Wildcat resolve
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Resolve. It takes a lot of it to be a Solid Blue football fan at times. You have to stick with it and ride out the bad to get to the good. It's no different for…
Recruiting winners
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Recruiting winners isn't easy to do when you"re a program that's typically losing football games. But Mark Stoops has made a habit of recruiting winning mentalities at least to Lexington. Not every guy on the roster…
Scheduling in-state foes
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - The last time EKU played UK, the Cats won 37-12 at Commonwealth Stadium back in 2009. Kentucky has won all 3 games in the series. And while you play to win, it's about more than just the scoreboard…
Here come the boos
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Patrick Towles was 14-15 in the first half. Kentucky was feeling good...tied at 7 with Mizzou...despite being backed up in its own endzone. The plan before halftime was to go full speed and full steam to…
From scapegoat to hero
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Blame it on Stoops. That's what coach wants when things go wrong. Don't blame any one individual player for a loss. If things don't go right, criticize and critique Stoops. Patrick Towles was the scapegoat last…
Address it and move on
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Address it and move on. That's what Mark Stoops said he wants his team to do this week when asked about the off-field history with EKU. The bar fight, the dorm incident in Richmond...t's in the…
The past is the past
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - The past is the past. Mark Stoops will address the team one time to remind the guys to not let the off-the-field history between UK and EKU factor into the game Saturday night. It's time to move…
UK Hall of Fame Ceremony
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Kentucky Athletic's inducted seven former cats into the Hall of Fame this weekend. Lisa Duerr, Andy Green, Jared Lorenzen, Nate Northington, Greg Page, Taryn Patrick, and Antoine Walker were all inducted. Hear from Jared Lorenzen in…
Day and night for Patrick Towles
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Patrick Towles' performance from the Florida game to Saturday's game against Missouri was day and night. Mark Stoops was so impressed he gave Towles the game ball. Hear from Stoops in the video.
Cats claim second SEC win of season: 21-13 over Missouri
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) - Patrick Towles threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score to lead Kentucky past No. 25 Missouri 21-13 on Saturday night, ending the Wildcats' 18-game losing streak against ranked teams. Towles' arm and feet were…
Meticulous preparation
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Mark Stoops talked about balancing emotions and being ready to play come gameday this week. He's said he believes his team has responded well following the loss to Florida. You have to go make plays to win…
The fine line
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Not being excited to play can lose you games. Playing too amped up can cost you too. So it's a delicate balance to prepare for every Saturday. UK offensive coordinator Shannon Dawson said this week he thought…
Win or lose, there's plenty of football left
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - How good of a week overall was it in practice for the football Cats? Did Kentucky shake off the emotions and get back to business like it needed to? Head coach Mark Stoops says he likes…
Blue-White game tickets on sale Tuesday
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Tickets for the Kentucky men's basketball Blue-White Game go on sale Tuesday at 9 a.m. The annual Blue-White scrimmage is scheduled for Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. in Rupp Arena. The game will be televised by the…
2015 UK Athletics HOF induction info
LEXINGTON, Ky. – University of Kentucky Athletics will induct seven members into the UK Athletics Hall of Fame on Friday and Saturday during Hall of Fame Weekend. The 2015 class includes Lisa Breiding Duerr (cross country/indoor and outdoor track), Andy…
Suited up and held out
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - With Khalid Henderson bumped from the starting lineup and Ryan Flannigan in...let's talk about the man who is making his season debut. Flannigan was dressed for last Saturday's game but he never really got any reps during the…
Oh the personalities
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - There's nothing like UK men's hoops photo day. It's a time to take pictures, enjoy a few snapshots, have a few laughs and let the personalities shine for Solid Blue fans to see. Isaiah Briscoe was just chillin',…
Let the dogs eat
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Mark Stoops and D.J. Eliot have talked about the power of the pass rush at length this week. How much more important is it to go win those one-on-ones when there is a mobile QB on…
Moving down the depth chart
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - We've mentioned all week long linebacker Ryan Flannigan makes his 2015 debut against Mizzou Saturday. After a nerve problem in his shoulder, he's good to go...which means he bumps the guy who was filling in for…
Winning one-on-one's
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Wednesday we mentioned the protection problems the UK offensive line had against Florida, and that with Missouri's front line as talented as it is, Solid Blue fans should expect to see another tough Saturday in the trenches.…
Exceeding expectations
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Missouri has won 11 straight road games dating back to September 21st, 2013. The same program that's coming off a 9-6 win over UConn in Columbia. The same program that struggled to beat Arkansas State at home.…
Respect the heart
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Mark Stoops said the greatest compliment a team can be given is that they over achieve. Exceeding expectations is what Mizzou has done since joining the SEC. Stoops says exceeding expectations starts with energy and effort.…
Protection problems
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - UK's offensive line gave up six sacks against Florida. Missouri has cranked out some top-tier d-lineman the past few seasons. Just think of first round pick Shane Ray. In all, Mizzou has reloaded with young talent.…
Asking for a packed house
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Mark Stoops was hesitant to ask fans to show up and pack the house early during his tenure. He didn't want to oversell the program and the product on the field. But now with Kentucky in the…