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Jon Hale
about 2 months ago
NEW: In the weekly UK football mailbag, I offer my take on what felt like a vibe shift in Mark Stoops' postgame comments Saturday, look at the OT possession and more
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UK football mailbag: How did the Texas loss affect Mark Stoops’ job status?
The weekly UK football mailbag is filled with more calls for change after a heartbreaking loss to Texas.
https://www.kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-football/article312565713.html
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Ben Roberts
about 2 months ago
NEW: What convinced the No. 1 team in college basketball to play an exhibition game against Kentucky in Rupp Arena? NIL money? Promise of a return game? Nope. I talked to the Purdue director of basketball ops about how this marquee preseason game came about. Story:
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Why the No. 1 team in college basketball agreed to play Kentucky in Rupp Arena
The Purdue Boilermakers are coming to town this week. Here’s how and why the No. 1 team in the country agreed to play the Cats on the road.
https://www.kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-men/article312540619.html
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Lexington Herald-Leader
about 2 months ago
Kassie O’Brien is putting the SEC on notice and helping the Wildcats work toward another SEC championship.
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UK volleyball benefiting from resilient freshman setter Kassie O’Brien
Kassie O’Brien is putting the SEC on notice and helping the Wildcats work toward another SEC championship.
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Jon Hale
about 2 months ago
NEW: For a UK offense that has struggled to find playmaking receivers, three catches in the fourth quarter at Georgia stood out immediately. Now, freshman WR Cam Miller appears to have earned a spot in the regular rotation.
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Kentucky passing attack could get boost from freshman who impressed at Georgia
With three fourth quarter catches at Georgia, freshman Cam Miller staked a claim to a spot in the UK wide reciever rotation.
https://www.kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-football/article312517699.html
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Ben Roberts
about 2 months ago
A Kentucky kid has been the biggest surprise of UK basketball practices so far. "He does things on the floor, you kind of shake your head like, ‘I didn’t actually know that that’s the guy I recruited a year ago.'" Story:
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Who’s been the biggest surprise in early UK basketball practices? A Kentucky kid
Mark Pope, Otega Oweh and others talk about a surprise player on this Kentucky basketball roster. And he should play right away.
https://www.kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-men/article312491726.html
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Ben Roberts
about 2 months ago
NEW: "I knew exactly what I was signing up for." Talking with Mark Pope (and a couple of Kentucky's top players) about why he's embracing the program's reputation as the king of NIL in college basketball:
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Why Mark Pope is embracing Kentucky’s reputation as the king of basketball NIL
Kentucky’s expected “payroll” for the 2025-26 season is astronomical. Mark Pope isn’t shying away from the expectations that come with that.
https://www.kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-men/article312461558.html
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Ben Roberts
about 2 months ago
UK basketball fans have a lot of questions about NIL. I've spent the past few months tracking down some answers. Here's an exhaustive, inside look at the Wildcats' NIL operation, which has resulted in a payroll of more than $20 million for the 2025-26 team. Story:
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How Kentucky basketball is benefiting from the massive changes to NIL rules
We answer your questions about how much money Kentucky basketball players get paid, new NIL rules, changes in recruiting and much more.
https://www.kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-men/article312461238.html
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Jon Hale
about 2 months ago
NEW: I spoke with Mitch Barnhart this morning about the state of the UK football program and Mark Stoops' job status.
