Just before Kentucky kicked off at Missouri, the BBN found out long-time offensive line coach John Schlarman was unable to make the trip. The former Wildcat has courageously battled cancer alongside the team. Saturday’s trip to Columbia was his first absence since he was diagnosed with stage IV cancer two years ago.
“It’s been incredibly difficult. You miss the heck out of him. I think that goes for our whole team. I think we all miss him. We all just want the best for him and for him to be better,” said senior offensive guard Luke Fortner.