Razorback defense has been strong While a lackluster offense kept the Arkansas Razorbacks winless in October, the defense stepped up, holding Ole Miss quarterback Eli Manning
to his lowest yardage since his freshman year.
Arkansas defense preparing for multiple Kentucky offense Arkansas defensive coordinator Dave Wommack said Kentucky's offense is very difficult to figure out. That's because
the Wildcats have a tendency to use a wide variety of formations and plenty of trickery to confuse opposing defenses.
Pressure is off UK's kick-return teams
The players on the University of Kentucky kick-return teams said they didn't talk about Derek Abney's pursuit of the NCAA record for career touchdown returns, but they couldn't ignore it either.
UK will use best offense While it may have looked like Kentucky's offense only came to life last week when the Wildcats used more wide receivers to spread the
defense out, UK coach Rich Brooks says not to be fooled into thinking that's what the Cats will do Saturday against Arkansas.
CATS' OFFENSE HIDES ITS NUMBERS Fifth-best offense since 1950 upstaged by its inconsistency Some things just don't make a whole lot of sense. You sit and watch the UK offense struggle to run the ball. You watch them go three-and-out over and over again, particularly early
in the game.
UK playing for redemption He strolled into the Southeastern Conference media day room with the composure of a coach that has won the ultimate prize.
Farmer has sights set on top agriculture post He's got the right name, notoriety from years in the basketball spotlight and the backing of a beloved Kentuckian who had
a nation cheering him on in a reality-TV program.
Tubby's punch led to Cats' win streakBy now the University of Kentucky basketball team's comeback annihilation of Vanderbilt
last January has gained a prominent spot in Big Blue folk lore.
Cats left impression on SEC opponents Not only did Kentucky impress its own fans last year, it also made a lasting impression on the top returning players in the Southeastern
Conference.
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Kentucky Football NotebookJunior wide receiver Tommy Cook and junior strong safety
Mike Williams have been named game captains this week, joining permanent captains Vincent "Sweet Pea" Burns and Jared Lorenzen ... Craig Yeast to serve as honorary captain
Eating blocks isn't enough for linemen Block-eaters. That's the job description that Kentucky defensive coordinator Mike Archer has
given his linemen. Tie up blocks so the linebackers can make plays.
Arkansas Football Notebook Senior tailback Cedric Cobbs, the Southeasetern Conference's leading rusher with 121.3
yards per game, practiced Wednesday and appears to be making substantial progress since straining his hamstring in the second quarter of a 33-28 loss to Florida two weeks ago.
Getting More Offensive- One particular series jumps to Arkansas coach Houston Nutt's mind as typical of the
strange direction his offense has taken the past three weeks.
Razorbacks Report Arkansas quarterback Matt Jones spent much of Wednesday’s practice catching passes and seemingly throwing fewer
passes.
Game Preview From Arkansas GAME NOTES: The Arkansas Razorbacks, who have fallen apart since a tremendous start to the season, will
attempt to get back on track on Saturday night when they challenge the Kentucky Wildcats in an SEC clash from Commonwealth Stadium in Lexington. Arkansas won its first four games this season, including an impressive road victory over Texas, to climb into the top 10.
SEC foes- UK women may soon be a force Women's Southeastern Conference coaches are developing a real love-hate relationship with new
Kentucky Coach Mickie DeMoss.
MOTIVATED BY MARQUETTE Considering it was a season of historic achievement, it's easy to forget that Kentucky's joyride in 2002-2003 ended in
bitter defeat.
Cats to have SEC bull's-eye this season
When it was suggested to Florida men's basketball coach Billy Donovan that the Southeastern Conference will be a two-horse race between his team and the University of Kentucky, he wasn't so sure.
Kentucky, Tennessee Predicted to Win SEC Basketball Titles The Kentucky Wildcats
and the Tennessee Lady Vols are predicted to repeat as Southeastern Conference Men's and Women's Basketball Champions in a vote of media attending the 2003-04 SEC Basketball Media Day at the Sheraton Birmingham. Kentucky received 21 of 40 votes to repeat as conference champions while Florida
was on 18 ballots and Mississippi State received one vote.
Tubby called a role model University of Kentucky men's basketball coach Tubby Smith spends most of his time figuring out ways to beat his
foes, but he's also willing to lend a hand.
Tubby toughens 'Cats No matter what time Chuck Hayes crawls into bed, he still feels like he doesn't get enough sleep.
UK plan to build gym underway University of Kentucky trustees Wednesday unanimously authorized the school to begin seeking a contract for the
design phase of a basketball practice facility next to Memorial Coliseum.
