University of Wyoming Athletics Department Announces Administrative Staff Promotions Jul 13, 2008
He also held previous positions with the Knoxville, Tennessee Sports Corporation and University of Kentucky Athletics Department. He was an assistant in the business operations and marketing areas within Kentucky Athletics. (Wyomingathletics.com)
Duke's Greer nets NCAA goals record May 5, 2008
(From College News Releases)NOTESKENTUCKY ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION FUNDING PRIVATE PLANE: University of Kentucky athletics is joining the jet set of college sports. The University of Kentucky Athletics Association Board of Directors approved funding a private plane for use in recruiting. (News & Observer -- Sports)
2008 CATSPY Awards Presented Apr 22, 2008
The University of Kentucky Athletics Association presented 25 honors at the sixth-annual CATSPY Awards, held Monday at Memorial Coliseum to recognize athletic and academic performance during the 2007-08 year. LEXINGTON, Ky. (BigBlueNation.com)
'New' NIT is better event than in recent past Apr 1, 2008
NEW YORK C.M. Newton, the former Alabama and Vanderbilt head coach and Kentucky athletics director, mentioned that one of the reasons he finally got out of coaching and into the AD business was because of guys like Travis Ford and Andy Kennedy. He was jokingly referring to the fact that he recruited both to play for him and both went elsewhere. (OleMissInsider.com)
Keightley dies at 81 Apr 1, 2008
com - Bill Keightley, 'Mr. Football Recruit Search. (Kentucky Sports -- Rivals.com)
UK football lures Dierks Bentley Feb 19, 2008
Tickets go on sale at 9 a.m. tomorrow through the University of Kentucky Athletics ticket office, www. ukathletics. (Kentucky Sports -- Rivals.com)
VAUGHT: Barnhart trusted Brooks' honesty Feb 6, 2008
By KSR Senior WriterDate: Feb 5, 2008 Kentucky athletics director Mitch Barnhart can remember a few short years ago when many, many UK fans were calling for him to let Rich Brooks go. Instead, he stuck with Brooks, the Cats have won back-to-back bowl games and Brooks recently got a contract extension. (BigBlueNation.com)
College coaching carousel getting ugly Jan 30, 2008
By The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Published on: 01/30/08. Universities that may soon need to find a head football coach should proceed with caution. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
COACHING CAROUSEL IS UGLY Jan 30, 2008
College coaching carousel getting ugly Departures of Rodriguez, Petrino, Jones were messy, created animosity. By The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Published on: 01/30/08. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Cat Trackers, a labor of love Dec 5, 2007
Jan Pfeffer and Rita Dunham are two native Kentuckians who truly love University of Kentucky athletics. Thats why planning basketball trip like the two they have this year truly are a labor of love. (BigBlueNation.com)
Wildcats at 5-0, but will SEC gauntlet leave Kentucky fried? Oct 4, 2007
In an increasingly quick-trigger era, Kentucky athletics director Mitch Barnhart stayed patient. He pointed to Oregon's renaissance under Brooks in the 1980s and '90s. (USA Today -- Sports)
TAYLOR: Q&A with UK AD Mitch Barnhart Sep 28, 2007
Date: Sep 28, 2007 University of Kentucky athletics director Mitch Barnhart is used to making his rounds speaking to alumni groups and supporters. He keeps his phone nearby for scoring updates and calls from family members and is always checking on his teams. (BigBlueNation.com)
Former Masters champion Brewer dies at 75 Sep 1, 2007
In 2006, Brewer was elected to the University of Kentucky Athletics Hall of Fame. This year, the course in Lexington where he learned to play was renamed The Gay Brewer, Jr. Course at Picadome. (Anchorage Daily News)
Taylor's Thoughts: The Twelfth Game Sep 1, 2007
For instance, instead of trying to piece together an impressive regional matchup with a school in the ACC, Big East or even the MAC, Kentucky athletics director Mitch Barnhart and Rich Brooks sought out the state schools. Good move. (BigBlueNation.com)
WKU partners with Fruit of the Loom Aug 24, 2007
Other elements of the agreement include permanent signage as the fficial Team Apparel of Western Kentucky Athletics at all athletic venues, Russell Athletic logo recognition on chair-back covers for both the men's and women's basketball teams benches and two, 30-second television commercial spots each broadcast on Hilltopper Satellite Sports Network television for both basketball and football games. Spalding will also provide hard goods for the schools athletic programs. (Russellville News Democrat Leader, KY)
Are you ready for some football? Aug 2, 2007
com that offers a different take on Kentucky athletics from one of the best seats in the house. The idea is simple, twice a week Cats' Pause columnist/staff writer Matt May will take aim at talking all things Cats, whatever current events fit. (Kentucky Sports -- Rivals.com)
Taylor's Thoughts: Kidd a big Brooks fan Jul 11, 2007
He made a call to University of Kentucky athletics director Mitch Barnhart when Brooks' future as coach at the school was on shaky ground. to read the rest of this story. (BigBlueNation.com)
VAUGHT: UFC star likes 'Cats Jun 25, 2007
He can get tickets, too, because hes become friends with Kentucky athletics director Mitch Barnhart after meeting him through a mutual friend in Lexington. Hes a fan of the UFC, too, said Franklin, who lives and trains in Cincinnati but had fought early in his career in Lexington as part of the Fighting Challenge. (BigBlueNation.com)
Athletics Department Adds New Additions to Staff Jun 21, 2007
Buckley oversaw the day-to-day operations of the Kentucky Athletics Association Business Office, which consisted of nine employees. Buckley joins the Fresno State administration staff and will report directly to Boeh and the University Controller. (Gobulldogs.com)
