Former Kentucky Football HC Hal Mumme Arrested After Altercation at Lexington Hotel
May 27, 2022
New Belhaven University football coach Hal Mumme speaks about his expectations as coach after he was introduced during an NAIA college football news conference in Jackson, Miss., Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014. Mumme, a former head coach at a number of programs including Division 1 schools, Kentucky and New Mexico State University, most recently was passing game coordinator at SMU. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Former University of Kentucky head football coach Hal Mumme was arrested early Friday morning at a Hyatt hotel in downtown Lexington, Kentucky.
According to WKYT, police said Mumme was asked to leave the hotel but refused to do so. When police arrived he allegedly resisted arrest.
Mumme has been charged with criminal trespassing and resisting arrest, and he is set to appear in court on Friday.
The 70-year-old Mumme spent four seasons as Kentucky's head coach from 1997 to 2000, going 20-26 with two bowl appearances.
During Mumme's tenure at Kentucky, he coached quarterback Tim Couch, who went on to be the No. 1 overall pick in the 1999 NFL draft to the Cleveland Browns.
Mumme resigned following the 2000 season amid allegations of NCAA recruiting violations. Kentucky received a postseason ban in 2002 as a result, but Mumme was not punished individually.
He later went on to serve as the head coach at New Mexico State from 2005 to 2008, going just 11-38 during that time.
Mumme has been a head coach at several non-FBS schools as well, including Iowa Wesleyan, Valdosta State, Southeastern Louisiana, McMurry and Bellhaven.
Additionally, Mumme has collegiate experience as an offensive coordinator at UTEP, SMU and Jackson State.
In more recent years, Mumme has entered the professional ranks, serving as the offensive coordinator for the XFL's Dallas Renegades in 2020.
Last year, Mumme was head coach of The Spring League's Linemen team, leading them to a 5-1 record and a championship.
Wan'Dale Robinson NFL Draft 2022: Scouting Report for Kentucky WR
Mar 25, 2022
ORLANDO, FL - JANUARY 01: Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (1) celebrates after catching a pass during the Vrbo Citrus Bowl game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Kentucky Wildcats on January 1, 2022 at Camping World Stadium in Orlando FL. (Photo by Joe Petro/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
HEIGHT: 5'8"
WEIGHT: 178
HAND: 9"
ARM: 27 5/8"
WINGSPAN: 5'7 5/8"
40-YARD DASH: 4.44
3-CONE: DNP
SHUTTLE: DNP
VERTICAL: 34.5"
BROAD: 9'10"
POSITIVES
— Good athlete with very good balance. Always plays under control when coming out of route breaks. Can throttle down and find soft spots when working against zone coverage.
— Willing to lay out for throws and come up with more difficult catches.
— Primarily lined up in the slot. Kentucky found various ways to try to get the ball in his hands.
—.Good route-runner who can stay tight with his route path.
— Has the long speed to take the top off defenses.
— Overall a competitive player.
NEGATIVES
— Undersized with short arms and can have trouble versus more physical defenders.
Robinson is a good route-runner who uses his very good balance and body control to keep his route breaks tight. He will consistently stay friendly to the quarterback and understands how to maintain a path despite contact when going against man coverage. His body control allows him to throttle down his speed and find soft spaces when working versus zone coverage. Robinson has just above-average burst with the ball in his hands and when working out of his break. He can allow defenders to close the separation he creates with his good quickness. He also has enough long speed to create some vertical stretch on defenses.
Robinson projects as a slot-only receiver at the next level. He rarely worked from the outside at the college level, and his lack of size and length limits his projection to do so in the NFL. He has the ability to win from the slot with his speed, quickness and route-running ability, and he is willing to work over the middle despite his smaller frame. You wish he could create a little bit more with the ball in his hands, being more OK than overly dynamic. Overall, Robinson can step in and contribute as a No. 3 WR early in his career who can be a nice weapon to add for a team with options already in place on the outside.
No. 1 Georgia Cruises Past No. 11 Kentucky to Maintain Undefeated Season
Oct 16, 2021
ATHENS, GA OCTOBER 16: Georgia linebacker Nolan Smith (4) and defensive lineman Zion Logue (96) react after a defensive stop during the NCAA football game between the Kentucky Wildcats and the Georgia Bulldogs on October 16th, 2021 at Sanford Stadium in Athens, GA. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
The No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs remained undefeated with a 30-13 win over the previously unbeaten No. 11 Kentucky Wildcats at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday.
