Cats wrap up first day of practice Aug 6, 2008
The Kentucky football Wildcats opened fall camp on Tuesday with a pair of split-squad practices at the Nutter Training Center, and according to UK head coach Rich Brooks, it was a good showing ... KENTUCKY FOOTBALL CALENDAR:Sat. (Kentucky Sports -- Rivals.com)
Closing the Gap Jul 28, 2008
"We have players that are capable of playing at , and . I think that we have closed the gap on the talent level, which is the biggest significant difference in Kentucky football now versus four or five years ago.". The difference is obvious. (BigBlueNation.com)
DSA Digest: Tuesday Jul 1, 2008
Brooks, 66, a Springfield resident who now coaches the University of Kentucky football team, escaped injury in the accident. His son, Brady Brooks, 38, of Sacramento, also was unhurt. (Oregon Sports -- Rivals.com)
SEC East spring recap: Team-by-team breakdowns May 20, 2008
Winning edge: Despite the loss of so many key players, Brooks said the attitude from those 8-5 teams the past two seasons carried over into the spring with players hungry to prove that Kentucky football isn't going to fall off the face of the earth. The Wildcats haven't had three straight winning seasons since the mid 1950s. (ESPN -- College Football News)
VAUGHT: Brooks won't downplay expectations May 13, 2008
By KSR Senior WriterDate: May 13, 2008 As Kentucky football slides comfortably into the summer season with basketball creating all the buzz with Billy Gillispies numerous verbal commitments, its still amazing to me how Rich Brooks refused to take the traditional path and downplay his teams chances for next year. to read the rest of this story. (BigBlueNation.com)
Schefter: Who will land ex-MVP Alexander? May 7, 2008
It also helps that Alexander, a former Mr. Kentucky football player, is revered in those parts. But the Bengals might not be the only bidders. (ESPN -- Football News)
VAUGHT:Fields trying to hone receiving skills May 4, 2008
By KSR Senior WriterDate: May 3, 2008 Frankforts E.J. Fields has paid attention to what the Kentucky football coaching staff has told him. They said we (incoming freshmen) need to get ready. (BigBlueNation.com)
VAUGHT: Woodson's slide upsets Brooks May 2, 2008
Kentucky Sports Report's Larry Vaught recently spoke with Kentucky football coach Rich Brooks regarding the significant drop in the draft status of Kentucky's star quarterback Andre Woodson. Brooks had no problem expressing his opinion on the matter. (BigBlueNation.com)
Tennessee OL gets offer, visit from UK May 2, 2008
If one needed another good indication that the Kentucky football program's level of respect has risen across the Southeastern Conference the last two years, look no further than the words of Knoxville (Tenn. Farragut recruiting target Will Jackson. (Kentucky Sports -- Rivals.com)
Blue/White Game Set for Saturday Apr 19, 2008
Kentucky football coach Rich Brooks looks forward to Blue/White Game ... Kentucky football alumni will be introduced at halftime ... Season Ticket Renewal Deadline is April 30; Tickets May be Renewed at Blue/White Game: The deadline for renewal of 2008 Kentucky football season tickets is Wed. (BigBlueNation.com)
Brooks evaluates second scrimmage Apr 15, 2008
Kentucky Football Notebook ... Following Monday mornings practice at the Nutter Training Facility, Coach Rich Brooks gave additional evaluation to the Kentucky football teams second major scrimmage on Saturday. (BigBlueNation.com)
Second Scrimmage Set for Saturday Apr 12, 2008
Kentucky Football Notebook ... Coach Rich Brooks has confirmed that the Kentucky football team will have its second major scrimmage of spring practice during Saturdays 10 a.m. workout at Commonwealth Stadium. (BigBlueNation.com)
Dixon Sustains Sprained Knee Apr 10, 2008
The Kentucky football team held the ninth of the allotted 15 spring practices Wednesday morning, a two-hour workout in full pads at the Nutter Training Facility. Senior tailback Tony Dixon sustained a sprained medial collateral ligament in his left knee during practice, Coach Rich Brooks announced. (WKRC.com, OH)
VAUGHT: Zach Martin has strong ties to UK Apr 7, 2008
By KSR Lead WriterDate: Apr 6, 2008 Inidanapolis Bishop Chatard's Zach Martin, an offensive lineman, has close ties to the University of Kentucky, and the Kentucky football program. KSR's Larry Vaught recently spoke to Martin about his recruitment. (BigBlueNation.com)
William Brown Honored By SEC Apr 5, 2008
