Wildcats continue Governor's Cup preparations Aug 28, 2008
University of Kentucky LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) - Kentucky coach Rich Brooks piped crowd noise over the speaker during practice on Wednesday in an effort to prepare his players for what they'll hear on Sunday when the Wildcats play at Louisville. (WKRC.com, OH)
Lakers sign second-round pick Crawford Aug 28, 2008
A three-year starter at the University of Kentucky, Crawford finished off his four-year tenure at the school averaging 11. 3 points, 3. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Sports Briefs Aug 28, 2008
I see guys like Jeff Gordon and Dale (Earnhardt) Jr. and Kasey Kahne, in all their fan clubs there are cute little girls yelling their name. I've got a bunch of 35-year-old guys wearing wigs yelling my name. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Cocaine 'flush' could be first anti-overdose drug Aug 28, 2008
"When patients go to the emergency room, the doctors really can't help a lot," says Chang-Guo Zhan at the University of Kentucky in Lexington. "The cocaine is still in their system.". (EurekAlert!)
Even Seaweeds Get Sunburned Aug 27, 2008
27, 2006) An organic compound that creates a realistic beachy glow while inducing a natural sun block effect in your skin may be just around the corner, as scientists at the University of Kentucky are testing. (Oct. (Science Daily)
DICKSON: Trae Golden Not Rushing It Aug 27, 2008
Kentucky Sports Report (KSR) covers University of Kentucky sports, recruiting, football and basketball as well as Kentucky high school sports. You must enable client-side scripting on your browser via"Tools > Options" to use this site. (BigBlueNation.com)
Small packages trick dieters into eating more Aug 26, 2008
In the other new study, Maura L. Scott at the University of Kentucky and colleagues at Arizona State University assessed people's perceptions and eating habits of M&Ms in regular and miniature packages. The participants were sorted into two groups: restrained and unrestrained eaters. (MSNBC -- Health)
UK's leading man Aug 24, 2008
University of Kentucky LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) - Offensive linemen should beware if they see Kentucky end Jeremy Jarmon limp up to the line of scrimmage out of breath, shoulders slumped and seemingly in no shape to rush the quarterback. (WKRC.com, OH)
Raiders will try to weather Tornadoes Aug 23, 2008
One of the few question marks surrounds the quarterback position where the Tornadoes must find a replacement for now University of Kentucky quarterback Randall Cobb. Senior Chase James appears to be the front-runner, but sophomore Austin Tallent is also in the mix. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Carmel QB makes Kentucky his college choice Aug 22, 2008
University of Kentucky CARMEL, Ind. (AP) - Quarterback Morgan Newton of top-ranked and defending Indiana high school Class 5A champion Carmel has announced he will play college football at Kentucky. (WKRC.com, OH)
UK considering replacing Rupp Arena Aug 22, 2008
University of Kentucky LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) - The University of Kentucky is considering a major overhaul of its athletic facilities, a move that would include replacing Rupp Arena. (WKRC.com, OH)
Newton the Newest Cat! Aug 22, 2008
Kentucky Sports Report (KSR) covers University of Kentucky sports, recruiting, football and basketball as well as Kentucky high school sports ... Five-star quarterback, Morgan Newton announced this morning that he would be attending the University of Kentucky. (BigBlueNation.com)
Upson Regional Medical Center Appoints Chief Clinical Officer Aug 21, 2008
McGuire, who holds a doctorate degree in nursing from University of Kentucky, brings more than 28 years of progressive nursing and managerial experience to Upson Regional ... In addition to a doctoral degree, McGuire holds a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Kentucky, a Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing for Delta State University in Mississippi, and an Associate of Science in Nursing from Livingston University in Alabama. (Thomaston Times, GA)
TIPS: 'Don't let the bedbugs bite' is tough advice to follow Aug 21, 2008
"At that point, when you go home, all laundry goes into a trash bag outside, and then right into a washing machine on a hot cycle, and then a clothes dryer," says the University of Kentucky's Michael F. Potter ... "This insect is a cryptic, bloodsucking parasite that bites people at night while sleeping, and it's one tough critter," says Michael Potter, an entomology professor at the University of Kentucky. (USA Today)
