
Kentucky's Next AD: Fresh contenders surface to replace Barnhart
With Mitch Barnhart retiring after 24 years, Kentucky is launching a national search for his successor, spotlighting a 'hot board' of potential AD candidates—including Greg Byrne, Mark Coyle, Marc Hill, Rob Mullens, Martin Newton, DeWayne Peevy, and Scott Stricklin—each bringing a mix of Kentucky ties and SEC leadership experience.