University of South Carolina Official Athletic Site - Football. - University of South Carolina football player and Vanderbilt University lacrosse player Brooke Shinaberry have been named recipients of the 2007-2008 Brad Davis Southeastern Conference Community Service Post-Graduate Scholarship, Commissioner Mike Slive announced Friday. (Uscsports.com)
Warford a good fit for UK Apr 3, 2008
By KSR Lead WriterDate: Apr 2, 2008 Larry Vaught goes one-on-one with Paul Warford, and discusses the commitment of Paul's cousin, Larry Warford to the Kentucky football program. Paul feels that Larry will be a "great fit" at Kentucky. (BigBlueNation.com)
Position Changes for Three Wildcats Mar 29, 2008
Three Kentucky football players will spend some time at new positions this spring, in order to be evaluated for a potential position change for each. LEXINGTON, Ky. (BigBlueNation.com)
Polk on way out Mar 28, 2008
The front page carried a preview of a Millsaps football game, a preview of a Delta State women's basketball exhibition game and a story about an NCAA probe of Kentucky football. College baseball, back then, was page 4 news if it was news at all. (The Clarion-Ledger)
DEMAREE: Brooks' recruiting no 'fools gold' Feb 26, 2008
Date: Feb 26, 2008 In the past, the Kentucky football program has recruited players they believed could win at the highest level of the SEC, only to find 'fool's gold. The level of talent that head coach Rich Brooks is bringing in today is no 'fool's gold,' though, and places the program on solid rock rather than sinking sand. (BigBlueNation.com)
Power rankings Feb 23, 2008
What we know: Rich Brooks has restored credibility back to Kentucky football. What we don't know: Is there life after. (ESPN -- College Football News)
GRC star to join UK football as walk-on Feb 21, 2008
The University of Kentucky football team is letting the dust settle from signing its 2008 recruiting class just two weeks ago. After they received those letters-of-intent, the UK coaching staff went about the task of finding those recruits they wanted to invite to walk-on the team for next season. (Kentucky Sports -- Rivals.com)
VAUGHT: Neal proud to be UK alum Feb 15, 2008
Kentucky football coach Rich Brooks. By KSR Senior WriterDate: Feb 14, 2008 As a former Kentucky football player, Dan Neal took great delight in watching UK play last season. (BigBlueNation.com)
Rumph: UK commitment stronger than ever Jan 29, 2008
Sometimes when a high-profile prospect makes an early commitment to the Wildcats, Kentucky football fans quickly lose that warm and fuzzy feeling when the realization sets in that UK will likely have to fight off several other programs on the road to national signing day. (To continue reading this article you must be a subscriber. (Kentucky Sports -- Rivals.com)
VAUGHT: McGriff still follows Kentucky Jan 24, 2008
By KSR Senior WriterDate: Jan 23, 2008 MOBILE -- For the 32 years that Ive covered Kentucky football, Ive seen a lot of football coaches come and go. Seldom, though, has one been as enthusiastic and memorable as Wesley McGriff, UKs running backs coach under Guy Morriss. (BigBlueNation.com)
Phillips named future Kentucky football coach Jan 19, 2008
University offensive coordinator Joker Phillips, a former Kentucky football player, has been named as the next Kentucky football coach ... Phillips is a familiar face around Kentucky football. (BigBlueNation.com)
Georgia DE leaning toward UK verbal Jan 18, 2008
The Kentucky football staff is pushing hard down the stretch run before signing day, February 6. And judging by the comments of the recruits visiting campus lately, the coaches are getting a favorable response. (Kentucky Sports -- Rivals.com)
Taylor's Thoughts:Brooks deserves recognition Jan 16, 2008
Date: Jan 15, 2008 Kentucky football coach Rich Brooks wasn't among the finalists for the Paul "Bear" Bryant Award, although he should have been. The seven names on the list deserved to be mentioned among the top coaches in the nation, but so does Brooks. (BigBlueNation.com)
Owls looking at Miami safety Jan 11, 2008
As the recruiting season goes along, reports of the Kentucky football coaching staff trying to dip into the fertile talent base of Florida are getting frequent. CatsPause. (Temple Sports -- Rivals.com)
California juco WR hopes Cats extend offer Jan 10, 2008
Wide receiver Steve Johnson was a great addition to Kentucky football the last two seasons after coming to Lexington from Chabot College in California. With his departure at the end of the season, as well as the loss of Keenan Burton at the other wideout spot, the Wildcats are going to need some immediate help at the position. (Kentucky Sports -- Rivals.com)