Jury returns $63.4 million verdict in death Aug 20, 2008
4 million verdict against the admitted killer of a University of Kentucky football player. The Lexington Herald-Leader reported on its Web site Tuesday that it took the jury less than an hour to reach a civil verdict against Shane Ragland for the shooting death of Trent DiGiuro in 1994. (WKRC.com, OH)
Football Captains Elected Aug 20, 2008
University of Kentucky Tailback Tony Dixon and linebacker Braxton Kelley have been elected permanent team captains by the Wildcats, Coach Rich Brooks announced Tuesday. Theyve obviously been through a lot here, Brooks said. (WKRC.com, OH)
Pooling their resources: Olympic-size facility puts swimmers in the fast lane Aug 20, 2008
Twins Brian and Eddie Ware, Sunkist alumni who swam their way to college scholarships at the University of Kentucky, run Makos. "Kids join learn-to-swim programs, then swim in a league, then move into age-group programs," Eddie Ware says. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Kelley king of Kentucky's defense Aug 20, 2008
University of Kentucky. Kentucky linebacker Braxton Kelley of LaGrange takes over the outside linebacker spot on a defense that many believe will keep the Wildcats very competitive in the SEC East this season. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Dr. James Rota Aug 20, 2008
Studies initiated by Dr. Boyd Haley, University of Kentucky, and repeated around the world, show how mercurys reactions erodes the myelin sheath, the covering over our nerves, and can short circuit our neurological system and produce a variety of undesirable reflex actions that can mimic the symptoms of Parkinsons or Alzheimers. It is time for dentists to release their defense and loyalty to what was normal and customary and begin to respect the science that continues to paint a dim... (Malibu Times, CA)
Massaging Muscles Facilitates Recovery After Exercise Aug 19, 2008
18, 2008) Researchers testing the long-held theory that therapeutic massage can speed recovery after a sports injury have found early scientific evidence of the healing effects of massage. The scientists have determined that immediate cyclic compression of muscles after intense exercise reduced swelling and muscle damage in a study using animals. (Science Daily)
John Cohen: A Winner's Mentality Aug 18, 2008
In the conclusion of that interview, Scott referred to a man he worked with at the University of Kentucky who is now at Mississippi State who definitely has that type mentality - MSU head baseball coach John Cohen. to read the rest of this story. (GenesPage.com)
'Homegrown' Style Aug 16, 2008
who would use my work as an example that I thought it was something unique about me and wanted to pursue it more," he said. Still Long didn't consider making a career using his art talent until he was much older. It was the end of his junior year at the University of Kentucky, after he had already tried communications, business, architecture - majors that had obvious money-making career paths - that Long decided to give in to art. By then he had learned about artists who worked in the corporate... (Missourian Publishing, MO)
UK prof gets prestigious accounting award Aug 16, 2008
Faculty member Robert Ramsay of the University of Kentucky s Gatton College of Business and Economics, has received one of the most prestigious academic awards in the field of accounting. At the recent annual meeting of the American Accounting Association, Ramsay was presented the 2008 Wildman Medal, sponsored by the firm of Deloitte. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Rangers ink top two Draft picks Aug 16, 2008
51 ERA and 75 strikeouts in 51 innings pitched this year, and had committed to the University of Kentucky. Daniels credited scouting director Ron Hopkins and his department for getting the deals done. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Youkilis has been cleaning up lately Aug 16, 2008
Alex Meyer, a highly touted righthander from Indiana, chose instead to attend the University of Kentucky. Meyer was a 20th-round pick. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
MSU alum ‘honored’ to coach Dawgs Aug 15, 2008
Then, for 16 years, he coached college baseball teams University of Missouri, Northwestern State University of Louisiana, the University of Florida and the University of Kentucky ... 3 million contract from his previous employer, the University of Kentucky ... We appreciate what we re trying to do so much so that I first started doing this at the University of Kentucky every Friday in our program in the fall is called Appreciation Friday, Cohen said. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Football Star Duran Jefferson Arrested Again Aug 15, 2008
