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Topic: Re: just got an e-mail from mitch...
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eleem
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posted 10-12-2007 07:21 AM
From the Desk of: Mitch Barnhart
Dear UK Fan:
Fall Weekends are always a special time for our students and alumni as well as our teams and this weekend is no exception. Coach Skinner's impressive volleyball team plays an SEC match against Ole Miss Friday evening and LSU Sunday afternoon (live on CWKYT in Lexington) at Memorial Coliseum. Coach Warren Lipka's women's soccer team faces SEC foe Tennessee at the Soccer Complex Friday and meets Georgia on Sunday. Coach Mitchell and Coach Gillispie are set to introduce their basketball teams to the Big Blue Nation at Rupp Arena on National Television (on Fox Sports Net) Friday night at Big Blue Madness. Needless to say, there is enough Big Blue this weekend to whet the appetite of every citizen of the Big Blue Nation.
Coach Brooks often speaks about the commitment his team has made to the establishment of our program among the nation's best. With his pledge to excellence also comes the responsibility of the fans to support the team but to do it with class and dignity. Everyone affiliated with the University couldn't be happier with the overwhelming support the fans have given the coaches and the team.
As a reminder, SEC and University of Kentucky policies strictly prohibit spectators from entering the competition areas at any time before, during, or after a game. UK's field surface is among the nation's best. When fans rush the field it compromises the integrity of that surface and risks the health and safety of the same players that fans are intending to celebrate. Please continue to enjoy the wins from your seat.
LSU brings the nation's number one team to Commonwealth at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, so it will be another difficult test for our team. Coach Brooks often remarks about the difference the home crowd makes for the team. Please support the Wildcats by entering the stadium early, supporting our team, and practicing patience in the parking lots before and after the game.
As a reminder, we have started our 110% Club, designed to involve as many UK fans as possible in the building of an elite, broad-based athletics program for our University. For more information, feel free to contact the K Fund Office at 859-257-8000, or visitUKathletics.com.
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bayer
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posted 10-13-2007 08:30 PM
quote: As a reminder, SEC and University of Kentucky policies strictly prohibit spectators from entering the competition areas at any time before, during, or after a game. UK's field surface is among the nation's best. When fans rush the field it compromises the integrity of that surface and risks the health and safety of the same players that fans are intending to celebrate. Please continue to enjoy the wins from your seat.
Nice try AD Barnhart. Now the question is, how much will the SEC fine us this time? $50,000.00?
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Rongo
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posted 10-13-2007 09:50 PM
Maybe UK needs to start a new tradition. After a win, the team goes to a stage area OUTSIDE the stadium. The university will give 5 fans $5000 each in the crowd (not necessarily the closest to the stage).
The real tailgating can take place outside the stadium and no one would be on the field and they would save money.
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