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Kentucky associate AD Chris Woolard found covered in vomit, arrested for DUI

Stephen Samraby:Steve Samra10/13/22

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Kentucky associate athletics director Chris Woolard was charged with a DUI after being found covered in vomit in his car on Monday, according to ABC affiliate WHAS 11.

“A member of Kentucky basketball coach John Calipari’s staff has been charged with DUI,” wrote WHAS 11. “Lexington Police said Chris Woolard was found on Monday in his car, which was resting on the sidewalk next to a fence still in gear.

“Police said Woolard was covered in vomit and they could smell alcohol on him.”

Additionally, Woolard was arrested and charged after being issued a sobriety test, per WHAS 11.

Moreover, Woolard is currently in his twelfth season the associate athletics director for basketball operations at Kentucky, as well as serving as the executive director for the Calipari Foundation.

After the incident, WHAS 11 reached out to Kentucky for comment, to which they responded, “We are aware of the situation and we are handling the matter internally.”

The Wildcats will open their season on Nov. 7 against Howard at Rupp Arena.