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"We're going to be great at that position."

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - While the quarterback situation is a little hazy right now for the Wildcat Football team, the running back situation couldn't be any clearer. Benny Snell, Jr. will return as UK's lead back for his junior season.…

"Some good and some bad."

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - The Wildcat Football team finally got a scrimmage in on Saturday. This means Coach Mark Stoops got a chance to see what his guys competing for the quarterback spot could do. Here's what Coach Stoops had…

"My foot is probably 100% at this point."

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - CJ Conrad had 16 catches for 286 yards and 4 touchdowns last season before he injured his foot against Georgia. He had surgery on that foot and after the season was over, he also had his…

"There was nowhere to run."

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - The Cats finally hit the field on Saturday for a full-contact scrimmage. Coach Mark Stoops said his defense was definitely ahead. The offensive line struggled to control the defensive line leading to clogged holes. Here's what…

"Defense is ahead right now."

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - The weather has played spoiler for the Wildcat football team this spring. On Saturday after rain had kept them inside for well over a week, the Cats were able to go outside and have their first…

"That's a team issue."

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - The football Cats are just like any other program. There are good days and bad...both collectively and individually. Remember E.J. Price's bizarre departure and tweeting then rejoining the team? It's dealt with internally. There's no stopping…

Been here before

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Good news Solid Blue fans; it's only spring for the football Cats. There's some talent and experience again on the offense line, tight end, running back and options at receiver. But everyone wants to hear Darin…

"Rolling ball of butcher knives."

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - The first live action scrimmage for the football cats was back on Saturday. Number two is slated for this weekend. Offensively, the Cats were a bit of everything...good, bad and ugly.  That was offensive coordinator Eddie…

"It's like riding a bike."

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - The Cats may be on the search for a starting QB, but luckily for them there is one guy who knows the system. Gunnar Hoak didn't play last year, but he was on the team learning…

"We have to equalize it."

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - It's not a secret, the Cats have a big question mark at quarterback right now. They lost a two-year starter and his backup. The good thing about Stephen Johnson is he could run and throw. This…

"We don't have to win this week."

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - The Wildcats football team is hitting the ground running this spring. They will be taking care of some issues on defense, but the offense needs some help. Thankfully for the Cats, they'll be returning arguably one…

Wildcat vets taking advantage of spring

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - Spring football is a great time for a coaching staff to see where their team stands after players have left the program or decided to come back for one last ride. Wildcat football coaches already know…

"I love it."

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - You know what can help a struggling secondary? A defensive line who can get pressure on the quarterback. Pressure can lead to sacks, or quarterback hurries which means bad throws and even interceptions. Thankfully for the…

"They all need to play better."

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - The Cats have some things needing to be fixed on the defensive side of the ball. One of the biggest is their secondary. The Cats gave up a lot of big plays and touchdowns through the…

"It's a very unselfish position."

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - As the Cats continue with spring football practice, Coach Mark Stoops has been anxious to check out a few position groups. One of those is his defensive line. Here's what Stoops had to say on d-line…

"You don't have to be so perfect."

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - The UK football offense needs to be more explosive Solid Blue fans.  That’s the focus this spring as we’ve mentioned several times. The key to be explosive?  Striking. Being able to grind has helped the Cats…

"It's like asking somebody not to talk."

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - 2018 presents football coaches a lot of problems they didn't have ten years ago. Just ask Mark Stoops. He's not a fan of social media but understands his players are. From the stars of the team…

Up early and on point

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - The football Cats knocked out one week of spring ball before spring break. This past week was the first week back and Saturday marked the first real, live action and scrimmage session on the field. There's…

"He has shown flashes."

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - One of the biggest questions head coach Mark Stoops and his staff has to answer this season is who will be the Cats next starting quarterback. Stephen Johnson is gone and Drew Barker is done with…

"It would be crazy."

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - Around this time, there are always two questions Solid Blue Basketball fans ask themselves; who stays and who goes? Mock drafts have Kevin Knox and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander both going early in the first round. Those same…

"It's my time."

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - At the end of last season, the Wildcat football team said goodbye to middle linebacker Courtney Love. Love was not only a leader on the field, but he won awards for his leadership off the field…

"We have a long way to go."

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - Saturday's snowy weather played spoiler to Coach Mark Stoops' plan to have the team scrimmage. Instead, his squad practiced, but it wasn't a full-contact scrimmage. Even with that, Coach Stoops is seeing things he likes in…

"I've made a lot of strides."

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - It's amazing the difference a season can make, right? Going into this season, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was ranked the second-to-last best recruit the Cats brought in with this season's freshman class. Today, he's looked at as a…

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