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John Clay is a sports columnist for the Lexington Herald-Leader. A native of Paris, who graduated from George Rogers Clark High School in Winchester and the University of Kentucky, he has been with the H-L since 1981. He covered UK football from 1987-1999 before becoming sports columnist in 2000. This blog deals mainly with University of Kentucky sports, but occasionally takes side trips into other areas. You can reach John at jclay@herald-leader.com.
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Your recent article was critical of the ESPN-SEC contract. I live in central New York and all I can tell you is that I have seen all three games thus far this year (that is a first) and will watch UK vs Alabama today. I don’t care if the commentators and camera crews are amateurish, I’m getting to watch the Cats routinely for the first time ever.
Looked like a hold on that touchdown. Does the SEC protect their BCS candidates?
John,
Can you explain how it is that KY continues to make serious mistakes on special teams (think UT blocked field goal, FL blocked punts, AL fake field goal to name just a few of the more memorable/recent examples) without changing the special teams coach? Frank Beamer certainly has helped Va Tech ascend to college football’s elite with his special team play. UK’s situation is inexcusable. Thoughts?