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DeVos kicks off emotional battle over campus sexual assault rules

By Lauren Rosenblatt

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WASHINGTON – After barely surviving her confirmation battle and facing sporadic protests during visits to schools, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos could hardly have teed up a more fraught, emotional and divisive issue to launch her tenure: campus sexual assault.

Although almost no one is happy with the Obama administration’s efforts to prod colleges and universities to more aggressively combat and investigate sexual assault on campus, there is little agreement on how to make things better.

Alleged survivors, accused perpetrators and even school officials all complain that the current system isn’t working.

DeVos raised eyebrows with her outreach last month to students who say they have been falsely accused of assault. These students, mostly men, say the Obama rules have pushed

schools to create a process that is stacked against them.

Campus administrators say the guidelines created unrealistic expectations, forcing them to effectively take sides even in cases where the facts are unclear, and to perform a prosecutorial role, often without proper training.

Even victims advocates say the current system has fallen short, leading some schools eager to protect their reputations and avoid the mandatory reporting and investigatory process triggered by the rules to discourage students from reporting sexual assaults.

Obama released a series of guidelines in 2011 and 2014, detailing how colleges and universities should handle cases of sexual assault. Failure to comply with the rules, which provided an updated interpretation and enforcement of the anti-discrimination rule known as Title IX, may result in a review by the Education Department’s Of-

fice for Civil Rights and a loss of federal funding.

Although the guidance helped increase attention and resources devoted to the issue, victims groups say some problems persist, including difficulty in reaching a school’s Title IX coordinator, lack of proper notice or information regarding an investigation and sometimes a reluctance to confront the problem.

Some worry that DeVos may scale back the federal rules or make the complaint process more burdensome for accusers.

“The last thing we need is for DeVos and her point person for civil rights (Assistant Secretary Candice Jackson) to get out there and start saying things that imply you can come forward but you’re going to face a really big mountain trying to get anything done,” California Attorney General Xavier Becerra said in an interview.

His concerns with the current administration start-

ed early in DeVos’ tenure when she refused to guarantee she would maintain the current guidelines and signed off on rescinding Title IX protections for transgender students.

On the other hand, those who are accused of sexual assault say they are battling a system that seems to presume they are guilty. They complain they are often kept in the dark about what information an investigator has and are unsure who can assist them in defending themselves.

They are hopeful DeVos will raise the standard of evidence now used by school administrators from one that requires a “preponderance of evidence,” meaning it is more than 50 percent likely that sexual violence occurred to something similar to “clear and convincing evidence.”

They also want to remove what some campus officials say is pressure to find someone responsible for the assault. The rules say a school

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should make a recommendation one way or the other within 60 days. That’s often difficult in cases in which even police can’t make a determination because of a lack of evidence and witnesses.

In some ways, the department under DeVos has

already relaxed the Obama rules. Jackson has announced that the department will no longer be required to automatically review three years of a school’s past data and filings on sexual assaults after it receives a complaint of mishandling a case.

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Local business calls students’ return “the perfect storm”

By Sarah Ladd

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As the fall semester begins, and with it the return of thousands of students to the area, local businesses are preparing for a change of pace. Throughout the summer, both staff and revenue decrease when students return home. With their arrival back on campus, businesses prepare to thrive once again.

Matthew Durham, manager at the Common Grounds coffee shop on East High Street, spoke about the effect the migration will have. He is excited to welcome students back, calling their migration “the perfect storm.”

UK will welcome back around 30,000 students.

These numbers represent a 10th of Lexington’s population as of last year.

“The students are the best thing for our community and our local businesses,” Durham said. “They are what keep our doors revolving.”

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Durham says Common Grounds is preparing activities and will be running specials. Open mic will continue on Monday nights. Friday and Saturday nights will feature local artists.

The store’s hours will be extended until 11 p.m.

During finals week, the store will be open until midnight.

Durham is also planning a special 24-hour day during finals week.

For the first two weeks of classes, Common Grounds will offer a special $3 latte to students as well as giving them coupons packets.

“I want the freshmen who walk through these doors to see our art, see our smiling staff, and I want them to want to hang out with us for the next 4 years,” Durham said.

Tiffany Morrow, co-owner of Broomwagon, says that this year their business will be impacted more than ever by the return of students.

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Morrow says the shop will be open until 9 p.m. on weekdays so that students can have a place to come, hang out and study.

