xt76m9022862 https://exploreuk.uky.edu/dips/xt76m9022862/data/mets.xml The Kentucky Kernel Kentucky -- Lexington The Kentucky Kernel 1996-08-30 Earlier Titles: Idea of University of Kentucky, The State College Cadet newspapers English Contact the Special Collections Research Center for information regarding rights and use of this collection. The Kentucky Kernel The Kentucky Kernel, August 30, 1996 text The Kentucky Kernel, August 30, 1996 1996 1996-08-30 2020 true xt76m9022862 section xt76m9022862 By Gary Wull Assirtant New: Editor Three years after the first mini- college was created, funding for the program may be discontinued. A federal grant of courses created from scratch around the theme of “Develop— ment of the Modern World.” Global studies is similar to Modern, with a concentration on integrating the classes. Richard Edwards, $143,000 from the National Endowment for the Humanities that allowed UK to the Modern Studies Curriculum has expired, meaning UK must find money in its ii I think there is much more to the mini-col— dean of the college of Arts and Sciences, said no decision has been made as to what will ha pen to the colleges. E wards said he will talk to faculty and administrators before - “.mm.._ . of Ohio in tournament play. Stoty, Page 2. WEATHER Today mostly sunny; highs in the 80:. Tonight clear; lows in the 60:. Tomorrow sunny; high again in the 805. BIIIIIP, 8H, SPIKE The UK volleyball team open the season tonight against Miami .,.~.*~u>m~ Mm... . . Iii August 30, 1996 Classifieds“ Cartoon 5 Crossword“ Sports 2 z'N Diversions B Virwpoint 10 INDEPENDENT SINCE 1971 NEWShytes Clinton rallies around Chicago crowd CHICAGO — President Clinton made a determined case for a second term Thursda night in a climactic convention address that took credit for blocking devastating GOP budget cuts and romised an array of new help for poor and mid le-class families. “Hope is back in America,” Clinton declared. Acce ting the Democratic presidential nomi— natiOn or a second time, Clinton took credit for the nation’s economy and pledged that, if reward— ed with four more years in the White House, he would balance the budget “in a way that preserves Medicare, Medicaid, education ,and the environ- ment.” Clinton’s speech was the finale ofa Democratic convention remarkable for its show of unity, and he sounded the call to battle for a nine—week showdown against Republican Bob Dole. While Democrats were in an upbeat, confident mood, the embarrassing resignation of Clinton’s top campaign strategist, Dick Morris, distracted from his convention celebration. In speech excerpts released by the White b d - [e e stem ki d - - _ House a few hours before Clinton’s nationally pi‘lo git"? continue the ”mg” 2,6143:- maE§§:rd:c£:$id say televised address, the president declared lobal Studies only that he is “looking “Tonight, let us resolve to build that bridge to Curriculum, another mini-collefge, is also in room setting. ” at options.” He also declined to comment classes in order to form relation— ships more easily. The two-year programs allow students to finish most of their University Studies Program requirements in two years. About 400 students enrolled in the mini-colleges. Modern Studies is an interdis- ciplinary, multi-cultural set of are IOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOIIOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO0.00COOOOOOOOO...0..O0.0..0.0.0.0000...OOOOOOOOOOO...00.00.000.0000IOOOOIOOOOOO. 73 National Merit Scholars in lreshman class gram. Professors who teach the mini- college courses have found that the emphasis on written and oral communication is much better than in the regular courses they teach. “These were spring semester freshmen and I thought their writ- See MINI on 5 it's loothall time in the Bluegrass The UK football season begins tomorrow night against Louisville at Commonwealth Stadium. The Kernel ’s previews the upcoming season in "A tmed and Dangerous. " See inside. File photo the 2 lst century, to meet our challenges, protect our basic values and prepare our people for the dan er 0 having its Winston Symmes on the criteria for future. Let us build a bridge to help parents raise fun ing eliminated Politicalsrimre which the decision will the” children, to help young people and adults because UK must pav senior‘andfirmer be based. get the education and training they need, to make for the programs. ' Modern Studies No matter which Citizens feel safer on our streets, to help Ameri- The mini-colleges student decision is handed cans succeed at home and at work, to break the \" create a smaller uni— down, Edwards said cycle of poverty and dependence, to protect our ‘ ‘ versity environment this year’s entering enVironment for (generations to come and to , . . . . providing students with smaller class will be able to finish the pro- maintain our worl leadership '" the face Of new threats and new opportunities.” Ratings systems lets internet users decide what is too much sex SAN FRANCISCO — What’ll it be? Chaste romance, or explicit sex? Harmless conflict, or wanton and gratuitous violence? The newest ver- sion of Microsoft’s Web browser lets computer users be as nasty as they wanna be. Internet Explorer 3.0 allows parents to decide exactly how much sex and violence they — and their children —— can see while on the Internet. Users control four categories: violence, nudity, sex, and language. They select settings in each cate cry on a scale of zero to four — zero for the miltfist content, four for the most extreme. Once the settings are adjusted, the Web wflghggtfradoe" cogg‘iii'sgfiilosophy is to make sure :2: :puiIrftsprofessors and meet cur— 2122193:tifioflfiiiltliienzleiilgisfs': 11:33}: browser will automatically filter out unacceptable these academica ly talented students “We believe the success we have ships. S'tes' . . . . 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Wethington said. - presr ent, as we as invttations to With a challenging attended UK from out- I don’t like her pla in Doom because of the vio- , Fifty-eight of the scholars this fall numerous on-campus recrurtment curriculum.” 1989 12 of-state lence,” Balkam saidl “gut I know parents who feel 2;; are“f‘r£,)21c§:cnet:tcrl;yé on makin contact eveT‘lisey also are invited for overnight Students mu“ This year, 15 incom- exactly the opposite, mom] and gore are fine, b‘” - . - - . - - . score in the top in freshman are from no sex,pease.” I“; :I’th. alllin-Xaltle National S in: and “I“? to the ci’T‘PUS» RZQWdlng them 0. 5 percent of the Preliminary states other thangKentucky. In the sex category, for example, users can set : ationa c ievement c o ars, Wit opportunities to S] in on a c ass, their system to Level 0, romance, no sex; Level 1, 'i / passionate kissing; Level 2, clothed sexual touch- 3,‘ ing; Level 3, non-explicit sexual activity; or Level 4, explicit sexual activity, sex crimes. Under violence, the choices range from: / “harmless conflict, some damage to objects” to ' “humans injured or with small amount of blood" and “wanton and gratuitous violence; torture; rape.” O0.0.0.0.000...O...O.IO...OO0.......0.00....OOOOO0.0.0I00......OlI.OOOO0.0..0...0..OOOOO0.0.0.0....OOOOIOOOOOOOOOIO. Parking plan IIBVBIIIIIBII to alleviate game day W088 By Allison Marsh Staff Writer “Fans would not enjoy tailgating in a parking structure full of fumes,” Stiles said. Hundreds of UK fans tailgate before the fall foot- ball games, making it a tradition all its own. The Wildcats’ season-opener against Louisville kicks off at 6:30 pm. Saturday. Free shuttle buses will start circling campus 2 1/2 hours before the game. They will only run until 7 .m., so fans will have the soccer/softball complex construction and other South Campus renovations have reduced parking space. “We’ve lost 4,500 spaces due to the construction of the new soccer fields,” said Rodney Stiles, director of administrative services for the UK Athletic Department. Over the past ei ht years, UK has lost a number of parking spaces due to the devel- UK‘s athletic department has developed a new home football game parking plan. It’s designed to accommodate ticket holders without reserved season parking. Paid parking was available near the stadium, but NAMEdnoppz'n g Oasis SIIIIII' altar-Ina Iran larynltls opment of South Campus. to find their own way back to t eir cars. LONDON “ Laryngitis and household .Ohh' . ‘ Addltlonal “M“: “T ”K both." Spaces have been lost to the Metro police officers will restrict traffic flow into gations prevented Ifflm Gallagher from joming 7 construction of the Gluck Equine the stadium area to reserved parking pass holders, his band OaSis this week — not a much —- rumored tiff with his brother. So said the band’s lead singer before flying to the United States to join the group's tour Thurs- da . ., , -, )Earlier in the week, Gallagher refused to board .' ' a Chicago-bound plane with the rest of the band. Gallagher said he pulled out because of laryn- gitis and problems moving with his actress girl- friend Patsy Kensit. He denied there was a rift with his brother, Noel, who filled in at Tuesday’s opening show near Chicago. “Me and Noel are all