Coming up "Rose"
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - A.J. Rose was a man back on Friday night in the Blue-White game. He ran for 134 yards and 3 scores on 11 carries. It was something Solid Blue fans had been teased with before, but…
Technique separates talent
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - The secondary loses Tobias Gilliam. He was a guy mentioned several times as a contributor standing out in the secondary by the coaching staff. So who else could step up now? Steve Clinkscale says the young…
Diallo declares for NBA Draft; will sign with agent
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Kentucky men’s basketball freshman guard Hamidou Diallo announced Monday that he plans to submit his name for the 2018 NBA Draft and hire an agent, which would effectively end his collegiate career. The NBA Draft is…
Where does the UK QB race stand?
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - For the most part, the race to be the next starting QB at UK seems to be a two-man race. Danny Clark could make a case, but for now it looks to be between Gunnar Hoak…
"We need all the reps we can get."
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - A.J. Rose stole the show at the Blue-White Spring Game. With that dying down now, Solid Blue fans can focus on what really matters, the Quarterback race. How did Stoops feel they did in the spring…
"We gotta stay hungry."
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - Bad news Solid Blue fans, there's no football until September. With spring ball now in the books, the next time you'll see the Wildcat football team in action will be on September 1 for their season…
Rose blooms for Cats in Blue-White game
LEXINGTON, Ky. – A.J. Rose rushed for 134 yards and three touchdowns as the Blue (offense) beat the White (defense) 45-32 in Kentucky football team’s annual Blue-White Game, presented by Kroger, on Friday night at Kroger Field. Rose, who carried…
Wildcat fishing
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Landon Young and Kash Daniel like to fish. The two Kentucky boys have gone out with a TV crew before to document their competitiveness on the lake. You can check out the video clip to see…
"It gives you an extra practice."
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Every time you take the field it's: win the play, win the series, win the game...chip away. That's UK defensive coordinator Matt House's approach. This spring was no different. Things wrap up Friday night at 6:30…
"We really needed to get better at the basics."
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Has this spring period been fruitful for the football Cats so far? Has the coaching staff achieved what it needed to at this point and are things where they need to be as we come to…
"We gotta be great actors."
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Wide receivers often get labeled as prima madonnas...pretty boys. It's the general stereotype of the position. New UK receiver coach Michael Smith says he's instilling physicality in his group but understands there's a time and place…
"One team. One heartbeat."
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Spring games are tough; especially when you're roster is thin and lean as you try to stay healthy. Friday night at 6:30 the football Cats will wrap up their spring with the annual Blue-White game at…
SGA headed to NBA
LEXINGTON, Ky. – From a relatively overlooked guard from Canada to one of the nation’s best playmakers by season’s end, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s meteoric rise will continue with his eligibility in the 2018 NBA Draft. The Kentucky men’s basketball freshman…
SKJ leaving UK via full-release transfer
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Kentucky men’s basketball forward Sacha Killeya-Jones will transfer from UK, head coach John Calipari announced Monday. Killeya-Jones will be granted a full release with no restrictions. “The past two years at Kentucky have been an…
"It's better with movement and flexibility."
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - Kash Daniel has already made it know, it's his time. With starting middle linebacker Courtney Love gone, it's Daniel's time to take over that spot. How has he prepared? He's changed his lifestyle, he's eating healthier…
"Everybody's on notice."
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - One new face Solid Blue fans are getting to know is new UK Football Assistant Coach Brad White. White spent the last six seasons with the Indianapolis Colts and will be coaching outside linebackers for the…
"I mentally have grown."
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - Thankfully, as far as we know there is nothing wrong with Benny Snell, Jr. With that being said, the Wildcat coaching staff has given younger running backs reps this spring. This as a way to hold…
"It's a good learning curve."
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - The Cats are pretty thin on offense this spring, especially at tight end. C.J. Conrad says he's fully recovered from that foot injury that sidelined him last season, but now he's on the mend from shoulder…
"Nothing to worry about."
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - This spring, the Wildcat football team is pretty thin across the board on offense. Is this type of thing typical for the Cats? Check out what Coach Mark Stoops had to say.
Bat Cats blow out South Carolina to open series
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Sean Hjelle continued his mastery of South Carolina and the Kentucky offense erupted as the No. 9 Wildcats rode big performances up and down the roster for a 14-1 series-opening victory at Cliff Hagan Stadium on Friday…
4 NBA Cats on Team USA roster
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Of the 35 players announced Friday for the 2018-20 USA Men’s National Team roster of players who are expected to attend the July 25-27 USA Men’s National Team minicamp in Las Vegas, four played basketball at…
UK Softball sweeps MTSU in doubleheader
LEXINGTON, Ky. – The No. 20 Kentucky softball team run-ruled the Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders 12-1 and 10-0 on Friday afternoon to sweep a doubleheader to give the Wildcats their third and fourth-consecutive run-rule wins. The Wildcats scored 22…
Knox leaves UK with video message
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Kentucky’s leading scorer and the Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Year, Kevin Knox, has decided to put his name in the 2018 NBA Draft. He plans to sign with an agent, which would effectively end his collegiate…
"We hit a plateau."
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - The quarterback position takes heat when things go wrong and typically gets praised when everything looks good. The rough scrimmage for the football Cats last Saturday resulted in some QB negativity. Thursday at practice was a…