Broomwagon will continue their Monday night “Old Time” themed open mic from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

“It’s going to get crazy,” Morrow said. “But I’m always excited when they get back. The students come back and just revive Lexington. We’re all sad to see them go in the summer because the city slows down so much. They’re coming back, and bringing it back to life.”

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Many starters return to headline UK Football’s roster Key players ready for another season under Stoops

By Chris Leach, Matt Donaldson and Phillip Hawkins sports@kykernel.com

As UK football attempts to build off last season’s achievements, they’ll need all departments of the team to contribute if they hope to accomplish their goals.

The Cats return 17 starters and 46 letter-winners from last season’s team that finished 7-6. All starting lineups are highlighted by talented players that could be difference-makers for the Cats throughout the season.

Offense

Junior quarterback Stephen Johnson will likely lead the Cats’ offense

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under head coach Mark Stoops and offensive coordinator Eddie Gran.

Johnson got his first start at Kentucky in week three of last season after sophomore quarterback Drew Barker went down with a back injury following an interception. Johnson went 5-3 as a starter, and led the Cats to their first bowl appearance in over half a decade, as well as defeating Louisville with a 338-yard and three-touchdown statline.

However, Barker is healthy now, himself and Johnson having been battling in training camp to win the starting quarterback job. Either quarterback would be a good starting option for the Cats.

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game is nothing without a strong offensive line and an effective run game.

UK’s starting offensive line is loaded with veteran players, all of which have at least one or two years of experience and know how to play alongside each other.

As for the run game, star sophomore running back Benny Snell will be the lead rusher in the backfield after an impressive freshman season in which he rushed for 1,091 yards and a show-stopping 13 touchdowns.

UK also has depth at the wide receiver position, which will obviously benefit the quarterback that wins the starting job. The

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The Cats’ defense returns nine starters from last season, led by their returning leading-tackler, Jordan Jones. In his sophomore season, Jones racked up 109 tackles, 15.5 of which were for a loss. After making the All-SEC 2nd team as a sophomore there are high expectations for Jones going into his junior

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Usually undervalued, the special teams came up big for the Cats last season with two game-winning field goals, including the one that upset Louisville last season.

Austin MacGinnis delivered those kicks, which were just two of his 16 made field goals last season off 19 attempts. MacGinnis returns for his senior season as the No. 2 scorer on UK’s all-time scoring list, 48 points behind former kicker Lones Seiber.

As for kick and punt returns, the Cats have a plethora of guys who could put six points on the scoreboard in a flash. Expect Charles Walker, Sihiem King and electric freshman Lynn Bowden to all return kicks and punts this year.

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Cats return six letter-winning wide receivers from last season, led by 1,000-yard career receivers Garrett Johnson and Dorian Baker.

C.J. Conrad will lead the tight ends after accumulating 411 yards and five touchdowns on 34 receptions last season.

These offensive weapons should allow whichever quarterback the freedom to play his own style freely, setting up for a potentially successful season.

Josh Allen, who led the team with seven sacks last season, which was also 12th in the SEC. With expectations to make another bowl game, the defense will be heavily relied upon.

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Joining Jones at linebacker is senior Courtney love. Last year Love finished with almost 80 tackles, and is expected to make another great impact for Matt House’s defense.

Arguably the strong point on UK’s defense is the secondary, led

by Mike Edwards.

Edwards was the second leading tackler on the team with 100 tackles and three interceptions, which was tied for most on the team.

Alongside Edwards are defensive backs Chris Westry and Derrick Baity. Westry led the pair with 43 tackles and one interception last year, and throwing toward him this season will be no easy task.

Putting pressure on the quarterback is the most important job of a defense. One of the keys to that scheme for UK is Denzil Ware.

Finishing the season with the fourth most tackles on the season with 70 and 5.5 sacks, Ware is a crucial player for the team in

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The undeniably worst loss of the 2016-17 season was a late-game heartbreak at home against Southern Mississippi to start the season. A year ago, quarterback Drew Barker and wide receiver Garrett “Juice” Johnson led the Cats to a dominant 35-10 lead by halftime. After halftime, the UK defense seemed lost as Southern Miss poured in 34 unanswered points while the Cats couldn’t do anything but watch the Golden Eagles steamroll them on both sides of the ball and take a 44-35 victory.

