Mitch Barnhart Will Not Comment On Joker Until Season Ends

10/29/2012 10:07 AM

by Thomas Beisner
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• Filed under: Football

In the wake of UK’s 33-10 loss to Missouri Saturday, pressure has intensified around UK athletics director Mitch Barnhart to make a statement about the head coaching situation. In a conversation this morning, a UK representative said that Barnhart’s plans have not changed and he will not speak about Joker Phillips’ job security until an evaluation has occurred after the season.

In almost three seasons as UK’s head coach, Phillips has compiled a 12-22 overall record. The Cats are 4-18 in SEC games during his tenure.

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Comments

Rich wrote on October 29, 2012 10:45 AM :

WHAT IS HE WAITING FOR!
Steve Cox wrote on October 29, 2012 04:00 PM :

Then we must comment on the state of Mitch’s job. By getting him fired.
roger walker wrote on October 30, 2012 05:40 PM :

I think they both should go. Pay the money to bring in a top notch coach. The fans deserve better. If they bring joker back the fans will vacate commonwealth stadium even more.