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It's called the Kentucky State Fair. Allowing out of state winners is a travesty.
For what it’s worth, I think any prize-eligible entry in the Fair, from cakes to hogs, should be made or grown in Kentucky by current Kentucky residents only. To allow out of state entrants and winners, like this year’s OHIO resident who won first prize in the cake contest, seems like a travesty for the KENTUCKY State Fair. Isn’t this a time to showcase the skills of current Kentucky residents?
—Gina Book, 40299
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This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Disqualify the Kentucky State Fair Best Cake winner. She’s from Ohio.
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First Down Kentucky: Kroger Field will be packed this fall
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Mark Stoops Gives Updates On Kentucky Football At Media Day
Kentucky has eight home games on the slate in 2024. South Carolina and Georgia will roll into Lexington back-to-back in September. Auburn will make their first trip to the Bluegrass State since 2015. Jeff Brohm will be on a Louisville sideline on the road in the Governor’s Cup rivalry for the first time since Andre Woodson found Steve Johnson streaking down the sideline in 2007.
The fan base has shown its excitement through season ticket sales. Kroger Field will have some jam-packed crowds this football season.
The Big Blue Nation can find tickets to Kentucky home games here. First Down Kentucky is ready to get the last weekend of summer without college football (that felt so good to type) started by looking at some more fall camp highlights.
More Kentucky fall camp highlights
All but two Kentucky practices have been closed throughout fall camp, but the social team over at the Joe Craft Football Training Facility has been doing a good job of keeping us up to speed on what is going on with the Kentucky football program.
Two more videos dropped on Thursday.
Most notably, Marques Cox was spotted in the background without pads not participating, but it looks like Jager Burton has returned to practice after he was not shown in a practice highlight clip of the first-string offensive line earlier this week.
We should expect some more highlight packages over the weekend from Kentucky’s second fall camp scrimmage. Over at KSR+, we took a look at some of the big storylines that could develop as camp wraps up. We will have much more coverage of what is going on at the facility over the weekend.
Recruiting update at KSR+
We are now halfway through the current recruiting dead period as camp begins to wrap up. Once September rolls around, schools will be allowed to host prospects for visits again. Kentucky currently has 17 high school commits in the fold, but there is plenty of work to be done.
A new recruiting notebook dropped at KSR+ on Friday afternoon. We have a couple of big updates to share at wide receiver, where UK’s offensive line class sits, and why Cedric Works‘ transfer to Frederick Douglass is a big deal.
Smash that link.
Luckett’s Recruiting Notebook: Trail Refresh
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The man in charge of the sign-stealing scandal at Michigan that some Big Ten rivals will claim tainted an undefeated national champion is not leaving football. After being fired during the epic run last year in Ann Arbor, Connor Stalions has re-emerged and will now have control of his own defense.
Stalions has joined the Detroit (Mich.) Mumford coaching staff as a volunteer assistant and is the program’s new defensive coordinator.
“He’s great with the kids, has an outstanding football mind and we’re learning a lot — not just the kids, but the coaching staff,” Mumford head coach William McMichael said. “He’s a great addition to what we’re doing. He can help prepare the kids for college. They are learning the lingo, how they practice college, and how they break down film, so it gives the kids an advantage.”
Michigan is currently awaiting a formal Notice of Allegations for the sign-stealing scheme that reached drastic measures. At the end of the month, a Netflix documentary will air that will tell the story of the scheme. Stalions is expected to make his first public appearance since resigning from Michigan on Nov. 3.
What a sport.
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Parasitic Crypto outbreak identified in Northern Kentucky
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The Northern Kentucky Health Department is investigating an outbreak of Cryptosporidiosis, better known as crypto, within the Northern Kentucky area this week.
The cryptosporidium parasite causes a gastrointestinal illness marked by abdominal cramps, watery diarrhea, low-grade fever, vomiting and nausea.
As of Friday afternoon, there are a dozen confirmed cases and “numerous” probable cases. About half of the confirmed cases are associated with Silverlake Water Park in Erlanger, the health department said.
Health department spokesperson Skip Tate said the water park has been very cooperative, having “super-chlorinated” their pool. The park remains open, Tate added.
