Big Blue Brew 8/8: Legends In The House

Today, we've got famous faces coming to the football field.

🔵 The Official Daily Newsletter For Kentucky Athletics

Good morning. Are we starting our Tuesday morning off by watching Devin Leary to Dane Key for this impressive touchdown catch at practice yesterday? Yes. Yes, we are.

What else are we mixing into today’s Brew?

🏈 Sights and sounds of Fan Day
⛳️ Kentucky soccer holds fan day this weekend
🔵 And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Meet And Greet. Whether or not you were at Kentucky Football Fan Day this past weekend, we guarantee you’ll get an extra dose of excitement for this coming season with BBN Tonight’s recap of the event as players, coaches, and fans got to share the practice field ahead of this season.

🔼 You’re The Paparazzi. Time to get that soccer gear back out and ready to get autographed because both the men’s and women’s soccer team will be holding Fan Days this weekend.

The women’s team will battle Marshall on Saturday, August 12 at 7:30pm ET, and the men’s team will look to take down Southern Indiana on Sunday, August 13 at 3:00pm ET. The best part? Admission to both of the exhibition games is free! Fan Day activities begin at the conclusion of each match.

🤔 BIG BLUE TRIVIA

A new tradition was set. Since head coach Mark Stoops has been at the helm of Kentucky football, this program has celebrated some of its biggest moments.

Case in point?

Back in 2018, Kentucky ended a 32-year streak by defeating No. 25 Florida for the first time since 1986.

Our question today—what was the score of that game?

Think you got it? Scroll on down to the bottom of this email for the answer!

🔵 ONE BIG THING

Kentucky track and field have signed Alexis Glasco—a three-time All-American transfer who reigns from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and who spent the last two seasons at Coastal Carolina before entering the portal.

In her two collegiate seasons with the Chanticleers, the junior has appeared in the 60-meter hurdles, 100-meter dash, 100-meter hurdles, 400-meter hurdles, and both the 4×100 and 4×400 relays. She’s a three-time All-American, All-Sun Belt First Team selection, and four-time Sun Belt Champion.

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📅 COMING SOON

Thursday, August 17

⚽️ Women’s Soccer vs. Eastern Kentucky @ 7:30pm ET (Season Opener)

Thursday, August 24

⚽️ Men’s Soccer vs. Florida Gulf Coast @ 7:30pm ET (Home Opener)

Friday, September 1

🏐 Volleyball vs. Pittsburgh @ 7:00pm ET (Home Opener)

Saturday, September 2

🏈 Football vs. Ball State @ 12:00pm ET on SEC Network | Watch Live | Reserve Your Tailgate

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: 27-16!

🔵 Have a great Tuesday!