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Sports Anchor/Reporter for CBS in Lexington Ky. I went pro in something other than sports, but I still get paid to talk about them! Christian.Husband.Father

Lexington, KY
Joined March 2009
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Wow, this reporter gets hit by a car, and rebounds to finish the live shot! 😂
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The final seconds of the Kentucky-North Carolina game was an emotional roller coaster for Big Blue fans. #marchmadness #WKYT
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This is a great comment from Nick Richards about his development. "Just because I go to a school known for one and dones, doesn't mean I have to be one and done."
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Can we get Rupp like this?
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Pat Riley had high praise for Tyler Herro, and takes a shot at DUKE. "It's not a coincidence anymore that we're drafting all the Kentucky players. Getting rid of the Duke concept."
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John Calipari walking his dog along Richmond Rd this afternoon. Declines to give a comment to Kentucky fans. "No, I don't, I'm walking my dog right now." @WKYT
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Didn’t Calipari’s biggest critics want a head coach who 1. Could do X’s and O’s 2. Run a modern offense 3. Cares more about winning than getting players to the NBA 4. Doesn’t talk down to the fan base Well… Who knows if Mark Pope can recruit at a high-level. He had certain
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John Wall says he wants to build a relationship with the new UK coach. “That’s the University I went to. I want them to continue to be good. I want to continue to support them and go to games.” - @JohnWall
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Listening to this interview from Jared Lorenzen in 2016 is heartbreaking. Please say a prayer for his family. "Life's too short to cry about stuff. So get out there laugh, smile and have fun doing it."
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I asked DeAndre after the game about this moment. He said he knows he’s running out of chances to play on this field and wants to take in every moment. #BBN
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After the game, DeAndre Square watches Mark Stoops’ press conference from the field.
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What does it sound like when 24,000 sing the National Anthem?
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WATCH: @JoshAllen41_ drops the mic at the end of the @CitrusBowl press conference. "If I don't go #1 I don't know who it is!"
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At @UKFootball media day, the linebackers picture includes Chris Oats front and center!
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After the game, DeAndre Square watches Mark Stoops’ press conference from the field.
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Not sure what I like more, Calipari’s face or @KeionB_12 reaction! 😂
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[WATCH]: Alabama's Damien Harris ( @DHx34 ) had high praise for Benny Snell ( @benny_snell ) and the UK Football program today at the NFL Combine.
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Ellen Calipari gives a heartfelt goodbye to Kentucky.
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In Charlotte tonight I asked Malik Monk about tomorrow's UK-UofL game and Terry Rozier started chanting C-A-R-D-S in the background! #L 'sdown
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A Kentucky Wildcat will win a @NBA Title this season. There is at least one Wildcat on every team remaining in the playoffs. @AntDavis23 @RajonRondo @pdpatt @BeMore27 @raf_tyler @Bam1of1 @EnesKanter
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Tyler Ulis ( @tulis3 ) returned to Lexington this week to host a skills camp. The former @KentuckyMBB All-American hasn't walked in 5 months as he recovers from a serious car accident.
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I think Phil Mickelson hitting the moving ball was great. He knew the penalty and was fine with taking it. We wouldn't be talking about him otherwise today, and no it doesn't disrespect the game. That's ridiculous. #USOpen2018
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I found a few @UKFootball fans on the sideline.
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Kansas loses to TCU 74-64 Maybe now Kentucky can pass the Jayhawks in the standings? If only they played head-to-head this season...
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STRIKE! @Oscartshiebwe34 throws out the first pitch before tonight's @UKBaseball game.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on playing with all the other UK guys at the #NBAAllStar2024 game. “It was cool. We’ve all gone through the same thing. Played for a crazy coach. Made it out of the jungle.” 😂- @shaiglalex
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Devin Booker never scored 20 points in a game at Kentucky. Today @DevinBook joked that @UKCoachCalipari held him back!
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Each player received a $400 Best Buy gift card and David Bouvier was shopping for a washing machine! 😂
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THIS is what these players mean to one another. Great group of kids on and off the court. http://t.co/qGljufLDIs
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Final takeaway: Auburn is good Kentucky is good @SECOfficiating not so good
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The best Halloween costume I saw was this group of 4th graders who recreated the #Sandlot ! #nailedit
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I love when UK plays on CBS. They make the broadcast about the basketball game, without all the nonsense, coaches split screens, and American Idol in-game interviews!
