A Q&A With KSR's Brian Eldridge Oct 31, 2009
com subscribers had pertaining to the University of Kentucky athletics. Please or to read the rest of this story. (GenesPage.com)
Cowboys, Yankees join IMG in college sports marketing venture Oct 7, 2009
"I like the looks of this marriage so far," Kentucky athletics director Mitch Barnhart said. Rice AD Chris Del Conte said his school must do whatever it takes to attract fans in a market such as Houston, where pro teams rule. (USA Today -- Sports)
Barnhart: Calipari has embraced Kentucky fans Sep 12, 2009
Date: Sep 11, 2009 Kentucky athletics director Mitch Barnhart could say he knew basketball coach John Calipari would embrace the UK fans the way he has. He could say thats one demand put on Calipari when he took the job. (BigBlueNation.com)
Barnhart appreciates Chuck Smith contribution Sep 11, 2009
Date: Sep 10, 2009 Kentucky athletics director Mitch Barnhart knows Chuck Smith took a calculated risk when he left the powerhouse football program he had put together at Boyle County High School in Danville, Ky. to become linebackers coach at UK, his alma mater. (BigBlueNation.com)
AD Barnhart ready for Kentucky athletics to take next step after 'consistent' 2008-09 season Aug 12, 2009
WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer. 3:50 AM EDT, August 12, 2009. (FOX61, CT)
Coll. Basketball Jul 5, 2009
Men's College Basketball News: Polls, Team Indexes, Conference Reports - USATODAY.com. 07/01/2009 - Updated 09:35 PM ET. (USA Today -- Sports)
UK asks judge to move or dismiss Gillispie suit Jun 30, 2009
-- The University of Kentucky Athletics Association says former Kentucky basketball coach Billy Gillispie has sued the wrong people and in the wrong place ... Gillispie sued the University of Kentucky Athletics Association in federal court in Dallas on May 27, claiming fraud and breach of contract. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Foot injury could end Yao’s career Jun 30, 2009
COLLEGES Kentucky wants Gillispie s suit tossed The Kentucky Athletics Association asked a federal judge in Texas either to dismiss former basketball coach Billy Gillispie s lawsuit over his firing or to move the case to Kentucky. Boston University finished first among Massachusetts schools and 68th nationally in the US Sports Academy Directors Cup standings. (Boston Globe)
UK prez was aware of probe May 29, 2009
(AP) -- University of Kentucky athletics director Mitch Barnhart has confirmed he knew about an NCAA investigation into the Memphis basketball program led at the time by new Kentucky coach John Calipari. Barhnart says in a statement released Thursday evening that Kentucky fully supports Calipari and remains "extremely excited" about the future. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
2009 CATSPY Awards Presented Apr 30, 2009
- The University of Kentucky Athletics Association presented 27 honors at the seventh-annual CATSPY Awards, held Wednesday at Memorial Coliseum to recognize athletic and academic performance during the 2008-09 year. LEXINGTON, Ky. (BigBlueNation.com)
Brand: 'Hard questions' need to be asked about rising salaries Apr 3, 2009
Kentucky athletics director Mitch Barnhart defended the outlay, saying, "If done correctly, the investment in a coach will pay for itself and yield returns for the overall program in general.". Predictably, other coaches see little wrong with the precedent. (USA Today -- Sports)
Wildcats make an expensive splash with Calipari Apr 2, 2009
The Kentucky athletics board approved an eight-year, $31. 65 million contract on Wednesday that will make Calipari the highest paid coach in the nation. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
UK names Calipari head basketball coach Apr 2, 2009
65 million contract, University of Kentucky athletics director Mitch Barnhart said during the news conference. The contract includes a base salary of $400,000 a year. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Barnhart lays out reasons Mar 28, 2009
The following is a transcript of Kentucky athletics director Mitch Barnhart's opening statement concerning the dismissal of head basketball coach Billy Gillispie. To continue reading this article you must be a member. (Kentucky Sports -- Rivals.com)
UNLV At Kentucky Tuesday In NIT Mar 16, 2009
com or call the Kentucky Athletics Ticket Office beginning at 8 a.m. EDT on Monday at 1-800-928-2287. Prices are $33 each and everyone must have a ticket, regardless of age. (Unlvrebels.com)
Andy StaplesINSIDE COLLEGE BASKETBALL Mar 8, 2009
That's a move an SEC football power might pull, but Kentucky athletics director Mitch Barnhart told the Lexington Herald-Leader earlier this week that "It's going to take time" for Gillispie to remake the team to his liking. In this instance, the Wildcats probably should hold Smith somewhat accountable. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
UK Basketball "Check Engine" Light on Mar 6, 2009
The master mechanic for Kentucky athletics is Athletic Director Mitch Barnhart. Lead mechanic for the basketball team is head coach. (BigBlueNation.com)
