“It’s a special day, it’s a special week to remember Jared Lorenzen and we’re proud to honor him this week,” Mark Stoops said in his press conference today. “One of the most beloved and iconic players to ever play at the University of Kentucky. And it will be an honor for us to recognize him and recognize his family this week. So just more incentive for us and for our team.”
It’s no coincidence that Kentucky chose the Arkansas game for its tribute to Jared. Sixteen years ago, the Cats were trailing the Razorbacks in the second half when Jared famously yelled to fans who were hitting the exits early, “Where the hell y’all going?