UK Football: Joker Phillips was worried he would be a distraction for UK seniors

LEXINGTON — During his 23 years at the University of Kentucky, Joker Phillips has always tried to do what was best for the program as a player, assistant coach and head coach. That’s why he says it was “hard” for him to decide to coach the final two games after he was fired Sunday with a 12-23 record in three years.

By LARRY VAUGHT

November 7, 2012