Even at 258 pounds, Johnson can play middle linebacker
Former all-pro linebacker Levon Kirkland says there's no reason
Micah Johnson cannot be a successful middle linebacker at Kentucky
even if he is bigger than most players who play that position.
Cats haven't improved enough to beat Cards If
Rich Brooks wants to assure that he will still be coaching football
at Kentucky next year, all he has to do is lead his team to a
victory over Louisville Sunday night at Papa John's Stadium.
UK Camp
More Relaxed After QB Announcement Even though
they've got a tough game coming up, things are a little more relaxed
in the Kentucky football camp now that they know who will lead them.
Head coach Rich Brooks announced that junior AndrDe Woodson would be
the starting quarterback in Sunday's game against No. 13 Louisville
at Papa John's Cardinal Stadium.
And the Survey Says … Wildcats again in
nation's top 10 in current graduates ... Kentucky tied for the
nation’s fewest recruited seniors ... Kentucky’s cheerleaders
featured in the “The Best of College Football” preview in the
Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
A LOT ON THE LINEPryor's improvement key for UK
defense Observing Kentucky's Myron
Pryor sucking wind during his first winter-conditioning session
didn't create images of a dominant defensive lineman for the future.
NO KNEE-JERK REACTION HEREBrohm welcomes Cats' pressure
despite injury Kentucky targets highly
productive Louisville quarterback. A night of punishing hits and
harried throws takes a toll. Kentucky upsets nationally ranked
Louisville.
Johnson gives UK a liftFreshman won't
start, but he's pushing other linebackers He
hasn't played a down of college football. He won't start when the
University of Kentucky opens its season Sunday at the University of
Louisville. But if UK's linebackers look better in this season
opener than they did in the last, Micah Johnson will deserve some
credit.
You want some predictions? Here you goLinebackers are not the only people who have squirmed at the mammoth
sight of University of Louisville running back Michael Bush. Add my
name to that list.
Soccer
Men
O'Neill Recognized by Soccer Times Kentucky senior
Riley O’Neill continues to make a splash on the national scene as Soccer
Times honored the senior's performance from last week, it was announced
Thursday.
Men's Soccer Fights to 1-1 Draw Against LouisvilleAfter Kentucky fell behind in the second half, Masumi Turnbull found the
back of the net in the 72nd minute to give UK a 1-1 tie against
Louisville on Wednesday night at Cardinal Park.
Cardinals, Wildcats play to 1-1 tie UK's
4-game series win streak ends
Two heated
rivals in two overtimes with two freshman goalkeepers. Though the
setup seemed ripe for one to crack, the universities of Louisville
and Kentucky came away from last night's men's soccer game with a
1-1 tie before 2,254 at Cardinal Park.
Volleyball
Volleyball Heads to Big Orange Tournament
Fresh off its first win of the season, the Kentucky volleyball team
embarks on its opening road trip of the year Friday when it travels
to Syracuse, N.Y., to participate in the Big Orange Tournament.
(8-30-06)
Football
Cats must eliminate mistakes If Kentucky hopes
to have any chance to beat Louisville, UK coach Rich Brooks says the
Wildcats cannot beat themselves
UK's Kelley overcomes injury to keep starting position
Braxton Kelley always thought he knew how painful it was at times to
play football. What he didn't know is how painful it could be to
make sure he got to play football again.
McCutchan, Woodyard Named Game Captains Senior
center Matt McCutchan and junior linebacker Wesley Woodyard have
been named game captains for the season opener at Louisville, Coach
Rich Brooks has announced ... Parking information for fans attending
the Louisville game.
Cats want to show, not talkBrooks: Players must prove they're
better We've heard Kentucky football
players say throughout fall camp that they believe in their hearts
that they'll be a much better football team in 2006.
He'd like to be like MikeGrinter is
Wildcats' Bush impersonator and wannabe 6-foot-3, 250-pound Maurice Grinter has been impersonating the 6-3,
247-pound Michael Bush, the running back who will be a focus of the
UK defense Sunday at Papa John's Cardinal Stadium.
The colors are different for first-year University of Louisville
men's soccer coach Ken Lolla. But he expects the confrontation to be
the same tonight as U of L battles the University of Kentucky at
Cardinal Park.
Volleyball
Three UK Volleyball Matches to be Televised
Three Kentucky home volleyball matches will be broadcast on live
television this season. The Sept. 17 match against LSU will be shown
on SEC-TV, while the Oct. 8 match against South Carolina and the
Oct. 29 match with Mississippi State will both be broadcast locally
by CW Lexington, which can be seen on Insight Cable channel 5.
Wildcats Top WKU in Season Opener Junior
transfer Nicole Britenriker and sophomore outside hitter Ashlee
Fisher each registered a team-high 12 kills Tuesday, Aug. 29, as
Kentucky shook off opening night jitters to post a 3-0 (30-25,
30-22, 30-28) win over Western Kentucky in front of 1,129 fans in
Memorial Coliseum.
UK sweeps past WKU in opener Nicole
Britenriker and Ashlee Fisher each had 12 kills to lead the
University of Kentucky volleyball team to a season-opening 30-25,
30-22, 30-28 victory over Western Kentucky University last night at
Memorial Coliseum.
Basketball
Men
Mayo joins Patterson at school in HuntingtonMOTHER SAYS UK PROSPECT'S
DECISION WON'T BE INFLUENCED O.J. Mayo,
a nomadic basketball celebrity since middle school, officially
transferred to his third high school yesterday when he enrolled
in his hometown Huntington (W.Va.) High School. That's the same
school attended by Patrick Patterson, a heralded prospect
believed to be high on Kentucky's recruiting wish list.
(8-29-06)
Football
Burton, Bush Put Friendship on Hold for a Day
For as long as Keenan Burton can remember, he and Michael Bush have
been friends. Whether they were competing among themselves or on the
same team, the two were always around each other.
Woodson named Wildcats starter at quarterbackUniversity of Kentucky football coach Rich
Brooks is sticking with junior quarterback Andre Woodson to start
against Louisville in the Wildcats' season opener Sunday night.
Brooks picks Woodson, cites throwing ability
Andre Woodson's overall passing skills and experience managing the
Kentucky offense prompted UK coach Rich Brooks to name him the
starting quarterback for Sunday's season-opening game at Louisville.
Brooks' decision shows a lack of offensive creativity
I believe Curtis Pulley should start at quarterback for the
University of Kentucky against the University of Louisville on
Sunday. The reason: Quarterbacks who can avoid sacks and make
yardage with their legs were effective against the Cardinals last
season. That's Pulley. Rich Brooks, the Kentucky coach, believes
that Andre' Woodson deserves to start the season opener.
