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Kentucky Football Welcomes Alumni with Open Arms at Citrus Bowl

Attending bowl games is a reward for players and fans at the end of a successful season. It also applies to individuals that fall right in-between both categories, former players. Around 75 UK football alumni are gathering together the night before the Citrus Bowl to reminisce ahead of the game against Iowa.

Early arrivals were invited to watch the Wildcats practice. Of the dozens that watched Kentucky prepare for the Citrus Bowl, two are recent fan favorites, wide receivers Jeff Badet and Garrett “Juice” Johnson.

“It’s such a blessing to see these guys get so much better over the years.