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Mitch Barnhart still confident Mark Stoops can return UK football to glory
The Herald-Leader spoke with UK athletics director Mitch Barnhart about Mark Stoops’ job status Tuesday.
https://www.kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-football/article312491633.html
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Ben Roberts
about 2 months ago
NEW: Travis Perry is set for a fresh start in college basketball, but he'll still be playing in the SEC. And it sounds like he'll be playing more this season than he did as a freshman at Kentucky. His new coach and teammates talk about his game:
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https://www.kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-men/article312491628.html
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Key, Strack and Hassett are poised to level up for Kentucky women’s basketball
Kenny Brooks is confident in this year’s UK women’s basketball roster due to its size, development and leadership.
https://www.kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-women/article312411497.html
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The mystery man of this Kentucky basketball team is still figuring things out
Andrija Jelavic talks about his new life in Kentucky, learning from Mark Pope and Big Z’s advice. His teammates talk about his progress.
https://www.kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-men/article312398933.html
2 months ago
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Ben Roberts
2 months ago
NEW: Kentucky basketball player Andrija Jelavic has been ruled eligible to play immediately by the NCAA, the Herald-Leader has been told. Jelavic will begin his college career with 3 seasons of eligibility. Here's the story on his situation:
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No NCAA drama for Andrija Jelavic. He’s eligible to play for Kentucky basketball
The NCAA has ruled that UK basketball newcomer Andrija Jelavic will be allowed to compete immediately. But he won’t be listed as a freshman.
https://www.kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-men/article312366523.html
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Jon Hale
2 months ago
NEW: The latest UK football mailbag hits on Stoops' post-Georgia comments, football investment, pressure on Mitch Barnhart and more
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-football/article312392395.html
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Mailbag: What’s next for Mitch Barnhart, Mark Stoops and UK football?
The vibes continue to get worse in the weekly UK football mailbag after Saturday’s loss at Georgia.
https://kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-football/article312392395.html
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In UK’s sea of negativity, Cutter Boley provides a sliver of hope
In a 35-14 loss at Georgia, Kentucky football turns in another dispiriting performance. But UK’s redshirt freshman quarterback shows promise.
https://www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/mark-story/article312363633.html
2 months ago
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Jon Hale
2 months ago
It's time for mailbag questions again. After the Georgia loss and Mark Stoops shooting down the report he considered leaving last year, what are your thoughts?
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Jon Hale
2 months ago
NEW: After UK football's latest loss, Mark Stoops was defiant. "There’s zero chance I’m walking away."
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After latest UK loss, Mark Stoops vows, ‘There’s zero chance I’m walking away’
Mark Stoops shot down a local radio report that he had approached UK’s administration about leaving last season.
https://www.kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-football/article312380642.html
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Five things you need to know from Kentucky’s 35-14 loss at No. 12 Georgia
The key talking points from Mark Stoops and the Wildcats’ loss to Kirby Smart and the Bulldogs.
https://www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/mark-story/article312363564.html
2 months ago
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Cutter Boley’s passing can’t save UK football. See stats from Cats’ loss at Georgia
See a full statistical report from Kentucky football’s 35-14 at Georgia.
https://www.kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-football/article312381661.html
2 months ago
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Kentucky football’s downward spiral continues with blowout loss at Georgia
Kentucky was outmatched from the start in an all-systems failure at Georgia.
https://www.kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-football/article312380640.html
2 months ago
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Jon Hale
2 months ago
Wollschlaeger warming up with the first-team offense. Waller is working with the second-team defense. Looks like both are going to try to play, but we will see how limited they are.
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Lexington Herald-Leader
2 months ago
Follow along as Kentucky football looks to snap a 15-game losing streak against the Bulldogs.
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Kentucky football at Georgia: Follow live stats, news updates and commentary
Follow along as Kentucky football looks to snap a 15-game losing streak against the Bulldogs.
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Jon Hale
2 months ago
NEW: This week marks 10 years since UK football last came back from a 14-point deficit to win a game. The offensive buzz word this week is methodical, so the sense of hopelessness when Kentucky gets down multiple scores is not going away.
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Why does hope disappear for UK so fast? It’s been 10 years of the same problem
Methodical is the buzzword for a struggling UK football offense after South Carolina loss showed familiar limitations.
https://www.kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-football/article312348929.html
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Jon Hale
2 months ago
Kentucky CB DJ Waller and RT Alex Wollschlaeger are both listed as game-time decisions on the final availability report.