right. We have had chats Stiles said. Beginning at 4 pm, intersections will be con- trolled at Limestone Street and C00 er Drive, Nicholasville Road and Alumni Drive, ates Creek Road and Alumni Drive, Cooper and University Drive, and Cooper and S rts Center Drive. “It’s less convenient r people off campus,” said Jenn Baker, a fifth-year accounting student. “lint, convenient for my household because we live across from the stadium, and we’ll let people park at our house,” Baker said Fans attending Saturday’s game are urged by UK officials to arrive early, thereby avoiding possible Research Center and the establish- ment of the UK Arboretum. This year parking will be free at parking structures located at the intersections of Cooper and Uni- versity and mid-campus at Rose Street and Washington Avenue. “This is ve important because we are basical y having to retrain people who have been accustomed to accessing paid general lparking in the stadium area,” sai Stiles, who supervises football parking. '\\\\ ,/ \/ s / \, “Paid parlrin no longer exists.” traffic 'dlock near the stadium. and that,” said the 23-year-old Gallagher, who Stiles sai the University l9 "0‘ 5“! ens With K‘LOt Parkin P359“ must remove had shaved of? his trademark stubble. “He can’t considering buildin a Ezrking their car from the Stadium Lotiy: a.m., Saturday. wait to see me.” structure by the sta ium cause All reserved parking for the l 6 season has been mefi" m1" W- sold out. ‘ , ’ sum mu Krmrl a.” '00 ""hY hm enjoy ““9th- e - Wu..." 2 two. August 30, 1996, Kentucky tome . .-~~-~ e V'”-~r—~.- .. 00.0.00...0.0...0.0.0....0.0.0.0...000000000000COO...IOOOOUCOOOOOOIOOCOO...OOOOOOOOOOOOO.00......COO...0.00.00.00.00.OOOOOOOOOOIOOOOIOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOI0. AW News Editor mNMmmrofimeoneouuuunu . m. . . ... m. - Editor NICKY -‘ : MN 257 287 ' Fax: ' 323390}; BIIIIB mm mammm _ :--:- . ' mutual-10m ; Brenna Reilly 257-1915 ca tor at. . ounded in 1894 Inde dent since 1971 Kentuc? 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The game provided a limpse of the new talent that lston- Flory has brought in during the offseason. Although the head coach has not arrived at a final starting lineup for Friday’s season opener against Miami (Ohio), sev— eral freshmen seem poised to make si ificant contributions. Fresfiihan Jaclyn Homan had a particularly scrimmage, ood racking up eigfit kills, 1 l digs and F ii: photo 8“ III SIMI Ainsley Grimes and the volleyball team open up the reason tonight in the UK Invitational The tourney end: tomorrow. eight blocks — the latter two being team highs. The perfor- mance likely secured Homan a starting spot at middle blocker. Freshmen Terri Crabb and Katie Eiserman also showed promise. Crabb notched 37 assists, but seemed tentative in her first match. Eiserman layed well, hitting .367 with 13 kills. Also turning in a solid perfor- mance was junior Tracy Thomp- son, who hit .555 with ll kills. Ralston-Flory went into the Friday at 7:30 pm. Although no}: stacked with top talent, Ralston? Flory says that the Redskins are a team to watch out for. ‘ “Miami, while not among the elite, is still a stron team," Ra]; ston—Flory explaine . “They have a lot of tradition there and they will fight all the way.” The Cats thenJilay Cincinnati' at noon on Satur ay. During the offseason, the Bearcats lost head coach Mike Lingenfelter and all: conference setter Anne Kordesgf who transferred to sacraments- .1. ~ 1. T. era a ers to t e - riva OUlSVl e. ose other? riliddle blocker GMEInfO changes make Cincin— osition alongside V nati somewhat of an oman. The coach The UK enigma. liked what she saw volleyball team “Cincinnati lost with Thompson. open: the reason some key people,” Ral« “At this point, tonight against ston—Flory said. “But Tracy Thom son will Miami (Ohio) at they will play with a lot start at midd e block- 7:30in the of emotion, which can er,” said _Ralston- Kentucky be dangerous for an Flory. “She had a real- Invitational. op nent.” ly, really good night.” K concludes the Coming as no sur- prise, senior outside hitter Gina Heustis had another day at the office, smashing 13 kills — several of them measuring on the Richter scale. However, the second part of the probable outside hitter tan— dem, junior Cynthia Dozier was off her game and seemed frustrat- ed throu hout. “Cynt ia had a bad game,” conceded Ralston-Flo . “She needs to bounce back t is week and get in a groove.” III some ”III! The team will be hosting the Kentucky Invitational this week— end. In addition to UK, Universi- geof Cincinnati, Miami (OH) and orgia Tech will be competing in the tournament. In keepin with their tradition of playing di cult schedules, UK starts the season laying strong talent — each of the other three tournament teams received votes in the preseason NCAA volleyball polls. UK starts out with Miami on Kentucky Invitational against 16th ranked Geor 'a Tech on Saturday afternoon. he 1995 Atlantic Coast Conference cham— pions come to Lexin on him ry after a second-rount loss in ast year’s NCAA tournament. Their. talent and sheer fire power is going to force UK to play their est volleyball in order to win. “Georgia Tech is going to be a test for us,” Ralston—Flory said. “If ' we are able to play on a level with them, then we will be able to hang in there against anyone.” VUK’s match is one of two ori Friday. Cincinnati will play No: lo—ranked Georgia Tech at 5:30 in the Invitational’s first match. 7 On Saturday, four matches will be. ' i played. It begins with Georgia Tech vs. Miami at 10:30;UK vs. Cincinnati at noon; UK vs. Geor- gia Tech at 5:00; and Miami vs. Cincinnati at 7:00. Ticket prices are $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children. UK students enter free. LaBelle injury brings trash into SIIDIIIQIII IOI‘ Wildcats By Rob Herbst Antwan: Sports Editor UK women's soccer freshman Jennifer Mclylaster thought she would get accustomed to NCAA soccer before feeling the pressure as a starter. It would have been nice to ease her into the situation. That’s a nice fantasy, but reality sets in this Sunday. Because ofa knee injury to Kim LaBelle, UK’s career leader in points, McMaster’s first collegiate game will be her first ever start as the Cats take on North Carolina~ Greensboro at Cage Field Sunday Not only does McMaster have to worry about making an impression on the soccer field, but she also has typical freshman worries. Just like other freshmen on campus, the transi- tion from high school to college is not simple. “Oh God, it’s gonna be a big transition because I came from a small high school,” McMaster said. GAMEinfo V The UK women ’5 soccer team opens the season at Cage “I had like 130 in my class so going from 130 in my class to probably more t an 130 in my math class here...” The freshman who came to UK because “everything here is awe- some,” must also get used to more diverse students in her class. Ner- aduating . y, . .i. fiuan File photo out or animation Kim LaBelle will he m1.»— lined for UK ’s rearon~opener Sunday with a knee injury. ]ennifer McMaster will take her place. practice, this season the Cats were able to have 12 days of practice. The extra time has UK hungry for the Spartans. “It's like right now if you ask anybody,‘ they're tired of being out here (at practice), tired of kicking each other," Lipka said.‘ “They're ready to play and we'll just have to selves.“ UK will face Transy with five pla ers either our of commission or imited in playing time because? . ‘ >- of injury. Rick Dengclegi has a_ ‘3 tom anterior cruciate ligamenttlz and is out for the year. Jamie} and :I Michael Stickler are also all nurs—I-i Schuer, Sean Endicott ing injuries. Freshman Todd Stonestreet suffered an injury to his knee, and 7‘... the full extent of the dama e Wilt: ' not be determined until an performed later today. ' . Rlisfv . . . “We just need a little time to-I 2 get people back healthy,” Collins. said. “B Monday or Tuesday, we should ave most of the people back at 100 percent.” UK’s new soccer stadium has not been completed and as a result, the first few night games». ' have been moved to 5 pm. starts in times and will he played at, Field Sunday . . . at Thy-forward from St Louis is against North LnthaLl wlas an all—girls Catholic - L ' ‘ Carolina- 1g“ SC 0,0- _ _ alrtjaldveffs’lsingothrflngssgggsure I Greensboro at I [- Ttl‘lat s gonna be a bigltranSI; mean comin in as a freshman and p.m. 10.”, 00 — guys m my c asses, ‘ . h E ,, McMaster said. :ggating t C "St game, McMaster McMaster’s first test on the ,.L . ; . , . ., . field is no small pop quiz. The Cats I 91”" .t thmk I H be able to feel who are ranked 16th in the nation according to ftvlll’tglmg l: my, body. I ll be so nervous, but Soccer America will take on a UNC-Greens— I Milfdxacsltyfgis no ordinary freshman. The 'broro team Wijo ”St missed making the NCAA graduate of Nerinx Hall High School was a Gui-{filiIiIlEnUlilngigfi-eensboro may not be a a‘fiififlfikfiifigffifi Tournament MVP high-profile team in a big conference, last If what she has done in practice so far is an y?