'Cats have work cut out for them The imaginary bull's-eye that is affixed to the University of Kentucky men's basketball team just got bigger.
Manager Travis Freeman one of 17 Nominees for FWAA/ESPN Courage Award ... Tickets available for Arkansas game ... Fans advised to "Park Before Dark" ... Bring canned food for God's Pantry; Win basketball tickets ... Commonwealth Stadium, Tim Couch Featured on Thursday's Edition
of "SEC TV"
Today's advice is to ignore your instincts for another week. Keep your mouthpiece in. Hit the blocking sled a little longer. Maintain your tailgating.
1 suspended, 1 quits at UK One University of Kentucky football player has quit the team, while another has been suspended
for the Wildcats' game Saturday vs. Arkansas.
SEC Media Day QuotesMen's basketball coach Tubby Smith, women's coach Mickie DeMoss, along with players Gerald Fitch, Chuck
Hayes and Sara Potts traveled to Birmingham, Ala. on Wednesday for SEC Media Day. Read quotes from the event.
Barbour tries to move past his mistake When Antwain Barbour was a no-show at Kentucky's media day, one couldn't help wonder if he was avoiding questions about
off-season problems.
Kentucky Wildcats Report University of Kentucky football coach Rich Brooks likes the way his team is finishing games, but he still hasn't found the
secret to a fast start.
Brooks looking for quick starts Since he's used about every motivational ploy he knows, Rich Brooks might take a different approach to
Kentucky's slow starts offensively this week.
Abney an athlete unlike any other at UK It's only this. It's only an 80-yard punt return touchdown, with the last ten or so yards
gained as much with the will as with the feet.
Kentucky Football NotebookStrong safety Randy Driver has left the University of Kentucky football
team and linebacker Brad Booker has been suspended for the Arkansas game, Coach Rich Brooks announced Tuesday
Cats resurrect season, show fans they won’t quit We had seen this before.
A lifeless crowd and 15,000 empty seats. An anemic offense. A porous defense. A 17-0 deficit midway through the second quarter for the team in blue.
Cats lobby for spread offense UK's offense remains a study in contrast despite its most productive outing of the season in a 42-17 victory over Mississippi
State Saturday.
Arkansas still dangerous despite losing streak, Brooks says Arkansas has lost three straight games and fallen out of the national
rankings, but Kentucky football coach Rich Brooks said Monday that the Razorbacks are "one of the best teams we've seen all year."
Basketball
UK Women's Basketball Debut Against Athletes in ActionThe
University of Kentucky women's basketball team will conduct the first of two exhibition games this season on Sunday, Nov. 2 at 2 p.m. in Memorial Coliseum against Athletes in Action. Admission is free.
Brooks doesn't want to hear 'B' word yet Rich Brooks wants no part of the "B" word even though his team has won two straight games to even its record and overcame a
17-point deficit to get the second straight win Saturday.
Nutt hoping for nicer November Arkansas should be glad its next game Saturday night at Kentucky falls on the first of November.
Sparks shows he can play Every time he plays, Patrick Sparks tries to approach it like it might be his last game.
Hayes emerges as leaderA few things were revealed about the future and present of
the University of Kentucky men's basketball team during their scrimmage Saturday night at Memorial Coliseum.
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Abney, Beach bail out Cats It took awhile, but Derek Abney and the Kentucky offense finally had a bust-out game.
Tale of Two Halfs Trailing 17-0 in the first half, Kentucky rallied in the second half outscoring Mississippi State 42-0 to turn a disappointing home game start
into Coach Rich Brooks' first blowout victory. The Wildcat defense also recorded three interceptions in the 42-17 win.
Brooks speaks; UK peaks Maybe UK football coach Rich Brooks should start chewing out his team before the game instead of during it. He has discovered how to
make slow-starting Wildcats respond after halftime.
Notebook- 'Rock' rolls Fullback Ronald "Rock" Johnson, making his first start of the season, rumbled 7 yards for the University of Kentucky football team's first
touchdown during the Wildcats' 42-17 victory over Mississippi State yesterday.
Beat-up line gets job done in second half
It hasn't been the easiest of seasons for the Kentucky offensive line. They're physically beat up, with several starters nursing nagging injuries. And they also are a little emotionally drained after struggling in both pass protection and the running game.
White Scrimmage Post-Game Quotes Head Coach Tubby Smith On the effort of both teams... "The guys really competed, especially the blue team. They reached down and never
gave up (when they were behind). But with guys like Chuck and Gerald (on the blue team), I knew they would."
