Aaron Boyd is Officially a Cat!!!

[mullet357]

Thank god! Four Stars!

[jkeller]

Yay!!!

[BOURBON TOWN CAT FAN]

http://fieldsnotes.wordpress.com/

Henry Clay football star Aaron Boyd, a 6-foot-5 wide receiver who’s rated a blue-chip prospect, will follow in his brother Shane’s footsteps and play college football at Kentucky. Shane was a quarterback for the Cats four years ago.
Boyd (right) made his announcement Wednesday morning at a press conference at Henry Clay with his brother Shane among those in attendance. Aaron narrowed his choices to UK, Oregon, Arkansas and Missouri before going with the Cats.
http://fieldsnotes.files.wordpress.com/2008/02/90jake.jpg (http://fieldsnotes.files.wordpress.com/2008/02/90jake.jpg)Two other Lexington players will also stay home to play for UK.
Lafayette place-kicker Jake Stephens (left) decided this week that he will play at UK. He was also a standout goalkeeper in soccer for the Generals.
Lexington Catholic’s Winston Guy, a receiver/defensive back, commited to the Cats last fall and will sign Wednesday afternoon. Guy (below left) started on the Knights’ two state championship football teams (2005 and 2007).
http://fieldsnotes.files.wordpress.com/2008/02/90winston1.jpg (http://fieldsnotes.files.wordpress.com/2008/02/90winston1.jpg)Boyd is considered a big catch for the Cats because of his size and athletic ability. He had 150 catches for 2,355 yards and 22 touchdowns in his high school career. He was the Blue Devils’ featured receiver last fall and had 58 catches for 1,128 yards and 14 TDs.
Henry Clay Coach Sam Simpson said Boyd had become “the hottest wide receiver in the nation” the last couple months. Boyd, 17, is a four-star prospect by rivals.com.

[gerntz]

17- nice. Plenty of time to develop & grow.

[wildcatdon]

is Stephens walking on?

[UKhoov]

is Stephens walking on?
I would think so...impretty sure we already have like 7 kickers.

Great to hear about Boyd...that is a big time pick up. I think he will see the field plenty next year.

[crazzedcats22]

that's great news, gotta keep the local kids. Especially when they are as good as he is!!

[poodoo]

YES!!! :) Too, I especially like Aaron's height as a receiver. Such is an obvious advantage. Also, like gerntz, I like that he is only seventeen and has time to grow and develop. Again, YES!!!

By the way, we should all be thankful that Winston Guy, who will likely play at the defensive back position at UK, decided to become a Cat, rather than a Hog. That may be old news, but it's still as important.

Welcome, too, place-kicker Jake Stephens. GO CATS! GO COACH BROOKS!

[surveyor]

That certainly should assuage the handwringing over his comments regarding setting a date to announce...........:thumbup:

Welcome aboard, Mr. Boyd! :widcat: