Campus News

'SEC Nation' Comes to UK Saturday, Fans Invited to Watch

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 20, 2016) — SEC Network’s traveling football pre-game show, "SEC Nation," will take place on the University of Kentucky campus from 10 to noon ET prior to the Mississippi State at Kentucky football game Saturday, Oct. 22.

Wildcat football fans are invited to go out and watch the show, which will broadcast live from “The Bowl” outside William T. Young Library. Host Maria Taylor will be joined by Tim Tebow, Marcus Spears and Paul Finebaum. Also, on Friday, video segments from campus will air on ESPN.

Here are details for the next few days:

--Giveaways include "SEC Nation" T-shirts to the first 200 fans; free breakfast while supplies last; 30 BBN Rewards points for UK students; and a fan poster challenge — the winner of what's judged the best sign will receive a pregame field pass for themselves and a guest to the UK vs. Mississippi State game.  Check the "SEC Nation" website for more information.

 

--With Keeneland’s fall meet in full swing, the shuttle between Commonwealth and the racetrack will once again run. The shuttle will pick up every 15 minutes at the stadium at the corner of University Drive and Cooper Drive from 11 a.m.-6:10 p.m. and at Keeneland from 11:30 a.m.-6:40 p.m. The fare is $1 each way.

 

--Fans are asked to be enthusiastic, yet respectful.  No offensive signage, food, drink, bags, backpacks or purses will be allowed.

 

--Meanwhile, the set for the show and extensive staging will be constructed Thursday and Friday in the area between the Rose Street Garage (Parking Structure #2) and the Mining and Mineral Resources Building. 

 

--Pedestrians are urged to use caution in that area. We don’t expect any issues or barriers to walking in the area, but want you to know about what will be in place. Specifically, we anticipate the north sidewalk (closest to Mining and Mineral building) will be open for pedestrian traffic between Rose Street and the Library.

 

 

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