Georgia's supremely talented defense was the star of the show again, as it held the Kentucky offense to just 244 total yards.
The Bulldogs also received impressive production from their running game, rushing for 166 yards as a team, while quarterback Stetson Bennett threw for three touchdowns.
Georgia is now a perfect 7-0 overall and 5-0 in the SEC, while the Wildcats fell to 6-1 overall and 4-1 in conference play.
Notable Stats
Stetson Bennett, QB, UGA: 14/20 for 250 YDS, 3 TD, 0 INT; 3 CAR for 22 YDS
Will Levis, QB, UK: 32/42 for 193 YDS, 2 TD, 0 INT; 10 CAR for 12 YDS
Zamir White, RB, UGA: 12 CAR for 46 YDS, 1 TD; 1 REC for 15 YDS
James Cook, RB, UGA: 6 CAR for 51 YDS; 1 REC for 19 YDS, 1 TD
Chris Rodriguez, RB, UK: 7 CAR for 7 YDS; 4 REC for 10 YDS
Brock Bowers, TE, UGA: 5 REC for 101 YDS, 2 TD
Bennett Efficient in Georgia Victory
Bennett has often been referred to as a game manager, and while that was the case at times Saturday, he also showed he can make big plays when called upon.
With the benefit of a dominant defense and strong running game, Bennett seemed empowered Saturday to take some shots down the field and beat the Wildcats with chunk plays.
The first example of that came at the start of the second quarter with the game tied at 0-0 when he found running back James Cook for a 19-yard touchdown to put Georgia on top:
A touchdown run by Zamir White extended the Georgia lead to 14-0, but Kentucky cut it in half before halftime, which shifted some pressure onto Bennett and the Bulldogs offense.
Bennett answered the bell, as he orchestrated a six-play, 75-yard drive that ended in a 27-yard touchdown pass to freshman tight end Brock Bowers:
Bennett went back to his favorite target in Bowers once again during the fourth quarter for a 20-yard touchdown that extended the lead to 30-7 and essentially sealed the deal.
Georgia's regular starting quarterback, JT Daniels, has missed the team's past three games with a lat injury, which opened the door for Bennett to play.
While it was initially assumed Daniels would get his starting job back when healthy, Bennett is now making that decision supremely difficult for head coach Kirby Smart.
Kentucky Smothered by Bulldogs Defense
While Bennett did his job and then some, the story of the game was once again Georgia's defense, as has been the case throughout the season.
Facing a Wildcats team coming off a 42-point performance against LSU, the Georgia defense provided little in the way of running lanes or open receivers in the passing game.
Kentucky punted on each of its first four drives of the game, mustering just 38 total yards on those four drives.
Dan Wolken of USA Today, Kyle Tucker of The Athletic and Clint Lamb of Bama On3 were just a few of the journalists and analysts who were blown away by Georgia's defensive performance:
Whew Georgia defense is just freaking relentless. Kentucky has no chance of doing anything today.
Despite the defense's dominance, Kentucky surprisingly entered the half trailing by just seven points.
That was because the Wildcats put together a 13-play, 75-yard drive late in the second quarter that ended with a one-yard touchdown pass from Will Levis to Justin Rigg:
For just the third time this season, Georgia's defense gives up a touchdown.
— CBS Sports College Football 🏈 (@CBSSportsCFB) October 16, 2021
It marked only the third touchdown allowed this season by a Georgia defense that entered the game allowing an average of just 5.5 points per game.
Kentucky nickel and dimed Georgia down the field on that drive, which was impressive considering the lack of success other teams have had against the Bulldogs.
Georgia could have backed down after getting figuratively punched in the mouth, but it stepped up instead by forcing three consecutive punts after the touchdown drive, followed by a blocked field goal.
Ultimately, Georgia made a talented Kentucky offense look ordinary, which is why the Bulldogs are the No. 1 team in the nation and the favorites to win a national championship.
What's Next?
Georgia is on the bye next week before returning to action Oct. 30 in a home game against the No. 20 Florida Gators.
Kentucky will also have a bye next week and will then have a chance to bounce back Oct. 30 against the Mississippi State Bulldogs on the road.
No. 10 Florida Upset by Unranked Kentucky 20-13 in SEC Action
Oct 3, 2021
LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY - OCTOBER 02: Chris Rodriguez Jr #24 of the Kentucky Wildcats runs with the ball against the Florida Gators at Kroger Field on October 02, 2021 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
A phenomenal defensive effort combined with running back Chris Rodriguez Jr.'s 99-yard, one-touchdown performance propelled unranked Kentucky to a 20-13 home win over the No. 10 Florida Gators on Saturday from Kroger Field in Lexington.
