Kentucky AD denounces fan sign making light of Hurricane Irma
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A Kentucky fan took the pregame intensity too far while making his sign for the Wildcats' upcoming game against Florida, and Kentucky athletic director Mitch Barnhart isn't pleased about it.
So I guess the deadly hurricane that killed some and destroyed a lot of lives is apparently a joke to @universityofky 🤔🤔🤔......wow smh 🐊🐊 pic.twitter.com/XtI4xyOiyb
— ahmad black (@ahmadblack35) September 20, 2017
Ahmad Black, a former Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety who also played at Florida, tweeted his displeasure with the fan making a joke out of the devastation caused by Hurricane Irma.
Barnhart was quick to tweet that the university finds the sign offensive as well.
An insensitive and offensive sign has been making the rounds online this week. I want to be clear: That's not us.
— Mitch Barnhart (@UKMitchBarnhart) September 21, 2017
We will show the respect and care due our opponents and those affected by natural disasters.
— Mitch Barnhart (@UKMitchBarnhart) September 21, 2017
As we've planned all week, we'll accept donations at concession stands for UK's Emergency Assistance & Relief Fund. Please be generous.
— Mitch Barnhart (@UKMitchBarnhart) September 21, 2017
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