Friday Quickies: Support for Fallen Comrades Edition

When the Kentucky Wildcats step on the field tomorrow afternoon, there will be a small patch on their helmets recognizing two members of the Wildcats program facing challenges off the football field.

The patch will have the initials of Josh Paschal and John Schlarman, both of whom are battling illness. Schlarman has been a trooper, taking chemotherapy treatments and somehow still finding a way to be at practice for this team. Paschal has been recovering after doctors found malignant melanoma on his foot, and the team has been breaking huddles with “JP on 3” as a way of rallying around their teammate. The players also received wristbands with the phrase on it as a way of supporting Paschal.

This is a really awesome way of recognizing two outstanding individuals who obviously have made such an impact in the Kentucky locker room. Continue to keep them in your thoughts and prayers moving forward.

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A great gesture by UK.

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Your quickies

Scouting Report: Central Michigan Chippewas - Kentucky Sports Radio

In case you’re wondering about the team the Wildcats will line up against tomorrow, Adam Luckett provides a breakdown of the Chippewas.

Good news for Landon Young - Lexington Herald-Leader

Jen Smith reports that Young came through well during surgery on Tuesday and the injury didn’t show any torn ligaments.

Boogie Watson settling in at outside linebacker - Lexington Herald-Leader

Defenses will have their hands full with Watson and Josh Allen rushing off the edges.

Kentucky has plenty of options at the nickel - Cats Pause

Mike Edwards, Jordan Griffin, and Davonte Robinson provide a lot of versatility in the secondary. Expect Matt House to throw some different looks at opposing offenses this year.

Mark Stoops talks prepping for Central Michigan - Cats Pause

Walker Wood has been doing his best to prep the defense for CMU QB Tony Poljan, but they couldn’t quite stretch him to 6’7.

Mitch Barnhart has Mark Stoops on his podcast - UK Athletics

Any thoughts on the Barnhart podcast?

Brandon Knight traded to Houston - AZ Central

Knight and Marquess Chriss are reportedly headed to Houston in exchange for Ryan Anderson and De’Anthony Melton.

Men’s soccer in action tonight - UK Athletics

Fresh off of a season-opening win, the Wildcats will look to grab another win tonight.

Charles Bassey cleared to play at WKU - Courier Journal

If Bassey is able to play for the Hilltoppers, he could potentially be the C-USA Player of the Year.

No NCAA violations for Michigan State in sexual assault cases - ESPN

No NCAA violations were found in a review of how the school responded to sexual assaults committed by former university doctor Larry Nassar or how the school handled separate sexual assault allegations made against members of the football and men’s basketball programs.

UCF defensive back stretchered off field after contact on opening kickoff - Yahoo Sports

Aaron Robinson had to be taken off the field by a stretcher, but he did give a thumbs up leaving the field and was seen moving his legs, both positive signs.

Andrew McCutchen traded to the New York Yankees - ESPN

The former NL MVP will be headed across the country from San Francisco to the Bronx in the deal reported last night.

NBA Throwback uniforms we need to see this year - Bleacher Report

How many of these do you want to see return? How many should never see the light of day again?

EA donating $1 million to Jacksonville Madden Shooting victims - Business Insider

A great move by EA in the wake of an awful tragedy.