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Ex-Kentucky defensive tackle Myron Pryor has had his third year with the New England Patriots come to a premature end.

Pryor, a four-year starter for UK, was placed on injured reserve by the Patriots on Wednesday after suffering a shoulder injury.

From the Boston Herald:

The moves thin out the Patriots defensive line, as Pryor was an interior rusher on third-down and nickel situations. The three-year veteran and former Kentucky product had a half-sack against the Dolphins, and he was replaced on the roster when the team signed Landon Cohen yesterday.

(AP photo/Stephan Savoia)

That’s ex-UK defensive lineman Myron Pyror, No. 91 on the right, wrapping up Cincinnati quarterback Carson Palmer during New England’s 38-24 drubbing of the Bengals yesterday in Foxboro.

Big Blue Links for Thursday:

• Chip Cosby of the Herald-Leader writes on UK receiver Aaron Boyd and his brother Shane.
• Bulldogs Blog does a Q&A with Chip about this year’s Kentucky football team. (Hat tip to A Sea of Blue.)
• Jerry Tipton reports in the Herald-Leader that John Calipari’s assistants will receive academic incentives.
• Brett Dawson of the Courier-Journal writes on UK defensive tackle Myron Pryor.
• Dawson and Jody Demling of the C-J report that Memphis signee Darnell Dodson is “seriously looking” at Kentucky.
• Ryan Aber of the Oklahoman reports that Xavier Henry and his brother C.J. will pick Kansas.
• KU Sports will have a livestream of the Henry press conference, scheduled for 11:15 a.m. CDT.
• Zagsblog cites sources saying Manhattan coach Barry Rohrssen is mulling an offer to join Calipari’s staff.
• Same Zagsblog story says that ex-Memphis signee Nolan Dennis has committed to Baylor.
• The Wilmington Star-News writes that Gerald Henderson’s decision could impact John Wall’s decision. (Hat tip to Aaron’s UK Basketball Blog.)

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