Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon offered thanks and congratulations Friday night to Jemal Singleton, the team's running backs coach the past two seasons who earlier this week accepted an offer to become the University of Kentucky Wildcats' running backs coach and special teams coordinator.
Singleton was one of several Bengals assistants to depart after the team finished this past season with a 4-11-1 record.
UK announced Thursday that Singleton joined its staff after he spent the two seasons with Cincinnati, one with the Oakland Raiders and two with the Indianapolis Colts. Before that, he coached running backs in college, at Arkansas, Oklahoma State and Air Force - where he starred as a running back.
More from UKathletics.com's story introducing Singleton:
"We are excited to welcome Jemal Singleton to our program," head coach Mark Stoops said. "He came highly recommended from (UK defensive coordinator) Brad White, who I highly respect, as they worked together in the NFL. After I did the research on him, saw his background, and visited with him, it was a no-brainer. He has also worked in the same system as (new offensive coordinator) Liam Coen and he will be a great fit."
"We are so excited to be a part of the Big Blue Nation," Singleton said. "My wife and daughter are horse people and we all know Lexington is a great place for that but I had a chance to come to the NFL Pro Day last year and walk around the facility. I was very impressed with everything Kentucky Football has done for their players. Everything is first class. Coach Stoops has really built something special at Kentucky. I also have history with Coach Brad White from way back at Air Force and also in the NFL with the Indianapolis Colts, and this is just an amazing opportunity. I can't wait to get started."
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