Duran Jefferson lost a football scholarship to the University of Kentucky when he was first arrested last year. The prosecutor says giving Jefferson a chance had nothing to do with his athletic ability. (WKRC.com, OH)
Cats in contact with elite 2010 wing forward Aug 15, 2008
Kentucky Sports Report (KSR) covers University of Kentucky sports, recruiting, football and basketball as well as Kentucky high school sports ... By Guest Recruiting AnalystDate: Aug 14, 2008 Over the last six-weeks the courtship between the University of Kentucky and elite wing forward Harrison Barnes has heated up. (BigBlueNation.com)
Aztec Football's Russell Allen Named To 2008 Butkus Award Watch List Aug 15, 2008
46, San Diego State Darry Beckwith #11, Louisiana State University Tray Blackman #10, Auburn Will Bonilla #27, SMU Caleb Bostic #44, Miami, OH Jasper Brinkley #52, South Carolina Derrick Burrell #19, Kent State Reggie Carter #51, U.C.L.A. Jonathan Casillas #2, Wisconsin Jamar Chaney #22, Mississippi State University Scotty Cooper #44, Clemson University Maurice Crum #40, Notre Dame Rennie Curran #35, Georgia Aaron Curry #59, Wake Forest Brian Cushing #10, U.S.C. Dannell Ellerbe #33, Georgia Zack... (Goaztecs.com)
Rangers close to inking second rounder Aug 15, 2008
51 ERA and 75 strikeouts in 51 innings pitched this year at Lexington Christian Academy and had committed to the University of Kentucky. The Rangers are not yet close on a deal with first-round pick Justin Smoak, but both sides continue their discussions. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
No ash borers found in Ky. so far Aug 14, 2008
But University of Kentucky extension entomologist Lee Townsend said they are still looking. Townsend told The Kentucky Enquirer that about 10 percent of the 3,600 traps have been recovered so far. (WKRC.com, OH)
Remains of Kentucky WWII pilot identified Aug 14, 2008
Enoch, 63, went to the University of Kentucky, then later to Boston College to get a Ph. D. He now lives in Framingham, Mass. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
Study: ER asthma visits down after smoking ban Aug 14, 2008
(AP) - A University of Kentucky study shows hospital emergency room visits for asthma problems dropped sharply after Lexington banned smoking in public places. The Courier-Journal in Louisville reported Thursday that the study examined visits to the emergency rooms of 4 Lexington hospitals, looking at a period of 40 months before the smoking ban to 32 months after it was implemented in 2004. (FOX19.com, OH)
A Q&A with Scott Stricklin Aug 13, 2008
" You came from the University of Kentucky prior to taking the job here. They obviously have a rich tradition in basketball. Are there things you learned about their basketball fundraising that can help you to raise funds at Mississippi State? "There are. But Kentucky is a little bit different because the majority of their fundraising is centered on the parceling out of basketball tickets in Rupp Arena. (GenesPage.com)
Large Area Transistors Get Helping Hand From Quantum Effects Aug 12, 2008
7, 2005) University of Kentucky researchers have discovered a means of reducing gate leakage current of transistors in computer chips that will permit chip producers to continue developing more efficient and. . (Science Daily)
Clock ticking for Rangers to sign picks Aug 12, 2008
has committed to playing baseball at the University of Kentucky. For what it's worth, with classes scheduled to begin at Kentucky on Aug. 27, Ross has yet to purchase any books. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Strap It On, Boys Aug 10, 2008
He later won the state amateur, also, before blossoming into an All-American at the University of Kentucky. Along the way, he went with initials rather than his given name (John) and became known as one of the biggest hitters in golf's power era. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
The Moonlight Murders Aug 10, 2008
Blount had just finished his sophomore year at the University of Kentucky, and he missed his childhood home. His father had owned a Ford dealership in Daytona Beach in the 1930s. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Miller, McCracken united in marriage (27) Aug 10, 2008
The bride graduated from the University of Kentucky in 2005 with a biology degree and is currently employed with the Environmental Protection Department in Frankfort, Ky. The groom is a 2004 graduate of Transylvania University in Lexington with a business degree and is currently employed with Traditional Bank in Mt. Sterlings. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
