Mark Pope praises Lamont Butler’s ‘stunning’ ability to protect his shoulder during games

During his weekly radio show Monday night, Mark Pope joked that Lamont Butler “might have come out of the womb in a stance” when pointing out his incredible defensive tendencies.
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Kentucky falls to Texas A&M 9-7 in blown series opener Friday night
Kentucky Baseball dropped its third consecutive SEC series opener Friday night with a 9-7 loss to Texas A&M. The ‘Cats jumped out to a 7-1 lead, but were outscored 8-0 over the final 5 1/2 innings.
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Pain today, promise tomorrow: How Mark Pope earned A-grade in debut season at Kentucky
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Kentucky’s seniors proud to “set the culture” for the Mark Pope era
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Mark Pope and Lamont Butler shared a special moment following season-ending loss
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