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Kentucky Slams Mississippi State, 42-17 Derek Abney tied the NCAA career record for kick return touchdowns with an 80-yard punt return in the third quarter and also added a long scoring catch in Kentucky's 42-17 win over Mississippi State on Saturday. Kentucky (4-4, 1-3 Southeastern Conference)
rallied from a 17-0 first-half deficit against the Bulldogs, who have the worst defense in the SEC. Abney gave the Wildcats their first lead at 21-17 with an 80-yard punt return in the third quarter. It was Abney's eighth career kick return for a score, tying the NCAA record held by Cliff Branch of
Colorado (1970-71) and Johnny Rodgers of Nebraska (1970-72).
Kentucky's Abney Sets Record for Kick Return TDsKentucky's Derek Abney tied the NCAA career record for kick return touchdowns with an 80-yard
punt return in the third quarter against Mississippi State on Saturday. Abney, who broke or tied five NCAA and nine Southeastern Conference records for kick returns last season, has returned eight kicks for touchdowns - six punts and two kickoffs - in his career.
Abney sets record for kick return TDs
Kentucky's Derek Abney tied the NCAA career record
for kick return touchdowns with an 80-yard punt return in the third quarter in the Wildcats' 42-17 victory over Mississippi State on Saturday.
Cats seek 60 minutes' effort University of Kentucky coach Rich Brooks admits that he doesn't have all the answers.
Boyd offers more than average backup He's the team's leading rusher, arguably its best athlete, by all accounts a terrific fit for the offense
and a hometown favorite to boot. So why in the world isn't Shane Boyd the starting quarterback for the University of Kentucky football team?
COOPER BACK WITH FUTURE IN DOUBT
In many ways, Ron Cooper will be coming full circle when he returns to Commonwealth Stadium this afternoon. During his last trip in 1997, he absorbed a 38-24 loss to a Hal Mumme-led Kentucky team that preceded his firing after three seasons as Louisville's head coach.
Wildcats, Bulldogs hope to solve problems today Kentucky's offense has struggled at the start of almost every football game this season. Mississippi State has struggled so
much that the Bulldogs' coach announced last week he would retire at the end of the season.
Mississippi State (2-5) At Kentucky (3-4) FACTS & STATS: Site: Commonwealth Stadium (67,530) -- Lexington, Kentucky. Television: Local. Home Record: Mississippi St. 2-2, Kentucky 2-3. Away
Record: Mississippi St. 0-3, Kentucky 1-1. Neutral Record: Mississippi St. 0-0, Kentucky 0-0. Conference Record: Mississippi St. 1-2, Kentucky 0-3. Series Record: Kentucky leads, 17-13.
Kentucky stockpiling talent at QB He's the team's leading rusher, arguably its best athlete, by all accounts a terrific fit for the offense and a hometown favorite to boot. So why in the
world isn't Shane Boyd the starting quarterback for Kentucky's football team?
Smith narrowing the focus With 10 television cameras beaming his likeness to every corner of the Commonwealth and 75 media members waiting on every word, Tubby Smith did his
best to make the most of one of his least favorite duties as the head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats.
Smith says this Kentucky team could be better All Kentucky did last season was win 26 straight games, go unbeaten in the
Southeastern Conference and come within a game of the Final Four.
More mature Fitch wants to lead In senior Gerald Fitch's first three seasons on the University of Kentucky basketball
team, there have been some memorable moments and some forgettable moments.
Barbour must sit out three games University of Kentucky senior swingman Antwain Barbour will not play in the team's
two exhibition games and regular-season opener against Winthrop Nov. 21, UK head coach Tubby Smith said Thursday.
UK may play small ball initially Just as University of Kentucky men's basketball coach Tubby Smith found himself slipping
into the classic coaching cliche — that no starting position is guaranteed — he stopped.
Top RB commits to Cats One of the nation's top-rated all-purpose backs has said he'll play his college football at the University of Kentucky.
Players, fans don't think alike Some football fans know a lot. Some fans think they know a lot. Some don't know what to think. And some don't think at all (these
are fans in the definitive sense - operating only on feel; emotional and truly fanatical about the performance, or lack thereof, of their team).
UK defense wins praise from offense
In the gloomy aftermath of a 24-21 loss to Florida three weeks ago, University of Kentucky offensive tackle Antonio Hall found reason for optimism. Surrounded by players frustrated and in tears, he stuck his head into the defensive locker room.
Barnhart supports coaches If there has been one constant about Mitch Barnhart's first 15 months as the University of Kentucky athletics director, it has to be his
unwavering support for coaches he believes are doing a good job.