“ Sd 1.3-5 (Econ: “lad perfeg;h:0rsifearletn§: indication of her ability, the Cats will be fine. LfcorLdilqo ding t9 “g a ' P a UK head coach \Varren Lipka just wants “Y,“ 1p “ 5 a ".11” ")n' f h . McMaster to remain confident. I have "O‘h'l‘g ‘but respect or t e".- pro- “She’s stepped in and she’s done a great graint Lipka 5.3“" They have eveiyth'“g,,‘° job,” Lipka said. “As a first—year player, she’s come 'n and‘gain by playing well against “5- playing with a lot of confidence and I don’t B‘“ the (3353 Wh‘) went 17'7 135': year, have want her to lose that just because we’re going had CXIT‘J time t0 prepare for UNC-(Jreens— . ” into a match on Sunday.” boro. In most preseasons, UK had SIX days of wait and see. 0......DCOCIOCCOO...O................I.....D...O....-.O...‘..............O....O....OCOOOCOUOOCCOOCICCCC Cats start SDCCBI‘ season against Transylvania I By Jill Erwin about them,” Collins said. “I’m Charlie Spiegel. Sta Writer reall not that concerned about UK has a outhful team as well Y y . . them, I’m more concerned about and has been working on coming Coach Ian Collins and the UK what I’m going to see from our together as a cohesive unit. . men’s soccer team own layers.” “My goal is not SO much to Win are reparing for T e fact that Transy’s campus or lose, but just to see what our the first exhibition backs up to UK’s undoubtedly younger players can do,” Collins game in their played a major part in said. “lIt’s important short five- ear the decision to stage the . to p ay 2 game history. y game. a“Milnfo before you get into The Cats face “Nobody has to travel ' the heart of your off against Tran- very far and it does cre- The UKM’: season so you can sylvania (14-9-1 ate some local interest,” soccer team open: take a look atdiffer- last year in NAIA Collins Collins said. . . the team mu,” ent combinations of competition) The Univer5ity of exhibition m players. toda at 5 pm. at The Cage. The Louisville backed out of at Cage ield he players have exhihition ame came about a tournament against today against been scrimmaging because of ransy’s proximity to Transy last weekend and Tra barrier at against each other campus and UK‘s desire to tune the Pioneers’ coach is P-"fi fonweeks and are up the team before the season also trying to give his anirious to face starts. youthful team some another team. . The two teams have never much-needed experi— . ‘You ' can give played each other and so have lit- ence. players \I'IL. opportunity to iron tle infonnation about each other’s “This is one of the youngest out some kin a must different squads. teams we’ve ever had in my 17 opposition," Collins said. “It’s a “I mvself don’t know that much If years at Transy,” said head coach r i ‘" "-l.~-”~—~ 0 ‘ ‘ game to find out more about our- ...c,,,.....-- T e Cage. junior 13—10 son. . behini In carrie: inonw ingtor ries.‘ l agains At was a select: Gator tuckyl Acc er, G starter don h: State n Hov Afte first rt .IIIOIII..-....v.. "E's "If “junior Billy jar/e Hat/rim bar been tabbed by bead roaeb Bill Curry a: tbe starting quarterback for tomorrow ’.r game against Louis—ville. By Jay 6. Tate Sufi" Writer and Bob Hsmst Assn-rant Spam Editor The time has finally come. The highly anticipated — and perha s overanal ed — gridiron clash etween U and Louisville is ready to kickoff tomorrow night at Commonwealth Stadium. The game, despite its ever increasing importance, was unable to land a spot on ESPN. However, the game will be on national tele- vision, albeit the land of midni ht alligator wrestling and phosp o- rescent 01f ball driving contests — ESP 2. “This game has evolved into one of the top rivalries in the part of the country,” said UK head coach Bill Curry. “I think eventu- ally we’ll become one of the to rivalries in the country as botli (programs) continue to improve.” Des ite the fact that Curry electe to close team practices to the media, negating any ability to analyze the team, the squad returns several players that made File Pboto ., .. ,. .wumm—q.._w State bra ing rights, Governor} Cup up or grabs in season opener The departure of 1600—yard rusher Moe Williams to the NFL means UK will look to senior Ray- mond McLaurin to carry the load on the ground. McLaurin started the U of L game last year but fell victim to an ankle injury, opening the door for Williams’ record- breaking season. In the air, UK will begin, at least initially, with Billy Jack Haskins at the helm. Haskins, who passed for 1,176 yards last year, as retained quarterback duties despite the pro ram landing me a-recruit Tim Couch. es ite overwhelming pressure from a l fronts to showcase the tal- ented freshman, Curry has refused to waiver