Brad White shares excitement about future at Kentucky following interest from LSU

Brad White for some time last week had some interest from Brian Kelly and LSU, but the Kentucky defensive coordinator has elected to remain in Lexington and is looking forward to the future with Mark Stoops and the Wildcats program.

In a press conference ahead of the Citrus Bowl against Iowa, White said that Kentucky is home, and that Kentucky is family, and he appreciated Big Blue Nation for the fan support. About being embraced by the community, White said, “There’s no monetary value you can put on that.”

Perhaps to show his mutual admiration for the state and community, White last week donated his bowl bonus to tornado relief efforts in western Kentucky.

Brad White: “I am so excited to be here and to be Kentucky’s defensive coordinator. Kentucky is home. Kentucky is family… Really want to thank Big Blue Nation for their comments and outpouring of support and really excited to continue to build with Coach Stoops”

— Maggie Davis (@MaggieDavisTV) December 21, 2021

Embraced by the community, Brad White loves being at the University of Kentucky. “There’s no monetary value you can put on that.”

— Nick Roush (@RoushKSR) December 21, 2021

Would appear Brad White is staying at UK and donating his bowl bonus to the Kentucky tornado relief efforts (video via WLEX). #WeAreUK pic.twitter.com/lxy5HrLNgh

— A Sea of Blue (@ASeaOfBlue) December 15, 2021

About a week ago, according to a report from FootballScoop, White was in Baton Rouge meeting with LSU staff.

White joined the Kentucky staff ahead of the 2018 season. He was originally hired as a linebackers coach and took on the defensive coordinator position in 2019, he added defensive coordinator duties. White previously spent 6 seasons with the Indianapolis Colts before arriving in Lexington.

Keith Farner

A former newspaper veteran, Keith Farner is a news manager for Saturday Down South.