UK linebackers coach Jon Sumrall will be the next head coach at Troy. He accepted the job last month but decided to remain with Kentucky through the Citrus Bowl.
Sumrall was a three-year letter winner at middle linebacker at Kentucky from 2002-04 and started his coaching career as a graduate assistant during the 2005 and 2006 seasons under head coach Rich Brooks.
Sumrall shared a heartfelt thank you to Big Blue Nation Sunday morning.
“I am grateful to have been at the University of Kentucky the last three years. I am forever indebted to Mark Stoops for providing me with the opportunity to return to my alma mater and coach. I would also like to thank Dr. Eli Capilouto and Mitch Barnhart for their leadership and support. To the coaching staff, support staff and players at UK, you are family – I love y’all and am going to miss doing life with you. Lastly, thank you to the BBN for the love you have shown me and my family. I will always be a Kentucky Wildcat.”