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@jack_weaver_ @KYKernelSports Ironically this guy, Riley Hall @riley_hall5 is the Razorbacks video coordinator...
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Really cool moment for UK’s Andru Phillips! The moment he was picked.
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Mark Pope and Drexel transfer Amari Williams making a stop at Keeneland
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Two dudes enjoying the UK football game. @Oscartshiebwe34 Jacob Toppin.
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A record 7 @KentuckyMBB players were selected to play in the @NBAAllStar game. They told me that playing at UK and for @UKCoachCalipari prepared them for this stage. @DevinBook @AntDavis23 @KarlTowns @Bam1of1 @TyreseMaxey
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A familiar face back in Rupp tonight, Tyler Ulis!
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Mark Pope is good friends with Jeff Sheppard. Former roommates at UK. How would you feel if Pope walked into his press conference with Reed?
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"Love Lynn Bowden Jr., to go and do what he did this year, selfless and play quarterback and win football games. He really saved that Kentucky season. Pretty remarkable what Lynn Bowden Jr. accomplished." - Mel Kiper ESPN #NFLDraft
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ESPN's Reece Davis says the Kentucky-Auburn game might be the most intriguing game of week one.
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A look back at the Calipari era at Kentucky
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Congrats to Wandale Robinson @robinson__era on receiving his All American Bowl jersey
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When Rajon Rondo was a freshman at Kentucky (2004), Tyler Herro was 4-years-old. Tonight the two Wildcats are guarding each other in the #NBAFinals
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Block or charge @RexChapman
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Riley Moss: "Congrats to Kentucky on their first Bowl win."
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Wildcats cut down the nets on the school’s first volleyball title! ✂️
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Antonio Reeves wasn't sure if he would return to @KentuckyMBB this season. Now he's an All-American. "It's so surprising to me, that this actually worked for me!" - @ToniooReeves I sat down with Antonio to talk about his journey.
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Kentucky football had a small visitor at practice today, and @vincemarrow treated him like he was the strongest guy on the field! Love to see it! @CoachWhiteFB , @JuTahn #BBN
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BREAKING: Rhyne Howard is named a WNBA All-Star reserve in her rookie season!
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UK offensive lineman @Landon_Young_67 says he was never very good at basketball, but... "Just put me on the ( @KentuckyMBB ) practice squad, I'll toughen them up!"
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What if I told you in 2019 that Will Wade would outlast Ed Orgeron at LSU?
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A really touching tribute tonight by the UK Basketball team for their teammate Terrence Clarke. Hear @lanceware12 @KeionB_12 and @deemintz1 reflect on their memories of their friend.
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Kentucky’s season ended in embarrassment, but at least the Wildcats can say they beat the two teams in the title game by a combined 47 points.
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I’ve never understood fans who cheer for their conference after their team loses? This seems to only be a SEC thing. If I’m a Kentucky fan, there’s no way I’m pulling for Auburn “for the conference”
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Chris Rodriguez soaked in his big night, chatting with fans for about 15 minutes on the field after the game. @CROD_JR
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I can’t get over this @KentuckyWBB team. They could have easily quit a month ago after several injuries and suspensions. Instead, they put together an unbelievable winning streak to beat No. 1 South Carolina and win the SEC Championship!
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Reed Sheppard and his family were guest speakers tonight at the Central Kentucky FCA victory night. I really enjoyed hearing them share their faith and family stories.
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I'm not trying to convince any fan either way, but keep in mind that Duke and North Carolina recently hired head coaches with NO head coaching experience.
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Mike Brey said his team was probably a little weathered after playing the schedule they’ve played. He joked, “why didn’t we schedule like Kentucky?”
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LISTEN: outside of UK’s football practice today, they are pumping in loud noise to prepare for Florida!
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(WATCH): Following the Citrus Bowl win, Mark Stoops responds to James Franklin's comment that Penn State would be wearing the real blue and white.
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I should mention that I’m glad she’s okay and it was just an accident, but the conversation between her and the anchor is priceless!
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Kash Daniel showing his emotions following his final game in a Kentucky uniform. "I don't want to go out any other way. To see champions up there means something special." - @KashDaniel15
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Dad goals! 😂😂😂
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This Dad picking up his daughter from high school is absolutely beautiful...
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BREAKING: UK takes the interim tag off of Kyra Elzy's title. She has been named the head women's basketball coach at UK.
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One thing is clear, @toriyorgeytv has super powers! I would have tossed it back to the station real quick.