Terry Clayton Wins Inaugural Rudy Award Jan 9, 2008
Clayton, despite losing his hearing at the age of five, persevered as a walk-on for the Kentucky football team in each of the past five seasons and twice was named to the Southeast Conference Academic Honor Roll. As the Inaugural RUDY AWARD recipient, he was presented with a $5,000 scholarship and the handsome bronze RUDY AWARD statue. (WKRC.com, OH)
With bowl success, UK looks forward Jan 4, 2008
In the final drill of their Kentucky football careers, NFL-bound linebacker Wesley Woodyard finally got to deliver a punishing hit on NFL-bound quarterback Andre Woodson ... As freshmen, Woodyard was considered undersized for a linebacker and Woodson too sluggish in the pocket, but the two have developed their skills and helped change the fortunes of Kentucky football, including back-to-back Music City Bowl victories. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Kentucky Football Wrapup Jan 3, 2008
(AP) - In the final drill of their Kentucky football careers, NFL-bound linebacker Wesley Woodyard finally got to deliver a punishing hit on NFL-bound quarterback Andre Woodson ... As freshmen, Woodyard was considered undersized for a linebacker and Woodson too sluggish in the pocket, but the two have developed their skills and helped change the fortunes of Kentucky football, including back-to-back Music City Bowl victories. (WKRC.com, OH)
8 to watch in '08 for UK football Jan 3, 2008
With a second straight eight-win season and Music City Bowl championship in the books attention turns to next year for Kentucky football. Here are eight players (or units) to watch this spring and into the 2008 season, including speedy running back Derrick Locke. (Kentucky Sports -- Rivals.com)
Woodsons 4 TDs hand Bowden a dubious 1st Jan 1, 2008
Thats one of the biggest things that has changed about Kentucky football, Wildcats tight end Jacob Tamme said. Guys, no matter what the situation, no matter what the score, no matter what the down, believe were going to win the game. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Kentucky's Woodson sinks FSU, Bowden in Music City Jan 1, 2008
"That's one of the biggest things that has changed about Kentucky football," Wildcats tight end said. "Guys, no matter what the situation, no matter what the score, no matter what the down, believe we're going to win the game.". (USA Today -- Sports)
Music City Bowl Champs - Kentucky 35 FSU 28 Jan 1, 2008
"One of the biggest things that has changed about Kentucky football is that no matter the situation, no matter the score, no matter the down, we believe we are going to win the game. And you can't underestimate how important that is. Three, four five years ago, when we were struggling as a program, it was tough.". Rafael Little upended. (BigBlueNation.com)
Cobb sticking with Cats ... for now Jan 1, 2008
High standout committed to the Kentucky football program back in June. But Cobb has since been offered by his home state Tennessee Volunteers and that made the three-star athlete start thinking again. (Kentucky Sports -- Rivals.com)
Role reversal for Kentucky, FSU in Music City Dec 31, 2007
"To win it would be just unbelievable, to reward these seniors who have lived through the difficult and dark times of Kentucky football and seen the bright side the last two years," Brooks said. Bowden's perspective is somewhat different. (MSNBC -- Sports)
KENTUCKY FOOTBALL: Seniors look to add to their legacy Dec 31, 2007
Andre Woodson will make his 37th consecutive and final start under center for the University of Kentucky football team when the Wildcats (7-5) take on the Florida State Seminoles (7-5) at 4 p.m. in the 10th annual Gaylord Hotels Music City Bowl at LP Field ... This year s senior class is about the same numbers as last year s. These guys this year have a lot of skill players who have established some great numbers in Kentucky football history ... I hope that they can leave with a second bowl win,... (Elizabethtown News Enterprise, KY)
KENTUCKY FOOTBALL OPINION: Woodson will go down as one of UK’s best QBs Dec 31, 2007
KENTUCKY FOOTBALL OPINION: Woodson will go down as one of UK s best QBs. By CHUCK JONES Sunday, December 30, 2007 8:28 PM CST. (Elizabethtown News Enterprise, KY)
KENTUCKY FOOTBALL: 'Florida State is still Florida State' Dec 30, 2007
