Kentucky Football announced on Wednesday that there will be no spring game this offseason because as they are replacing the turf at Kroger Field. This would be the first time since 2015 that the field will be changing since originally switching from grass to turf.

The Spring Game cancellation can be bad news for a lot of fans looking to catch the football team and see what they are looking like before fall camp begins later his year.

The good news is that UK has announced that they are working on one and potentially two open practice opportunities for fans to attend from March 6th-April 8th, in light of the Spring Game being canceled. Also, this has allowed many fan-made concepts to be created, to see what Kroger Field’s new look can be imagined.

Here are some field design concepts that people have created and shared on Twitter.

Owen

@75toRupp

I’ve said before that it bugs me when people say “U of K” rather than “UK” even though the “of” is in the fight song and technically correct. Anyways, I decide to see what it would look like on the field with a couple other changes. https://t.co/GOJ37ah5jo

10:37 PM · Sep 1, 2021

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Owen

@75toRupp

@KySportsRadio Here’s a couple other thoughts that’d be neat even though I hate the new wildcat. https://t.co/ejr2K0Ybhm

5:46 PM · Sep 7, 2022

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If UK wanted to throw it back to the 1980s, here’s a glimpse of what that would look like. It’s fair to say that the football stadium has transformed quite a bit.

Matt Jones

@KySportsRadio

I am all-in on the Commonwealth Stadium field design in 1982 https://t.co/A5bxyh0PFF

5:41 PM · Sep 7, 2022

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Owen

@75toRupp

@KySportsRadio New surface you say? https://t.co/CL1Aoya1Ah

3:06 PM · Jan 25, 2023

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The last design is likely what most Kentucky fans would be in favor of. Fans have missed the power K ever since it left the uniforms, and with throwback jerseys being so popular they have been pleading for throwback jerseys that incorporate it into the helmets.

The power K along with the state outline behind it would be an excellent addition, especially with how proud many of Kentucky’s residents are to call the state their home.

While there are not a lot of details on what the new design may look like, it seems that the checkerboard may be no more in the end zones, according to the bid information.

There are many ideas for new turf designs and all fans should put their trust in the athletic department to make the best decision for the fanbase on this one. Let’s just hope there are no asymmetrical Kroger logos on the field (looking at you Rupp Arena and Central Bank).

It looks like some other enhancements are happening as well, and the players look excited about it!

Kentucky Football

@UKFootball

Let's go to work ... in Kroger Field: @jjtimeee @MrHeisman7 @DaneKey6 https://t.co/KW82QdVwd0

5:08 PM · Jan 24, 2023

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The Kentucky Wildcats looked impressive in the Bahamas, winning all four contests by an average of FIFTY points. Yet, this was without their newest signee, Ugonna Onyenso.

Originally a top-25 prospect in the class of 2023, Onyenso made the decision to reclassify in July after his official visit to Lexington and pledged his commitment to the Wildcats just days afterward.

With his reclassification, Onyenso did fall in the rankings to a top-40 recruit but don’t let that distract you. The Nigerian native is 7-foot tall and has a 7-foot-5 wingspan, which makes him one of the best rim protectors in the country.

BBN Tonight and Keith Farmer caught up with Kentucky’s most recent roster addition – who just joined practice last week – giving him the first opportunity to introduce himself to the Big Blue Nation.

In the interview, Onyenso talked began by talking about why he chose Kentucky, saying, “I wanted to be here (Kentucky) and I wanted someone like Coach Calipari to help me improve my game.”

Later in the interview, Onyenso also talked about his one goal for this season, and it is one the Big Blue Nation will like. “I have only one goal, to help the team in any way win a championship. That’s why I’m here,” Onyango said.

At just 17 years old, it appears that Onyenso is already battling Oscar Tshiebwe in practice (last picture), which will surely benefit him in his development and help him become a key piece for Kentucky this season and beyond.

The interview can be watched in its entirety below.

Also published on A Sea of Blue.

Brandon (BJ) Boston Jr, came into last season at Kentucky as a potential top 5 draft pick and was expected to be the best player on the roster of a preseason top 10 team.

However, the Cats went on to a 9-16 (.360) record, and BJ Boston Jr. was underwhelming for the majority of the season. Despite that, the Los Angeles Clippers still seen potential and decided to take a chance on Boston, as he fell steeply and was drafted with the 51st pick in last year’s draft.

Boston now looks like a completely different player with much improved confidence. Averaging 21 points, 5 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 1.7 steals in the G-League before being called up to the NBA.

Last week, Boston notably dropped 46 points for the G-League’s Agua Caliente Clippers. The performance was a big factor in Boston being called back up to the Los Angeles Clippers.

The 6-6 guard had played twelve games for the Clippers this season, but may have had his breakout game on Wednesday, as Boston played an integral part in the Clippers 114-111 over the Boston Celtics.
In 25 minutes, Boston recorded a team high 27 points, shooting 9-13 from the field and 5-8 from three, in addition to 4 steals and 2 rebounds.

The Celtics simply had no answer for him. Celtic Ime Udoka, had this to say about Boston.

“End of the day, he came in and busted our a**. I don’t know how many points he had – but over 20 – and he won them the ball game”.

Clippers coach, Ty Lue, even credited Boston’s performance to the win, saying, “Brandon powered us to this win.”

Following the game, Boston dedicated the performance to his late friend and teammate, Terrence Clarke.

“He’d be excited, have a bright smile on his face, telling me ‘I told you. I told you you’re the best in the world, just keep going…He always pushed me to be my best self… He’s from Boston, he wanted to play for Boston.”

After suffering through the COVID season and not getting to experience the love of the BBN, followed by the passing of one his best friends, Terrence Clarke, Boston is a player I will always root for and want to succeed.

Check out highlights from Boston’s breakout game below!