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New Kentucky inside linebackers coach Jon Sumrall's first news conference after returning to Lexington. Jon Hale, Louisville Courier Journal

LEXINGTON – Jon Sumrall is used to being at the center of the huddle.

Since joining Mark Stoops’ coaching staff in February, he's stepped into that role as a teacher, with the Wildcat inside linebackers surrounding him to hear his lessons.

But after an April practice 12 years ago, Sumrall stood at the center of a huddle of UK players at near midfield in Commonwealth Stadium for a different reason.