We celebrate tonight, go back to work again tomorrow morning.
The Wildcats turned this game around after defensive end Josh Paschal blocked Florida's 48-yard field goal attempt, which led to Trevin Wallace returning the loose ball 76 yards for a touchdown to give UK a 13-10 lead with 6:36 left in the third quarter.
That just happened. 👋 @JPaschalx | TD return @WallaceTrevin
UK's defense came up big time and again, most notably when linebacker J.J. Weaver picked off Florida quarterback Emory Jones and returned the ball to the Gators' 29-yard line.
The UK defense bent but didn't break in response, as Florida went 59 yards in 13 plays before settling for a Jace Christmann 33-yard field goal.
Florida got the ball back after forcing a three-and-out and got something going late, driving all the way down to the Kentucky five-yard line for a 1st-and-goal with 41 seconds remaining.
However, the Gators went backwards and had a 4th-and-goal from the eight-yard line. The drive ended with a Jacquez Jones pass breakup.
Florida lost despite out-gaining Kentucky 382-224 and possessing the ball for more than 36 minutes.
The two teams traded touchdowns in the first half. Florida wideout Ja'Quavion Fraziars caught a seven-yard pass before UK quarterback Will Levis and wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson connected on a 41-yarder. Christmann then knocked a 51-yard field goal through the uprights in the second quarter for the 10-7 lead.
The 3-2 Gators will host the Vanderbilt Commodores on Saturday at 12 p.m. ET from Gainesville's Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
Kentucky, which is 5-0 overall and 3-0 in SEC play, will welcome LSU into town on Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
6 Kentucky Football Players Face 1st-Degree Burglary Charges After Party
Aug 19, 2021
NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 29: A Kentucky football helmet during the Music City Bowl bowl game between the Kentucky Wildcats and the Northwestern Wildcats on December 29, 2017, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. (Photo by Jamie Gilliam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Six University of Kentucky football players are set to be charged with first-degree burglary Friday.
Police said Reuben Adams, Robert McClain, Andru Phillips, Earnest Sanders IV, Vito Tisdale and Joel Williams were involved in a March burglary that took place at a private party.
According to the police report, three people were instructed to leave the party and then later returned with additional suspects who forced their way back into the residence.
Tisdale will be charged with wanton endangerment because he allegedly pointed a gun at someone at the party.
"I am aware of the situation that arose today. Out of respect for the legal process, I cannot comment on the charges," Kentucky coach Mark Stoops said in a statement. "We have been aware of this matter since March, as we withheld the players from team activities while a student conduct review was held. Based on the outcome of the review, the players returned to activity in June. We are evaluating the current situation as we receive more information."
Kentucky says the university is "closely evaluating this issue before determining next steps."
All six of the players are underclassmen who were expected to serve as backups during the 2021 season.
Kentucky opens its season Sept. 4 against Louisiana-Monroe.
Kentucky WRs Coach Jovon Bouknight Arrested, Charged with DUI
May 8, 2021
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - NOVEMBER 16: A helmet of the Kentucky Wildcats rests on the sideline during a game against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the first half at Vanderbilt Stadium on November 16, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)
University of Kentucky wide receivers
coach Jovon Bouknight was arrested Saturday and charged with driving
under the influence in Kenton County, Kentucky.
ESPN's Alex Scarborough reported
Bouknight was charged with "possession of an open alcoholic
beverage in a vehicle and driving 26 mph or more over the speed
limit."
The Wildcats assistant's first court
appearance for the charges is scheduled for Friday.
A school spokesperson told Jon Hale of the Courier Journal that UK was "aware of the arrest and handling the
matter internally."
No further details about the arrest
were immediately released.
Bouknight joined the Kentucky staff in
March 2020. He filled the same role at Oregon and Texas Tech in 2019 and spent the first 11 years of his coaching career at Utah State, filling various positions,
including co-offensive coordinator and passing game coordinator.
The 37-year-old Denver native played for the University of Wyoming from 2002 through
2005. He recorded 3,626 receiving yards and 29 touchdown catches for
the Cowboys.
Kentucky Dominates on the Ground in 23-21 Gator Bowl Win over No. 23 NC State
Jan 2, 2021
Kentucky running back Asim Rose Jr. runs with the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
The Kentucky Wildcats ran wild Saturday in a 23-21win over the No. 23 NC State Wolfpack in the Gator Bowl at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Florida.
