Keith Taylor: MacGinnis saves his best kick for last in UK’s dramatic 40-38 win over Mississippi State
Kentucky wasn’t perfect and neither was kicker Austin MacGinnis, but perfection wasn’t needed to overcome Mississippi State on Saturday night….
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Keith Taylor: De’Aaron Fox steals show, makes good first impression in Blue-White scrimmage
De’Aaron Fox had a tough act to follow when he arrived at Kentucky. He made it look easy Friday night….
Keith Taylor: Stoops hopeful UK can avoid second-half meltdown and reach postseason
The last six games of the season haven’t been kind to Mark Stoops during the past two years. The Kentucky…
UK guard Hawkins ‘attacking the basket and shooting shots’ as he gears up for senior season
By Keith Taylor Special to NkyTribune Dominique Hawkins spent the first three years of his career at Kentucky competing against…
Keith Taylor: Twists and turns in SEC East creates an avenue of opportunity for Kentucky
The landscape of the Southeastern Conference has changed in the past two weeks. That’s good news for Kentucky. Top-ranked Alabama…
Turning the corner: UK guard Briscoe says shooting woes no longer an issue, steps into leadership role
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Isaiah Briscoe doesn’t mind bringing up the past and isn’t dodging questions about his…
Keith Taylor: Not waiting his turn, the future is now for UK running back Benny Snell
Benny Snell doesn’t mind waiting his turn. The Kentucky running back also doesn’t flinch when his number is called on…
Keith Taylor: Staying the course, Kentucky holds off Vandy to reach halfway mark of season
After Kentucky opened the season with two straight losses, Mark Stoops didn’t want the Wildcats to chart a new path….
Stoops says UK ‘in a good spot’ going into must-win showdown against SEC East foe Vanderbilt
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune As bad as last year’s 21-17 loss to Vanderbilt bothered Mark Stoops, the Kentucky…
Keith Taylor: Starting with Vandy, next three weeks will be a crucial stretch for Stoops and Wildcats
The next three games loom large for Kentucky and could prove to be the difference maker if the Wildcats are…
Stoops hasn’t forgotten last season’s haunting loss at Vandy, seeks different outcome in ‘new year’
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Mark Stoops has experienced the good and bad of Kentucky’s series against Vanderbilt during…
Keith Taylor: Kentucky gives effort, but lacks discipline in 34-6 loss to top-ranked Alabama
TUSCALOOSA — Kentucky came into its second road game of the year with a different mindset than it did three…
Stoops hopes Wildcats avoid Florida repeat in second road encounter of season at Alabama
Mark Stoops hasn’t forgotten about Kentucky’s last road game but hopes the Wildcats learned a lesson from a dismal showing…
Keith Taylor: UK shelves ‘Air Raid’ in favor of running game anchored by vet Williams and newcomer Snell
If it’s not broke don’t fix it. That’s the approach Kentucky’s offensive coaching staff has taken during the past two…
Keith Taylor: Stoops admires Saban, top-ranked Alabama, but more concerned about Wildcats
Kentucky isn’t ignoring Alabama, the Wildcats are just more concerned about themselves going into Saturday’s contest against the top-ranked Crimson…
Keith Taylor: Giving their all for Stoops, Kentucky holds off South Carolina for first SEC win
Mark Stoops has been feeling the heat since the Wildcats opened the season with two straight losses, but the Kentucky…
Keith Taylor: Stoops hopes Cats can continue recent trend of success against South Carolina
Kentucky coach Mark Stoops has four wins in the Southeastern Conference during his tenure as coach of the Wildcats. Two…
UK QB Drew Barker out for ‘significant amount of time,’ Johnson to start against Gamecocks
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Kentucky will be without its starting quarterback for at least a month, maybe longer,…
Keith Taylor: An early disappointment, Kentucky’s defense a make or break proposition for Stoops
If Kentucky is to reach the postseason, Mark Stoops is going to have to rely on his team’s defense to…
No QB controversy as Stoops plans to start Barker if he’s healthy against Gamecocks
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune If all goes as planned, Drew Barker will be Kentucky’s starting quarterback when the…
Keith Taylor: Backup QB Stephen Johnson steps in pocket, steers Kentucky to first win of season
After leading Kentucky to its first victory of the season, Stephen Johnson couldn’t sit still. He was back on his…
Keith Taylor: Stoops, Wildcats hope renewed focus leads to success against New Mexico State
Kentucky coach Mark Stoops hasn’t spent much time dwelling on New Mexico State this week. He’s more concerned with the…