Leaders of men
Nick Mingione reflects back on best decision as head coach of UK baseball.
Movies and dinners
Does Coach Cal want it more than his players?
"It's getting old right now."
Coach Cal tired, but says "there's still time."
"I needed 4 more timeouts."
Cal says he could've called timeout every two minutes in the loss at Texas A&M.
"They recruited this kid from day one."
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - Both the early and traditional signing day are in the rear-view mirror for the UK Football team. With the class officially signed, can the Cats now recruit against the big dogs? Recruiting Coordinator Vince Marrow and…
Do UK players feel like their backs are against the wall?
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - After tough games like the one against Texas A&M on Saturday, the Cats have said tough games like those prepare them for March. For now, the Cats are still projected to make the NCAA Tournament. With…
"You gotta wanna fight."
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - At times during the telecast of UK's game versus Texas A&M, the announcers questioned if the Cats had toughness and accused them of jogging at times. Even Coach Cal has wondered whether or not he wants…
"I'm not cracking."
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - The Cats played well for a half on Saturday, then the Texas A&M Aggies took off in the second half and never looked back. On the back of a 17-2 run, the Aggies pulled away from…
"We are getting better."
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - After going on a three-game win streak, the UK Hoops squad has found themselves on the losing end of a couple tough games. Despite two tough losses, Head Coach Matthew Mitchell believes this team is getting…
Bat Cats give back
Nick Mingione happy his players are choosing to do community service on their own.
"The losses hurt."
Cats ready for Texas A&M.
Percentage fluctuation rule
Cal explains why he needs his players with a consistent 3-5% range every time on the floor.
Let the music play
Cal needs Cats to use focus mechanisms.
"I hate to do that."
Cal tinkering with lineups.
"Like, what, are you, why?"
Cal says Cats can't play if they aren't "trying to win the game."
The number 8
UK baseball coach Nick Mingione likes the "magic" number.
UK football signing day recap
Vince Marrow weighs in on signing day for Kentucky.
Vols sweep Cats with 61-59 win at Rupp Arena
A recap of UK's first loss to UT in Lexington since 2006.
"We're every team's Super Bowl."
Cats say tough times help them grow together.
"You'll be ready by the end of the year."
Cal "activating" Solid Blue Fans.
Enabling excuses
Cal says players must own performance.
"Are you watching yourself?"
Coach Cal says "ouch" watching tape of Cats.
Cats dig hole for third-straight game, can't complete comeback
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - For the two games before playing Mizzou, the Cats had dug quite the hole then managed to still win. Against WVU and Vanderbilt, the Cats were down double digits, but mounted a comeback to win the…
"I'm just waiting for 'em to break through."
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - Saturday definitely did not go as planned for the Cats. A poor shooting night on top of other mistakes led to Mizzou beating UK 69-60. Coach Cal does have hope this team will break through. Check…