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Kentucky wins the @CitrusBowl 27-24 over Penn State.
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Today Bengals coach Zac Taylor talked about his relationship with UK offensive coordinator @LiamCoen and defensive coordinator @CoachWhiteFB "I think it's two of Rhode Island's finest Liam Coen and Brad White leading the charge over at UK."
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Off to Pre-K he goes! “To infinity and beyond!”
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An 11-year-old @pjwashington_25 watched @JohnWall at Big Blue Madness and knew he wanted to be a Kentucky Wildcat.
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Our journey with Kristen’s thyroid cancer will continue with another surgery on Monday. Thank you to all of you who have reached out or said a prayer. My wife is the strongest person I know, and we continue to lean on our faith during this season. 💪🏼 🙏
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Our Kristen Kennedy will be off the air for a few weeks as she recovers from another surgery.
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Jamal Murray gets his get back on LeBron!
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By the way, I told Charles that Kentucky was going to win.
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Willie Cauley-Stein was reunited with his friend Olivia Towles tonight in Lexington. @SacramentoKings
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Former Kentucky Wildcats react to Mark Pope being named head coach. "What have fans been dying for? Dying for tradition to be back, the tradition of Kentucky basketball." @RexChapman @DerekLAnderson Richie Farmer, Sean Woods.
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Reed Sheppard grew up cheering for @KentuckyMBB . Now he's a fan favorite for the Wildcats. "I'm super blessed to be able to be in the situation I'm in." - @reed_sheppard I sat down with Reed to talk about his journey.
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UK released this statement on Liam Coen: On Sept. 10, 2023, at approximately 12:40 p.m., University of Kentucky assistant football coach Liam Coen had a medical episode while at work at UK’s football offices on campus. He is currently in good condition at UK Chandler Hospital
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John Calipari was very animated at today's press conference!!!
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Matthew Mitchell honored at halftime of tonight’s @KentuckyWBB game.
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The great Dick Gabriel is back on the sideline for the Gator Bowl! He missed three games after heart surgery.
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I spy John Calipari #NBAAllStar2024
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At the NFL Combine today @JoshAllen41_ says he still believes he's the best player in the draft. "If a team doesn't believe that, then I'll see them during the season."
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First time attending a @UKBaseball game as a fan. The whole family got to see Kentucky beat Alabama 7-0!
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Keldon got his own microphone! "It's a party, It's a party" Feat: Ashton Hagans @H23Ash
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The Big Dog @vincemarrow gets another big cheer when they put him on the Rupp video board.
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Finebaum making the case for Nate Oats to Kentucky. “Alabama is not Kentucky, and Kentucky is the gold standard. Alabama football and Kentucky basketball are essentially the same thing.”
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Paul Finebaum says to keep an eye on Nate Oats for the Kentucky head coaching job.
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I'm so proud of this @KentuckyVB team and @UKCoachSkinner . He's built this program from the ground up, and remains the most humble, selfless coach I know.
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Dayton transfer Koby Brea, the best shooter in college basketball, has committed to Kentucky (per ESPN)
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You've got to feel for these players. They had a really close team, and having that come to an end is extremely difficult.
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Calipari "there's a lot of stuff that went on and our guys fought through it, and it's on tape." (I think eluding to refs).
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Cal and Tyler Ulis taking a picture with the UK guys at halftime.
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The @SECOfficiating swallowing the whistle when Kentucky has the ball this half has allowed Auburn to regain all the momentum.
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CBS handled the broadcast perfectly. Switching back and forth to Alabama-LSU during timeouts, while making sure we didn’t miss any of the Kentucky-Florida game.
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Oscar is truly a man of the people. During warmups he spotted a guy in the stands holding an Oscar Tshiebwe sign, so he went into the stands to take a picture with him!
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Devin Booker says coming to Kentucky was the easiest decision he's ever made, but leaving Kentucky was the toughest he's made in his life.
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The crowd at Rupp Arena for Mark Pope’s introduction is huge!
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Man, this is great stuff Rex! #perspective
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This brother helping his sister get buckets is definitely the Twitter content I’m here for...🌎❤️🏀❤️
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Any time I try to FaceTime with my 4-year-old... #SuperBowl
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Coen "I came back here (to Kentucky) to be around people who care, and to be around a community that cares. The players, the staff, family, friends... it was eye opening in a lot of ways that you made the right decision to come back to a place that people do care about you.
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