< PreviousUK Athletics strives to offer a world-class student-athlete experience, with a strong emphasis on helping athletes maximizetheir personal branding to position themselves to monetize their NAME, IMAGE and LIKENESS The “BBNIL” program builds upon Kentucky’s college-sports leading suite of benefits featuring opportunities to enhance each student-athlete’s personal brand. “The fanbase and the local market of people who are bought into the team and bought into us players, those are going to be where most of the opportunities come from. There’s definitely going to be opportunities for some guys on a national scale, but I think that the local markets are really the most important pieces of the puzzle for this because those are the people that are most passionately connected to the team and are willing to pour into us.” - Quarterback Will Levis Visit UKAthletics/NIL for more informationThe BBNIL enhanced suite of benefits includes, but is not limited to: n Representing one of college athletics’ most iconic and nationally recognizable brands. n Access to licensing partnership with Fanatics, UK’s industry-leading sports merchandise partner, alongside specialist agency OneTeam Partners. n The opportunity to be an influencer in the diverse and vibrant Kentucky economic market. n Providing industry-leading support for leveraging individual social media presence through education, data-backed insights and first access to content created by UK’s elite team of media professionals. n Professional advice on potential deals that have already been proposed. n Extended scholarships until a bachelor’s degree is achieved. n Financial education. The BBNIL program will also include a multimedia campaign featuring testimonial videos with Kentucky student-athletes testifying in their own words how the first year of NIL went for them. Some of UK Athletics’ most recognizable athletes will be featured throughout the coming weeks telling their own stories of how they’ve benefited and what they’ve learned. UK continues to build on existing innovations like prioritizing first-access delivery of compelling media content to student-athletes directly to their smartphones. UK will also continue improving hands-on education geared toward maximizing personal branding leverage in addition to business and financial literacy programs. BBNIL, alongside the Kentucky Road program, will continue to position student-athletes for personal and professional growth outside of the classroom and athletics facilities.JAMIN DAVIS KENTUCKY FOOTBALL IN THE NFL n Kentucky had four NFL Draft picks in the 2022 NFL Draft - Wan’Dale Robinson (2nd Round - Giants), Joshua Paschal (2nd Round - Lions), Luke Fortner (3rd Round - Jaguars) and Darrian Kinnard (5th Round – Chiefs). n Kentucky has totaled four or more players selected in the first five rounds three times in school history, including twice in the last four years under Coach Mark Stoops: 2022, 2019, 1966. n In total, 22 players have been drafted under head coach Mark Stoops since 2013, including 13 defensive players (Avery Williamson, Bud Dupree, Za’Darius Smith, Josh Forrest, Josh Allen, Lonnie Johnson, Mike Edwards, Jamin Davis, Kelvin Joseph, Quinton Bohanna, Brandin Echols and Josh Paschal). n Since 2019, five offensive lineman have been drafted, including two in 2022 (Luke Fortner and Darian Kinnard). n UK has had at least one offensive lineman drafted in four straight NFL Drafts. Offensive tackle George Asafo-Adjei was drafted in the seventh round by the New York Giants in the 2019 NFL Draft and offensive guard Logan Stenberg was drafted in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Landon Young was drafted in the sixth round by the New Orleans Saints in the 2021 NFL Draft. Center Luke Fortner was chosen in the third round by the Jacksonville Jaguars and offensive tackle Darian Kinnard was drafted in the fifth round by the Kansas City Chiefs, both in the 2022 NFL Draft. LYNN BOWDEN JR. JOSH ALLENCINCINNATI BENGALS Justin Rigg, TE (2016-21) CAROLINA PANTHERS Phil Hoskins, DT (2017-18, 2020) Marquan McCall, DT (2018-21) Chris Westry, DB (2015-17) DALLAS COWBOYS Quinton Bohanna, NT (2017-20) Kelvin Joseph, DB (2020) Quandre Mosely, DB (2019-21) DETROIT LIONS Josh Paschal, DE (2017-21) Logan Stenberg, OG (2016-19) GREEN BAY PACKERS Randall Cobb, WR (2008-10) JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS Josh Allen, DE/LB (2015-18) Luke Fortner, OC (2017-21) KANSAS CITY CHIEFS Lonnie Johnson Jr., CB (2017-18) Darian Kinnard, OT (2018-21) L.A. RAMS A.J. Rose, RB (2017-20) MIAMI DOLPHINS Lynn Bowden Jr., RB (2017-19) MINNESOTA VIKINGS Za’Darius Smith, OLB (2013-14) NEW ORLEANS SAINTS Landon Young, OT (2016-17, 19-20) NEW YORK GIANTS Wan’Dale Robinson, WR (2021) Yusuf Corker, S (2017-21) NEW YORK JETS Brandin Echols, CB (2019-20) PITTSBURGH STEELERS Benny Snell Jr., RB (2016-18) TAMPA BAY BUCANEERS Mike Edwards, S (2015-2018) TENNESSEE TITANS Bud Dupree, OLB (2011-14) WASHINGTON COMMANDERS Jamin Davis, ILB (2018-20) Jon Toth, OC (2013-16) At the time of this printing, a total of 26 former Kentucky Wildcats are currently on National Football League rosters. Here is the list, along with their years at UK. BENNY SNELL JR. BUD DUPREE BRANDIN ECHOLS LONNIE JOHNSON JR. LANDON YOUNGI n the interest of athletics compliance, the Uni versity of Kentucky and every NCAA institution are responsible for monitoring the activities of the department of athletics. The NCAA rules were developed to ensure that members of the institu tion’s staff, stu- dent-athletes and other individuals or groups representing the institution’s athletics inter- ests comply with the NCAA rules and main- tain the highest standard of ethical conduct. NAME, IMAGE & LIKENESS Pursuant to the adoption of Kentucky re- vised statutes 164.6941 through 164.6951, Kentucky student-athletes are now permit- ted to use their name, image, and likeness for purposes of compensation. UK has im- plemented the following requirements on student-athletes who wish to receive such compensation. Here are a few key high- lights for donors/fans to know: A student-athlete (SA) must disclose any proposed contract or agreement between a SA and third party 7 business days prior to the proposed activity to the Athletics Com- pliance Office (ACO). Once the transaction has been entered, ACO will respond within three business days. Until the ACO reviews and approves, the student-athlete may not engage in the proposed activity. In the event the ACO does not approve, the student-ath- lete may not undertake the proposed activ- ity. A student-athlete is permitted to appeal the decision. Failure to disclose any contract or agreement may result in loss of eligibility, including suspension from team activities or competition, and/or additional NIL educa- tion or training. SAs may not receive payments, provi- sion, or promise of any other consideration or benefits by the university or by any boost- er or any other person or entity acting on behalf of the university; or in exchange or as an inducement for athletic performance or attendance at the university. UK employees (including but not limited to athletics staff and coaches) are not per- mitted to provide or arrange for compensa- tion to SAs for their NIL. Donors/fans are en- couraged to use social media for purposes of contacting student-athletes. SAs are not prohibited from entering into genuine NIL agreements with separate busi- ness entities that are operated by an indi- vidual who is also a booster, so long as the agreement is not a payment, provision, or promise of any other consideration or bene- fits by the university or by any representative of athletics interests or any person or entity acting on behalf of the university. Prospects may not receive compensa- tion from anyone in exchange for com- mitting to or signing a scholarship with the University of Ken- tucky. This activity is considered an imper- missible recruiting inducement, is a vio- lation of NCAA rules and could cause com- petition ineligibility for the prospect. This activity could also af- fect your standing as a donor with the University of Kentucky. To learn more, visit https://ukathletics. com/NIL PRINCIPLES OF INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY The institution’s responsibility for the conduct of its intercollegiate athletics pro- gram includes responsibility for the actions of its staff members and for the actions of