Neither team enjoyed much success throwing the ball in what was largely a defensive battle of attrition, but the Wildcats did plenty of damage in the running game, rushing for 281yards as a team in the victory.
The Kentucky defense was also highly impressive in holding NC State to 318total yards and forcing three turnovers.
Although Kentucky entered Saturday with a far worse record than NC State, it was battle-tested thanks to a difficult SEC schedule. With the Gator Bowl win, the Wildcats finished the season 5-6, while the Wolfpack dropped to 8-4.
Notable Stats
Terry Wilson, QB, KEN: 12/20 for 99 YDS, 0 TD, 0 INT; 6 CAR for 14 YDS
Asim Rose, RB, KEN: 12 CAR for 148 YDS
Chris Rodriguez, RB, KEN: 17 CAR for 84 YDS, 2 TD
Kavosiey Smoke, RB, KEN: 9 CAR for 45 YDS
Bailey Hockman, QB, NCST: 27/40 for 268 YDS, 1 TD, 3 INT
Zonovan Knight, RB, NCST: 12 CAR for 52 YDS, 1 TD
C.J. Riley, WR, NCST: 3 REC for 38 YDS, 1 TD
Kentucky Rushing Attack Gashes NC State in Win
There weren't many offensive fireworks in Saturday's game, and much of that had to do with Kentucky's ability to grind down NC State with its running game, especially in the first half.
The Wildcats haven't had much success in the passing game all season, so it came as little surprise when they decided to lean heavily on their three-headed monster at running back in Asim Rose, Chris Rodriguez and Kavosiey Smoke.
It was Rodriguez who accounted for the first touchdown of the game in the second quarter when he powered his way into the end zone from four yards out:
Tucker also pointed out that the Wildcats used Rodriguez and their other backs to exploit a major weakness of the Wolfpack:
Kentucky gets big runs from all of Rodriguez, Rose and Smoke on that drive, and C-Rod finishes it off. Running the ball is how you beat N.C. State, and that happens to be the Wildcats' one and only offensive strength.
By the time the first half came to an end, the Wildcats were up 13-0 and thoroughly dominating an NC State team that couldn't move the ball on offense or stop the run on defense.
As noted by Jeff Drummond of Cats Illustrated, Kentucky rushed for an impressive 180 yards in only one half of football:
HALFTIME: Kentucky 13, NC State 0
Cats rush for 180 yards in first half, hold Wolfpack to their first scoreless half of the season. pic.twitter.com/u94vGHIjqq
The Wildcats didn't have quite the same level of success in the second half, and the trend of NC State reversed somewhat as well. But despite managing a touchdown late in the third quarter and then another in the fourth, the Wolfpack were unable to crawl out of the hole they dug for themselves in the first half.
In a physical and chippy game that featured several injuries and unsportsmanlike conduct penalties in the second half, Kentucky did just enough to hang on for the victory.
The Kentucky offense sputtered on a few occasions and had to settle for three field goals of 26 yards or less, which could have come back to bite the Wildcats, but they never trailed throughout the game. The Kentucky defense's penchant for timely plays was a big reason for that, including two interceptions in the second half.
Kentucky put the game on ice with less than three minutes left in the fourth quarter on a 26-yard touchdown run by Rodriguez.
Jared Smith of FanDuel drew attention to the struggles of ACC teams in bowl games this season after NC State's loss:
The 2020 campaign wasn't a great one for Kentucky overall, but a brutal SEC-only scheduled had plenty to do with it.
By beating a ranked NC State team on Saturday, Mark Stoops' team proved it isn't anywhere near as bad as its sub-.500 record might suggest.
Kentucky Lines Up Without LG to Honor Late OL Coach John Schlarman
Nov 14, 2020
Kentucky players run onto the field before an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
The Kentucky offense lined up without a left guard in Saturday's game against Vanderbilt to honor late offensive line coach John Schlarman, who died of cancer Thursday.
Schlarman wore No. 65 during his playing days at Kentucky. Starting left tackle Landon Young, who typically wears No. 67, wore No. 65 in honor of Schlarman and sat out the first play. The Wildcats were whistled for a delay of game penalty, which the Commodores declined.
This is powerful. @UKFootball left the LG position open on the first play of the game to honor late OL coach John Schlarman who died on Thursday. Vanderbilt declined the penalty. pic.twitter.com/hRA5bYTPaJ
Schlarman was diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma, a cancer of the bile ducts, in 2018. He continued to work despite the diagnosis and was a beloved figure in the locker room.
