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…
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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…
Keith Taylor: Stoops keeping the faith, says winless Wildcats will get better as season progresses
Although two straight losses to open the season have been a disappointment, Kentucky football coach Mark Stoops hasn’t given up…
Swamp romp: Struggling Kentucky suffers 30th straight setback to Florida in SEC opener
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune If a crushing defeat to Southern Mississippi to open the season wasn’t enough, Kentucky…
Keith Taylor: Stoops says Cats have no regrets, ‘dig in’ ahead of SEC opener at Florida
Kentucky has moved past Southern Mississippi and is focused on Florida. Although a season-opening 44-35 loss to the Golden Eagles…
Keith Taylor: Loss to Eagles still lingers, Stoops says SEC opener at Florida not ‘make or break’ for Cats
It’s a loss that still lingers. Kentucky coach Mark Stoops said his feelings haven’t changed since his team’s 44-35 setback…
Keith Taylor: Forecast calls for eight victories and a bowl berth for Stoops, Wildcats
Kentucky hasn’t reached the postseason in five years. The Wildcats played in four straight bowl games to reach end the…
Keith Taylor: Stoops expecting no surprises from Southern Miss in UK’s season opener
Kentucky coach Mark Stoops has an idea of what to expect when the Wildcats open the season Saturday at Commonwealth…
Keith Taylor: Wildcats seek to avoid costly letdowns down the stretch this season
During a break in practice earlier this week, Kentucky offensive coordinator Eddie Gran gathered around some of his offensive players…
Keith Taylor: Gran says Kentucky offense ahead of schedule; Malik Monk confident on, off the court
It’s crunch time for the Kentucky football team and the Wildcats have made strides in the first two weeks of…
Keith Taylor: UK running back Boom Williams focused on staying healthy, finishing games
Stanley “Boom” Williams knows what the difference has been in Kentucky’s 14 losses during the past two years and said…
Keith Taylor: Transfer Love a big influence to UK newcomer Kash Daniel, ready to showcase skills
Courtney Love has yet to play a game at the University of Kentucky but he’s already had a big influence…
Game-changer: Kentucky’s new $45 million football training facility gives Wildcats competitive edge
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune In what is being hailed as a game-changer for the program, Kentucky unveiled its…
Keith Taylor: No surprise, Ulis impressive in NBA Summer League; Jones joins Davis in New Orleans
Tyler Ulis made an impression in his professional debut in the Las Vegas Summer League. Ulis, a second-round draft pick…
Calipari: UK’s non-conference schedule challenging but set up to prepare Cats for March run
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune The Kentucky men’s basketball team will open the season with three games in five…
SEC Media Days: Alabama, Tennessee top picks in conference, UK predicted to finish 4th in East
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune BIRMINGHAM — The votes are in and Alabama is the favorite to win the…
Keith Taylor: Stoops hopes changes turn into consistency entering fourth season at the helm
BIRMINGHAM — Change has been the theme in Mark Stoops’ tenure at Kentucky. This year will be no different than…
SEC Media Days: East rivals Kentucky, Tennessee ahead of other league foes in QB arms race
By Keith Taylor KyForward senior sports writer BIRMINGHAM — Kentucky coach Mark Stoops has never had the luxury of having…
Isaiah Briscoe had no problem with returning to Kentucky, ready to step into leadership role
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Isaiah Briscoe is ready to be a leader. The Kentucky sophomore guard will be…
Keith Taylor: Father-son combos not a new trend at UK; Game times set for first three football games
Brad Calipari won’t be the first player to play for his father at Kentucky. Three others — Herky Rupp, Sean…
Cousins, Wall and two other former UK standouts returning to Rupp Arena for exhibition game
By Keith Taylor NKyTribune senior sports writer The NBA is coming back to Rupp Arena next season. The Sacramento Kings…