any other individual or organization en- gaged in activities promoting the athletics interests of the institution. The NCAA defines an individual as a rep- resentative of athletics interests or a “boost- er” if he or she: • Has participated in or is a member of an agency or organization promoting UK’s intercollegiate athletics program; • Makes or has made a donation to any of the UK men’s or women’s athletics pro- grams; • Is assisting or has been requested by the UK Athletics Department Staff to assist in the recruitment of prospects (which he or she is NOT permitted to do); • Is assisting or has been requested to pro vide benefits to enrolled student-athletes or their families (which he or she is NOT per mitted to do); • Has been involved otherwise in pro- moting the UK athletics program. Remember, a representative of athletics Interests is responsible for making the Uni- versity of Kentucky’s Compliance Office aware of any, potential violations of NCAA rules he or she knows have occurred. Ac- cording to the NCAA, once an individual has been identified as an athletics representative, he or she retains this identity forever, even if that person no longer contributes to the ath- letics program. PRINCIPLES OF RULES COMPLIANCE The Athletics Compliance Office works to identify and reduce areas of risk within the athletics program that could negative- ly impact the University of Kentucky. If a problem arises, 1t is the responsibility of the Athletics Compliance Office to deter- mine how the problem occurred, how it could have been prevented and how to reduce the chances of it occurring in the future. The two main functions of the Ath- letics Compliance Office are to educate and monitor. The Compliance Staff meets regularly with coaches and student-ath- letes to provide information and materials on the applications of the complexities of the NCAA bylaws and at the same time provide as much information as possible to the University of Kentucky community. The staff also monitors the functions of the athletics department that are governed by NCAA legislation. Follow compliance updates on Twitter (@ukcompliance). KENTUCKY 64 @UKFootball Compliance Corner n What is Athletics Compliance?is 1.800.422.1090 ctbi.com Prevent fraud if your card is lost or stolen Control spending by setting limits on withdrawals or transactions Turn your card on or off Customize spending ability by online, mobile or in-store purchases Block international or out-of-area t ransactions As the saying goes “Defense is Key”. That’s why Community Trust Bank Card Controls gives you the control over your spending and the security of your CTB debit card so that you can defend your personal information from fraudsters. Card Controls lets you:W hen the newly hired head coach of Kentucky women’s soccer, Troy Fabi- ano, first arrived in Lexington, he had plenty to talk to his team about. He told them about the opportunity each and every one of them would have to prove themselves regardless of their class year, scholarship status or past results. He explained his own straight-forward tenden- cies, his unwillingness to sugarcoat and his belief in full transparency. He encouraged them to ask questions and to be upfront with their concerns. Fabiano told his team all that, but he also shared with them another message. One which was distinctly concise yet exceedingly revealing. “I’m not used to losing. I don’t want to lose.” The statement, while intentionally moti- vating, was also resoundingly based in reali- ty. Fabiano had coached women’s collegiate soccer for 24 years at both UW-Parkside and Milwaukee and losing was one thing he had not made a habit of. The 323-90-42 record on his resume says as much. As do the 12 NCAA Tournament appearances and 11 conference champion- ships. In fact, from 2017-2021, no Division I program in the country did less losing than Fabiano’s Panthers, who were 77-7-7 during the five-year span. Yes, in a life that’s filled with ambiguity one thing was remarkably certain: Troy Fabi- ano is a winner. It’s why, mere hours after Fabiano’s Mil- waukee squad fell in the second round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament to the top-seeded Virginia Cavaliers, Kentucky