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Mark Story
2 months ago
How Kentucky football and No. 12 Georgia match up at each position - with my game prediction
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How Kentucky football and No. 12 Georgia match up — with a game prediction
A position-by-position analysis of the SEC college football game between Mark Stoops’ Wildcats and Kirby Smart’s Bulldogs.
https://www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/mark-story/article312323007.html
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Mark Story
2 months ago
I asked Kentucky football fans for their hopes and fears about UK’s game Saturday at No. 12 Georgia. The replies were heavy on fears and gallows humor
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UK football fans share their hopes & fears (mostly fears) for the Cats at Georgia
When we asked Kentucky backers on social media about expectations for the Wildcats vs. the Bulldogs, a hope was for better pass protection.
https://www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/mark-story/article312360384.html
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Mark Story
2 months ago
Beautiful day for football at one of the SEC’s most venerable stadiums. What are you hoping to see from Kentucky today vs No 12 Georgia?
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Former Kentucky football star Trevin Wallace, now a starting inside linebacker in the NFL, is turning to the legends of the Carolinas for help in his second season with the Panthers.
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Former UK star Trevin Wallace regularly learning from legendary Panthers linebackers
Former Kentucky football star Trevin Wallace, now a starting inside linebacker in the NFL, is turning to the legends of the Carolinas for help in his second season with the Panthers.
https://www.kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/ex-cats/article312225733.html
3 months ago
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History suggests UK fans have not seen the last of Zach Calzada playing meaningful snaps.
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Cutter Boley will hope to reverse trend of Kentucky QB switches in Stoops era
History suggests UK fans have not seen the last of Zach Calzada playing meaningful snaps.
https://www.kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-football/article312216119.html
3 months ago
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Caring for sister Gabby, who has a rare neurological disorder, has shaped the life of the Kentucky tight end. “Me and my whole family, we see Gabby as a blessing.”
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UK football’s Willie Rodriguez finds strength in sister’s Rett syndrome battle
Caring for sister Gabby, who has a rare neurological disorder, has shaped the life of the Kentucky tight end. “Me and my whole family, we see Gabby as a blessing.”
https://www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/mark-story/article312180049.html
3 months ago
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Saturday’s game will mark Cutter Boley’s fourth career appearance against an SEC foe.
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Kentucky football names Cutter Boley its starting quarterback vs. South Carolina
Saturday’s game will mark Boley’s fourth career appearance against an SEC foe.
https://www.kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-football/article312209688.html
3 months ago
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Mark Stoops and the Wildcats will seek to snap a three game losing streak against Shane Beamer and the Gamecocks.
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Know Your Foe: Can Kentucky football flip the script on South Carolina?
Mark Stoops and the Wildcats will seek to snap a three game losing streak against Shane Beamer and the Gamecocks.
https://www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/mark-story/article312194870.html
3 months ago
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Jaland Lowe, who’s expected to be UK’s starting point guard, talked to the Herald-Leader about what he’s seen from the Cats so far.
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The new leader of UK basketball oozes confidence as preseason practice begins
Jaland Lowe, who’s expected to be UK’s starting point guard, talked to the Herald-Leader about what he’s seen from the Cats so far.
https://www.kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-men/article312174266.html
3 months ago
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Kentucky volleyball’s latest marquee win comes in a five-set thriller over archrival Louisville.
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UK volleyball’s rivalry win over Louisville shows national title potential
Kentucky volleyball’s latest marquee win comes in a five-set thriller over archrival Louisville.
https://www.kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/article312115671.html
3 months ago
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The Bulldogs will play No. 2 Lexington Catholic on Wednesday for a chance at the 43rd District’s top playoff seed.
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Paul Laurence Dunbar having a blast as girls soccer contender this season
The Bulldogs will play No. 2 Lexington Catholic on Wednesday for a chance at the 43rd District’s top playoff seed.
https://www.kentucky.com/sports/high-school/article312126119.html
3 months ago
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Checking in on how the football players who exited Kentucky after the 2024 season are faring with their new teams.
