John Constantine Unitas, fondly known as “Johnny U,” left an indelible mark on American football, etching his name into the annals of NFL history. Born in Pittsburgh on May 7, 1933, to Francis J. Unitas and Helen Superfisky, Johnny’s Lithuanian heritage was reflected in his unique last name, which was a phonetic transliteration of the common Lithuanian surname Jonaitis.
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Deion Branch: From Super Bowl Hero to Enduring Football Legend
by Linus Binksby Linus BinksA name etched in the annals of American football history, Anthony Deion Branch Jr., born on July 18, 1979, is a distinguished former professional football player who left an indelible mark on the National Football League (NFL).
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In addition to being an accomplished athlete, Cicha is also an outstanding student. She is majoring in Individualized Studies with a focus on environmental science, has a minor in biology and Arabic, and has been named to the Dean’s List four consecutive years.
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In the past two seasons, Kentucky has qualified for indoor nationals and reached the semis in 2023.
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Eseosa Imafidon played basketball for Team Curry, based out of Charlotte.
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The upcoming matchup between Kentucky and Texas will be their first meeting since 1951. Fans can buy season tickets for the 2023 season, and new ticket holders will be able to compare available seat locations with a personal ticketing consultant and book their preferred spot.
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Tim Hall and Masai Russell Receive USTFCCCA Outdoor Regional Awards
by Linus Binksby Linus BinksHall has won 12 Regional Assistant Coach of the Year awards from the USTFCCCA, eight of which were earned during his time at Kentucky.
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Grome, who is from Loveland, Ohio, was the Southeastern Conference Player of the Year and a Second Team All-American in 2022.
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Frye broke four school records, including the single-season scoring average (70.7), single-season, par-or-better rounds (20), career par-or-better rounds (47), and low 18-hole round (63) during the 2022-23 season.
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Louisville names Franklin as Track & Field and Cross Country Director
by Linus Binksby Linus BinksFranklin comes with 16 years of experience as the head track and field/cross country coach at the University of New Mexico, where he helped bring the program to national prominence.