With U of L's hype comes pressureCARDINALS HAVE NO. 13 RANKING,
SERIES DOMINANCE TO LIVE UP TO Louisville
players acknowledged feeling pressure going into this season's
opener against Kentucky on Sunday. The pressure begins with the
seniors trying to become the first class in U of L history to post a
4-0 record against the in-state rival. Then there's the No. 13
pre-season ranking and expectations of further conquests as the
season unfolds.
Brooks starts season with a victory of sortsCHOOSING WOODSON IS THE RIGHT MOVE
In its tortured recent past, the unofficial slogan of University of
Kentucky football may as well have been Bad Decisions R Us. So
perhaps it is an omen that 2006 will be different -- because the UK
football brain trust started this year by getting a big one right.
Woodson gets nod to start for CatsBrooks
says his junior QB better understands offense Some things haven't changed. When the University of Kentucky
football team opens its season Sunday at the University of
Louisville, Andre' Woodson will start at quarterback, just as he did
last year. But while the Wildcats will have the same man under
center, much will have changed.
Cards clearly serious about their businessThey're prepared for both UK QBs Michael Bush
walked into the University of Louisville football complex last week
and suddenly turned coach Bobby Petrino into a judge from "Project
Runway." Bush made the mistake of wearing a blue shirt — not
University of Kentucky gear, mind you, just blue. Still, Petrino
called out his star running back on the fashion faux pas.
Woodson tapped to lead Wildcats The great
quarterback debate at the University of Kentucky is over. At least
for now. UK Coach Rich Brooks announced yesterday that junior Andre
Woodson would start Sunday's season opener at Louisville ahead of
sophomore Curtis Pulley.
Brooks
Names Starting QB Against Louisville
University of Kentucky football coach Rich Brooks says junior
quarterback Andre Woodson will start against Louisville Sunday
night.
Soccer
Men
Soccer Travels to In-State Rival Louisville
The men’s soccer teams at Kentucky and Louisville kick off a rivalry
week between the two schools when they meet on Wednesday at 7 p.m.
at Cardinal Park.
(8-28-06)
Former
UK Baseball Player, New Wife Among Crash Victims
Jon Hooker, of London, Ky., and Scarlett Parsley were heading out on
their honeymoon after being married at the Headley-Whitley Museum on
Saturday in front of about 300 friends and family a short distance
from the airport, said former Kentucky baseball coach Keith Madison,
who was in attendance.
Football
Woodson to Start Against Louisville Coach Rich
Brooks held his pre-Louisville news conference Monday at the Wildcat
Den in Commonwealth Stadium, highlighted by the announcement that
junior Andre’ Woodson will be the starting quarterback in the season
opener at Louisville.
Brohm and Co. to pick on secondaryWILDCAT DEFENSIVE BACKS QUESTION
MARK IN OPENER The inexperienced Kentucky
secondary would probably be better served facing a team that ran the
triple option or stack-I for its season opener. Maybe even the old
Wing-T or veer, something that would allow them a reasonable
learning curve and put most of the pressure on the front seven to
make plays.
Brooks names Woodson starting quarterback against UofL
Andre Woodson's overall passing skills and experience managing the
Kentucky offense prompted UK coach Rich Brooks to name him the
starting quarterback for Sunday's season-opening game at Louisville.
Rivalry: The end of the beginningSunday ends tradition of UK-U of L as opener
As a Manual High School graduate, University of Kentucky
wide receiver Keenan Burton is keenly aware of the significance
of the Louisville-UK football rivalry. And though the series
will be slightly altered in the near future, Burton doesn't
think it will detract from the game. Next season UK will host U
of L after playing Eastern Kentucky and Temple.
Freshman Katie Fahey
picked a fine time to score her first collegiate goals, providing
the tying goal and golden goal for the Kentucky women's soccer team
(1-1-0) as they defeated the Northwestern Wildcats (1-1-0) in
overtime 2-1.
Volleyball
Wildcats Open 30th Year of Volleyball Tuesday
Coming off its best record in 12 years, the Kentucky volleyball team
begins its 30th year of competition Tuesday when it plays host to
intrastate foe Western Kentucky. Opening serve is set for 7 p.m. in
Memorial Coliseum.
(8-27-06)
Football
Wildcats Have Final Major Scrimmage The
Kentucky football team had a one and one-half hour scrimmage
Saturday night at the Nutter Training Center, the team's final major
scrimmage before the season opener.
QB question soon to be answeredBROOKS TO NAME STARTER THIS WEEK
We'll soon know the answer to the most-talked about topic of
Kentucky football pre-season. Kentucky Coach Rich Brooks is expected
to announce a starting quarterback sometime this week, perhaps as
early as his first weekly news conference on Monday. And just about
everybody involved -- the coaches, the players, the fans and the
media -- will be glad when it finally happens.
Take it from Leonard, Cats a seven-time loser
Before ESPN and College GameDay and six-hour pre-game shows and even
Beano Cook, there was Leonard Post Toasties. This was the time of
radio. This was the time of my youth. This was the time when in the
car on the way to another UK football game, I would anxiously wait
for the point of the pre-game show in which Percy Peabody introduced
the star of "Leonard's Losers," who would open up the "Smart Pill
Machine" for a humorous look at the week's projected losers.
Status as winner at stake for UK Through such
wrenching heartbreak even Rodin's statue, The Thinker, could feel
the pain. Through the Tulane pass interference fiasco in 1980.
Cats name Mills, Burton captains Two players
who had to spend most of last season watching Kentucky play after
suffering injuries early in the year have been named permanent team
captains for this season.
Rich's roster is richerNow if Wildcats can
just do their jobs, Brooks is likely to keep his
There was no miraculous turnaround after athletic director Mitch
Barnhart announced, in the waning days of UK's 2005 football season,
that coach Rich Brooks would be retained for 2006. The Wildcats went
1-1 after the announcement, but the mood around the football program
brightened.
UK's quarterback against Cards has to be Pulley
University of Kentucky football coach Rich Brooks is waiting until
early this week to name his starting quarterback for next Sunday's
opener against Louisville. I'm naming my UK quarterback this
morning:
Wildcats Stage Final Scrimmage The UK
football team had a one and one-half hour scrimmage Saturday night
at the Nutter Training Center, the team's final major scrimmage
before the season opener.
Senior Riley O’Neill
banged home the game-winning goal in the 56th minute as Kentucky
claimed the UK Invitational Championship with a 2-1 victory over
UW-Green Bay on Saturday night.
