uk football

Four Star Quarterback Drew Barker Picks UK Over South Carolina, Tennessee

WUKY Staff & Kentucky Forward — Fri, 10 May 2013 20:37:57 +0000

LEXINGTON, Ky. - While UK football coach Mark Stoops may still not have decided on his quarterback of the present, on Friday he may have found his quarterback of the future. Conner High School junior Drew Barker, a four-star quarterback recruit according to Rivals.com, committed to UK Friday in a ceremony at his high school. The announcement was streamed online by WKYT.com.

Man Who Killed UK Football Player Seriously Hurt In Auto Accident

Associated Press — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 02:42:18 +0000

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- A man who pleaded guilty in the 1994 slaying of a University of Kentucky football player has been seriously injured in an auto accident.

The Courier-Journal of Louisville reports that Shane Ragland was hurt Saturday afternoon in an accident that shut down part of the Snyder Freeway. Louisville police say Ragland was traveling on a freeway ramp to Interstate 64 when he lost control of his Dodge Durango and it struck a guardrail.

UK Coach Stoops Has Had "Whirlwind" First Two Weeks

Associated Press — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 22:28:03 +0000

LEXINGTON, Ky.-- New Kentucky coach Mark Stoops is finally able to stand still for a moment. His thought process, however, remains at high speed.

Neal Brown Plans Up-Tempo Offense For Kentucky

Associated Press — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 02:07:37 +0000

LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Neal Brown plans to bring the `Air Raid' offense to Kentucky. He said it won't take long to install the up-tempo, passing attack, that it can be done quickly. The Wildcats new offensive coordinator said Tuesday he will employ the offense that helped Texas Tech's offense rank in the top 15 nationally during his three seasons there.

UK Hires Next Head Football Coach

Alan Lytle — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 19:36:58 +0000

LEXINGTON, Ky. - The University of Kentucky has confirmed the hiring of Florida State Defensive Coordinator, Mark Stoops, as the next head football coach for the Wildcats. Stoops is the brother of Oklahoma Coach Bob Stoops. He has been the Defensive Coordinator of the Florida State Seminoles since 2009.

Here is the official release:

Kentucky Falls To Vols 37-17 In Phillips Finale

Associated Press — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 00:27:32 +0000

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- Kentucky couldn't send Joker Phillips out as a winner. Tyler Bray went 20-of-34 for 293 yards with four touchdown passes Saturday as Tennessee defeated Kentucky 37-17 in a Southeastern Conference matchup that pitted a lame-duck coach against an interim coach.

The game drew an announced crowd of 81,841 at Neyland Stadium, though it appeared no more than 60,000 fans were actually in attendance.

Despite Losing Seasons, Kentucky-Tennessee Matchup Expected to be a Battle

Brenna Angel — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 18:32:56 +0000

LEXINGTON, Ky. - The 2012 football season has not gone as planned for both the University of Kentucky and University of Tennessee. Both will end the season with losing records and fired coaches. But pride is still on the line as the Wildcats and Vols prepare to square off on Saturday.

UK Football's Injuries Continue To Mount

Associated Press — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 21:10:07 +0000

LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Kentucky freshman quarterback Patrick Towles will miss Saturday's Southeastern Conference game at Arkansas after sustaining a high right ankle sprain against Mississippi State.

University Looks To Head Off Unruly Gameday Behavior

Josh James — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 17:34:53 +0000

LEXINGTON, Ky. - An increased police presence will be visible along Cooper Drive as UK's football team takes on South Carolina this weekend. University spokesperson Jay Blanton says UK president Eli Capilouto has also banned alcohol, DJS, and bands from non-reserved tailgating spots in response to fights that broke out in the wake of UK’s loss to Western Kentucky University September 15^th.

Freshman Whitlow Could Draw Starting Assignment Versus South Carolina

Associated Press — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 20:42:19 +0000

LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Kentucky could start freshman Jalen Whitlow at quarterback Saturday night against No. 6 South Carolina if Maxwell Smith's injured shoulder hasn't healed.