KENTUCKY FOOTBALL: 'Florida State is still Florida State ... the University of Kentucky football team will come to this realization: The Wildcats are taking the field against one of the most renowned teams in all of college football in Bobby Bowden s Florida State Seminoles. (News Enterprise Online)
Season's end is really a start for Raiders and Russell Dec 30, 2007
DeFilippo fondly recalls serving as a ballboy for University of Kentucky football and basketball practices, being around press conferences, and soaking in all that athletics had to offer. He played quarterback on scholarship at James Madison University and earned his first job before graduation, as quarterbacks coach at Fordham in 2000. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Wildcats land OLB from Nashville Dec 25, 2007
The Kentucky football staff has received another commitment on this Saturday before Christmas. And it's the second athlete from a talent-rich Nashville high school in the 2008 recruiting class for Rich Brooks br. (Kentucky Sports -- Rivals.com)
Football and Fun Dec 22, 2007
To prove the point Brooks won't put his Kentucky football team on hotel arrest when they arrive in Nashville for the Music City Bowl. Like he did a year ago, Brooks will allow his team to have a little fun while trusting they do the right thing in the process. (Kentucky Sports -- Rivals.com)
Second Chance Dec 18, 2007
Curtis Pulley had it all right in front of him for the taking, a starting quarterback job in the Southeastern Conference, the chance to be the guy who led Kentucky football back to respectability and the possibility of a professional future. There was just one catch, he wasn't ready to take advantage of the opportunity. (Kentucky Sports -- Rivals.com)
Cats land commitment from S.C. linebacker Dec 17, 2007
The Palmetto State has been good to the Kentucky football program in recent years, and this week the Wildcats added another verbal commitment from that fertile recruiting ground. Read more about the latest addition to the UK commitment board in this breaking news report from CatsPause. (Kentucky Sports -- Rivals.com)
McClinton: 'I need it' Dec 12, 2007
McClinton is back on the practice field for the Kentucky football team as it prepares for a trip to a second consecutive Music City Bowl. (To continue reading this article you must be a subscriber. (Kentucky Sports -- Rivals.com)
Boyd talks in-home visit, sets official with UK Dec 11, 2007
With commitments from E.J. Fields, Winston Guy, Matthew Smith and Dave Ulinski, the Kentucky football staff has hit on most of its top in-state recruiting targets in the Class of 2008. One more huge Bluegrass State prospect remains undecided, though, Aaron Boyd of Lexington Henry Clay. (Kentucky Sports -- Rivals.com)
Extra compensation takes unique forms Dec 5, 2007
By Michael McCarthy and Patrick Bohn, USA TODAY Kentucky football coach Rich Brooks and athletics director Mitch Barnhart included some interesting wrinkles in the four-year contract they hammered out this year ... The SEC bonuses are a blueprint for where Barnhart wants Kentucky football to go. (USA Today -- Sports)
Kentucky returns to Music City Bowl vs FSU Dec 3, 2007
The University of Kentucky football team will be going to back-to-back bowl games for only the fourth time in school history as the Wildcats have accepted an invitation to return to the Gaylord Hotels Music City Bowl and will play the Florida State Seminoles. The game will be Monday, Dec. 31, at 4 p.m. EST (3 p.m. CDT in Nashville) at LP Field, home of the NFLs , and the game will be televised live on ESPN.. (BigBlueNation.com)
Music City: UK vs. Florida State Dec 3, 2007
The Kentucky football team, led by quarterback Andre Woodson is returning to the Music City Bowl in Nashville for the second consecutive season and will take on Florida State, one of college football's most high profile programs. (To continue reading this article you must be a subscriber. (Kentucky Sports -- Rivals.com)
Cats relish bowl bid Dec 3, 2007
The Kentucky football team is returning to the Music City Bowl in Nashville for the second consecutive season and will take on Florida State, one of college football's most high profile programs on New Year's Eve. For a program making just its 12th postseason appearance the Cats are thrilled to be returning to a city they know well. (Kentucky Sports -- Rivals.com)
Nov. 30 editorial: True Blue-lievers Dec 2, 2007
How would you grade the performance of University of Kentucky football coach Rich Brooks ... And players like Woodson and Lewis, two of the 15 Wildcat seniors, are a big reason why Kentucky football is no longer the laughingstock of the Southeastern Conference ... The theme of this year s Kentucky football media guide is Believe in Blue. (News Enterprise Online)