on his decision to start Haskins at quarterback. Although he will not start, Couch could make his first appearance for UK Saturday night. “Billy Jack has been firmly established as the starter,” Curry said. “But Tim has shown most assuredly that he is good enough to et some playing time.” erhaps the biggest question Kentucky Kernel, Fn'day, Airgun 30, 1996 I ball, it is often said that a team is on] as good as its offensive line — which bodes poorly for UK. The )osition requires a heightened level of experience and seasoning, something that UK is lacking. Among the offensive line starters, three are underclassmen. However, in the event of an injury to a starter, UK faces the prospect of true freshmen at the back-ups. “Our offensive line is young,” conceded runnin backs coach Mike Drake. “But think the can become very solid —- it will’just take time.” When it comes to offense for U of L, the Cards sport a formidable passing game, anchored b fifth— year seniorJason Payne and/junior wideout Miguel Montano. In direct 0 position to UK’s youth on the ront line, U of L instead starts all u perclassmen who should provi e strong protection for Payne and blocking for tail— back Frank Moreau. On defense, the Cats return five starters includin middle linebacker Mike Schelfimberger, who led the Cats in 1995 with 104 tackles. Also returning is defensive end Kurt Su )e who led the South— eastern Conl’erence in sacks before a broken arm sidelined him for the final six games of the season. gied against the run all season. hey inished 10th in the SEC in stogping the run, conceding a mis- era e 151 rushing yards a game. If the Cats are to have success a ainst U of L, Curry knows that tl§e run defense will have to step up to the task. “We exfiect (the Cards) to emphasize t eir (power running game,” Curry sai . “We’re going to have to stop the run to win football ames. FrontIine defense is not a prob- lem for the Cards. Perhaps most indicative of their strength, U ofL starts four upperclassmen on the defensive line. “They’re talking about the best front four ever over there (at Louisville) —- which is a very large statement,” Curry said when con— sidering U of L’s re utation of churning out NFL de ensive line- men. But aside from all the stats, depth charts and media hype, his- tory has shown that strong rival- ries often come down to a game of psycholo and emotion. “Theng of L) coaches have been guaranteeing a win,” UK wideout Kio Sanford said. “I ess they know somethin we on’t, because saying things ike that just gets us more ready to play.” significant contributions in' 1995 . mark for UK this year will befpro- o tecting the quarterback. In ot— Last year, UK’s defense strug— Let the game begin. Err-Wildcat Cordon makes his lirst return to Commonwealth By Chris Easterling Sport: Editor When Donnell Gordon takes the field at Commonwealth Stadium tomorrow, it will be the one- ear anniversary of his last game wearing the blue and white of UK. This time thou h, he’ll be wearing the opposin colors of e Louisville Cardinals. Gor on, a 5-foot-10 inch, 206-pound junior, transferred to U ofL after the Cards’ 13—10 victory in the opener of the 1995 sea- son. At UK he was third-strin tailback behind Ray McLaurin and Moe W1 liams. In 1994, Gordon gained 99 yards on nine carries in a 24-7 loss to Vanderbilt at Com- monwealth Stadium. In two seasons in Lex- ington, Gordon gained 315 yards on 52 car- ries.’ His lone collegiate touchdown came , against Kent in 1993. At South Oldham High School, Gordon was a consensus all-state selection and was selected as the Kentucky Player of the Year by Gatorade. He was also a finalist for the Ken- tucky Mr. Football award. According to Louisville coach Ron Coop- er, Gordon will see playing time behind starter Frank Moreau. Cooper said that Gor- don has “earned the right to carry the foot- ball” because of his practice habits and his ability to hold on to the ball. UK coach Bill Curry is also expecting to see Gordon carry the ball against his former teammates. “He’s a big, tough, hard runner,” Curry said of Gordon. “He’s a tremendous player.” UK defensive tackle Harold Bell was dis— missed from the team, UK coach Bill Curry announced on Tuesday. A transfer from Los Angeles Southwest Junior College, Bell was on the third team at the time of his dismissal. E31"! 8131'! The Aug. 31 starting date for the UK foot— ball team is the earliest in school history. HIM making "1'8! Cll‘flfl' 8131“ Eight players are tenatively listed as mak— ing their first collegiate start. 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