athletic direc- tor Mitch Barnhart was on the phone with his top coaching target. And why, just a few days later, the Wisconsin native was on his way to Lexington. “When I was at Milwaukee people al- ways asked me, ‘Are you ever planning on leaving?’” Fabiano recalls. “I said, I was born and raised in Wisconsin, my family’s here. It would have to be, in my eyes, a special opportunity. I think when I met with Mitch [Barnhart] and saw the Lexington area and the facilities and the commitment to the program, it made a lot of sense.” Soccer is always something that has seemed to make sense to Fabiano. The son of a high school coach, Fabiano spent his childhood around the game and played collegiately at Robert Morris. He graduat- ed in 1993 as a two-time All-Northeastern Conference First-Team selection and the conference player of the year, before go- ing on to play professionally in numerous indoor leagues. Eventually, marriage and parenthood forced Fabiano to look for more financially rewarding employment, which is where coaching came in. He spent some time as a graduate assis- tant at his alma mater before he took over as interim head coach of the men’s program at Eastern Illinois just one week before the 1995 season was set to begin. There, equipped with a 12-man roster which was without its top two players due to academic ineligibility, a 23-year-old Fabiano got his first taste as the man at the helm. “It was a disaster,” he laughs. Nevertheless, the experience paid its div- idends, jumpstarting an enduring coaching career that can only be described as incred- ibly successful. Those around Fabiano are quick to recognize his aptitude, both for the game and as a leader. “From a tactical standpoint, Troy is hon- estly a savant,” Kentucky assistant Steve Go- las, who spent six seasons with Fabiano at Milwaukee, said. “The way I describe it to other people is he has a different micropro- cessor. He has a unique ability to adapt to whatever the situation is and I think that’s really what sets him apart. He just knows how to drive a group of people to compete and want to be better.” Sure it’s early, and the grueling SEC schedule has yet to begin, but thus far in 2022 there is no denying that the Wildcats have been, well, better. Through Aug. 28, the team is 4-0-0, the best start for the program since 2012 and its most wins ever in the month of August. They’re outscoring opponents 13-2 and have gotten goals from 10 different individ- uals, the second highest total in the nation. In its third game of the season, Kentucky beat Purdue, 2-1, for what the Cats’ first non-conference win against a power-five opponent since 2016. Surely, there will be some hiccups even- tually. Fabiano understands that. After all, it is the future which he is building toward. “We want to compete for SEC Champi- onships and runs in the NCAA Tournament,” Fabiano said. “That’s the goal. It doesn’t happen overnight. You can lay some things down early to be successful, but you need a good foundation to make sure it stands up for a while.” The ambitions are lofty, but the proud athletic department at Kentucky wouldn’t have it any other way. For the latest on UK Women’s Soccer, follow the Wildcats on Twitter and Insta- gram at @UKWomensSoccer, on Facebook and on the web at UKathletics.com. By Greg Welsh UK Athletics Communications and Public Relations Mitch Barnhart and Troy Fabiano KENTUCKY 66 @UKFootball UK Women's Soccer Welcomes New Head Coach KENTUCKY @UKSportsNetwork 67 2022 Kentucky Football Schedule 9.10 Florida* Gainesville, Fla. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium 7 p.m. | ESPN 9.24 Northern Illinois Lexington, Ky. Kroger Field TBA 9.3 Miami (Ohio) Lexington, Ky. Kroger Field 7 p.m. 9.17 Youngstown State Lexington, Ky. Kroger Field Noon 10.8 South Carolina* Lexington, Ky. Kroger Field TBA 10.29 Tennessee* Knoxville, Tenn. Neyland Stadium TBA 10.1 Ole Miss* Oxford, Miss. Vaught-Hemingway Stadium TBA 10.15 Mississippi State* Lexington, Ky. Kroger Field TBA 11.5 Missouri* Columbia, Mo. Faurot Field TBA 11.12 Vanderbilt* Lexington, Ky. Kroger Field TBA 11.19 Georgia* Lexington, Ky. Kroger Field TBA 11.26 Louisville Lexington, Ky. Kroger Field TBA Home Away * SEC GameNext >