Southern Miss would go on to finish the 2016-17 season with a 7-6 record while losing to lackluster teams such as North Texas, Old Dominion and UTSA. The season opener was the Golden Eagles’ highest quality win

and was one that edged them into the New Orleans bowl, which they won.

As luck (or great scheduling) would have it, the Cats have another shot at the team that caused so much heartbreak and doubt a year ago. They’ll look to storm Hattiesburg, Mississippi and exact their revenge on the Golden Eagles to prove that UK is better than the loss they took last season.

This matchup is also a chance for the Cats to prove that they have improved as a unit over the last year, with a great number of veterans that played through UK’s wild 7-6 2016 season.

By beating the same team they lost to a year ago on their home turf, the Cats would establish themselves as an improved unit and a team that shouldn’t be overlooked or underestimated.

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Mullins, is no longer a Golden Eagle.

Mullins ran in two touchdowns while throwing for two more, including a 71-yard play to receiver Isaiah Jones in the second half. Mullins was a senior last season, so the Cats won’t have to match up against him a second time.

UK will, however, have to match up against Jones and explosive running backs Ito Smith and George Payne.

In Lexington, Smith and Payne combined for 313 all-purpose yards, over 60 percent of the team’s total offensive production. Jones, Smith and Payne are all seniors this year, so the Cats can expect them to give their all in their final season opener in front of their home crowd.

With the injuries of Dorian Baker and Cole Mosier weighing on UK’s roster, the Golden Eagles will be a real test to see if the Cats really have improved in the offseason enough to take on a quality opponent.

Stephen Johnson and Benny Snell Jr. photographed on Media Day at Kroger Field on July 30, 2017, in Lexington, Kentucky.

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Staff predictions for upcoming football season Kernel sports editors give you the low-down for the 2017 season

By Kernel Sports Staff sports@kykernel.com

CHRIS LEACH Kernel Sports Editor

Projected record and finish in conference

Chris Leach - Sports Editor 7-5, finishing in a tie for third in the SEC East with Tennessee at 4-4. The Cats are dealt a favorable schedule, but not everything goes perfect during a football season.

The record is still good enough to get into a bowl game.

Best win

Chris Leach Tennessee. The Vols have won the last five contests, but that streak ends this October at Kroger Field. Tennessee will have a new offensive coordinator and quarterback leading the offense that has many other questions surrounding it.

Having home-field advantage will be crucial in this closely contested game.

Chase Campbell Tennessee. With a veteran defense and increased physicality, according to the defensive coordinator Matt House, I don’t see UK giving up 376 yards on the ground a second time. The biggest issue from last year’s matchup with Tennessee was holding onto the ball and staying away from

JOSH MOTT I STAFF Kentucky running back Sihiem King rushes for a touchdown during the game against Tennessee at Neyland Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee, on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016.

third downs, two things I believe they’ll improve on by the time October rolls around.

Worst loss

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Chase Campbell - Assistant Sports Editor 8-4, finishing third in the SEC East. I think there will be heavy competition between UK and Georgia behind Tennessee and Florida, but ultimately, UK will take the revenge game in Athens to secure third place.

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HUNTER MITCHELL I STAFF Southern Miss defensive back Picasso Nelson Jr. celebrates with D’Nerius Antoine during the game on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, in Lexington, Kentucky.

Chris Leach Southern Miss. It’s the first game of the season and the Cats will be far from perfect at that point. Southern Miss will have home-field advantage and a blueprint on how to beat the Cats since they did last year. RB Ito Smith finished with 219 yards in last season’s contest and will return for a senior-year encore this season.

Chase Campbell South Carolina. I think USC is going to give the rest of the SEC more than they’ve

bargained for. It’s no secret they’ve improved, but I think they’ll be extremely wellcoached and hungry, especially in a conference home opener. I also think UK won’t have all the pieces together by the time South Carolina hosts them.

and was a 1,000 yard rusher.

Snell will have AJ Rose and Sihiem King backing him up.

Chase Campbell Jordan Jones.

Jones was a man possessed last season, and with teams building game plans around stopping Benny Snell, I Snell Season MVP think Jones will isolate Chris Leach himself as the season MVP Benny Snell. The emerfor the Cats. He’s extremely gence of the run-game quick and has a nose for is what arguably led the ball, and I won’t to the 7-6 record last be surprised if he’ll season, and will be be able to get into the crucial again this year backfield at will on blitz toward the Cats’ sucplays. Teams will have to cess. Snell set six freshgive him more than one Jones man records last season blocker.