Basketball
Men
Rapport may give UK edge with PattersonRECRUIT CONNECTED TO UK COMMITS
TO BOSTON COLLEGE The word "rapport"
came up often last week in conversations about highly regarded
prospect Patrick Patterson's basketball future. A lack of
rapport between college coach and Patterson caused the player to
drop North Carolina not once but twice from his list of college
choices. And a strong rapport with Tubby Smith puts Kentucky in
solid position, though not necessarily the lead position in this
well-chronicled recruiting competition.
(8-26-06)
Football
Better reception this timeBURTON MAY BE ON VERGE OF BIG
SEASON AT WR The folks at Kentucky's
football camp know how good Keenan Burton is because they see it in
practice every day. The Louisville football team has also seen
firsthand how good Burton can be. Burton caught a 31-yard touchdown
pass on the Cards as a freshman in 2003 and then had four receptions
for 98 yards on the U of L defense last year.
Masthay trying to kick his nervesFreshman
season had ups, down Tim Masthay has grown
accustomed to pre-punting nerves. He's used to his heart rate
accelerating when it's time to boot the ball away. But this
preseason, the University of Kentucky punter felt something new
entirely. In the heat of early August, the sophomore was regularly
dizzy. The medical staff feared a heart condition.
Riley O’Neill tallied the
sixth hat trick in school history as Kentucky turned in a dominating
a 3-0 win over Florida Atlantic in its season opener. UK faces
UW-Green Bay on Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
Cats could get package deal in Lucas and Patterson
Kentucky got a double dose of good recruiting news yesterday.
Point guard prospect Jai Lucas included UK on his narrowed list
of college choices. And forward prospect Patrick Patterson
decided not to add North Carolina to his narrowed list.
Burton,
Mills Named Team Captains Defensive tackle
Lamar Mills and wide receiver Keenan Burton have been elected
permanent captains for the 2006 UK football team, Rich Brooks
announced Friday.
Wildcats Begin Concentrating on Opener
After Wednesday's day off from practice and the beginning of
classes, the Kentucky football team returned to the Nutter Training
Center practice field Thursday morning.
Dixon more than just backupLITTLE IS GO-TO GUY, BUT UK'S
BACKFIELD HAS DEPTH THIS YEAR It's been
widely assumed that Rafael Little will be Kentucky's starting
tailback for the Louisville game, and most likely, he will be. After
all, it's hard to imagine a player who rushed for more than 1,000
yards and finished fifth in the nation in all-purpose yardage
getting benched.
The Kentucky soccer team aims to start the season on
the right foot when it kicks off play on Friday at 7:30 p.m. against
Florida Atlantic in the UK Invitational at the UK Soccer Complex.
Basketball
Men
Finney present at workouts, not officially hiredNO ANNOUNCEMENT FROM UK
It's not official yet, but all signs point to Shawn Finney
re-joining Kentucky's basketball staff. Finney, who worked on
UK's staff in Coach Tubby Smith's first three seasons at the
school, was on the Memorial Coliseum court yesterday as coaches
conducted individual workouts for players.
Skinner serving up nothing but successCATS VOLLEYBALL COACH HAS PROGRAM
FINALLY THINKING BIG The coach who, in his
first year of 2005 returned the University of Kentucky to the
volleyball promised land (NCAA Tournament) for the first time since
1993, got his first taste of college sports from Bo Schembechler.
UK O-line has been around the blockVERSATILE UNIT HAS EXPERIENCE, NEW
ATTITUDE Michael Aitcheson has seen a lot
in his five years on the Kentucky offensive line. He can tell you
stories about his freshman year, when he watched as a redshirt while
the O-line paved the way for Artose Pinner's 1,414-yard rushing
season.
Cats not back to calamity status yetUK'S DEPTH SHOULD COUNTERACT ISSUES
"The List" of five reasons why a player departure and two
suspensions does not necessarily mean the return of the Calamity
Cats: 1. Having been knocked out by academics, Aaron Miller is a
tough loss, but truth is the sophomore offensive tackle did not even
play last year for UK.
Johnson expects early perfectionFreshman
covets starting LB spot It had not been Micah
Johnson's best day. The University of Kentucky football team had
just completed its second preseason scrimmage, and Johnson had
struggled. Disappointed with his play, the freshman linebacker — the
most prized recruit in Rich Brooks' tenure — approached his coach
with a message.
Brooks' QB choice comingWoodson, Pulley
still in tight battle When Rich Brooks knows
his starting quarterback, he'll share the information. The
University of Kentucky football coach said yesterday that he'll
evaluate junior Andre' Woodson and sophomore Curtis Pulley in their
performances today, tomorrow and in Saturday's closed scrimmage and
sometime next week will make an announcement about his starter.
Brooks:
UK QB Decision Next Week Kentucky coach Rich
Brooks said Wednesday he'll settle on a quarterback - one
quarterback - by early next week, brushing off speculation that he
might sit on the decision until kickoff to throw off Louisville's
game plan.
Basketball
Men
Patterson keeps UK on list of six Patrick
Patterson, the prospect believed to be at the top of Kentucky's
recruiting wish list, narrowed his college choices to six on
Tuesday. Kentucky made the list.
(8-23-06)
Football
Wildcats Have Depth, Talent at Tailback One of
the positions on the Kentucky football this season which immediately
invokes excitement among the fan base is at tailback.
Cats counting on many happy returnsLITTLE, BURTON ARE BACK AFTER
TOP-FIVE SHOWING LAST YEAR, BUT NO STARTERS YET AT PUNTER, KICKER
With Rafael Little and Keenan Burton as return men, it could be
party time when opposing teams have to kick to the Wildcats. When
it's UK's turn to kick, though, it might be time for Cats fans to
close their eyes.
Craigman took a long, paternal route to Cats
He had been a basketball player. An assistant nightclub manager. A
model. A father. But a football player? J.D. Craigman had never
given it much thought. Not since his Pop Warner days, and certainly
not since the day — soon after his high school graduation — when
Kayla Dayne Craigman was born.
Volleyball
Wildcats Picked to Finish 3rd in SEC East UK's
vollyeball Wildcats have been picked to finish third in the
Southeastern Conference Eastern Divison by the league's 11 head
coaches.
(8-22-06)
Football
UK's Lewis finds his position The more he
struggled to find a position to play, the more Dominic Lewis had to
rely on Kentucky teammates for support.
Wildcats feel sting of losses before seasonWITH NO ROOM FOR ANY SLIP-UPS,
DISMISSALS, SUSPENSIONS COSTLY What I know:
There is essentially no margin of error when it comes to winning at
football at the University of Kentucky. What I think: Which is why
every off-season slip-up -- especially those that take talented
players off the roster -- is a form of self-inflicted water torture.
