Source: kentuckysportsradio.com --- Monday, October 23, 2017
Kentucky head Baseball coach Nick Mingione was named a Kentucky Colonel this morning, the highest title of honor bestowed by the Governor of Kentucky. According to UK Athletics, the honor recognizes an individual whose work in the community, state, and nation is second to none. The honor of Kentucky Colonel is a recognition of an individual’s noteworthy accomplishments and outstanding service to our community, state and nation. The Kentucky Colonels is a voluntary philanthropic organization and Kentucky Colonels are unwavering in devotion to faith, family, commonwealth and country. Passionate about being compassionate. Proud leaders who are gentle but strong in will and commitment. Here was the video of the announcement: ICYMI, @Coach_Mingione was honored as a @KYColonel today. We couldn’t be prouder to have Christen, Reeves and him leading our program! http://pic.twitter.com/IOAlPaleHZ — Kentucky Baseball (@UKBaseball) October 24, 2017 “What an honor,” Mingione said after being commissioned. “The fact that people notice, I’m just really proud of our student-athletes because they’re the ones serving our community. The most important thing I’ve done since I got here was hire good men. Without the players and coaches, obviously, I’d never be able to receive this award.” After winning 43 games in his first year at Kentucky, Mingione was named the 2017 SEC Coach of the Year, along with the Perfect Game/Rawlings National Coach of the Year, ...
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