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9.4 at Louisville 9.11 Western Kentucky Hall of Fame Weekend 9.18 Akron 9.25 at Florida 10.2 at Ole Miss 10.9 Auburn 2010 Kentucky Football Media Guide Media Football Kentucky 2010 10.16 South Carolina 10.23 Georgia Homecoming 10.30 at Mississippi State 11.6 Charleston Southern Military Appreciation Day 11.13 Vanderbilt Senior Day 11.27 at Tennessee 12.4 SEC CHAMPIONSHIP Georgia Dome / Atlanta, Ga. Schedule subject to change. For ticket information, call 1-800-928-CATS or visit UKathletics.com “Coach Joker was instrumental in my career. UK He recognizes how to get the best out of the players SENIORS he brings in. I just think it was a great move by the hope to be the first class in University and a great move for the program.” school history – Jacob Tamme, Indianapolis Colts to go to five- straight bowl games. “With Joker Phillips, they’re not just Moncell Marcus Jacob Brad DeQuin Michael Allen Davis Dufrene Durham Evans Harper making a good minority hire. They’re making a great hire, period.” – Lou Holtz, Hall of Fame Coach and ESPN analyst Mike J.J. E.J. Derrick Ricky Chris Shane Hartline Helton Jones Locke Lumpkin Matthews McCord BIG WINS FOR THE WILDCATS In the last four seasons, Kentucky victories include: • No. 1 LSU in its national championship season • Georgia • Clemson, Music City Bowl • Auburn • Louisville • Florida State, Music City Bowl • East Carolina, Liberty Bowl “Moving forward, I’m making a call to service to all those involved in this program directly and indirectly. We will begin what I’m calling ‘Operation Win.’ This means continuing to strive for excellence in every possible area of Kentucky Football.” – Joker Phillips, UK Head Football Coach 26 PLAYERS TO THE NFL During the past three years, 26 Wildcats have signed NFL contracts. Among them is Wesley Woodyard (below), who is the special teams captain of the Denver Broncos. EVERY SEC GAME ON CBS, ESPN Every SEC football game is televised live by CBS or ESPN. The SEC has the most TV coverage in the nation. TABLE OF CONTENTS 2010 KENTUCKY FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE 100-Yard Rushers. 168 Commonwealth Stadium Records, Attendance . 170 300-Tackle Club . 173 Annual Kentucky Statistics . 174 Annual Opponent Statistics . 175 Year-by-Year Records . 176 All-Time Coaching Records. 177 All-Time Assistant Coaches . 178 Kentucky vs. All Opponents . 179 All-Time Series Scores . 180 All-Time Lettermen . 184 All-Time Results . 190 MEDIA REFERENCE INFORMATION Dr. Lee T. Todd, Jr., President . 197 Mitch Barnhart, Director of Athletics . 197 UK Athletics Staff . 198 Covering UK Football . 201 2010 Opponent Information. 204 UK on the Air . 205 On the Covers: New head coach Joker Phillips along with offensive guard Stuart Hines, tailback/kick returner Media Outlets that Cover UK . 206 Derrick Locke, defensive end DeQuin Evans and wide receiver/quarterback/kick returner Randall Cobb. CREDITS THIS IS UK FOOTBALL THE COACHING STAFF Why the All-Americans Choose UK . 3 Head Coach Joker Phillips. 56 The 2010 University of Kentucky Football Freshmen Make Major Impact. 4 Assistant Coaches. 59 Media Guide ©2010 is published by the University Football in the Bluegrass . 6 Graduate Assistant Coaches . 68 of Kentucky Athletics Department, Mitch Barnhart, Fabulous Facilities . 8 Strength and Conditioning Coaches . 69 Director of Athletics. Wildcat Offense. 12 Football Support Staff . 70 Wildcat Defense . 14 Written, compiled and edited by: Tony Neely, Wildcat Special Teams . 16 THE WILDCATS Susan Lax, DeWayne Peevy, Steve Hellyer, Evan The University of Kentucky . 18 Returning Players’ Biographies. 73 Crane, Joe Scully, Kelley Bozeman, Jeremy Strachan, Center for Academic and Tutorial Services . 20 Newcomers’ Biographies . 114 Eric Lindsey Winning in the Classroom. 21 Are You Tough Enough for the Rock? . 22 THE 2009 SEASON IN REVIEW Principal photography by: Team Coyle Photog- The Southeastern Conference . 24 Game Recaps . 121 raphy, including David Coyle, Joseph Rey Au, Believe in Bowling . 26 2009 Final Statistics. 128 Helena Hau, David Robertson, Ken Weaver, Bill UK Coaches Have NFL Experience. 28 2009 Game-by-Game Statistics . 130 Patterson, Jonathan Palmer and Jack Burns Proud to be Wildcats . 30 2009 Game-by-Game Starters . 133 Kentucky in the NFL Draft . 32 Additional photography by: UK News and Wildcats in the Pros. 34 THE HISTORY AND TRADITION Public Relations, UK Archives, St. Jude’s Children’s Wildcats in the Super Bowl . 36 History of Kentucky Football . 134 Hospital, National Football League Wildcats Win National Awards . 38 Wildcat Traditions . 136 Prime Time Exposure. 39 UK in the Bowls . 141 Layout and Design: Craig Hornberger and Making a Difference in the Community . 40 All-Americans, All-SEC Players . 142 Matt Hernandez Lexington, Kentucky . 41 Academic Honors . 144 Printing: Welch Printing Walk-ons Succeed at UK . 42 Miscellaneous Honors and Awards. 146 Medical, Equipment Services . 44 UK vs. Ranked Teams . 