Corners are green but deepBROHM, LOUISVILLE'S RECEIVERS POSE
STIFF CHALLENGE EARLY Kentucky secondary
coach Steve Brown would love to tell you he's going to be as cool as
a cucumber when the Wildcats take the field against Louisville in
less than two weeks.
UK receivers turn to Burton as big brother
Maybe it's a pass route. Maybe it's a ride. Maybe it's finding the
path of least resistance between classroom buildings. Whatever a
young University of Kentucky receiver needs help with, Keenan Burton
is there.
Volleyball
UK Picked Third in East in SEC Volleyball Preseason Poll
The University of Kentucky has been selected to finish third in the
Eastern Division of the Southeastern Conference volleyball title
race in a preseason vote by the league’s 11 head coaches, while
Florida was tabbed to claim the conference crown.
(8-21-06)
Football
Woodyard: Bring on bull's-eyeIMPROVED LINEBACKING CORPS NEEDS
HERALDED JUNIOR TO STAR Wesley Woodyard's
first year at Kentucky resulted in Freshman All-SEC honors. His
sophomore year ended with him earning Sophomore All-America mention
by Collegefootballnews.com and honorable mention All-SEC.
Cats have two quarterbacks, one plan Joker
Phillips is prepared either way. Although the Kentucky offensive
coordinator and coach Rich Brooks have yet to declare a winner in
the race between quarterbacks Andre Woodson and Curtis Pulley, the
Wildcats will have an offensive scheme in place.
Good news: no injuriesFew players not scrimmaging
face minor ailments; no word yet on QB
Kentucky completed its second intrasquad scrimmage of fall camp
yesterday, and the best news for Rich Brooks was that his team
escaped with no major injuries.
UK's Dixon is ready to run againBack from
broken ankle, he's challenging Little Sometimes, Tony Dixon admits, he breaks out the videotape. But he's
getting tired of watching football. Film doesn't stack up to the
real thing, and that's been missing for the sophomore, who was
sidelined last season after suffering a broken bone in his ankle
during preseason practice.
Preseason camps at UK and U of L are less than telling
It's fitting that the Sept. 3 football opener between the University
of Louisville and the University of Kentucky is a night kickoff.
Heading into the game, everybody's in the dark. We're only 13 days
out. But we're also two weeks removed from seeing the Cardinals (and
that without full pads). And we've seen the Wildcats only once since
practice began.
(8-20-06)
Football
Wildcats Have Second Major Scrimmage The
Kentucky football team held its second major scrimmage of preseason
practice Saturday afternoon in warm, humid conditions at
Commonwealth Stadium.
Better stopping power
D-LINE HOLDING ITS OWN AGAINST
WILDCATS' BACKS Opposing offenses didn't
have to draw up a real complex game plan to attack the Kentucky
defense last season. It basically went down like this: Line up, hand
off, run the ball down their throats.
It's a small world for former UK player Miller
YEARS LATER, HE MET COACHES' GREAT-GRANDDAUGHTERS It had been almost 50
years since that Saturday afternoon in 1958 when Jim Miller walked
off the field at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, his college football
career at UK ending in celebration with a win over Tennessee.
Basketball vs. Football: A test of faith
COMPARING THE COLLEGE GAMES A RELIGIOUS EXPERIENCE In states like
Alabama, college football is said to be the civic religion. In
states like Kentucky, college basketball is said to be the civic
religion.
Cards are ready for Cats If you played
football at Kentucky and now coach at Louisville, you have to have a
good sense of humor as the annual Kentucky-Louisville showdown
approaches
QB race is too close to callTo Andre' Woodson, this all feels too familiar. The University
of Kentucky quarterback has been here before, engaged -- as he is
this preseason -- with Curtis Pulley in a battle for the starting
job he once held.
Kentucky suspends two players for season openerUniversity of Kentucky wide receiver John Logan and offensive
lineman Micah Jones will be suspended for the season-opening game
Sept. 3 at the University of Louisville.
Logan,
Jones Suspended Rich Brooks announced after
practice today that offensive lineman Micah Jones and wide receiver
John Logan have been suspended for the Louisville game for an
undisclosed violation of team rules.
Soccer
Men
Soccer Tunes Up in Exhibition at Oakland
The Kentucky soccer team continued preparations for the 2006
season on Saturday when it played a three-period exhibition
against Oakland.
(8-19-06)
Football
Receiver's smarts make up for sizeCOORDINATOR CALLS FRESHMAN A
'THROWBACK' Michael Strickland has decent
size, although at 6-foot-2 he's a tad smaller than the 6-5 and 6-6
receivers that have become in vogue in college football.
Brooks still on hot seatRich Brooks kicked off his fourth year as
Kentucky's football coach by humorously addressing the elephant in
the room: whether he would be back for a fifth.
'Cats at a glanceKey players -
Running back Rafael Little, wide receiver Keenan Burton, quarterback
AndrDe Woodson, quarterback Curtis....
UK's offensive line still taking shape Matt
McCutchan is that chicken guy. Sure, he's more than that — a
sixth-year senior on the University of Kentucky football team, the
projected starter at center and a transfer from the Naval Academy
who owns a degree in economics. For now, though, McCutchan is the
guy who missed a practice this preseason because he got a piece of
chicken stuck in his throat.
(8-18-06)
Football
Jarmon says he owes coaches Jeremy Jarmon
appreciates the support Kentucky coach Rich Brooks and his staff
have shown him even though he still has not played for the Wildcats.
Miller Not Eligible for 2006 Season Offensive
tackle Aaron Miller is not eligible to play this season, Coach Rich
Brooks said following practice Thursday ... Stevens, Grigsby
Injured; Lumpkin, Jarmon Cleared for Full Participation
Lineman Miller ineligibleACADEMICS FORCE BROOKS TO REPLACE
POSSIBLE STARTER The Kentucky football team
suffered its first major loss for the upcoming season when Coach
Rich Brooks announced yesterday that sophomore offensive lineman
Aaron Miller is academically ineligible.
Joker needs more fun in his offense In the
late summer of 2005, it only seemed that Joker Phillips was on more
magazine covers than Brangelina. Posters put out by UK's sports
marketers promoted Phillips in what was then his new role as
Kentucky offensive coordinator by proclaiming "Joker's Wild."
Wildcats' lineman ruled ineligibleMiller
out this season because of academics Aaron
Miller's return to the University of Kentucky football team was cut
short yesterday.
