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How Jemal Singleton’s military background developed him as a coach

Being a military brat has its benefits. Kentucky’s new running backs and special teams coach was raised differently, providing unique perspective when he is on the field with aspiring young football players. After bouncing around all over the world, he’s happy to settle down in the Bluegrass.

“What brought me to Kentucky was the opportunity here,” Singleton told local media members Thursday afternoon not long after his hiring was made official. “My family has fallen in love with Kentucky. You’ve gotta understand that I’ve lived everywhere in the world. I was born in Turkey. My mother was British.