Kentucky Football Notebook A school-record six Kentucky Wildcats, Taylor Begley, Alexis Bwenge, Jeremiah Drobney, Justin Haydock, Antoine Huffman and Anthony Thornton, have qualified for nomination for the Academic All-America team sponsored by the College Sports Information Directors
of America.
Kentucky's Lorenzen tough to bring down The wacky moment happened two years ago in the Mississippi State-Kentucky football game, but the memory still elicits a laugh from
Marvin Byrdsong.
Sherrill still has chapters to write The best thing about Jackie Sherrill's retirement at the end of the Mississippi State football season is that he'll
have time to finish the book he has started with Pittsburgh writer Sam Sciullo Jr. If you know anything about the man and his highly successful and equally controversial coaching career, you know it will be must reading.
Cats' Holts decides to shut up and put up
Deion Holts isn't the type of guy who holds anything back. It could be directed toward a teammate, an opposing player, a coach, or the media, but if something's on Holts' mind, he's going to say it.
Kentucky Wildcats Report Reserve linebacker Kamaal Ahmad hasn't made a tackle this season, but he still has played an important role for the
University of Kentucky football team.
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Cook wants to help Tommy Cook could have gloated. He could have said he would have been making big plays all year if only he had been
given the opportunity.
UK-Arkansas game moved to 7 p.m. for TV The Kentucky-Arkansas game on Nov. 1 will be shown on ESPN2, meaning kickoff will move to 7 p.m. from its
originally scheduled time of 1 p.m.
Holts back on team after 1-game supension
Kentucky sophomore outside linebacker Deion Holts has been reinstated following a one-game suspension. Holts is listed No. 2 behind Raymond Fontaine, who took his place in the rotation for the Ohio game.
'From the heart' meeting sparked Wildcats
Two of the most influential members of the University of Kentucky football team said yesterday that a postgame meeting at South Carolina led many players to rededicate themselves, although there remain some "pretenders."
Defense praised as offense stalls University of Kentucky football coach Rich Brooks liberally praised the Wildcats' defense Monday
during his weekly news conference and said he's mystified that the offense continues to sputter at the start of games.
Basketball
Smith hides any worriesIf Tubby Smith is worried about how this year's University of Kentucky basketball team will do, he
certainly didn't let it show here Friday night.
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Players will remember Brooks' loyalty Sometimes it's the subtle things that define a coach's career. Rather than a signature win or devastating loss, it can be what might
seem to be a much more insignificant event that determines whether a coach succeeds or fails.
Kentucky Football Press Conference Quotes - Monday On the injury situation...
"Claude Sagaille looks like he'll be ready to go this week. I would say (Win) Gaffron would still be doubtful with his back. (His back) is better, but at this point I'd say will have to wait a few days to see whether he'll be ready to go. Nothing in the game that's going to keep anyone out,
injury-wise, but we do have some guys that are a little beat up.
Brooks says Lorenzen will remain UK's starter Jared Lorenzen remains the University of Kentucky's starting quarterback. But backup Shane Boyd could hold the
key to the rest of the Wildcats' season.
Basketball
Recruits officially visit UKOnce the Wildcats faithful recognized the
two VIPs sitting lower midcourt in Memorial Coliseum on Friday night for Big Blue Madness, they began showering them with adoring chants.
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UK is Shane buoyed, 35-14The University of Kentucky football team might be on to something with this Shane Boyd thing.
Signs show QB shift occurring with Cats The question came, and Rich Brooks didn't flinch. He's been around long enough to know a quarterback controversy when he sees one.
2003-04 UK men's basketball-schedule
Date Opponent Site Time TV Nov. 4 x-TEAM NIKE Lexington 7:30 p.m. d-UKTV Nov. 12 x-EA SPORTS Lexington 7:30 p.m. d-UKTV Nov. 21 Winthrop Lexington 8 p.m. d-UKTV
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Wildcats Handle Ohio, 35-14Backup quarterback Shane Boyd threw two touchdown passes, caught one and ran for another score as
Kentucky beat Ohio 35-14 on Saturday night. Boyd relieved starter Jared Lorenzen after Lorenzen lost two fumbles in the first quarter. Boyd scored on runs on 8 and 12 yards, threw a 42-yard scoring pass to Tommy Cook and caught a 30-yard TD pass from Lorenzen in the fourth quarter. School officials did
not immediately know if any previous Kentucky player had touchdowns passing, receiving and rushing in a single game.
