Earlier this week, news broke that Steve Clinkscale and Jon Sumrall both received promotions on Kentucky Football’s staff. Clinkscale, who has served as defensive backs coach, was elevated to defensive passing game coordinator, while Sumrall, the inside linebackers coach, was promoted to co-defensive coordinator. Today, UK sent out a press release with quotes from Mark Stoops on Clinkscale and Sumrall’s new roles.
“Coach Clinkscale has had major input in our defensive scheme since his arrival here at UK,” Stoops said. “He’s not only had a major role in our program defensively but in recruiting as well.