Will contend for a starting role at center following the graduation of Matt Smith ... Began his collegiate career at guard, then moved to center in 2011 ... Made the team in the fall of 2010 ... Has continued to develop in the weight room, adding about 10 more pounds in the last year ...Extremely active in community service, see list below. 2012 (Sophomore): Played in one game, UK's win over Samford.
2011 (Redshirt Freshman): Continued to practice with the team, moving from guard to center.
2010 (Freshman): Redshirted.
High School: Played center, defensive end and long snapper for Christian Academy of Louisville, where he was the team captain his junior and senior seasons ... Centurions advanced to the state playoffs all three years, including the second round his sophomore and senior seasons ... Was named all-district his junior and senior year, while also being named the team's offensive lineman of the year ... Earned the Centurion Award his senior season ... Coached by John Dryden ... Competed in shot put all four years of high school ... Named all-region in shot put his junior and senior years ... Member of the National Honor Society.
Personal: Born in Brentwood, Tenn. ... Parents are Jeff and Giovanna Godby ... Major is communications.
Community Cats: Participated in numerous events for the UK Christian Student Fellowship ... Has done speaking and/or service events at Birmingham Children's Hospital, Veterans Hospital, Franklin County High School, Bracken County High School, Bullitt East High School, Rosa Parks Elementary, Lexington Christian Academy, Christian Academy of Louisville, Athletes in Action, Salvation Army, God's Pantry, Lakewood Baptist, Turning Point Church and Centenary Church ... Helped with relief efforts for Haiti and Joplin, Mo. ... Taught powerlifting at a middle school camp ... Big Blue U Move-in.
Max Says ... I couldn't live without my: Bible ... The coolest thing about being at UK is: the passion people have for UK athletics ... The one thing I like most about football is: the brotherhood of our team ... If I could talk to anyone on Skype, it would be: the apostle Paul ... Something people might not know about me is: I cut grass all through middle and high school in my neighborhood .. My hidden talent is: cooking.