Tricky Bobcats will test Wildcats Tracking down the football in Ohio University's offense is like trying to solve "Where's Waldo?" You know it's there, but
you just can't find it.
Injuries force Brooks to shuffle starters
The bumps and bruises of a typical football season are starting to catch up with Kentucky. Senior offensive lineman Antonio Hall's streak of 40 consecutive starts is up in the air because of hip bursitis. Senior tight end Win Gaffron will miss tonight's game with a back injury, and safety Claude
Sagaille is out with a groin injury.
Wildcats fully aware of MAC's list of wins The list of marquee victims of Mid-American Conference football teams this season is long, and University
of Kentucky head coach Rich Brooks doesn't want his team to join a group that includes Maryland, Alabama, Kansas State, Purdue and Iowa State.
University of Kentucky men's basketball coach Tubby Smith took a page out of Marty McFly's book early this morning, emerging from a vintage 1980s DeLorean to make his debut at the Wildcats' annual Big Blue Madness.
UK looks to build new athletic facilityThe area behind Memorial Coliseum is an asphalt parking lot. One day
University of Kentucky athletic director Mitch Barnhart hopes it will be a new practice facility for men's and women's basketball and much more. If enough money can be raised towards the construction of the new building, Barnhart would like to have it house all of the athletic administrative offices
and coaches offices.
'Cats need to replace Bogans' productionThe Wildcats will need to find a way to replace the production of Keith Bogans,
Marquis Estill and Jules Camara. Bogans, the SEC Player of the Year last season, was the team's leading scorer (15.7 per game) while Estill, was second in rebounds (six per game) and third in scoring (11.6). Camara averaged 6.4 points and 3.5 rebounds per game.
Hayes enjoyed a good summer Chuck Hayes is sitting in an office inside of Memorial Coliseum scanning a preseason college basketball magazine.
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Fontaine adjusts to UK Raymond Fontaine had such an unlikely path to becoming a starting linebacker at Kentucky that he wasn't about to let losing that
No. 1 position cause a major detour in his career.
Tight end Gaffron's injury has Cats thin Talk about bad timing. Just as University of Kentucky tight end Win Gaffron was emerging as a legitimate threat
in the Wildcats' passing attack, he'll miss tomorrow's game against Ohio University because of a bad back.
Basketball
Real 'Madness' for Smith concerns recruiting The Kentucky-Louisville basketball game is still over two months away, but Rick Pitino and
the Cardinals already appear to have an edge over the Wildcats.
Tubby Smith Big Blue Madness QuotesTubby Smith made himself available to members of the media prior
to the Big Blue Madness celebration Friday night at Memorial Coliseum. Click for his quotes about the team, the first practice and the season.
Big Blue Madness Photo GalleryThe 2003-04 Kentucky basketball seasons kicked off Friday
night/Saturday morning with Big Blue Madness. Click to browse through photos from the event.
Recruits to see UK 'madness' The University of Kentucky's theme for tonight's Midnight Madness is "The future of Kentucky basketball."
Midnight Madness schedulesTonight at Memorial Coliseum 10:30 p.m.: Doors open, followed by a three-point shooting contest and a
slam-dunk contest.
Madness tips off start of season Midnight Madness always starts the college basketball season. This year it means new
starts for several programs.
Homecoming Weekend Information Besides the Kentucky/Ohio football game on Saturday night, there are a number of other activities planned for the Homecoming weekend. The annual Homecoming Parade will begin Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Commonwealth Stadium. Following the parade at 8 p.m., the
Lexington-based band The Schuers will perform at Stoll Field. At 9:15 p.m., country music star Mark Wills will perform until 11 p.m. Click for more Homecoming activities.
UK's Lorenzen cleared to start Jared Lorenzen has sufficiently recovered from a concussion and will start at quarterback for Kentucky
when the Wildcats host Ohio on Saturday, UK coach Rich Brooks said Wednesday.
Born to be a Wildcat When it came time to choose a college, the decision wasn't difficult for Win Gaffron III. He was going to go to
Kentucky and play football, just like his father did a generation ago.
Kentucky Football NotebookFlowers, Seitze are game captains for Ohio ... Kentucky offensive comparisons ... Change in
television announcers for the Ohio game ... Tickets available for Ohio, Mississippi State, and Arkansas.
UK offensive line has more questions than answers Everyone knew Kentucky would miss Artose Pinner. What team wouldn't miss the Southeastern Conference's leading rusher, a
back with speed to outrun tacklers or the power to run over them?
Basketball
Big Blue Madness NotebookThe "Future of Kentucky Basketball" awaits a capacity crowd of 8,700 Friday night when the defending SEC Champion
Wildcats open practice for the 2003-04 season as part of the 22nd-annual Big Blue Madness festivities. The Memorial Coliseum doors open at 10:30 p.m., and the event will be carried live throughout the state on UKTV
Brooks not giving up on season The injuries to his team are mounting, he's had to suspend a starting linebacker and the criticism of his team's
offense continues to grow.
Bowls not in Brooks' thoughts Rich Brooks has instructed the University of Kentucky's football team to stop thinking about
bowl games and start thinking about the present.
Lorenzen's status for Saturday is unclear University of Kentucky quarterback Jared Lorenzen didn't practice Monday,
and football team doctors will determine later this week whether he has recovered enough from a concussion to play Saturday against Ohio.
Basketball
Crawford to visit Kentucky this weekendA bad case
of the flu prevented Detroit Renaissance High School senior guard Joe Crawford from taking his official visit to the University of Cincinnati last weekend.
Joe Crawford Cancels UC Visit Will Visit UK Midnight Madness Crawford, 6 feet 4, intends to make his official visit to the University of Kentucky this weekend. The Crawford
family will arrive in Lexington on Friday to watch Big Blue Madness, UK's version of Midnight Madness.
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Kentucky Football Press Conference Quotes Jared Lorenzen had a CAT scan and that was negative. He will be tested today with exercise to see if he still has some symptoms from his
concussion.
Brooks, players upset After his team rallied in the fourth quarter but still lost 27-21 to South Carolina, Rich Brooks minced no words after
the game.
Ex-QB works in investment Before Billy Jack Haskins arrived at the University of Kentucky in 1993, he had been around football since he was in diapers.
Freshman QB leads Ohio, 28-0 Freshman quarterback Austen Everson ran for 130 yards and three touchdowns and also threw a TD pass in his first
start to lead Ohio to a 28-0 win over Central Florida yesterday.
UK seniors' miserable fate sealed by Brooks Selecting the unluckiest class in the history of University of Kentucky football is like
picking the worst Barry Manilow song: Where do you start, much less end?
New looks await as practices open More than six months have passed since Syracuse cut down the nets in New Orleans and brought to a close another season of
college basketball.
UK Basketball Notebook
UK hopes to begin next century of basketball with pair of high-profile prospects
Boyd makes case for bigger role While it's uncertain whether a quarterback controversy is brewing, Shane Boyd again is a factor in the University of Kentucky's
offense, and coach Rich Brooks said yesterday that the coaches will continue to find ways to get him the ball.
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USC Post Game Quotes It was a heck of a ball game. Fans certainly got their money's worth. ... Any time you win an SEC game, that's what it's all about. Kentucky
played exceptionally well. We had problems when they had Lorenzen and Boyd in the game at the same time. We were not ready for Boyd. He had 73 yards rushing. We can't let that happen. ...
Gamecocks hold on to nip game Cats 27-21 Daccus Turman raced for a first down as Kentucky's Dustin Williams tried to make a
diving tackle during the second quarter. Turman scored all three South Carolina touchdowns.
Cats' play continues to be confounding
Kentucky football could drive a dead man insane. It could turn Mr. Spock -- that coldly-logical Vulcan -- into a raving lunatic. It is maddening.
Late-night scare USC's 20-point lead whittled to six before Kentucky falters late
Wildcats can't overcome Lorenzen injury The University of Kentucky tried to overcome the loss of starting
quarterback Jared Lorenzen, but the Shane Boyd-led rally fell short as South Carolina won, 27-21, Thursday.
Basketball
UC prospect still plans visit Joe Crawford started experiencing flu-like symptoms late Thursday afternoon. But Crawford, one of the nation's most highly regarded
prospects, told his mom just before he drifted off to sleep Thursday night that he will do his best to make this afternoon's flight to Cincinnati.
Rich passes on Kentucky for 'challenge'
Prospect Jason Rich saw a ripple effect in his commitment to Florida State yesterday. It showed that Coach Leonard Hamilton, the former Kentucky assistant, intends to put the Seminoles on the basketball map.
Wildcats Roar Back In Fourth But Fall 27-21Daccus Turman had three short touchdown runs and South Carolina survived
Kentucky's fourth-quarter rally to win its fourth straight over the Wildcats, 27-21 on Thursday night. The Gamecocks (4-2, 1-2 Southeastern Conference) looked on their way to an easy victory, leading 27-7 through three quarters and with Wildcats senior quarterback Jared Lorenzen out of the game after a
helmet-to-helmet hit from South Carolina defensive lineman Moe Thompson.
