Kentucky won't hire 'Mitch Barnhart 2.0' as Wildcats prep for change

Show Caption Hide Caption Mitch Barnhart talks about Integrate Blue, next UK athletic director Outgoing UK athletic director Mitch Barnhart talks about what's next with his retiring after 24 years of leading the Wildcats. Kentucky athletic director Mitch Barnhart will retire after 24 years at the end of June, but his departure isn't the only change coming for the Wildcats.Barnhart says he won't take an active role in trying to hire his successor, but will give his opinion, if asked.Integrate Blue aims to bring the athletic department, university, and hospital system under one corporate-like umbrella. LEXINGTON — Mitch Barnhart won’t be the kind of retired athletic director keeping one hand...