Will Cats be men in black? UK players lobbyingfor Halloween uniforms

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Corey Peters stood in front of the media on Monday wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with a blue University of Kentucky logo in blue. Asked if his wardrobe was sending a statement, Peters smiled. Make no mistake, though, Peters would like to be wearing black again on Saturday when the Wildcats (4-3, 1-3 Southeastern Conference) host Mississippi State (3-5, 1-3) at Commonwealth Stadium. The game is being billed as a “blackout” game, with UK urging fans to wear black. The players would like to join them, but if there are to be black Cats this Halloween, it’s a well-kept secret. “I just heard from a friend of mine who’s a student; he said his ticket says it’s a blackout game,” said safety Matt Lentz, who wore a black shirt on Monday. “It’s pretty cool to change something... [read full story]                    

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