Gamecocks back '95 percent' With each hit South Carolina freshman tailback Demetris Summers takes, the Gamecocks fan base holds its
collective breath because they know USC's success rides on whether he is successful running the ball.
Game chance to break through Kentucky and South Carolina both had a week off to improve technique, heal their injuries and reflect on
what might have been.
Gamecocks, Wildcats Hunt for First SEC WinKentucky linebacker Chad Anderson didn't think he could feel worse about falling to Florida
two weeks ago -- until he watched Mississippi do what the Wildcats couldn't and beat the Gators last Saturday.
Game key to bowl picture for both teams October seems early to be talking about bowl games, but players and coaches from both sides view tonight’s South Carolina-Kentucky matchup as
critical to their postseason hopes.
Three keys to victory It usually takes more than one defender to bring down Jared Lorenzen, Kentucky's 290-pound quarterback. But Lorenzen's fourth-quarter interception against Florida proved that
he will make poor decisions when under heavy pressure. The Gamecocks are shaking up their defensive line in passing situations to improve a stagnant pass rush.
How they'll try to stop kick returner Derek Abney About Abney: The 5-foot-10, 175-pound senior became the most prolific returner in NCAA history in 2002 with six returns for touchdowns (four
punts, two kickoffs). Abney broke or tied five NCAA records, nine SEC marks and 10 school records for returns.
Bernard California cool but hot at UK
Sometimes it's hard to be California cool in Kentucky. People make fun of your music, the colder climate forces you into a whole new wardrobe and you have to turn in your conservationist card for a hunting license.
Kentucky Wildcats Report University of Kentucky football coach Rich Brooks has downplayed the significance of having former South Carolina
assistant Joker Phillips on his staff.
Williams tackles new role Dustin Williams hadn't started a
football game for the University of Kentucky before this season, but he had an idea of what his role would be. As the most experienced linebacker on the team, he had to perform and lead.
This time, honestly, Holtz is really worried To hear coach Lou Holtz tell it, South Carolina's defense is teetering on the brink of disaster as the Gamecocks prepare
for Thursday night's nationally-televised home game against Kentucky.
Summer focuses on play, not Kentucky’s comments South Carolina freshman tailback Demetris Summers has rushed for more than 150 yards in back-to-back games, but one
Kentucky player doesn’t think Summers is the best back on the Gamecocks’ roster.
Holtz Speaks, Brooks Listens South Carolina football coach Lou Holtz is infamous for downplaying his team's chances in games. His counterpart at Kentucky, Rich
Brooks, is listening closely to what Holtz is saying, with the Wildcats set to play at South Carolina on Thursday.
Cats, Carolina in Thursday showcase COLUMBIA, S.C. -- A shorter practice week. Family and friends watching. The whole country tuned in. And no
class.
Gause doubtful against Cats South Carolina defensive end George Gause is listed as "very doubtful," for Thursday's game with Kentucky because of a knee injury
suffered late in the Gamecocks' 23-20 overtime loss to Tennessee.
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Smith's visit has Williams ready for Wildcat basketball The reasons St. Albans High senior Adam Williams will sign a letter of intent to play basketball for the University of
Kentucky early next month run far deeper than a line in a box score.
NCAA close to stretching 3-point line
The three-point line in college basketball is about to be moved 9 inches farther from the basket beginning in the 2004-05 season. Barring unexpected dissent by the NCAA's two smallest divisions, the new line will be set at 20 feet, 6 inches.
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Kentucky Football Press Conference Quotes Head Coach Rich Brooks: On his team's injury status... "All of the people that came out of the
game against Florida with minor injuries are all okay and are back practicing."
TV now dictating Wildcats' schedule Remember the days when college football games were played on Saturday? The only debate not long ago was whether a
game should kick off in the afternoon or be played at night.
Former walk-on Holts has lofty goals Deion Holts never doubted his own ability and now proclaims that he not only wants to be an All-Southeastern
Conference linebacker, but he also wants to be the best linebacker ever to play at the University of Kentucky.
Ex-assistant’s knowledge worries Holtz Joker Phillips spent only one season at South Carolina, but Gamecocks coach Lou Holtz is concerned that Phillips was around long
enough to give Kentucky some insider knowledge this week.
For USC, the show must go on IF EVER THERE is an example of the tail wagging the dog in college athletics, it’s Thursday night’s nationally televised football game between
South Carolina and Kentucky at Williams-Brice Stadium.
