A Kentucky assistant is on the move. Jon Sumrall has risen through the ranks and is leaving Lexington to become the next head coach at Troy. A former linebacker for the Wildcats, Sumrall is departing on good terms with a wealth of resources for his successor.
Still Recruiting for Kentucky
Sumrall’s recruiting chops quickly came to light in Lexington. The Kentucky assistant pulled out the rug from Lane Kiffin’s feet just days after he was hired to be the Ole Miss head coach. Kiffin expected to receive a commitment from the state’s top defensive lineman.