Phillips' future as Wildcats coach in jeopardy

By: Associated Press

Posted: Mon 8:20 PM, Oct 29, 2012

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) - Kentucky coach Joker Phillips has tried to maintain a sense of humor during what has been a difficult season.

Questions regarding his future are no laughing matter, though.

The Wildcats (1-8, 0-6 Southeastern Conference) lost their seventh straight game Saturday at Missouri, ensuring a third consecutive losing season and putting them on pace for their worst finish since going 2-9 in 2004.

Injuries have forced Phillips to play 26 freshmen against one of the nation's toughest schedules. That hasn't stopped Wildcats fans from expressing their frustration: Calling for his dismissal on radio talk shows and not showing up for games - attendance has fallen off at 67,942-seat Commonwealth Stadium.

Players say they still support Phillips and will try to finish the season with three wins to help the embattled coach.

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