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vonte Bell was dismissed from the team, that left TJ Carter as the No. 1 option at defensive end. Carter only recorded 11 tackles last season and was the projected starter in UK’s preseason depth chart. Kengera Daniel was No. 2 on that depth chart, and he recorded three tackles last season.

Chris Leach Phil Hoskins. The depth at the defensive line is slim, so someone has to step up. Phil Hoskins is a junior-college transfer who could make an impact in his first season at UK. There has been good reports coming out of training camp on Hoskins, who has three years of eligibility remaining.

Chase Campbell AJ Rose. The nimble Eagle Scout is going to do something that looks a bit like what Snell did last year, on a smaller scale. To expect a Snell-like year would be putting too much on any player, but the coaches talk about his ability to make guys miss.

When I talked to him, he seemed really confident he could get around the best

ADDISON COFFEY I STAFF Running back A.J. Rose makes a catch during open practice on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017, in Lexington, Kentucky.

defenders in the SEC, so the confidence is there.

Biggest area of concern position wise

Chris Leach Defensive end. After Al-

Chase Campbell Safety. I was tempted to go with the offensive line, after Jon Toth’s departure and Cole Mosier’s career-ending injury, but there’s enough depth and starting talent there to preserve quality. The UK secondary doesn’t have any of that depth, and if a player like Darius West goes down at any point in the season, it’ll spell instant trouble for the Cats.

PHOTO BY ADDISON COFFEY I STAFF Fans wait in line to get autographs from the linebackers during fan day at the Joe Craft Football Training Facility on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017, in Lexington, Kentucky.

Injuries spell trouble for the Cats before season opener

to Stoops. If Baker misses games, it will mean even more experienced players taken out of the lineup on The defining characteristic of this gamedays.

Baker has been constantly houndyear’s UK football team is the level of experience across all positions. ed by injury for the last year, after Now, this veteran Cats squad is suf- suffering a preseason hamstring injury that kept him on the fering injuries in scrimsideline for three games mages that are taking seand holding him without a nior leadership away from catch for seven. key position groups.

When healthy, Baker The most devastating of is an explosive receiver the injuries was to senior for the Cats. During his tackle Cole Mosier, who sophomore season, which suffered a career-ending was the only one he’s ACL tear in the Cats’ first started every game in, he scrimmage game Aug. 12.

Stoops led UK in catches Mosier played in 32 and receiving touchgames over his career downs, as well as at UK and started in earning 608 of his 13 of them. He was a He helped set the 1015 career receivcore piece to the team example of hard work ing yards. The Cats which was nominatthat is the theme of need that explosiveed for the Joe Moore this program, as he ness from him back, Award for the naor they may find came in as a walk-on tion’s most outstandthemselves struging offensive line, as and earned a gling as the season well as being a great scholarship. progresses. blocker for Boom Williams and Benny When asked on MARK STOOPS Snell Jr., who both UK Football’s MeON COLE MOSIER had explosive 1,000dia Day what he yard seasons out of thought about his the backfield. bounce back from injury, Baker said, Head coach Mark Stoops said in “It has to be [my year], there’s no a press release after Mosier’s inju- other option. It’s like you said, it’s ry that he was “very disappointed” my senior year. I don’t have any about was thought initially to be a more years left to be ‘my year’.” minor injury. “He has been with us Hopefully for the Cats, Baker’s anall five seasons we’ve been at Ken- kle injury isn’t nearly as substantial tucky,” Stoops said. “He helped set as the somber faces after the Aug.19 the example of hard work that is the scrimmage made it seem. theme of this program, as he came in With two seniors out, UK now has as a walk-on and earned a scholar- to focus on what it can do to both ship.” push the players they must rotate With Mosier out, capable sopho- into their lineup while also keeping more tackle Landon Young will most them safe to prevent further injuries likely step into his spot, albeit with from plaguing the Cats. The team less experience. has a handful of reliable talented At the very next scrimmage af- players, so the Cats can’t afford to ter Mosier went down, senior wide lose many more, if any at all by the receiver Dorian Baker suffered a time their season opener at Southern “substantial” ankle injury, according Miss comes on Sept. 2.

