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sports1 month ago•2 min saved

UK defensive lineman Nic Smith dies at 20, no foul play suspected

University of Kentucky defensive lineman Nic Smith, 20, was found dead in a residence hall with authorities indicating no foul play; he had not appeared in a game for the Wildcats and was set as a redshirt freshman. Smith, a former Walnut Grove High School athlete in Georgia, was part of UK’s Community Leadership and Development program and was nicknamed “Happy” and “Big Happ.” The investigation continues in coordination with the coroner’s office and university officials.

via New York Post|

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sports1 month ago•37 min saved

Spurs steal Game 3, UK mourns Nic Smith, and Bearded Pope rides a recruiting surge

Spurs edged the Knicks 115-111 in Game 3 of the NBA Finals to cut the series to 2-1, with Victor Wembanyama's 32 points and a late De’Aaron Fox jumper fueling the win while New York committed 13 turnovers; Game 4 heads to Madison Square Garden and Game 5 returns to San Antonio. Back in Kentucky, 20-year-old defensive lineman Nic Smith died, a devastating blow to UK football; in recruiting, three-star interior OL Reed Gerken committed to Kentucky, boosting the 2027 class as Will Stein’s pipeline grows. Bearded Mark Pope is fueling memes as UK summer practices begin June 15, and Freddy the German soccer fan’s SEC road trip adds World Cup flavor to the week.

via On3|

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sports2 months ago•12 min saved

Kentucky Wildcats Mourn Loss of Nic Smith, Redshirt Freshman Defensive Lineman

The University of Kentucky announced the death of Nic 'Happy' Smith, a redshirt freshman defensive lineman from Longville, Georgia. Smith was a sophomore in the Community Leadership and Development program and redshirted last season. UK coach Will Stein expressed heartbreak and said the team will support one another as they honor his memory, with resources available through the Office for Student Success.

via WDRB|

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sports2 months ago•1 min saved

Kentucky football mourns the loss of Nic Smith at 20

Kentucky announced the death of 20-year-old redshirt freshman defensive lineman Nic Smith, nicknamed 'Big Happ,' describing him as a happy, friendly teammate. A three-star recruit from Loganville, Georgia, Smith was in Kentucky’s Community Leadership and Development program and is survived by his parents and six siblings. The university and head coach Will Stein offered condolences and asked for privacy as the team and community grieve.

via On3|

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