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Kentucky football hires new running backs coach with 'wide range of experience'

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky has found its new running backs coach.

Jay Boulware, who also will serve as the Wildcats' co-special teams coordinator, replaces John Settle, who was fired Nov. 28. The hiring was announced Monday.

“I'm thrilled to add Jay to our staff at Kentucky,” Kentucky coach Mark Stoops said in a release. “I've known Jay from his time with my brother, Bob, at Oklahoma. I've always been impressed with him and his work ethic. He brings a wide range of experience coaching running backs and in recruiting, along with his expertise and success with special teams.