1: Skipped the French army physical training (5)
4: Leading kids in central Kentucky are going out after lunch to score. (4, 1, 4)
9: ...or stuffed with the alternative (5)
10: Limbaugh, getting into cable, is liable to be overwhelmed (9)
11: Scold head of state entertained by Ted Turner? That's most astute! (9)
12: Go from right to left in 144, and shine (5)
14: It comes to a point everyone heard (3)
16: Strange set-back overwhelms blundering bravado (7-2)
18: Underworld biggie (and chief stoolie) is a rich and powerful person (9)
19: Capture ten heading north (3)
20: Famous pianist's inclination for vocalizing (5)
21: Learn and teach about grief (9)
23: Random test may pick out a pattern (4,5)
26: Row (but not in front) and get mixed up (5)
27: Drink is flowing, by the sound of it, where Magna Carta was signed (9)
28: Pay in gym before deli spread (5)