UKAA- Kentucky Football Notebook Boyd, Hall Game Captains for South Carolina: Shane Boyd and Antonio Hall are game captains this week, joining permanent
captains Jared Lorenzen and Vincent "Sweet Pea" Burns.
It's lights, cameras and action for UK
Expect the University of Kentucky's football game Thursday night at South Carolina to be soaked in a carnival atmosphere.
What if Cats still had Leach, Morriss?
The University of Kentucky football team was idle last weekend, but three scores arrived to elevate the systolic and diastolic pressures in Planet Wildcat.
UK bowl hopes at stake South Carolina football coach Lou Holtz is infamous for downplaying his team's
chances in games. His counterpart at the University of Kentucky, Rich Brooks, is listening closely to what Holtz is saying, with the Wildcats set to play at South Carolina on Thursday.
Pope a study in blood, sweat and few cheers Psst. Mark Pope doesn't want the word to get out. He doesn't want teams to know he has no
business being in the NBA. He doesn't want teams to know he should have been enrolled in medical school years ago.
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Football
Hudson says 'there are no quick fixes' for Wildcats Kentucky offensive coordinator Ron Hudson wishes the Wildcats could score on every
possession. He would like for Jared Lorenzen to be able to throw long touchdown passes to Derek Abney or other receivers. He would love to see one running back establish himself as the next Artose Pinner.
SC - Dangerous Game On Thursday Its easy to get excited and play well when you're the underdog in college football. Most teams seem to "step it up" when
their backs are against the wall, like we did at Tennessee and Auburn did at home on Saturday. What's harder to do is to stay focused and excited about the "other" games in between.
Kentucky Football Press Conference Quotes Coach Rich Brooks and selected players made themselves available to the media Monday afternoon for the weekly press conference. They discussed getting over the Florida loss and bouncing back to take on the Gamecocks on Thursday night.
Two recruits turn down Cats The Wildcats missed out on another guard prospect when Zam "Buck" Frederick of Calhoun County High in South
Carolina chose Georgia Tech. He said he was tempted to pick UK but that the Cats had entered the picture just recently.
(10-04-03)
Football
Abdullah could break UK legend's record
Each day, Muhammad Abdullah passes a sign near the Kentucky locker room that lists the school's football records. He's on pace to break one of the oldest marks on that list, one held by a famous name in Kentucky lore.
Basketball
Madness tickets available on Oct. 11 Kentucky coach Tubby Smith will unveil his 2003-2004 basketball team during UK's 22nd annual Big Blue Madness Oct.
17.
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Football
Ga. Military hands Cats 17-16 defeat
Kentucky's junior varsity football team fell to sixth-ranked and undefeated Georgia Military, 17-16, in Commonwealth Stadium yesterday.
Pistons' Prince has a head start By the time the Pistons have their first full-scale practice with the veterans, rookies and free agents all assembled, Tayshaun Prince should be well ahead
of the pack.
Kentucky Football NotebookThe University of Kentucky junior varsity football team will play host to the
Georgia Military College of Milledgeville, Ga., on Thursday, Oct. 2 at 3 p.m. in Commonwealth Stadium... Coach Rich Brooks will be featured on this week's edition of "SEC TV Weekly."
Kentucky Wildcat's Football Report University of Kentucky football coach Rich Brooks took his team back to the practice field yesterday, hoping to build on the positives from
Saturday's 24-21 loss to Florida.
UK Junior Varsity Team to Play Host to Georgia MilitaryThe University of Kentucky junior varsity football team will play host to
the Georgia Military College of Milledgeville, Ga., on Thursday, Oct. 2 at 3 p.m. in Commonwealth Stadium. Admission if free and fans can enter at gates 10 and 11 on the south side of the stadium.
Kentucky Wildcat's Football ReportBrooks likes running game's progress University of Kentucky football coach Rich Brooks took his
team back to the practice field yesterday, hoping to build on the positives from Saturday's 24-21 loss to Florida.
Basketball
Rich now UK's top prospectRecruiting is a vital part of any college coach's success, but it certainly
must be a frustrating process even for the nation's elite coaches.
UKAA- Kentucky Men's Basketball Notebook Defending SEC Champion Kentucky opens practice for the 2003-04 men's basketball season Friday, Oct. 17, as part of the 22nd-annual Big
Blue Madness festivities. Coming off a 32-4 season that saw the Wildcats sweep through SEC play undefeated and finish the regular season ranked No. 1 in the nation, UK returns three starters and plenty of depth for Head Coach Tubby Smith's seventh season at the helm. The Memorial Coliseum doors open at 10:30 p.m. The
event will be carried live throughout the state on UKTV.
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