The Big Blue family took a couple of hits on Thursday. Early Thursday morning the UK Football program announced offensive line coach John Schlarman had lost his two year battle with cancer. The former Wildcats and assistant coach of more than seasons meant as much to the Kentucky Football family as anyone who has ever walked through those halls.
Close friend and head coach Mark Stoops had the following comments.
“I’m heartbroken to learn about the passing of my friend, John Schlarman,” said UK head coach Mark Stoops. “My prayers go out to LeeAnne and the kids, Joseph, Benjamin, Matthew and Evelyn, through this very difficult time.