THREE DOCTORS, 30 YEARS: Physicians achieve career milestone in Orangeburg Aug 10, 2008
Delaney said he didn't have a lot of money to go to college so he ended up at the University of Kentucky ... Without money for medical school, Delaney stayed at the University of Kentucky for his anesthesia residency, where he graduated in 1975. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Wal-Mart myths cheaper than its prices Aug 10, 2008
This causes chief University of Kentucky economist John Garen to wonder aloud if Wal-Mart's expansion has actually kept some small towns afloat. So, while the anti's scream for Wal-Mart's head, the low-income and elderly and young parents on a budget with a bunch of kids can survive. (Russellville News Democrat Leader, KY)
Centennial QB chooses Kentucky Aug 10, 2008
Frisco Centennial quarterback Ryan Mossakowski has verbally committed to the University of Kentucky. Mossakowski, the state s 13th-ranked recruit according to , chose the SEC school over Alabama and Texas A/>Mossakowski (6-4, 201) has arguably the best arm in the nation in the 2009 class and is a proficient gun slinger who threw for 2,963 yards and 19 touchdowns as a junior to up his career total to 5,995 yards. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Men of Action: Obama, McCain Chase Sporting Image Aug 10, 2008
"As far as I can tell, Obama would be our first basketball-playing president," said Richard Waterman, a political science professor at the University of Kentucky, who wrote about presidential image-making in "The Image-Is-Everything Presidency: Dilemmas in American Leadership.". Related. (ABC News)
Jockeys on short end Aug 9, 2008
"Quick, quick, quick," and "Move!" were among the orders from Titans assistant coach Jeff Webster, as the agile jockeys, supervised by University of Kentucky head basketball coach Billy Gillispie and Eclipse Award-winning trainer Todd Pletcher, took a one-point lead going into the second quarter. Heeding Webster's advice, the Titans stepped up their game and played an aggressive fourth quarter that resulted in a 49-32 final score. (Albany Times Union)
Owner says breastfeeding OK Aug 9, 2008
I sponsored the legislation with the support of the University of Kentucky Hospital s pediatrics department, the Fayette County Health Department and the La Leche League, he said. Research has shown that babies who are breastfed are less likely to be obese or develop diabetes. (Richmond Register)
Students make history as they walked through the doors of RMS. Aug 9, 2008
From 1917 to 1931, the school served as a junior college affiliated with the University of Kentucky. During the Depression, the school closed and the Russellville city school board purchased the property. (Russellville News Democrat Leader, KY)
Spring Hill cheerleaders attend UK cheer camp Aug 7, 2008
The Spring Hill High School cheerleaders attended the University of Kentucky cheer camp in July. The squad, coached by Lesha Napier, won Most Improved Squad and two superior ribbons. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Pulley dismissed from Kentucky football team Aug 6, 2008
University of Kentucky LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP)Kentucky football coach Rich Brooks says quarterback Curtis Pulley has been kicked off the team for violating team rules. (WKRC.com, OH)
Chronic Exposure To Estrogen Impairs Some Cognitive Functions Aug 6, 2008
13, 2001) University of Kentucky College of Medicine researchers have determined that one specific estrogen receptor, called ERa, is a critical link in mediating the protective effects of estradiol in brain. (Mar. (Science Daily)
Curtis Pulley dismissed Aug 6, 2008
Curtis Pulley has run out of chances at the University of Kentucky. UK coach Rich Brooks began his 40-minute meeting with the press on Media Day by announcing he dismissed the junior quarterback for a violation of team rules. (Kentucky Sports -- Rivals.com)
Warford Ineligible Aug 5, 2008
University of Kentucky LEXINGTON, Ky. Cornerback Paul Warford is ineligible to play and will redshirt the 2008 season, Coach Rich Brooks announced Monday. (WKRC.com, OH)
Teacher-student Relationships Key To Learning Health And Sex Education Aug 5, 2008
But a recent study by researchers at Ohio State University and the University of Kentucky found that students learn more about such issues when taught by their regular classroom teacher ... Research was conducted at the University of Kentucky and continues at Ohio State ... Co-authors of the study include Derek Lane and Pamela Cupp of the University of Kentucky s Department of Communication, Valerie Phebus of the Department of Pediatrics-Neonatology at the University of Kentucky, and Rick... (Science Daily)
