McBride hospitalized for blocked artery

LEXINGTON - Kentucky assistant coach Ron McBride underwent surgery Wednesday to repair a blocked artery.<br> <br> McBride, who coaches Kentucky&#39;s inside linebackers, will miss Saturday&#39;s game against Alabama, Wildcats&#39; coach Rich Brooks said.<br> <br> ``The surgery went well,&#39;&#39; Brooks said. ``I went to see him and he is in good spirits. He hopes to be out of the hospital in another couple of days.&#39;&#39;<br> <br> McBride coached Utah from 1990-2002. McBride was fired after the 2002 season, when the Utes finished 5-6.<br> <br> McBride went 88-63 at Utah and guided the program to six bowl games.