Stoops says football recruit Pierre will not play for UK this season

The Courier Journal reports Kentucky coach Mark Stoops stated at the SEC Media Days today in Atlanta the Wildcats will likely be without one of their recruits for the 2018 season. Linebacker Ashtan Pierre was the only player not listed on the roster in the media guide. Stoops confirmed that by saying academic issues have prevented Pierre from enrolling at UK and he adds the issue will not be resolved by the time the season begins. The Deerfield Beach, FL native signed with Kentucky last December.