The University of Kentucky’s soccer complex was no place for the skittish Wednesday night. UK tested nerves by holding high-volume tryouts there for would-be public address announcers.
About 50 people — almost exclusively men — took turns sitting behind a live microphone and yelling. This four-hour, blue-tinted scream therapy session included:
“Batting first for KENTUCKY!! . . .” (That last word was usually said with a growl.)
“Goooooooal for Kentucky!”
“Lisa from Monkey’s Eyebrow will race against Brenda from Burkesville. You must spin around the bat 10 times before running to the finish line. Go!