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Don Owen: CovCath’s Mayer pursued by colleges galore, but ‘Alexander the Great’ is still No. 1

April 17, 2018April 16, 20180

Given the prestigious college offers Michael Mayer has already received, it’s a safe assumption the Covington Catholic High School football…

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Former Conner standout, UK QB Drew Barker plans to transfer to finish collegiate career

January 2, 2018January 2, 20180

By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Former Conner standout Drew Barker won’t be competing for the starting job at the University…

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Back from injury, Kentucky quarterback Drew Barker could see action in season opener

August 30, 2017August 29, 20170

By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Drew Barker didn’t emerge as Kentucky’s starting quarterback following preseason workouts, but that doesn’t mean…

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Now healthy, Kentucky junior quarterback Barker battling Johnson to regain starting job

August 3, 20170

By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Drew Barker knows what it’s like to be a starter. He’s also been a backup…

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UK quarterback Drew Barker no longer takes little things for granted on road to recovery

April 11, 20170

By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Drew Barker has enjoyed being back on the football field and it’s the little…

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Dieting in Reverse: Wildcat QB Johnson trying to grow into his job as team’s No. 1 signal-caller

March 30, 20170

By Guy Ramsey Special to NKyTribune Stephen Johnson is dieting, but not like a normal person would. His diet basically…

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Kentucky quarterback Drew Barker to miss rest of season because of back injury

November 11, 2016November 11, 20160

Mark Stoops made it official on Thursday: Drew Barker will miss the remainder of the season.  Later this month, the…

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Keith Taylor: Twists and turns in SEC East creates an avenue of opportunity for Kentucky

October 17, 20160

The landscape of the Southeastern Conference has changed in the past two weeks. That’s good news for Kentucky. Top-ranked Alabama…

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UK QB Drew Barker out for ‘significant amount of time,’ Johnson to start against Gamecocks

September 22, 2016September 22, 20160

By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Kentucky will be without its starting quarterback for at least a month, maybe longer,…

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Keith Taylor: An early disappointment, Kentucky’s defense a make or break proposition for Stoops

September 21, 2016September 21, 20160

If Kentucky is to reach the postseason, Mark Stoops is going to have to rely on his team’s defense to…

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No QB controversy as Stoops plans to start Barker if he’s healthy against Gamecocks

September 19, 20160

By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune If all goes as planned, Drew Barker will be Kentucky’s starting quarterback when the…

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Keith Taylor: Past failures haunt Stoops, UK in season-opening loss to Southern Mississippi

September 4, 2016September 5, 20160

A season of promise started with disappointment, leaving Kentucky coach Mark Stoops scrambling for answers following a 44-35 setback to…

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Jamie Vaught: A gaze into the crystal ball reveals six wins, bowl appearance for Stoops’ Wildcats

August 23, 2016August 22, 20160

It seems like it’s been forever since the football Wildcats have had a winning team. You would have to go…

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Keith Taylor: Gran says Kentucky offense ahead of schedule; Malik Monk confident on, off the court

August 19, 20160

It’s crunch time for the Kentucky football team and the Wildcats have made strides in the first two weeks of…

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Loss of safety Darius West a ‘tough blow’ for UK; Stoops pleased with first scrimmage of fall

August 13, 2016August 13, 20160

By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Kentucky’s defense took a hit Saturday with the loss of defensive back Darius West….

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Keith Taylor: Running short on time, UK’s junior class eager to make good on ‘changing the game’

August 12, 2016August 11, 20160

Three years ago, they were learning the ropes. Now veterans, Kentucky’s recruiting class of 2014 wants to put their stamp…

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Keith Taylor: Calm and confident, UK quarterback Drew Barker ready to guide pro-style offense

August 5, 20160

Drew Barker isn’t uptight going into fall camp. In fact, the Conner High School graduate has been “calm” and “confident”…

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Jamie Vaught: Stoops’ Cats should be improved this fall … and newest college yearbooks agree

June 16, 2016June 16, 20160

The football Wildcats should be better this fall. That’s what the preseason college football yearbooks are saying about fourth-year coach…

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Keith Taylor: UK QB Barker the starter, but backup Johnson will be giving chase during offseason

April 21, 2016April 20, 20160

Former Conner High School standout Drew Barker is penciled in to be Kentucky’s starting quarterback next fall, but he doesn’t…

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Keith Taylor: Drew Barker doesn’t plan to change his approach as UK’s starting quarterback

April 16, 20160

Drew Barker won’t spend his summer trying to figure out how to beat out an incumbent quarterback. Moments after he…

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Kentucky’s new offense installed, Gran pleased with Drew Barker’s progression at quarterback

April 8, 2016April 7, 20160

By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune The new offense has been installed. The next step for Kentucky offensive coordinator Eddie…

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Stoops says Wildcats showing improvement and that’s what spring football is all about

March 30, 2016March 29, 20160

By Guy Ramsey Special to NKyTribune As spring wears on, Kentucky’s coaches know the Wildcats will eventually hit a wall….

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