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Courtney Love wants to be remembered “as a leader”

By Chase Campbell sports@kykernel.com

UK Football’s senior linebacker Courtney Love doesn’t care if he’s remembered for what he does on the field or off it, he just wants to be remembered “as a leader.”

“I’m just looking to make a difference in people’s lives,” Love said during UK’s Media Day. “And, you know, lead by example.”

Love has plenty of examples to lead by, as he leads the team in community service hours with 115 by the start of the 2017 season despite having transferred to the school just two years prior. Love has volunteered his time and effort to the UK Children’s Hospital, Read Across America, a local football camp and many other programs around Lexington.

One of these programs is called Amachi Central Kentucky, a program that assists children with one or more incarcerated parents by giving them an adult mentor from their community. Love said that this is his favorite volunteering event of all.

“I get to do a lot of hands on, I get to see him [the child Love mentors] week to week, and so it’s not just, you know, I go to one event and then it’s over with. With this one, it’s constantly happening,

MICHAEL REAVES I STAFF Senior linebacker Courtney Love is notorious for both his commitment on the field and contributions in the local community.

you know, I’m making an impact in his life,” Love said.

Love’s personal connection to the situation of these kids is also a likely contributor to his love for the program, as Love ran away from home at eight years old while his father served time in prison.

Even when the Cats headed to Florida for the TaxSlayer Bowl in Jacksonville at the end of last season, Love found a way to help in their community, visiting sick children in the Wolfson Children’s Hospital.

Because of his incredible effort he puts into the Lexington community, Love was nominated for

a spot on the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, which recognizes 22 college football players that have done outstanding community service work.

Love said that he’s really not concerned about the award, and that while getting recognized for his work would be “a blessing,” he cares more about how he affects the lives of those he works with.

On the field, Love contributes every bit as much as he does outside the walls of Kroger Field, as he racked up 76 tackles and a sack in his 13 starts for UK. Love has started every game he’s been able to play in for the Cats, and has been an extremely valuable asset to the team’s star-studded linebacker squad.

Love also said he values the support of his teammates on defense and the work they put in to make each other better.

“When you’ve got guys in different positions calling each other out or calling a player’s only meeting, you know, things like that, that definitely helps and it just lets guys know that we all have each other’s back,” Love said.

With the opening game to his final season soon upon him, Love will have one more shot to make as much of a difference on the field as he’s made off it.

Darius West ready to contribute after rough start to career

By Chris Leach sports@kykernel.com

In football, injuries are a common occurrence week after week all-season long.

Junior safety Darius West is one of the many football players who have suffered season-ending injuries, but now he’s fully healthy and ready to make an impact in UK’s secondary.

“He’s a great player, I’m glad to have him back,” Mike Edwards said of West. “He just brings a mentality to the whole defense so I’m glad to have him back.”

West has been through his fair share of injuries, as he twice broke his leg in high school. West redshirted his freshman season at UK after a lower leg injury hindered him from learning the changes from high school to college football.

Just last season, West was healthy and expected to be a big contributor in the secondary, until he suffered a season-ending knee injury in fall training camp.

If any good news came from last year’s injury, it’s that he suffered it early in the season. West spent the entire season and winter rehabbing the knee, eventually

PHOTO SUBMITTED BY UK ATHLETICS Darius West projects to be a starting safety for UK this season.

getting back in the weight room before spring practice.

One of the main goals in spring practice for West was to get through it without re-injuring the knee. West was able to get good workouts in without feeling much pain in his knee.

“The goal was just to get through everyday and see how I felt,” West said. “Everything pretty much felt pretty good.”

The other goal was to get his confidence back up. West has only played in 10 games since arriving at UK in 2014 and getting his con-

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Behind Snell, Cats project to be fine at running back

By Chris Leach sports@kykernel.com

MICHAEL REAVES I STAFF Benny Snell had six freshman records last season.

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As a freshman, Benny Snell never imagined being in the role he currently is in just a year later.

A year ago, Snell was still learning the playbook while Stanley “Boom” Williams and Jojo Kemp took more of the first-team reps.

Now, Snell is the one taking firstteam reps and is viewed as a leader on the team, a role he is embracing.

“I’m very excited that it’s in my hands to run that Jojo and Boom are gone,” Snell said. “Those guys taught well, they taught me so much, I couldn’t thank them enough, but now it’s keeping the legacy going.”

