate in this event is that it works to bring the whole Greek community on campus together. It is a fun way to fundraise for a great cause, which all of Greek life at UK can support.
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Cats to face No. 1 Alabama
PHOTO BY TAYLOR PENCE I STAFF Kentucky linebacker Jordan Jones celebrates a tackle during the Cats’ game against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles at Commonwealth Stadium on Sept. 2.
By Chris Angolia sports@kykernel.com
Coming off of two straight wins, including a conference win over South Carolina, UK Football now faces what could be considered the most difficult task in college football, facing No. 1 Alabama in Tuscaloosa. The 4-0 Crimson Tide are coming off a 49-0 shutout victory over Kent State Saturday and will be looking to continue their dominance over the Cats who are building their own momentum after back to back wins. In the win over South Carolina last week, the UK defense emerged for the first time all season holding the Gamecocks to just 10 points, but the Tide pose a much stiffer challenge for the Cats’ defense. Led by freshman quarterback Jalen Hurts, Bama’s offense has put up 38 or more points in each of its four victories. “(His game) is different (than former Alabama quarterbacks).”
Head coach Mark Stoops said Monday. “I’ve played against (offensive coordinator) Lane (Kiffin) and some of his offenses for a long time and they are different in their approach but the same in a lot of ways in that it starts with being extremely physical. Big backs, big line.” The six strides that the UK defense has made over its last quarters, allowing just 17 points, has been big for the Cats from a confidence perspective especially after being torched in the first two weeks of the year. Linebacker Jordan Jones leads the UK defense against a very physical offensive line for the Tide. Jones leads the SEC in tackles with 43 which ranks third nationally. Jones’ Crimson Tide counterpart is senior linebacker Reuben Foster who has registered 136 total tackles in his career, 29 of those have come this season. With the defense facing
such a challenge come Saturday, it That group, led by Foster, is allowwill be the offense that has to deal ing and average of just 280 yards of with the biggest strength of the total offense per game. Crimson Tide, their stout defense. UK’s offense will be in its second straight game with JUCO transfer Stephen Johnson starting at quarterback and the one clear thing with the new look offense has been the ability to run the ball. 2-2 4-0 However, that ability will be challenged by a defense that 1-1 1-0 has registered 24 tackles for loss over four games. 30.3 46.5 “Well it’s a great challenge you know, the number 14.8 35.3 one team in the country and you get to go on the road 483.5 400.3 and it’s exciting,” Offensive 203.5 237.3 coordinator Eddie Gran said Tuesday. “Any time you go 196.8 246.3 out and play the No.1 team in the country you’re going to have to play your best football.” The Cats’ offense is a group that has played well with the exception of their only road game which was
the thumping they took in Gainesville at the hands of Florida. Heading into the hostile environment of Bryant-Denny Stadium which holds over 100,000 people will be no easy task for the UK offense and the talenzted players on the Bama defense don’t make anything easier. Wide receivers coach Lamar Thomas knows what it is like to be a part of a No. 1 team in the country from his days as a player at Miami thus respects the talent that faces the Cats. “They are good, they are really good. You know you sit down and you are watching a pro team,” Thomas said Tuesday. “We are looking for holes bit these guys are professionals and they do a really good job, they are very well coached and they have some really good players. So to answer the question, yes they are good.” While things will not be easy, this game could be good for the Cats to use as a measuring stick for the rest of the season especially coming off two straight wins.
Offensive scouting report: Cats trip to Alabama UK. If Harris can’t suit up for the Tide, the team should still feel confident with the freshmen duo of B.J. Emmons Quarterbacks and Joshua Jacobs who have As the season progressstarted their collegiate careers es, freshman quarterback strong in backup roles. Jalen Hurts has been getting Wide receivers comfortable with the AlaAlabama has had receivers bama offense. The freshman like Julio Jones and Amafrom Texas was a dual- threat ri Cooper through the last quarterback and has proved decade. Both had distinit in four games. He is able guish careers at Alabama, to run the ball, along with but Calvin Ridley is up for his passing abilities. His first discussion to be in that same impression of the season was tier of prolific receivers for the first battle against Ole the Crimson Tide too. After Miss where he came in as a breaking Cooper’s record backup and took the spot on for most receiving yards his first drive to gain moby a freshman with 1,045 mentum. With Drew Barker yards, the sophomore has still out with a back injury, yet to live up to the heavy Stephen Johnson comes in expectation placed on him for his second consecutive this season, but it is still early start of the season. Johnson’s in the season so there’s still passing ability has been more time to see what records or of a factor as he’s (18 for 25) amazing plays will be made with three touchdowns in two this season. He’s currently games, though he is known at 20 catches with 224 yards for his running ability. and should enjoy going up Running backs against a UK secondary who Stanley “Boom” Williams has struggled so far this year. has had a good season as he’s ArDarius Stewart is another coming off of another 100playmaker for the Roll Tide yard rushing game against as he’s with three touchdowns South Carolina. But as far PHOTO BY HUNTER MITCHELL I STAFF on 13 receptions. The former as backs go for UK, he’s not Kentucky wide receiver Jeff Badet scores UK’s first touchdown of the four star is ought to put some the only one that is making a season during the football game against Southern Miss on Saturday, weight off the shoulders of difference for the Cats. Fresh- Sept. 3, in Lexington. Ridley as he continues to man Benny Snell has been Last year he didn’t receive work. another key contributor to the has been the guy so far in the Jeff Badet, in the last offense. Snell had the majori- season at the tailback position that much playing time, but outing against South Caroliimpressed in his limited role ty of his carries in the second racking up two 100-yard na produces 2 catches with as one of the backups to half against South Carolina rushing games in the sea39 yards. The junior from Derrick Henry, the reigning with 15 carries for 70 yards, son already. Fans should be Orlando is just 8 catches in and tied a school record for familiar with Harris as he was Heisman Trophy winner. A with 245 yards on the season leg injury kept him out of four rushing touchdowns the recruited by UK and was the with one touchdown. Garrett last game after just rushing game before against New number one running back in Johnson who was one yard Mexico State. his class coming out of Mad- the ball four times against For Alabama, sophomore ison Southern High School in Kent State and he is listed as short of having an equal another with Badet, had four questionable to play against running back Damien Harris Ashland, Kentucky. By Dominique Page sports@kykernel.com
PHOTO BY SAM MACDONALD I THE CRIMSON WHITE Quarterback Jalen Hurts has sparked Alabama’s offense throughout the season with his ability to run.
receptions led the team in receptions last Saturday. Tight ends Throwing the ball hasn’t been big for UK. For the tight end position, CJ Conrad has been the primary tight end for the Wildcats. Conrad has only been targeted eight times throughout the season, but
he’s caught seven. National Championship MVP O.J. Howard for Alabama is a 6-6 weapon for Jalen Hurts. The senior tight end led the team in receiving yards after catch last season. He dominated Clemson with 208 yards and two touchdowns to help Nick Saban win his fifth championship.