The water park did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Tate said the other half of the cases came from other sources, such as one person who was kayaking in the Little Miami River.
Those impacted range from 2 years old to adult, he added.
As part of the outbreak response efforts, the Northern Kentucky Health Department is investigating, providing related guidance to facilities and individuals, and taking associated actions to reduce risks.
What are the symptoms?
Crypto is a gastrointestinal illness. Common symptoms include watery diarrhea, abdominal cramps, low-grade fever, vomiting and nausea. These conditions can lead to dehydration and similar concerns.
However, a person’s symptoms can vary and some may not show any symptoms.
Who is at risk?
Crypto parasites can infect humans and animals and are shed in their feces. Young children and people immunologically suppressed are at increased risk for more severe illness.
Individuals who are directly exposed to water, food, soil, or surfaces contaminated with feces and then swallow the microscopic oocysts of the parasite can become infected. Inadequate handwashing is a common means of spreading crypto, which is extremely resilient to disinfectants and tougher to kill than most disease-causing organisms in the environment.
Common levels of chlorine disinfection measures have limited effect on the parasite, and alcohol hand sanitizers are ineffective. However, persistent cleaning and disinfection of surfaces can help reduce exposure, particularly in bathrooms and other high-risk areas.
What should you do if you’re experiencing symptoms?
The incubation period for Crypto is two to 10 days, with most people developing symptoms within seven days of exposure. In otherwise healthy individuals, symptoms usually subside within a couple of weeks with supportive care to treat the symptoms and avoid dehydration. Crypto can be transmitted for two weeks or more after symptoms subside.
- Individuals with confirmed crypto, loose stool or watery diarrhea, or who have had such conditions should not use swimming pools or other public bathing facilities for at least two weeks after symptoms have stopped.
- Diaper changing should take place in bathrooms or otherwise designated locations and not on pool decks, chairs or tables. It is recommended that children, who are not potty trained or are still in diapers, should not be in public swimming pools as this increases the risk of transmitting the illness if infected.
- Handwashing with soap and water should be done after using the restroom, changing diapers, before handling food items or eating, and after touching animals.
Additional information on cryptosporidium can be found on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website. The health department recommends you see your medical provider if you or your children have symptoms or believe you need testing for crypto.
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What is Kentucky basketball getting in the #1 center in the 2025 class Malachi Moreno?
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Four-star center Malachi Moreno just committed to the Kentucky Wildcats. Moreno is ranked as the 25th-best player in the 2025 class according to On3’s composite rankings, but he is the number one center in the class.
This was a big time get for Coach Mark Pope and the rest of the Kentucky coaching staff as Moreno is an in-state player and it is always important to keep those players at home. Moreno picked the Wildcats over schools like Indiana, Arkansas, North Carolina, and Notre Dame.
The question is, what are Coach Pope and the Kentucky coaching staff getting in a player like Moreno? The short answer is they are getting exactly what the staff wants in a big man. When watching film on Moreno, at first glance, he looks like a center who would primarily be a defense and dunk type of player, but that couldn’t be further from the truth.
Moreno is extremely fluid with basketball for someone his size. He can dribble and pass, which is exactly what centers have to do in Kentucky’s new offensive system. He has a jump shot that he will pull out occasionally, but it’s not his calling card.
Moreno is a solid shot blocker and rebounder, so he will be able to help on the defensive side of the floor. The best part of Moreno’s game is his skillset around the rim. He is extremely shifty around the rim making it hard for opposing bigs to guard him.
Moreno is an excellent player, and he is a great start to the 2025 class for the Kentucky Wildcats. He is going to be a hometown hero, and Moreno has NBA lottery pick upside.
Scouting Malachi Moreno:
▪️Skilled big with significant size;
▪️Can play in various offensive actions & spots on floor;
▪️Good hands, footwork, & understanding of game; ▪️Reliable defensive rim presence & rebounder.
Full highlights: https://t.co/TyIvdTz8Om pic.twitter.com/O36jGKHEAD
— Adam Finkelstein (@AdamFinkelstein) August 16, 2024
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