Snell worked his way up the ladder by setting six freshman records last season and being one of two UK rushers to gain over 1,000 rushing yards. UK rushers, including Snell, rushed for the second most yards in school history and a tie for first

most touchdowns in school history.

The emergence of the running game was a major factor in the Cats making their first bowl game appearance since 2010. Making another bowl game is at the top of the Cats’ goal sheet for this season, and in order to do that the running backs will need to continue at a high level.

That might be difficult as the Cats lost 51 percent of rushing yards, and 43 percent of touchdowns from last season due to “Boom” Williams

and Kemp’s off-season departures.

Snell returns as the lead running back this season, but he can’t carry the full load himself and will need other running backs to contribute.

“We’ve got to develop that thousand yards that we lost and so we’ll continue to put Sihiem (King) and A.J. (Rose), keep moving them up and put them in the thick of it with the ones and twos,” Eddie Gran said.

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Cats believe they can overcome the challenge of replacing Jon Toth

By Chris Leach sports@kykernel.com

The offensive line was an integral part of UK offense’s success last season.

The group allowed the offense to produce the second most rushing yards in a single season and a tie for the most rushing touchdowns in a single season.

The offensive line reached the semifinals for the Joe Moore Award, given to the nations most outstanding offensive line.

Now the Cats are training and preparing to replicate the production they made last year, but it won’t be easy.

“Every year you have challenges,” offensive line coach John Schlarman said. “Every year certain guys are graduating and moving on and new guys are coming in.”

A big challenge UK must overcome is replacing one of the best offensive linemen in UK history, Jon Toth.

Toth started the last 48 games at center for UK, where he was named to the first-team All-SEC by the Associated Press and second-team by conference coaches last season. Toth was the first offensive lineman to make the All-SEC first-team since 2003 when Antonio Hall was selected by the AP and league coaches.

“Jon was a mainstay at the center position there for four years,” Schlarman said. “That’s a guy with significant experience that we’re losing there.”

The man that will likely fill Toth’s role is Bunchy

HUNTER MITCHELL I STAFF Jon Toth stands with his family on senior day prior to the game against Austin Peay on Nov. 19, 2016.

Stallings.

“Jon was a great player, but at the same time I know it’s my turn to show what I have,” Stallings said. “I feel like what I can bring to the table with me and the guys that I have on the side of me is going to be unbelievable.”

Stallings played center in high school, where he was one of the top-20 centers in Alabama ranked by 247sports.com. Stallings made eight starts at right guard last season, right next to Toth.

Stallings played well in the right guard position, but now finds himself in a position he is more comfortable in.

“I can move faster. I know what to do, I like to be in control with things like that,” Stallings said.

“With this position I feel like I could just put myself on a different level.”

Despite taking a year off from center, Schlarman feels like Stallings still has the skill set to be a good

center.

“The guy just has to be comfortable snapping and stepping, and managing calls and things like that,” Schlarman said. “I think Bunchy has a natural ability to do that, so I don’t think it’s that big of a deal for him going from guard to center.”

It will be important for Bunchy to perform well in the center position, especially after Cats lost another member of last year’s offensive line when Cole Mosier tore his ACL in UK’s first scrimmage.

However, Stallings has the skills and the confidence to be a fine center in the Cats’ talented offensive line, and his coaches share the confidence that Stallings will be a good center in the post-Toth era.

“We need him (Stallings) to play very efficiently and to be honest with you, we have a lot of confidence in him that he’ll play well,” head coach Mark Stoops said.

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fidence up was something head coach Mark Stoops thought needed to happen in order to rely on West in the fall.

“He’s worked really hard to get back on the field,” Stoops said of West. “He’s a guy you all will root for because it’s important to him and he’s just got to get the experience.”

West got a big boost in confidence at the BlueWhite Spring game, where he recorded four tackles, two of which were solo.

Seeing game-action was another big step in West’s recovery that’s helped him

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Rose is a sophomore coming off his redshirt season and is projected to be the Cats’ No. 2 back. Rose’s improvements from his redshirt year impressed Gran in camp so far.

“Certain defenses, they’re going to routine themselves on stopping Benny and then if I have a chance to get in there, I make people miss and I can go the distance and open a lot of people’s eyes,” Rose said.

King impressed many in UK’s annual Blue-White Spring game when he gained 94 total yards off 18 touches. However, King is only 5-feet-9-inches tall and

The goal was just to get through everyday and see how I felt.

