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The highest-ranked Kentucky defensive linemen of the Rivals era

The highest-ranked Kentucky defensive linemen of the Rivals era

Cats Illustrated looks back at Commonwealth's top defensive line prospects of the past two decades.

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7/17/20
 • Justin Rowland
Howd Newman turn Irish

Howd Newman turn Irish

PRP defensive tackle Brandon Newman is ready to become a member of the Fighting Irish. The 6-foot-1, 300-pound Newman signed his letter of intent at a

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2/11/08
 • Michael Johnston
East squad wears its game face on Friday

East squad wears its game face on Friday

SAN ANTONIO – Preparations are complete for the East side as the team went through a light walk-through Friday morning to get ready for Saturday's U.S

1/4/08
 • Adam Gorney
Army All-American Bowl: The matchups

Army All-American Bowl: The matchups

The winner of the U.S. Army All-American Bowl will likely be the squad that plays the best as a team, but much will be determined by individual matchu

1/4/08
 • Mike Farrell
Newman learns tough lessons

Newman learns tough lessons

Brandon Newman's senior season didn't go as planned. But at least the Irish commitment, who will visit Notre Dame this weekend for the football banque

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12/4/07
 • Pete Sampson
How solid is Newman with Notre Dame

How solid is Newman with Notre Dame

With Kentucky charging out of the gate with a 3-0 record, a statement win over Louisville and a spot in the latest AP Top 25 poll, many recruiting obs

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9/18/07
 • Jeff Drummond
Newman not short on senior challenges

Newman not short on senior challenges

With his future secure, Brandon Newman can't wait to focus on his present. The Notre Dame commitment is already a week into fall camp at Pleasure Ridg

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8/3/07
 • Pete Sampson
Kentucky produces versatile talent in 2008

Kentucky produces versatile talent in 2008

Versatility is a major theme for the Class of 2008 Rivals.com Kentucky Top 10. Nearly all of the prospects included in the ranking either play multipl

6/22/07
 • JC Shurburtt
Newman pulls the trigger

Newman pulls the trigger

Saturday turned into a day of celebration for Brandon Newman. Notre Dame head coach Charlie Weis had reason to celebrate too after landing a commitmen

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5/26/07
 • Pete Sampson
One last look

One last look

Brandon Newman will be back in South Bend this weekend, ready to get the royal treatment from head coach Charlie Weis. Could a commitment be coming fr

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5/23/07
 • Pete Sampson
Spring recruiting keeps Newman busy

Spring recruiting keeps Newman busy

Monday won't be the last time Brandon Newman sees Corwin Brown. Notre Dame's defensive coordinator paid a visit to Pleasure Ridge Park yesterday. Brow

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5/8/07
 • Pete Sampson
Kentuckys Tremendous 26 announced

Kentuckys Tremendous 26 announced

Each year, the Kentucky Football Coaches Association and the Kentucky High School Football Guide pick 26 upcoming seniors from around the state of Ken

4/26/07
 • Howie Lindsey
Change in plans keeps Newman open

Change in plans keeps Newman open

Brandon Newman arrived at Notre Dame on Saturday intending to take himself off the recruiting market. But when he hopped in the car ride home, Newman

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4/23/07
 • Pete Sampson
Newman excited about second look at Irish

Newman excited about second look at Irish

After returning home from Notre Dame last week, Brandon Newman separated the Irish program into pros and cons. Picking out the positives came easy. As

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4/20/07
 • Pete Sampson
Could Newman pull the trigger

Could Newman pull the trigger

Brandon Newman planned to see as many programs as he could. But the standout defensive lineman from Louisville, Ky., may have seen everything he needs

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4/4/07
 • Pete Sampson
Irish want Newman to man the middle

Irish want Newman to man the middle

If Notre Dame doesn't land nose tackle Brandon Newman, it won't be for a lack of effort. The Irish offered a scholarship earlier this month and have k

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3/19/07
 • Pete Sampson
PRPs Newman picks up another big offer

PRPs Newman picks up another big offer

Put a bullet next to Brandon Newman's name on the Class of 2008 recruiting boards. The Louisville PRP junior added another major scholarship offer on

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3/9/07
 • Jeff Drummond
Video: Newman makes his mark

Video: Newman makes his mark

Video: Newman makes his mark

3/5/07
 • Rivals.com
Newman fits the bill, fills the middle

Newman fits the bill, fills the middle

Notre Dame's new defensive front requires a new brand of defensive tackle. That's where Brandon Newman comes into play. The Irish are already keeping

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3/3/07
 • Pete Sampson
Louisville DT has early offer, interest

Louisville DT has early offer, interest

LOUISVILLE, Ky.- Thanks to a standout showing at the University of Kentucky's prospect camp this past summer, Pleasure Ridge Park defensive tackle Bra

2/24/07
 • JC Shurburtt
Video Feature: Still early for Newman

Video Feature: Still early for Newman

Defensive tackle Brandon Newman (Louisville, Kent.) already has an offer from in-state Kentucky, but has some other big name programs showing interest

2/23/07
 • Rivals.com
PRP junior one of Cats priorities for 2008

PRP junior one of Cats priorities for 2008

It didn't take Louisville PRP coach Chris Wolfe long to realize just how big a priority his star player would be for Kentucky in the Class of 2008. Re

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2/13/07
 • Jeff Drummond
Cats offer junior D-Lineman from PRP

Cats offer junior D-Lineman from PRP

Kentucky's coaches are canvassing the nation this week on recruiting visits with the top prospects on this year's board. While they're at it, the staf

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11/29/06
 • Jeff Drummond
In-state DT emerging as 2008 target

In-state DT emerging as 2008 target

Kentucky is only two verbal commitments into its 2007 football recruiting class, but the Wildcats may have already identified one of their top in-stat

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7/18/06
 • Jeff Drummond