Basketball
Men
UK receives $6 million pledgeHazard native offers money
for practice facility The
University of Kentucky announced the largest donation in the
history of its athletics department yesterday. The $6 million
pledge will all but complete funding for the school's new
basketball practice facility.
Brooks,
Wildcats Cautiously Confident Rich Brooks
kicked off his fourth year as Kentucky's football coach by
humorously addressing the elephant in the room: whether he would be
back for a fifth.
Wildcats shuffle three spotsCORNERBACK JONES ASKS TO BE A
PLAYMAKER, GETS TRIAL AT RECEIVER David
Jones had gotten used to life as a cornerback at Kentucky, playing
in all 11 games as a backup last fall and being one of several
candidates fighting for a starting spot this season.
QB conundrums all over the SECKENTUCKY IS NOT THE ONLY TEAM
DEBATING The opening kickoff is just a
little more than two weeks away, and hasn't anyone in the
Southeastern Conference decided on a starting quarterback?
After hard-luck season, healed Cats are now hungryMany players have something to prove To one
side of Keenan Burton was a wide receiver. To the other was a
defensive end. This was last fall, and Burton, the University of
Kentucky wide receiver, was nowhere near a football field. "I
remember one day sitting in the training room and being like, 'It's
crowded in here,' " said Burton, who missed four games with an
injured foot. "It was kind of ridiculous."
Basketball
Men
UK Athletics Receives Record Gift for Practice Facility
University of Kentucky Athletics has received the largest
private gift in its history, a $6 million pledge to name the
school’s new basketball practice facility. Joe Craft, an eastern
Kentucky native who currently resides in Tulsa, Okla., made the
pledge.
UK
Gets Big Gift University of Kentucky
Athletics has received the largest private gift in its history,
a $6 million pledge to name the school's new basketball practice
facility. Joe Craft, an eastern Kentucky native who currently
resides in Tulsa, Okla., originally made a $3 million dollar
pledge in the summer of 2005. After a recent tour of the
facility, Craft doubled his gift to the $6 million being
requested for naming rights.
(8-16-06)
Soccer
Men
D'Agostino Named Preseason All-Conference USA
Kentucky junior midfielder Michael D'Agostino has been named to
the Conference USA preseason all-conference squad, it was
announced Tuesday.
Jones out to recapture pastONCE A TOP PROSPECT, LINEMAN
NARROWLY AVOIDED GOING HOME As far as Micah
Jones is concerned, you can take old cliches like "There's no place
like home," and "Home is where the heart is," and throw them out the
window, because home is the last place Jones wants to be.
Wildcats go Through Two Practices The Kentucky
football team had morning and afternoon practices Tuesday at the
Nutter Training Facility, enjoying the day’s relatively cooler
temperatures. Click for some general observations and comments from
Coach Rich Brooks following the workouts.
Basketball
Men
Wildcats release full scheduleINCLUDES HOME GAMES AGAINST
FLORIDA, LSU The University of Kentucky
announced its complete 2006-07 men's basketball schedule
yesterday after the Southeastern Conference slate became
official.
Final Four teams Florida, LSU highlight UK schedule
The University of Kentucky men's basketball team could play as
many as three 2006 Final Four teams during the 2006-07 season.
But the Wildcats will have a chance to ease into their toughest
games.
(8-15-06)
Football
Woodson
or Pulley? Brooks Isn't Saying - Yet Andre
Woodson has outscored Curtis Pulley in a basketball game. Pulley has
beaten Woodson in bowling. So who's the better quarterback for
Kentucky? Coach Rich Brooks isn't saying.
Quarterback Situation a Good Problem Following
Monday afternoon’s practice, Rich Brooks acknowledged that his
quarterbacks are not making it easy to select a starter – and, he’s
glad of it.
Burton knew Woodson was ready Perhaps Keenan
Burton was the first to know that junior quarterback Andre Woodson
was going to come back to preseason practice with a renewed purpose
to show that he deserved to be the starter this season.
UK defensive back tries receiver Sophomore
David Jones, who was expected to challenge for playing time at
cornerback, worked out at receiver Monday at his request.
Freshman's goal: starting vs. CardsBUT JOHNSON KNOWS FELLOW
LINEBACKERS KNOW SYSTEM BETTER Micah
Johnson has heard the labels. The Savior. The Franchise. The Future.
Sounds like a lot of pressure for someone who has yet to suit up for
a college game.
Tamme's blocking needs to catch upReceiving tight end expands his game The
University of Kentucky has closed its football practices to the
media, but there's a former journalist who walks through the gates
every day, unimpeded. He's Jacob Tamme, today Kentucky's starting
tight end but once upon a time the editor of the student newspaper
at Boyle County High School.
Basketball
Men
UK Releases Entire Men’s Basketball Slate
Kentucky finalized its 2006-07 men’s basketball schedule Tuesday
with release of its 16-game Southeastern Conference slate and
most of the league’s television selections and game times.
UK
Releases Basketball Game Times, Broadcast Schedule
UK has finalized its 2006-07 men's basketball schedule, which
includes a 16-game Southeastern Conference slate and most of the
league's television selections and game times.
DVD for infants teaches Wildcat fundamentals
The tagline almost says it all when it describes the Baby Wildcat
DVD as a way of "Raising Tomorrow's Kentucky Fan Today." Because,
apparently, if your children don't start cheering for the Wildcats
before they can crawl, they'll be way behind as fans by the time
they're old enough to tailgate.
The practice of closing practiceCollege
football coaches limiting access to media and fans
"(Practice) was closed last year except for the first 10 or 15
minutes," Brooks said. "I just didn't see the sense in having
anybody in here at this stage of the season snapping a few pictures
or looking at a few guys running around and then going out and
putting something on the Internet about how terrific this guy looks
in practice."
(8-13-06)
Football
Quarterbacks Look Good in Fan Day Scrimmage
The contention for the starting quarterback job was not resolved in
the University of Kentucky’s first scrimmage of fall practice, and
all for positive reasons.
UK Football Fans Day Photo Gallery The UK
football team held the annual Fans Day Saturday at Commonwealth
Stadium. The team held an autograph session and fans were invited to
stick around and observe and open practice.
Time-saving rule will add to decisionsFEWER PLAYS GOOD FOR UK?
There is such a thing as too much of a good thing. Case in point:
College football. Example A: The 12-game regular season. Example B:
The thought of a 12-game regular season in which games last longer
than your average congressional filibuster -- and hold just about
the same level of viewer interest.
UK's Abren tired of talk; defense to be the key
While most of the preseason speculation about the Kentucky football
team has centered on whether Andre Woodson or Curtis Pulley will be
the starting quarterback, Ricky Abren knows its much more likely
that the defense will determine how much success Kentucky has this
year.