DARIUS WEST get ready for this upcoming season.

Summer and fall workouts still continue to go well for West, who, when healthy, can make a big impact on the defense, especially in the secondary that’s traditionally the strong-point of UK’s defense.

I’m very excited that it’s in my hands to run that Jojo and Boom are gone.

BENNY SNELL 172 pounds and some fear that he is too small to be a good SEC running back.

However, “Boom” was nearly the same size as King last season and Gran doesn’t have any concerns with King’s size on the field.

“Do you have to watch the hits on a young man like that, because he is small? I don’t worry about that with him,” Gran said. “I think

“Our position is the leaders and it definitely pushes all of us in the room to achieve more and push each other as far as we go,” West said.

On top of having that good mentality that Edwards credits, he also brings a physical presence to the field that could make UK’s secondary one of the top secondaries in the SEC. If he stays healthy and performs like expected, West is confident that the secondary could live up to it’s hype.

“I feel like I’m fully healthy, fully confident in myself, fully confident in my teammates, fully confident in my coaches,” West said. some you do when you have a small running back, but I don’t. He brings the toughness.”

Koback is an early-enrollee freshman who is working to return from a broken leg suffered in his last season in high school. Koback hasn’t been able to prove himself in practices yet, but the little he’s shown has impressed Snell early on.

“Him being the size he is right now and how focused he is, I just see a lot of myself,” Snell said. “I hope, I definitely hope he’s with us this year.”

Everyone knows what Snell is capable of doing, and if the backup running backs pan out like they should, UK could enjoy another year with a strong running game.

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Textbook shopping is a burden all students must carry. Whether they are used as an overpriced paperweight, a TV stand or their intended purpose, buying textbooks at the beginning of each semester can seem like another class on top of an already loaded schedule.

However, purchasing textbooks doesn’t have to be an agonizing experience. There are plenty of alternatives to textbook shopping that will save time and money.

One of the biggest misconceptions related to buying textbooks is that they will all sell out and students will not have the mandatory materials for the class.

This fear of missing out mentality often leads to students purchasing books in advance that professors end up not using. To avoid this, students should wait until they receive their class syllabus to ensure the text book is needed.

Kennedy’s and the UK Bookstore are the main suppliers of books for UK students.

While the prices are the same at the two stores, Kennedy’s has a 10% military discount on everything in the store, including books. This may be helpful to any military dependents attending college who want to save money in any areas they can.

Another way to save money on books is to buy them used. Both stores buy books back at the end of

the semester and sell them for a discounted rate at the start of each semester. The books are good quality and students can save a lot of money buying used.

Another discounted option is renting books for the semester which is the cheapest option. For example, for JOU 101, “Inside Reporting” is a required book. To buy the book at Kennedy’s it is $116.50, buying the book used is $87.35 and renting is $57.35.

Other unconventional ways of purchasing books include using class Facebook pages to buy books from students who had previously taken the class.

Also, students can purchase textbooks online from relators such as Amazon or shop at Half Price Books in the Fayette Place Shopping Center located next to the mall.

While many stores will carry required text books, sometimes professors will write books that are only sold in Kennedy’s and the UK Bookstore.

A free alternative to spending money on books at all is going to the library. The William T. Young Library houses 1.2 million volumes, some of which are textbooks.

These textbooks are put on reserve and allow students to use the books for reference whenever they are in the library.

Finally, many books are available online or in a PDF version. Sometimes these versions of books come with a low fee, but are free other times. This is a frugal way to use textbooks for classes.

Text book shopping is different for each person, so whatever happens embrace the experience and have a great semester.

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Rumor has it the best time to travel is when you’re young, but whoever said that must’ve never been a young, full-time college student. As if balancing classes, extracurricular activities and any hope of adequate sleep is hard enough, finding time to travel during a semester is on a level of its own.

Traveling in college isn’t limited to summertime, holiday breaks or study abroad programs. With the right planning, time management and good resources, finding time to take a trip during the school year may be easier than you think.

Planning is the most vital step in traveling and planning early is key. This is where everything ties together and can be what makes or breaks a trip.

• At the beginning of each semester, check your university’s academic calendar.

When are the holiday breaks and three-day weekends? Take advantage of these long breaks, but also remember this is peak travel time and rates may be higher.

• Look over your syllabi for class schedules and attendance policies.

