There’s no putting a lid on Mark Pope’s enthusiasm, not even in the grocery store.
Earlier today, UK Sports Network released a two-minute video in which Pope walks around Kroger, an official partner of UK Athletics, talking about his favorite items. These types of videos don’t normally stop my social media scroll, but leave it to Pope to infuse even the most boring assignment with boundless energy.
The ad starts with Pope standing outside the Bryan Station Kroger — his Kroger! Once inside, he shows off his “Pope’s Picks.” After picking up some popcorn, he raves about “Miss Lee Anne’s famous lasagna,” one of the secret ingredients of which is the Kroger brand Private Selection marinara sauce (no offense, Kroger, but I’m skeptical). For dessert, he zeroes in on some sea salt caramels and chocolate truffles.
“I’ve become a master of choreographing my path through Kroger so I get all …