'Behind the Blue': UKPR’s Carl Nathe Reflects on an Iconic Career
LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 6, 2021) — If, in recent memory, you’ve attended a University of Kentucky football game at Kroger Field you will, no doubt, be familiar with the guest on this episode of "Behind the Blue." In fact, if you’ve listened to "Behind the Blue" over the past several years, you’ve heard the voice of Carl Nathe, as he’s interviewed many people who have put their hard work and effort into making the university work.
A native of Pleasantville, New York, Nathe is a graduate of the University of Maryland, College Park. He’s been at UK for over 30 years, since 1989, and has been the voice of Kroger Field since 1997. A former sports reporter and anchor at WLEX-TV in Lexington, Nathe also served as sideline reporter for selected statewide and regional live telecasts of UK women’s basketball games.
On this episode of "Behind the Blue," the spotlight is turned around for a rare interview with Nathe about the end of his UK career, the inspirations that guided him along the way, and the moments and memories he’ll take with him.
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