Ponatoski handled own recruitment

Ponatoski handled own recruitment

Cincinnati football/baseball player Matt Ponatoski stunned many when he verbally committed to play football at Kentucky for Mark Stoops over Alabama, Oregon, Arkansas and many others. He will also play baseball for Nick Mingione even though he’s expected to be a high pick in the 2026 Major League Baseball Draft. But here’s a surprise — he handled his own recruiting process rather than depending on his parents or high school coaches at Cincinnati…