5 Quotes by Mitch Barnhart

Carlos is an outstanding young coach and we're happy to be able to announce one of our former student-athletes as head coach. Carlos has been around this team for the past three seasons and has helped them rise to not only the top of the SEC, but helped put UK on the map as one of the premier programs in the country. I'm confident this level of excellence will continue under his guidance.

We don't feel the punishment is consistent with the past precedents established by previous NCAA cases. The NCAA has tried to become a more student-friendly organization, but this direction is a significant step away from that.

You have to remember where you want to compete. The schools at the lower end have not had that much success. If you want to compete, you must give your coaches and athletes the resources to do it.

Prices have escalated on a lot of things. Tuition is up; travel expenses are through the roof. There are a lot of things that have to be managed. There are new expenditures that make it a challenge.

I appreciate the competitiveness she brings to our program. The way she has begun to grow this thing is very, very special.