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Eleven of UK football’s 2025 departed transfers are starting for new teams
Checking in on how the football players who exited Kentucky after the 2024 season are faring with their new teams.
https://www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/mark-story/article312119130.html
3 months ago
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The editor of the 2025-26 Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook likes what Mark Pope is doing with the Wildcats, both this season and beyond.
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The ‘bible’ of college basketball is high on Kentucky’s chances this season
The editor of the 2025-26 Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook likes what Mark Pope is doing with the Wildcats, both this season and beyond.
https://www.kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-men/article312114759.html
3 months ago
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In this season of UK football negativity, there are some reasons for optimism
The spark that redshirt freshman quarterback Cutter Boley gave Kentucky’s offense in a 48-23 win over Eastern Michigan is one source of hope.
https://www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/mark-story/article312087241.html
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Did Cutter Boley do enough to keep the starting job for Kentucky football?
With Zach Calzada hurt, Cutter Boley made the most of his opportunity versus Eastern Michigan.
https://www.kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-football/article312098892.html
3 months ago
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‘Back on the map.’ Big plays, 4th-down gamble help Boyle County top Highlands
The Rebels pulled off a trick play to convert a fourth-and-9 from their own 37-yard line seal the victory.
https://www.kentucky.com/sports/high-school/article312033932.html
3 months ago
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‘We’re competing against ourselves’: Douglass football may be without equal in town
The Broncos have 37 straight wins against Lexington teams.
https://www.kentucky.com/sports/high-school/article312092788.html
3 months ago
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How Kentucky football and Eastern Michigan match up — with a game prediction
A position-by-position analysis of the NCAA college football game between Mark Stoops’ Wildcats and Chris Creighton’s Eagles.
https://www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/mark-story/article312038223.html
3 months ago
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Kentucky vs. Eastern Michigan prediction: Can Cutter Boley spark offense?
Herald-Leader UK football beat reporter Jon Hale provides his final thoughts and a prediction before the Wildcats face Eastern Michigan.
https://www.kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-football/article312069938.html
3 months ago
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Substitution, tempo issues are not a new problem for Kentucky football offense
UK’s attempt to find the perfect play and personnel combination on offense backfired against Ole Miss.
https://www.kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-football/article312026014.html
3 months ago
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What are the best sports bars in Lexington? Let us know about your favorite spot
The Herald-Leader wants to know which sports bars in Lexington are the best spots to watch a game.
https://www.kentucky.com/lexgoeat/bourbon/article311973188.html
3 months ago
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A new UK basketball practice facility? Mitch Barnhart explains why now’s the time
The UK athletics director talks about the proposed plans for a new basketball practice facility on campus.
https://www.kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-men/article312032491.html
3 months ago
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Kentucky high school football: View the latest scores and schedules
View a full list of games from this week and the schedule ahead.
https://www.kentucky.com/sports/high-school/article311808707.html
3 months ago
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Friday Night Lights: Live high school football updates and broadcast links
Get the latest Kentucky high school football information all in one place during Week 2 of the 2025 season.
https://www.kentucky.com/sports/high-school/article311891972.html
3 months ago
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Here are the former Kentucky Wildcats who made their team's initial 53-man roster.
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Former University of Kentucky football players on NFL rosters for the 2025 season
Here’s where former University of Kentucky football stars are playing in the NFL.
https://www.kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/ex-cats/article311157845.html
4 months ago
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2025 Herald-Leader Top 10: Kentucky Class 4A high school football preseason poll
Paducah Tilghman has the talent to repeat, but Boyle County, Franklin County and more are a threat.
https://www.kentucky.com/sports/high-school/article311650841.html
4 months ago
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These four freshmen could be early contributors for Kentucky football in 2025
UK will count heavily on transfers to fill holes on the 2025 roster, but there should be a chance for these freshmen to play too.
https://www.kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-football/article311703778.html
4 months ago
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