"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…
Softball Cats run-rule UofL 8-0
LEXINGTON, Ky. – The No. 20 Kentucky softball team used 15 hits in five innings and eight runs to power past the Louisville Cardinals, 8-0 in five innings on Wednesday night. With the win, Kentucky improves to 22-11 overall on…
"They all want to be the guy."
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - The spring is a time of growth. Just ask the football Cats. Mark Stoops needs his team to focus on technique and urgency. That's the plan for the next few weeks. It's growth and progress; at…
Bat Cats beat UofL 8-5
LEXINGTON, Ky. – In front of a regular-season record crowd, No. 9 Kentucky took advantage of its opportunities and scored an 8-5 win over No. 21 Louisville, sending the 4,798 fans at Cliff Hagan Stadium home happy. The record-breaking crowd…
"That's a joke."
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - The Saturday scrimmage for the football Cats was not a good one offensively. OC Eddie Gran made that abundantly clear Tuesday. 7 pre-snap penalties. That's not good. The offensive line and wide receivers were at fault.…
Washington declares for NBA Draft
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Kentucky men’s basketball freshman forward PJ Washington announced Tuesday that he plans to submit his name for the 2018 NBA Draft but will not hire an agent. So long as Washington does not hire an agent, he…
Tai Wynyard to be Granted Full Release
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – Kentucky men’s basketball forward Tai Wynyard will transfer from UK, head coach John Calipari announced Monday. Wynyard will be granted a full release with no restrictions. “I want to thank everyone who has played a…
"We're fairly thin offensively."
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - The one negative about spring football is it's a time for players who had work done over the off-season to continue to heal. For example, C.J. Conrad isn't practicing this spring as he bounces back from…
Bat Cats look to avenge loss to Cards in Super Regionals
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - Last year, it was the Louisville Cardinals who ended The Bat Cats' postseason run. It was UK Baseball's first ever visit to a Super Regional and it just happened to be against UofL. Is there a…
Bat Cats preparing for Cardinals on Tuesday
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - A familiar foe comes to town on Tuesday for the Bat Cats. The UK Baseball is set to host Louisville at The Cliff on Tuesday; first pitch is set for 4 PM. The game against the…
C.J. Conrad expanding knowledge of Wildcat's offense
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - C.J. Conrad said his injury made it easier for him to decide to come back for another season at UK. With that being said, his time on the sideline has afforded him to become more a…
"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…