Wildcats show off their newfound depth, speed
Jamil Paris batted down a pass, then got his hand on another. The
University of Kentucky's third-string defensive end was everywhere
yesterday in the Wildcats' first public scrimmage of the season at
Commonwealth Stadium.
Hope abounds, as always, for UK football fans
The University of Kentucky held its annual football Fan Day
yesterday, passed out free posters, hot dogs and soft drinks. Funny
thing, but everyone's cup seemed half full.
Second chance thrills freshman Jamil Paris
left a lot of things behind when he left his hometown of Vero Beach,
Fla., for Lexington in June. The tough part was separating himself
from the two women who raised him: his mother, Chiquita Smith, and
grandmother, Tressie Flemming.
Basketball
Men
Miller more than just repeat of LoftonMASON COUNTY STAR CONSIDERING
KENTUCKY'S OFFER Star from Mason
County. Mild recruiting interest from Kentucky. A familiar
scenario seemed to be unfolding. Then UK Coach Tubby Smith
called last Friday to offer Darius Miller a scholarship. So
there won't be a replay of (to borrow from The Daily Show)
Indecision 2004. That's when UK danced around the decision of
whether to offer Mason County's Chris Lofton a scholarship.
(8-12-06)
Football
Cats
scratch for spotsQuarterback isn't the only
position battle If you had asked the
Kentucky coaching staff to name a standout during the first week of
fall camp, you wouldn't have gotten many answers.
Scrimmage may to help sift out Cats' startersWide receivers among those looking for spots
Steve Johnson has turned heads already in the University of
Kentucky's preseason football camp. But even if coaches weren't high
on him, and even if they weren't pointing to today's public
scrimmage at Commonwealth Stadium as a way for Johnson to continue
his climb up the depth chart at receiver, the junior-college
transfer would be excited.
(8-11-06)
Football
Wildcats Bounce Back With Better Practices
Following a disappointing performance in Wednesday’s workout, the
Kentucky football team bounced back with a pair of strong practices
on Thursday.
Is this some kind of choke?The chicken incident UK's most
bizarre injury yet Rich Brooks thought
he had seen it all. Last year, the Kentucky coach saw seemingly
every freak injury in the book as player after player went down
during the course of the season — torn ACL's, broken feet, broken
scapulas, dislocated wrists, dislocated kneecaps.
Receiver Brown tears ACL, out for season
University of Kentucky wide receiver Joe Joe Brown has a torn
anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee and will miss the
coming season, UK coach Rich Brooks said yesterday.
Cats
Suffer Injury at WR Joe Joe Brown will miss
the entire 2006 season because on an injury suffered on his right
knee.
(8-10-06)
Football
Brooks Not Happy With First Practice in Full Pads
The Kentucky football team had its first practice in full pads with
a three-hour workout Wednesday afternoon at the Nutter Training
Center, and Coach Rich Brooks was not pleased with the results.
UK's Jones has lot to prove Micah Jones has
gone from a player two years ago with huge expectations heaped on
him to a player that few are expecting anything from this season.
Receiving instructionVETERAN OFFERS AID TO WIDEOUT
NEWCOMERS Keenan Burton went into the
summer not knowing for sure who'd be lining up next to him at wide
receiver in the fall. But Burton knows this: No matter who fills the
remaining receiver slots, the quicker they learn, the easier life
will be for him.
Earning roster spot isn't easy for Holt Chad
Johnson is Chad Johnson. T.J. Houshmandzadeh is underrated. When not
confined to a holding cell, Chris Henry flashes brilliance. Kelley
Washington has experience. Antonio Chatman and Tab Perry have
return-man skills. Bennie Brazell has world-class speed.
Cats' Pryor loosens upLast season's cramps
might have been all in his mind These days it
seems nothing can rattle Myron Pryor. At 6 feet 1 and 300 pounds,
the defensive tackle has been perhaps the most buzzed-about player
in the University of Kentucky's preseason camp. He squats 700 pounds
in the weight room. His coaches rave about his combination of
strength and speed. As he sauntered off the practice field earlier
this week, the smiling sophomore was the very picture of calm and
collected, if not cool.
(8-9-06)
Football
Kentucky lacks experienced cornerbacks When
coaches talk about the experience on this year's Kentucky football
team, they're not talking about the cornerbacks.
Grinter is UK's jock of all tradesFULLBACK HAS PLAYED 3 POSITIONS
SINCE SPRING Maurice Grinter studied the
University of Kentucky depth chart shortly after spring ended and
came to a conclusion. The 6-foot-3, 245-pound Grinter fell into the
"athlete" category that has become so prevalent in college football
over the past decade -- a player not set to one specific position
yet talented and skilled enough to contribute at several.
Two QBs not too many for UK's Sanders This
might be his first year here, but Randy Sanders has been here
before. "My wife, she told me, 'I love it here, but I'd love to go
into a season knowing who our quarterback is going to be,' " said
Kentucky's quarterbacks coach at Media Day.
Basketball
Men
Scholarship offer surprised Miller Darius
Miller knew he played well in all-star competition this summer and
was attracting attention from several of the nation's best
basketball programs.
UK recruiting Mason County's Miller Kentucky
has joined a growing list of schools that has offered a scholarship
to Mason County junior Darius Miller.
Pre-pads, Woodson pads lead at QBJUNIOR 'DOING A GREAT JOB,'
PHILLIPS SAYS The University of Kentucky
football team won't don full pads until Wednesday, but Coach Rich
Brooks says so far, so good after the first three days of practice.
Fan Day Activities Set for Sat. Aug. 12 The
annual Kentucky Football Fan Day will be held Saturday, Aug. 12, at
Commonwealth Stadium. Activities begin outside the stadium at 9 a.m.
with the Wildcat Refuge children's play area. Stadium gates open at
10:00 a.m.
Maybe Wildcats don't deserve our pity after all
Why play the game? Why? The University of Louisville football team
has two Heisman Trophy candidates. U of L athletic director Tom
Jurich has been voted into the Kentucky Athletic Hall of Fame. Coach
Bobby Petrino is on all the lists as the Next Hot Thing and just
signed a 10-year contract extension.
Cats will be competitive - at least among each otherBrooks says no position is secure The night
before his team opened practice, University of Kentucky football
coach Rich Brooks delivered a message he'd been waiting three years
to send. "I told the team there isn't a position on this team that's
secure," Brooks said. "There is, for the first time, serious
competition at virtually every position on our team."
