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…
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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…
Jamie Vaught: South Carolina sideline won’t be the same without the audacious Spurrier prowling
Unlike the last time when Steve Spurrier was coaching the 2014 Gamecocks against the Wildcats in Lexington, the “Head Ball…
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…
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…
Keith Taylor: Stoops says Cats have ‘nowhere to run, hide’ following dismal showing at Florida
Kentucky coach Mark Stoops isn’t shying away from his team’s struggles. The Wildcats fell to 0-2 on the season following…
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…
Jamie Vaught: Loss to Southern Miss another low for Cats, who don’t figure to get well against Gators
Disappointing. Embarrassing. Disgusting. Awful. Heartbroken. Horrible. Frustrated. That’s what the long-suffering Big Blue Nation is feeling like after witnessing the…
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: Past failures haunt Stoops, UK in season-opening loss to Southern Mississippi
A season of promise started with disappointment, leaving Kentucky coach Mark Stoops scrambling for answers following a 44-35 setback to…
Billy Reed: I’m no Charlie Brown, so stop with the promises, UK, and really show me something
University of Kentucky football fans, bless their Big Blue bleeding hearts, remind me of the classic Peanuts cartoon where Charlie…
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…
Jamie Vaught: A gaze into the crystal ball reveals six wins, bowl appearance for Stoops’ Wildcats
It seems like it’s been forever since the football Wildcats have had a winning team. You would have to go…
Keith Taylor: Pieces are starting to come together for Stoops, Wildcats as fall camp nears close
Kentucky is three days away from preparing a game plan for its season-opener against Southern Mississippi. Until then, Kentucky coach…
Developing depth will be a top priority for Stoops, Cats going into final two weeks of fall camp
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune After completing the final scrimmage of fall workouts, the Kentucky coaching staff has a…
Loss of safety Darius West a ‘tough blow’ for UK; Stoops pleased with first scrimmage of fall
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Kentucky’s defense took a hit Saturday with the loss of defensive back Darius West….