Big Blue Brew 8/21: All-American Walker

Deone Walker was named to another All-American preseason list.

🔵The Official Daily Newsletter For Kentucky Athletics

Good Morning. Part-time basketball player, part-time farmer. Kerr Kriisa can do it all.

What else are we mixing in today’s Brew?

👟 Cross country schedule
🔵 And much, much more!

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📈 STOCK UP

🔼 So It Begins. The cross country schedule has been released! The Cats start to run on Aug. 30 at the EKU Triangular. The team will compete in four regular season meets, including two new meets and the traditional postseason slate of SEC Championships and NCAA Regionals.

🤔 BIG BLUE TRIVIA

Returning to the Court.

Which two volleyball players will return to the court this season after redshirting in 2023? 

Got a guess? Check below for the answer!

🔵 ONE BIG THING

Anotha’ One. Defensive tackle Deone Walker has been named a second-team preseason All-American by the Associated Press. He now has stacked a recognition list that includes:

  • Preseason All-America, First Team (ESPN, Sporting News)

  • Preseason All-America, Second Team (AP, Athlon, Phil Steele, USA Today, Walter Camp)

  • Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List

  • Chuck Bednarik Award Watch List

  • Outland Trophy Watch List

  • Lombardi Award Watch List

  • Lott IMPACT Trophy Watch List

  • Preseason All-SEC, First Team (Athlon, Media, Phil Steele)

📅 THE DAYS AHEAD

Thursday, August 22

⚽️ Women’s soccer vs. Detroit Mercy @ 5:30pm ET | Live Stats | Tickets
⚽️ Men’s soccer vs. Oral Roberts @ 7:30pm ET | Tickets

Friday, August 23

🏐 Volleyball vs. Dayton @ 5pm ET | (Exhibition - closed to public)

Sunday, August 25

⚽️ Women’s soccer vs. Jacksonville State @ 1pm ET | Live Stats | Tickets

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🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Brooke Bultema and Jordan Dailey!

🔵Have a great Wednesday!