By LARRY VAUGHT During Mark Stoops’ 45-minute video conference with media members Friday it was very obvious he was deeply worried about his players’ and staff’s safety during this coronavirus outbreak. He also didn’t hesitate when asked about coaches giving up portions of their salaries or making charitable contributions because of the
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Player Safety, Health Top Priority For UK’s Stoops In Midst Of Crisis
By KEITH TAYLOR LEXINGTON, Ky. — Mark Stoops wasn’t surprised when spring practice came to a screeching halt earlier this month because of the ongoing coronavirus crisis. “Just prior to spring break, things were changing daily and by the hour,” the Kentucky coach said in a teleconference with reporters Friday. “We had
Somerset Quarterback Kaiya Sheron Commits To Kentucky
By LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky already has its quarterback in the 2021 recruiting class. Somerset’s Kaiya Sheron announced his commitment on Twitter . "First off I want to thank God without his blessings I would not be in this position. I would also like to thank my parents and family for the sacrifices they
Mitch Barnhart extends Football Season Tickets Renewal
Changes to season ticket renewal timeline Written by UK staff LEXINGTON, Ky. – UK Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart sent the message below to fans detailing changes to the football season ticket renewal timeline in light of the ongoing response to COVID-19: From Mitch: Football Season Tickets Update These are trying times for our state,
UK offensive lineman commit Paul Rodriguez will have minor foot surgery Thursday
Frank Buffano Steps into New Role as Safeties Coach
Former Youngstown State assistant coach spent last seven seasons as director of operations Written by UK staff LEXINGTON, Ky. – After seven years as the director of football operations for Kentucky football, Frank Buffano has accepted a new role as the safeties coach, head coach Mark Stoops announced today. “I’m so happy to
Jovon Bouknight Named Wide Receivers Coach
2005 Biletnikoff Award semifinalist ranked in the top 20 nationally in receiving yards and receptions at Wyoming Written by UK staff LEXINGTON, Ky. – Kentucky head football coach Mark Stoops has named Jovon Bouknight (pronounced Juh-vonn Bo-night) the wide receivers coach, he announced Tuesday. Bouknight comes to the Bluegrass after one season as the wide
Kentucky Continues To Grow The Big Blue Wall
By LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky returns four of the seven highest rated offensive linemen — Darian Kinnard, Landon Young, Drake Jackson and Luke Fortner — in the Southeastern Conference next season according to Pro Football Focus. “We knew when we got here if we were going to compete in the Southeastern Conference that
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Wilson Out, But QB Depth Not An Issue As Cats Open Spring Practice
By KEITH TAYLOR LEXINGTON, Ky. — Terry Wilson is nearly fully recovered from his knee injury, but the Kentucky quarterback won’t be participating when the Wildcats open spring practice Tuesday. Wilson injured his knee last September and will continue to get back into playing shape as well as Nik Scalzo, who also