On the eve of UK-Tennessee, Lexington has turned into Rumorville. Depending on who you believe, Joker Phillips is (a) rock-solid to be back next year, or (b) likely to be fired on Sunday, or (c) resigning on Sunday, or (d) keeping his job because Mitch Barnhart can’t get anyone to take it, or (e) keeping his job because the SEC won’t let conference schools hire Mike Leach, or (f) poised to become Charlie Strong’s offensive coordinator at Louisville. Take your pick.
- Phillips won’t address rumors, reports Jen Smith of H-L.
- NCAA stops high school games in Rupp Arena, reports Mike Fields of H-L.
- NCAA messes up again, writes Anthony Wireman of All Ky Hoops.
- Trevathan’s legacy will be felt, reports Smith of H-L.
More Big Blue Links for Friday:
- Switch puts Guy in better position, reports Kyle Tucker of C-J.
- Smith will be a game-time decision, reports Brett Carney of WLEX.
- Teague admits tough adjustment, reports Larry Vaught of A-M.
- Cal says he has to do a better job with Teague, reports Jerry Tipton of H-L.
- Darrell Bird of Cats’ Pause writes on Teague’s true confession.
- Kernel lists three things learned from UK’s win over Radford.
- BBK thinks Phillips will be back next year, unless UK finds a different coach.
- Happy ending to a disappointing season, writes Steve Moss of WKYT.
- UK women look to continue winning streak, reports UK Athletics.
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