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Shout! Shout! Let it all out! UK holds high-volume tryouts for P.A. announcers

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!