"Having that redshirt year helped."
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - The UK QB race may be mainly between two guys, but during the spring game we saw a Lexington product finally get on the field. Former Lafayette QB Walker Wood got in a few snaps near…
Why did SGA decide to declare for the NBA draft?
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - So far, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is one of three wildcats who have declared for the NBA draft AND announced they'll be hiring an agent. This effectively ends their college career. On Friday night, SGA was out at…
"We have to be more efficient."
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - When the final horn sounded for the UK Blue-White Scrimmage, it seemed like neither quarterback really distanced himself from the other. There are four guys competing for the QB job, but it seems to be a…
Who stood out?
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - The UK football program wrapped up its spring session. Kentucky still has a quarterback battle; showed promise on the offensive line and needs some receivers to step up. A.J. Rose looked great in the spring game…
Vanderbilt declares for NBA draft; doesn't hire agent
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Using NCAA rules that allow players to “test the waters” and go through the NBA Draft process, freshman forward Jarred Vanderbilt will enter his name in the 2018 NBA Draft but does not plan to hire an…
Sitting on "G"; waiting on "O"
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Benny Snell didn't get a full load this spring. He's had to tone it down in order to be ready when the fall arrives. How motivated was Snell coming off the bowl game and feeling like…
Wenyen Gabriel declares for NBA Draft but not hiring agent
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Kentucky men’s basketball sophomore forward Wenyen Gabriel announced Wednesday that he plans to submit his name for the 2018 NBA Draft but will not hire an agent. So long as Gabriel does not hire an agent, he…
"I'm not in any big hurry."
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - The UK quarterback race is a tight one. Gunnar Hoak took the reps with the ones a lot of the spring and during the Blue-White game. Terry Wilson did plenty of good too and Danny Clark…
Bat Cats head to Louisville Tuesday
LEXINGTON, Ky. – No. 6 Kentucky’s road trip will come to an end Tuesday night in Louisville as the Wildcats seek to build on the momentum generated by winning a series at No. 18 Georgia over the weekend. The…
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…