Ken Carroll joins Kentucky Association of Manufacturers Aug 5, 2008
Before joining the association, Carroll managed industry education operations for the University of Kentucky Center for Manufacturing. He also has been the executive director of the Bluegrass State Skills Corp. and worked for the Legislative Research Commission. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Cats face tough non-conference schedule Aug 3, 2008
University of Kentucky LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) - Kentucky's 2008-09 schedule features matchups with North Carolina, Indiana and Louisville in addition to a regular slate of Southeastern Conference games. (WKRC.com, OH)
Sunday North: North Allegheny grad takes job on Pitt swimming staff (Today) Aug 3, 2008
After a highly successful swimming career at the University of Kentucky, North Allegheny High School graduate Jessica Siegele had planned to leave behind the sport in which she had competed -- and competed quite well -- for almost her entire life. So off to graduate school at the University of Central Florida she went. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Laughter is the best medicine for obesity Aug 1, 2008
And don't pull the "glandular problem" card, because a University of Kentucky report released earlier this year says that it's unlikely that would cause excess weight. The National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance (NAAFA) thinks fat people are unfairly discriminated against. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Hartline to begin camp as UK starting QB Aug 1, 2008
University of Kentucky LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP)Kentucky quarterback Curtis Pulleys recent legal troubles mean sophomore Mike Hartline will begin preseason camp as the Wildcats starting quarterback. (WKRC.com, OH)
How Amyloid Plaques May Damage Brain Cells In Alzheimer's Disease Aug 1, 2008
11, 2004) University of Kentucky chemistry professor Allan Butterfield has uncovered new clues about how brain cells are damaged by Alzheimer's disease, evidence suggesting vitamin E may help prevent the. (Aug. (Science Daily)
Daily Times Obituaries Aug 1, 2008
He was a lifelong athlete who earned a sports scholarship to the University of Kentucky, where he was a running back on the college's football team. Mr. Harmon was a World War II veteran. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Track and Field adds Ronnie Williams to staff Aug 1, 2008
The California native ran collegiate track and field for the University of Kentucky, earning All-America honors as a Wildcat under Anderson's direction. Williams, who clocked a runner-up performance in the 400 meters at the U.S. Indoor Track and Field Championships in 2000, earned All-America honors in the 200 and both relays. (Gofrogs.com)
State gives $1.2 million in energy funding Aug 1, 2008
Kozo Saito, a mechanical engineering researcher at the University of Kentucky, also received a $30,000 grant. The Kentucky New Energy Ventures fund is a $5 million pool of public money created by the Kentucky legislature during the 2007 special session under the Kentucky Alternative Fuel and Renewable Energy Fund Program. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Taryn Ignacio Named Head Diving Coach Jul 31, 2008
Ignacio was the Interim Head Coach at the University of Kentucky last season after the head coach Mike Lyden, who spent 16 seasons as the coach of the diving program at Kentucky, passed away in early April after a long battle with cancer ... She is the University of Kentucky record holder in both the one-meter and platform events and the SEC and NCAA record holder on the platform. (Gobulldogs.com)
Coach roasted Jul 31, 2008
Coach Uzelac has previously coached at Georgetown University, University of Kentucky, University of Colorado, Ohio State University, and University of Michigan (under Coach Bo Schembechler). He was head coach at Western Michigan and the U.S. Naval Academy. (Dowagiac News, MI)
The Fives: Post 22 vs. Post 320 not the first rivalry left largely unrealized Jul 31, 2008
For nearly a quarter century, the legendary University of Kentucky basketball program refused to play intrastate rival Louisville. Like the Delaware-Delaware State rivalry, it was largely unrealized because of racial tensions between the two schools. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Troy readies for 2008 expectations Jul 30, 2008
He formerly coached wide outs at the University of Delaware and played at the University of Kentucky and Umass between 1998-2002. We are going to do the same types of things, said Brown, during a spring interview. (Wetumpka Herald, AL)