Barnhart: Goal is new baseball stadium Jun 21, 2007
Kentucky athletics director Mitch Barnhart sat down for a one-on-one with Cats' Pause staff writer Matt May on Wednesday to discuss the upcoming five-year anniversary of his arrival at UK. The interview touched on a wide range of topics, including a frequently asked question about the future of UK's baseball program and a potential new stadium in the works. Stay tuned to CatsPause. (Kentucky Sports -- Rivals.com)
Calm in the eye of a Big Blue Storm May 30, 2007
My life is grounded in something beyond Kentucky athletics ... Right or wrong, a widespread perception of Kentucky athletics was one that cared only about Wildcat basketball and would do anything to make sure the Rupp Arena banner collection continues to grow ... One thing I want them to know is there is more to life than Kentucky athletics. (Lawrenceburg Anderson News, KY)
Duke women's golf aims for third straight title May 22, 2007
Kentucky athletics director Mitch Barnhart called UMass AD John McCutcheon on Friday to tell him the Wildcats would exercise their $50,000 buyout option to cancel the trip. Kentucky spokesman Scott Stricklin said the buyout was to get an extra home game for Billy Gillispie's debut season. (News & Observer -- Sports)
DeMoss Resigns As UK Women's Hoops Coach Apr 12, 2007
Kentucky athletics director Mitch Barnhart said he will begin a search immediately. "I appreciate the effort and energy Mickie put into the growth of our women's basketball program over the last four years," Barnhart said. (Mac-Sports.com)
End of an Era, Part II: DeMoss Resigns Apr 11, 2007
"I would never rule out a return to coaching again, DeMoss said. But for me, right now was the best time to step away and figure out what I want to do with the rest of my life. In eight seasons as a head coach, DeMoss has a career record of 116-124, including a 26-65 mark in the SEC. Kentucky athletics director Mitch Barnhart said he will begin a search immediately. I appreciate the effort and energy Mickie put into the growth of our womens basketball program over the last four... (BigBlueNation.com)
Pelphrey named new Razorback coach Monday Apr 10, 2007
Donovan, the current consecutive national championship coach at Florida, Pitino and former Kentucky athletics director C.M. Newton all strongly recommended Pelphrey to Broyles and White. "He's been there as a player under two great coaches," Broyles said. (Helena Daily World, AR)
Florida '04s head to NBA, Donovan turns down Kentucky Apr 7, 2007
It was not until Wednesday that Kentucky athletics director Mitch Barnhart called UF athletics director Jeremy Foley. Donovan and Barnhart spoke via phone Thursday, but it became apparent Donovan did not want to leave UF.. (U-Wire.com)
Donovan to stay at Florida: Search Continues Apr 6, 2007
University of Kentucky Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart confirmed this through a statement released today ... University of Kentucky Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart confirmed this through a statement released today. (BigBlueNation.com)
No bluegrass talk from Donovan Apr 6, 2007
Kentucky Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart hasn t spoken publicly about the search since Tubby Smith left the Wildcats to coach at Minnesota last month. Kentucky spokesman Scott Stricklin has repeatedly said the school will not comment on the search until a new coach is in place. (Enterprise-Journal)
UK readying big offer Mar 31, 2007
" Kentucky athletics department spokesman Scott Stricklin declined comment when reached Friday. "I'm not going to comment on the process until we have completed our search and found the right person to lead Kentucky basketball," Stricklin said. People close to Donovan said he has received no contact from Kentucky officials, nor have his agents. Kentucky officials have hired Parker Executive Search, an executive search firm in Atlanta, to conduct its coaching search. Dan Parker, president of the... (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Morris scores 19 points in Kentucky win Mar 17, 2007
Why, this was even better than a vote of confidence which Kentucky athletics director Mitch Barnhart felt was needed just a week ago. Displayed on this night was an unspectacular but capable Kentucky team that will go only as far as Randolph Morris takes them. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
March Madness: ’Nova isn’t buying Kentucky’s demise Mar 14, 2007
It got to the point where Kentucky athletics director Mitch Barnhart tried to squelch some of that speculation in an interview with The Associated Press Monday. "Tubby s our basketball coach," Barnhart said. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Post a Comment Mar 6, 2007
That is when the University of Kentucky athletics director saved his head football coach from the coach's own advanced sense of loyalty. Though Brooks defended his embattled offensive coordinator, Ron Hudson, to the bitter end, pressure from Barnhart forced Hudson's resignation. (Kentucky.com, KY -- Sports)
Learning curve is a tight arc for Florida's Noah Mar 5, 2007
Smith has four years left on his contract, but he has not received a ringing endorsement from Kentucky athletics director Mitch Barnhart. Barnhart issued a statement last week asking fans to wait until the end of the season to judge the team. (USA Today -- Sports)
TENNESSEE VS. KENTUCKY -- GAME PREVIEW Jan 27, 2007
Kentucky Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart worked at Tennessee from 1986-98. Barnhart was UT's Senior Associate Athletic Director from 1996-98. (Utsports.com)
No. 1 Georgia Defeats No. 22 Kentucky Jan 13, 2007
From Kentucky Athletics. LEXINGTON () - In it's opening meet of the season, the 22nd-ranked Kentucky gymnastics team put forth a solid effort, but fell short to No. 1 Georgia, 195. (Kpmariners.com)
