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…
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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…
Jamie Vaught: With trip to No. 1 Alabama looming on the horizon, Wildcats flip to survival mode
The football Wildcats are now in a survival mode this week after a critical 17-10 victory over South Carolina last…
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: 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…