152 Additional copies of this publication may be Recruiting Message for UK Fans . 45 UK in the Polls . 154 purchased by mail for $20 each, which includes $5 postage and handling. Order from: THE 2010 SEASON THE RECORDS Quick Facts, Squad Analysis . 46 Individual Records. 155 Media Relations Office, Joe Craft Center, Depth Chart . 47 Team Records . 159 338 Lexington Ave., Lexington, Ky., 40506 Outlook . 48 Career, Season Leaders . 162 The University of Kentucky is an Equal Cat Scratches . 50 Longest Plays . 166 Opportunity Employer Alphabetical Roster . 52 300-Yard Passers. 167 Numerical Roster. 54 100-Yard Receivers. 167 2 2010 KENTUCKY FOOTBALL “I came to Kentucky for my official visit after going to Florida, Georgia and LSU. It felt like home (at Kentucky). I felt comfortable here. The players were so friendly and welcoming.” — Joe Mansour, a MaxPreps All-American from LaGrange, Ga. “People say when you get to that one school, you get that certain feeling. The first time I stepped on (the UK) campus, I got that feeling.” — Ryan Mossakowski, a SuperPrep and PrepStar All-American from Frisco, Texas “It was the support of the coaches and players, and how much everyone wanted me to be here. And I knew Kentucky is a great institution, academically and athletically.” — Mike Hartline, a PrepStar All-American from Canton, Ohio “I came to Kentucky for the opportunity to play in the SEC, and because of the great coaches and great people.” — Morgan Newton of Carmel, Ind., an All-American by MaxPreps and SuperPrep, Parade, The Sporting News and ESPN/Rise magazines Recruits often mention the honest, open approach of the Kentucky Coaching Staff as a prime reason to become a Wildcat. 3 Kentucky has had six Freshman All-Americans since Joker Phillips returned to Kentucky, along with 16 players who have earned SEC All-Freshman honors. HONORS WON BY KENTUCKY FRESHMEN SINCE THE RETURN OF COACH JOKER PHILLIPS FRESHMAN ALL-AMERICA (6) NT Lamar Mills LB Durrell White NT Ricky Abren LB Braxton Kelley CB Trevard Lindley DE Taylor Wyndham SEC ALL-FRESHMAN (16) WR Keenan Burton NT Lamar Mills LB Durrell White NT Ricky Abren OT Aaron Miller LB Wesley Woodyard LB Braxton Kelley CB David Jones CB Shomari Moore OT Justin Jeffries LB Micah Johnson CB Trevard Lindley Quarterback Morgan Newton started K Lones Seiber eight games last season as a true QB Randall Cobb freshman, helping lead the Wildcats to a bowl game, and was named to QB Morgan Newton the SEC All-Freshman Team. OG Larry Warford 4 Offensive guard Larry Warford earned immediate playing time as a true freshman and was named to the SEC All-Freshman Team. Defensive end Taylor Wyndham, shown here sacking Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow, was named Freshman All-America last season. 5 “The excitement of game day at Commonwealth Stadium is like no other.” — Garry Williams, Carolina Panthers Former Kentucky linebacker Terry Clayton, who is deaf, could not hear the crowd noise at Commonwealth Stadium. “But,” Clayton said, “I can feel the rumble!” “Putting on that jersey makes you feel good – a sense of pride, wearing that number and representing your school ... The fans are always riled up in Commonwealth. It gets your blood pumping.” — David Johnson, former All-SEC free safety UK cheerleaders have won 18 national cheerleading championships, including 14 of the last 16 years. 6 At left, thousands of fans regularly turn out for the Cat Walk that greets the UK players and coaches when they arrive at the stadium. Later, the noise level at Commonwealth Stadium reaches a deafening crescendo when the Wildcats take the field. Kentucky has broken the school record for attendance each of the last three seasons, once again ranking in the nation’s top 25. On game day, Commonwealth Stadium usually becomes the third- largest city in Kentucky. “I love game day at Commonwealth. It really is one of the reasons I went to Kentucky. You have thousands of fans waiting on you to arrive at the Cat Walk, screaming and yelling for you. The excitement continues to build as you wait for the game to start. And when those bright lights turn on at Commonwealth, you can’t compare that to anything.” — Wesley Woodyard, Denver Broncos 7 In its commitment to providing the finest in football facilities, the University of Kentucky has ... ■ Built a new locker room at Commonwealth Stadium ■ Installed a Bermuda grass playing surface at the stadium, including a superb drainage system that maximizes player safety and maneuverability ■ The Nutter Training Center, which features a spacious weight room, a new locker room, new state-of-the-art team and position meeting areas, a player lounge and support facilities ■ Constructed the Tim Couch Practice Fields, including two beautiful grass fields and a The Wildcats’ weight room features 15 Olympic lifting platforms, more than 100,000 pounds of sports-turf field, stadium-style lights and free weights, and numerous specialized strength drainage system and conditioning machines.