Soccer
Men
Soccer Earns Top C-USA Academic Honor The
Kentucky men’s soccer team has earned Conference USA’s Sport
Academic Award, it was announced Tuesday by conference
commissioner Britton Banowsky.
Basketball
Men
Prospect will go to prep schoolNASH, 17, FIRST WANTS TO
MATURE, COACH SAYS Prospect Tyrone Nash
decided last weekend to attend prep school rather than join
Kentucky's basketball team this year, one of his coaches said
yesterday.
Brooks Pleased With Opening Practices Kentucky
Coach Rich Brooks has a positive impression of his 2006 Wildcat
football team after two days of practices in helmets, jerseys, and
shorts.
At least UK has its healthInjuries sidelined several leaders
last year, but that opened doors Marcus
McClinton stood around the 40-yard line at the University of
Kentucky's Media Day over the weekend, and that spot on the field
held some irony for the Fort Campbell graduate.
Linebacker Cessna picks up scholarshipJONES ONE OF SEVERAL AWAITING
GRADES TO PLAY Kentucky Coach Rich Brooks
addressed his roster yesterday at his annual Media Day news
conference. The first line of business was UK's 25th scholarship for
this year's class, which will go to freshman linebacker Chris
Cessna. Cessna, who suffered a knee injury last fall and won't be
cleared for full activity until the end of October, will enroll in
January.
UK's McClinton dislocates finger Marcus
McClinton, a starting safety on the University of Kentucky football
team, dislocated a finger during yesterday's practice and will be
sidelined for a few days, UK coach Rich Brooks said. McClinton, a
first-stringer at free safety, suffered a compound dislocation of
the pinky finger on his right hand during an interception drill,
Brooks said.
No ripping, just a lot of observing The
question came not long after I'd taken this job, from a surprising
number of people: "So, who's the first person you're going to rip?"
Now "rip" is such a harsh word, with its violent connotations.
Sports columns don't rip people. People rip people. I merely stand
at close range, gawking and pointing. I'm just a rhetorical
rubbernecker.
Brooks
Says He Likes What He's Seen of Wildcats UK
coach Rich Brooks likes what he's seen so far of his 2006 Wildcat
football team after two days of practices in helmets, jerseys, and
shorts.
Soccer
Men
Soccer Looks to Return to Form in 2006
Since its inception in 1991, the Kentucky soccer program has
been a winning one. The Wildcats quickly rose from infancy into
a program of national significance with four NCAA Tournament
berths and eight consecutive 10-win seasons.
(8-6-06)
Football
Kentucky Football Media Day Quotes The annual
Kentucky Football Media Day was held Saturday morning at
Commonwealth Stadium. Coach Rich Brooks had a news conference in
Wildcat Den, followed by the team photo and player and assistant
coach interviews on the field.
Football Meday Day/Photo Day Image Gallery The
UK football team participated in Media/Photo Day Saturday at
Commonwealth Stadium. Players had individual and group pictures
taken then spoke to members of the media.
Woodson snaps to itEarns back starting job; don't
count out Pulley The quarterback battle
between incumbent Andre Woodson and Curtis Pulley appeared to take a
big turn in the spring when Pulley overtook Woodson at the top of
the depth chart.
Brooks still here, hoping for even bigger upsets
Just when you figure Rich Brooks would be headed for his retirement
party, the Kentucky coach wants to throw a surprise party. "Here we
are again," Brooks said yesterday by way of welcome to the
late-summer rite that is UK Football Media Day. "I know some of you
may be surprised. I hope I can surprise you again next year."
Cats' battle at QB commencesWoodson leads
Pulley with four weeks to go The Wildcats
opened practice yesterday with Woodson slightly ahead, and there was
every indication that he'd earned that spot with his work this
summer.
Volleyball
Skinner Leads Team USA To Gold Medal
University of Kentucky head volleyball coach Craig Skinner led the
U.S. Women’s Junior National Team as they captured the gold medal at
the NORCECA Continental Women’s Junior Championship with a 25-15,
25-23, 20-25, 18-25, 15-9 marathon five-set victory over Dominican
Republic on Saturday evening at Monterrey, Mexico.
Basketball
Men
UK
poet wants second 'chance'Former Cat says life story
is as inspirational as 1992 poem Attention would-be biographers: Former UK player
Nehemiah "Junior" Braddy has a story for you. An upbringing
poor in material wealth but rich in spirit. Unrecruited but
undaunted. Self-promoter who wrote 12 major schools a letter
of introduction and included a videotape of his high school
play. Walk-on at Kentucky and participant in the famous
Christian Laettner game. Baseball minor-leaguer.
Unrecognized poet until a television special credited his
verse as the inspiration for stirring assault on...
(8-5-06)
Football
Weight Room Numbers on the Rise The results of
the off-season strength program have been tabulated and the
Wildcats' hard work in the weight room has paid off in improved
numbers in all three of the major lifts -- the bench press, squat
lift, and power clean.
New Cats make bald movesMANY ROOKIES SHAVE FOR SOLIDARITY
... SOME MORE WILLINGLY THAN OTHERS It all
started simply with one guy needing a haircut. University of
Kentucky freshman Micah Johnson needed a trim last Sunday, but said
he didn't have a way to the barbershop. So he did the next best
thing and shaved his head bald.
Newest Cats hope to be a cut aboveFreshmen
shave heads for unity A highly touted crop of
University of Kentucky football freshmen spent the past week razing
hairs.
Basketball
Men
Houston signs AzubuikeEX-CAT GETS CHANCE TO
REUNITE WITH HAYES The Houston
Rockets signed former University of Kentucky guard Kelenna
Azubuike to a non-guaranteed contract yesterday. Azubuike
will go to training camp in October hoping to win a spot on
a Rockets team that was crippled by injuries last season.
One familiar face will be former UK teammate Chuck Hayes, a
forward who signed with Houston as a free agent last season.
Baseball
Former
Wildcat Webb Sidelined with Sore Elbow Arizona
Diamondbacks pitcher Brandon Webb was sent back to Phoenix Thursday
with soreness in his right elbow. The team made the announcement
before the doubleheader against the Chicago Cubs. Webb is expected
to miss his scheduled start Saturday against Houston at Chase Field.
An MRI on Wednesday showed no structural damage.
(8-4-06)
Football
Archer shows his trust in Woodyard Kentucky
defensive coordinator Mike Archer trusts linebacker Wesley Woodyard
to make big plays on the field. However, he also apparently
completely trusts him off the field as well.
UK to play DePaul in Maui tourney The
Kentucky men's basketball team will take on the DePaul Blue
Demons in the first round of the 2006 EA Sports Maui
Invitational, it was announced yesterday. The Wildcats and
Blue Demons will tip off at 9 p.m. EST Nov. 20 on ESPN2,
with the winner to play the winner of UCLA and host
Chaminade.
