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When Mark Pope went to Big Blue Deli for lunch this afternoon, he signed 2 new pieces of memorabilia for the UK sports themed restaurant.

A 1996 national championship hat and this poster ⬇️

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Breaking: Mayfield football coach Joe Morris is retiring from coaching after 25 seasons with the Cardinals, he confirmed this morning.

Morris won 7 state titles at Mayfield, and took them to 14 state finals. He finishes his career with a record of 300-56.

Legend.

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A timelapse this morning from Black Mountain — the highest point in Kentucky.

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Kingdom Come State Park, Kentucky.

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Hard to capture that Rupp Arena had standing room only for new head coach Mark Pope’s introduction. Herald-Leader Sports Lexington Herald-Leader Ben Roberts

In 52 years, there have only been seven days like yesterday for Kentucky basketball.

Now the Kentucky Journalism Hall of Fame. And a very deserving honoree, ⁦Peter Baniak⁩

Time: 2:03 PM
Date: April 8, 2024
Place: Perdue Field, Trigg County

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