"I'm heartbroken to learn about the passing of my friend, John Schlarman," Kentucky coach Mark Stoops said in a statement. "My prayers go out to Lee Anne and the kids, Joseph, Benjamin, Matthew and Evelyn, through this very difficult time.
"John was everything we all strive to be—honest, tough, fair, respected. Kentucky football won't be the same without him but his legacy will never fade. He was a fighter and we will strive every day to honor his warrior spirit."
Schlarman was 45.
John Schlarman, Kentucky Football OL Coach, Dies of Cancer at Age 45
Nov 12, 2020
A Kentucky football helmet sits on the bench before the Missouri start of an NCAA college football game against Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
The University of Kentucky announced offensive line coach John Schlarman died Thursday, two years after he was diagnosed with bile duct cancer. He was 45.
UK athletic director Mitch Barnhart released a statement:
"The UK Athletics family is in deep sorrow on the passing of John Schlarman. Throughout the last two years, he has been an incredible inspiration. He taught people how to live and showed all of us what it means to be courageous.
"John was a great husband and father, teacher and leader. He will be remembered for the love he had for his family, his dedication to his players and his excellence as a coach. Our prayers and heartfelt condolences are with his family and all who knew and loved him."
With extremely heavy hearts, we're devastated to announce @CoachSchlarman's passing.
Schlarman remained an active member of the Wildcats coaching staff until less than a month before his death. He received the game ball following the team's 34-7 upset of 18th-ranked Tennessee on Oct. 17, which was his final appearance on the UK sideline.
The announcement included condolences for the family from Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops:
"I'm heartbroken to learn about the passing of my friend, John Schlarman. My prayers go out to LeeAnne and the kids, Joseph, Benjamin, Matthew and Evelyn, through this very difficult time.
"John was everything we all strive to be—honest, tough, fair, respected. Kentucky football won't be the same without him but his legacy will never fade. He was a fighter and we will strive every day to honor his warrior spirit."
Schlarman played for the Wildcats as an offensive lineman from 1994 through 1997. He served as a graduate assistant with the football program from 2000 until 2002 and then returned on a more permanent basis in 2013 as an assistant on Stoops' staff.
Kentucky senior center Drake Jackson praised his line coach to ESPN'sAlex Scarborough.
"He has a charisma and a work ethic all coaches strive for," Jackson said in March. "He's just a complete person. It's not fake. It's not artificial."
Before returning to UK, Schlarman worked on the coaching staffs of several high school teams before taking over as the offensive line coach at Troy in 2007. He spent six years with the Trojans.
Kentucky Football Walks out of Practice in Support of Racial Justice Protests
Aug 27, 2020
Kentucky Wildcats players run onto the field before the first half an NCAA college football game against Murray State in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
The University of Kentucky football team became the latest group of athletes to stage a walkout on Thursday as demonstrations continue across all levels of sports following the shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin by police officer Rusten Sheskey.
According to Matt Jones of Kentucky Sports Radio, the Wildcats collectively agreed to leave practice in protest of systemic racism and police brutality. Blake was shot seven times in the back on Sunday while entering his car. The 29-year-old is expected to survive, however, he is paralyzed from the waist down and it's unknown if the condition is permanent.
The move by UK players comes after the Milwaukee Bucks refused to take the court for their playoff game against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday. The protest led to the NBA postponing the playoffs, then the WNBA followed, as well as MLS, and a number of MLB teams opted not to take the field in a wildcat strike.
During the time they would have been playing, the Bucks took action, calling Wisconsin's lieutenant governor and attorney general to demand action be taken in the case.
The Wildcats athletic departmentconfirmedthe team left the field and announced players are discussing potential opportunities to use their influence to effect change.
The SEC is one of three Power Five conferences moving ahead with fall sports along with the ACC and Big 12. Both the Pac-12 and Big Ten opted to postpone fall sports because of the coronavirus pandemic. As a result, Kentucky players were practicing and had the opportunity to walk out Thursday, four weeks before their season opener against Auburn on September 26.
Teams across the NFL have canceled practices in solidarity as well.
The Detroit Lions, Chicago Bears, Indianapolis Colts and more all used scheduled time on the field to search for opportunities to effect change in their communities.
It's unclear what the next steps will look like for teams like Kentucky. However, the important thing on Thursday seems to be that players stand together in protest.