Check for class periods canceled in advance. Avoid planning trips before or during weeks when big assignments are due.

• When it comes time to schedule for a new semester, give yourself longer weekends and try not to schedule any classes on Mondays and/ or Fridays.

• Plan transportation well in advance.

Car or plane? Uber or

Alternative break trips These travel opportunities take place during fall, winter and spring breaks. It’s a fun way for students to travel and volunteer in a new city or different country, plus it doesn’t hurt to put on a resume.

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train? Make these decisions, along with hotel reservations early. Have a backup plan in case these arrangements fall through.

• Allot transportation time to study unless you’re able to complete assignments prior to a trip.

Homework is a great way to kill time at the airport or make the most of a long road trip. It’s nice to return and not be behind on assignments.

Although planning is key, there’s nothing wrong with an impulse travel. Traveling can be as simple as visiting a nearby city, and what better way to escape from responsibilities than with a weekend getaway?

Cities like St. Louis, Nashville, Pittsburgh and Asheville are less than a six-hour drive from Lexington. For a day trip, visit nearby states like Ohio or Indiana, or keep it local with lakes and hiking trails throughout Kentucky.

If a full class load and other responsibilities leaves no time for recreational traveling, check out the opportunities offered by the university.

Using academic breaks to travel and earn credit? The best way to travel during a

Study abroad programs Studying abroad sounds intimidating, but it doesn’t always mean committing to an entire semester. Many colleges and certain majors offer embedded programs during the winter and spring where students can travel abroad for a shorter period and receive school credit.

If money is more of an issue than time, there’s ways to make travel cheaper with discount codes and student rates. At the same time, don’t

Planning is the most vital step in traveling and planning early is key. This is where everything ties together and can be what makes or breaks a trip. pass up the chance for the occasional splurge on a travel experience. A short trip won’t put you in debt and a weekend getaway won’t cause regret. If the rumors are true, the best time to travel is now, so what are you waiting for?

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What should we expect from 2017’s football team?

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They were there when Florida beat Kentucky 63-5, and with each Gator touchdown, they still had faith they would emerge victorious. Some of these same people have grown jaded to the allure of potential Saturday successes.

Kentucky has shown significant signs of improvement over the last several years, starting with a coaching change. Coach Mark Stoops led the Wildcats to their first winning season since 2009 and turned around a program that suffered under Joker Phillips. For that, the man deserves applause and the sup-

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While the common consensus seems to be that Kentucky will be as good, if not better, than they were last season.

While others hold the unpopular opinion among the Big Blue Nation that Kentucky will not make it to a bowl game this year.

Last season, Kentucky went 7-5, giving them a bid to a bowl game, the TaxSlayer Bowl.

Two of those seven wins were accomplished by last-second field goals made by the Wildcats against Mississippi State and the exciting win against Louisville. Without those two field goals, Kentucky would have gone 5-7, and not have been a bowl contender. Kentucky having that same kind of luck two years in a row is unlikely.

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As our summer days dwindle, UK football season is coming closer, but what should we expect out of the squad this season?

Not only are the Cats on the field going to look different, the atmosphere around the stadium has changed drastically. After Kroger bought the naming rights to Commonwealth Stadium, K Lot frequenters are welcomed by “Welcome to Kroger Field,” and not “Welcome to Commonwealth Stadium.” Not only were naming changes made, but many speculate the logo being on the field as well.

After that long, frigid game in Louisville last year, kicker Austin MacGinnis lining up for that game-winning field goal probably made last year’s season a historic one, but this season may be more exciting. Not experiencing huge loses to the NFL and graduation could give the Cats the start they’ve wanted for a while.

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As many expected, Stephen Johnson is the starting quarterback, so what should we expect to see in Stoop’s offense? Johnson can be played in multiple ways and still get into that end zone, but expect a consistency out of the senior. Everyone knows Johnson has a cannon, but is that where he is most effectively used? The corner and dump passing routes will bring this team to victory on Saturday, or so we are hoping.

Mark Stoops not only has a monster quarterback in Johnson, but the running back core is going to be a huge help in the red zone, led by sophomore running back Benny Snell Jr., one of the biggest surprises out of a freshman since Randall Cobb. His physical appearance makes him look like a halfback, but with the speed of a running back. If Johnson and the wide receivers trout down the field, Snell can punch it in for an easy six.

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