Joker has been fired

[Lawdog]

Mitch Barnhart released an open letter to Big Blue Nation in which he let it be known that head football coach Joker Phillips has been fired. According to the letter, “After much conversation, evaluation and prayer, I have determined that it is in the best interest of our athletics program to make a change in our football coaching staff at the conclusion of the season. Joker Phillips has carried the banner for the Blue and White with honor and pride. The search for a new head coach will begin immediately and will be managed internally. I understand the challenge and significance of finding a new leader for our football program. It will be done with great concern for our student-athletes, students of UK, the #BBN and the citizens of the Commonwealth.”

[stagger]

A Home Run hire has to be made or it's Mitch's job......he can't continue to botch high profile hires (I believe Cal was mandated and he had no say in the matter).

[BlueCat]

So far with the exception of football Mitch has done a good job with the hirings. He has us rising in just about every sport and I'm sure he'll get it done in football this time around. Joker didn't get it done and thats sad, but we move on now and hope that excitement comes to the bluegrass grid iron soon.

[stagger]

Drunk Billy Clyde was not a good hire.