Kentucky draws DePaul in MauiCATS COULD TAKE ON UCLA IN
SECOND GAME Kentucky will face
DePaul, and NCAA runner-up UCLA will take on host Chaminade
in the opening round of the 2006 EA Sports Maui Invitational
in Lahaina, Hawaii.
Basketball Cats Learn Identity of First-Round Opponent in
Hawaii The UK men's basketball team
will take on DePaul in the opening game of the Maui
Invitational in November. The Cats and the Blue Demons will
play on Monday, November 20th at 9 p.m. Eastern Time. The
winner will take on either UCLA or Chaminade in the second
round.
Baseball
Zach Dials Named Pitcher of the Month Former
Kentucky pitcher Zach Dials has been named Minor League Pitcher of
the Month for the Auburn Doubledays of the New York-Penn League
Class A club, the Toronto Blue Jays announced.
Anthony Ottrando Named Summer League MVP
Kentucky freshman infielder Anthony Ottrando was named the 2006
Florida Collegiate Summer League MVP after leading the league in
batting with an amazing .392 batting average, the league announced
Friday.
(8-3-06)
Ticket Office Offering Olympic Sports Pass
The UK Ticket
Office is now offering an Olympic Sports Pass. One pass gains
admission to ALL olympic sporting events, ALL season long (2006 -
2007). One pass, one low price! The True Blue Club
pass includes admission to Baseball, Gymnastics, Men's Soccer,
Women's Soccer, Volleyball, and Softball. True Blue Club Membership
is valid for General Admission seating only.
Governor’s Cup Luncheon Held Wednesday The
Governor’s Cup Classic, featuring a luncheon, news conference, and
golf outing was held Wednesday at the University Club in Lexington.
Trash talk shows Todd's shock-jock side You
go, Dr. Todd. Who knew nerdy administrators were wannabe trash
talkers? Truth is, we could have used some of that surprising Lee
Todd smack while we were sweltering at the University Club yesterday
for the Governor's Cup luncheon and golf outing.
Woodson first to say hike for Cats in camp
Kentucky Coach Rich Brooks said yesterday that junior Andre Woodson
will open fall camp as the No.1 quarterback ahead of sophomore
Curtis Pulley. However, Brooks said Pulley will get plenty of
repetitions with the first-team offense and that no decision has
been made on a starter just yet.
Brooks: Cards own the rivalryCats coach
says UK has to catch up University of Kentucky
coach Rich Brooks said yesterday that the annual football game
against the University of Louisville hasn't been much of a rivalry
and admitted that it's UK's fault. The Cardinals have won six of the
past seven games in the series, including last year's 31-24 victory.
St. Louis signs former UK back WilliamsHe'll back up starter Jackson The St. Louis
Rams signed former University of Kentucky star Moe Williams to a
one-year contract yesterday, addressing the need for a backup
running back. With Marshall Faulk out for the season because of a
knee injury, the Rams have third-year back Steven Jackson in the
starting role. Behind him is Tony Fisher, who signed as a free
agent. Williams is entering his 11th NFL season. He spent nine
seasons with the Minnesota Vikings.
Ex-Wildcat Williams Signs with Rams The St.
Louis Rams think they've addressed their need for a backup running
back by signing ex-UK Wildcat Moe Williams to a one-year contract.
With Marshall Faulk out for the season because...
Basketball
Men
Wildcats Draw DePaul in Maui Opener
The Kentucky men’s basketball team will take on the DePaul
Blue Demons in the first round of the 2006 EA Sports Maui
Invitational as announced by KemperSports.
Basketball Cats Learn Identity of First-Round Opponent in
Hawaii The UK men's basketball team
will take on DePaul in the opening game of the Maui
Invitational in November. The Cats and the Blue Demons will
play on Monday, November 20th at 9 p.m. Eastern Time. The
winner will take on either UCLA or Chaminade in the second
round.
(8-2-06)
Football
Brooks didn’t need any of Todd’s taunts
Kentucky coach Rich Brooks normally would be happy to have UK
president Lee Todd talking football. However, the guess here is that
the UK coach could probably have done without the playful jabs Todd
took at Louisville last week during the UK Football Kickoff luncheon
in Lexington.
Burton done hurtin' and back as top target
"Potential" was the word most closely associated with Keenan Burton
when he arrived at the University of Kentucky in 2003. The past two
seasons, "injuries" became synonymous with the former Manual High
School standout. With off-season foot surgery bringing a clean bill
of health, the 6-foot-2 junior wide receiver hopes there is only one
way to describe him this season.
Soccer
Men
Soccer Newcomer Named Freshman to WatchKentucky incoming freshman Barry Rice has been named as one of 100
Freshmen to Keep an Eye On by collegesoccernews.com, it was
announced Wednesday.
Basketball
Men
UK backs off former Gamecocks recruit
Kentucky is no longer recruiting one-time South Carolina
signee Chad Gray, spokesman Scott Stricklin said yesterday.
That seemed to put Gray on the lengthy list of forward
prospects who've eluded UK's grasp in recent years. But
maybe it put him in a much shorter group of players pursued
but then considered forbidden fruit for Southeastern
Conference teams.
(8-1-06)
Football
10 things fans can look forward to in '06 When
it comes to college football, it's easy to fixate on what our state
doesn't have. We lack the foam-at-the-mouth passion of Alabama. We
don't have the glamour of (Southern) California. Nor have we
produced the sustained excellence of the state of Florida.
Todd ready to 'kick some Cardinals'PRESIDENT ASKS UK FANS TO GO
'SOUTH' You wouldn't look at University of
Kentucky President Lee Todd and think of someone prone to talking
smack. But Todd added some spice to the already heated
Louisville-Kentucky rivalry with colorful comments directed at the
Wildcats' archrival last Friday at the annual UK Football Kickoff
Luncheon.
Basketball
Men
Departing Hill says UK will be better
Cameron Hill won't be around to help the Kentucky basketball
program next season, but he's leaving the Bluegrass
convinced that the Wildcats won't endure another 13-loss
season.
Assistant leaves UK for U.S. academyHILL WAS WITH CATS FOR
THREE SEASONS Cameron Hill has
decided to leave Kentucky's basketball program to lead the
United States Basketball Academy in Blue River, Ore. Hill,
the son of Seattle Supersonics Coach Bob Hill, had been UK's
Director of Player Development for the past three seasons.
He declined to say if his departure would clear the way for
Shawn Finney's long anticipated return to the UK staff.
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