UK Football Team Awards for 2007 Nov 29, 2007
one of the Southeastern Conferences most prolific all-time passers, commanded two of the top University of Kentucky football team awards for the 2007 season, Coach Rich Brooks announced Wednesday. . (WKRC.com, OH)
Cats bat leadoff for Bohannon's visits Nov 27, 2007
Blount High School has been on the Kentucky football recruiting board for several months now, and the Wildcats finally got to show the talented defensive end what they have to offer this weekend. (To continue reading this article you must be a subscriber. (Kentucky Sports -- Rivals.com)
Miami wideout sets official visit with Cats Nov 24, 2007
The search for another impact receiver for the 2008 recruiting class continues for Coach Rich Brooks' Kentucky football team. And after the success this season of Derrick Locke, the Cats will be happy to look for a two-sport star to add to the list. (UAB Sports -- Rivals.com)
Brooks, seniors restore UK luster Nov 24, 2007
Kentucky football has its own skillful laborer, a master carpenter no less, in coach Rich Brooks. And his senior class, a group that arrived as apprentices, now prepares to exit Commonwealth Stadium one final time on Saturday as skilled craftsmen. (Kentucky Sports -- Rivals.com)
Woodyard is Kentucky's secret weapon on the recruiting trail Nov 23, 2007
(AP) - When Wesley Woodyard decided to spurn offers from more established programs to help resurrect Kentucky football four years ago, the Wildcats landed not only a playmaking linebacker but also a dealmaking recruiter. Woodyard, ninth on the school's all-time list with 370 tackles, is the guy who makes the much-improved defense tick. (WKRC.com, OH)
Leaving their mark Nov 20, 2007
Uneasiness surrounds the Kentucky football program this week, an almost impossible notion a month ago, a season that began so blissfully with six victories in seven games, including two over Top 10 teams has descended into a pit of angst. With a an opportunity to send one of the most important senior classes in the program's history out in style with a win over rival Tennessee, an unavoidable truth has also come to light. (Kentucky Sports -- Rivals.com)
UK\'s \'Stunt\'ed Growth Nov 20, 2007
Turns out, it's the stunts themselves that have thwarted the late-season development of this Kentucky football team. "It's very tough because all teams now are scheming on our passing game," QB Andre Woodson said. (Kentucky Sports -- Rivals.com)
Kentucky QB is key Nov 17, 2007
But in these heady times of Kentucky football, Andre' Woodson has become his own weather system, and Georgia, which fell before him just last season, must withstand UK today at Sanford Stadium to retain any chance for a divisional title. One week from now, Tennessee may also have to beat Woodson to secure the title from the Bulldogs. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Woodson still main pointof attack for 'Cats offense Nov 15, 2007
He's one of the biggest parts of taking Kentucky football to where it is now. " MULTIMEDIA PODCAST: Listen as sports editor John Kaltefleiter compares notes with John Clay, sports columnist for the Lexington Herald-Leader, about Saturday's Georgia-Kentucky matchup: Woodson was even more impressive as a junior. He completed 264 of 419 passes for 3,515 yards with 31 touchdowns and seven interceptions. In 2006, Kentucky went 8-5 and beat Clemson 28-20 in the Music City Bowl. "Andr; really is a... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Added motivation: Post-game scene still lingers with Dogs Nov 14, 2007
This group of players has changed the face of Kentucky football a little bit to where it's not the automatic W in the conference that it used to be. " Georgia could use the loss as motivation, but as low as that team was after the Kentucky game, this team is now sky high. That Bulldogs' team lost last season to Kentucky and Vanderbilt in the same season for the first time since 1973. This Bulldogs' team beat Florida and Auburn in the same season for the first time since 1982. "It's nice to have... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Seventh Heaven Nov 11, 2007
It wasn't easy but rarely is it ever for Kentucky football. No matter, the Cats will take Southeastern Conference wins however they can get them after years of being a league punching bag. (Kentucky Sports -- Rivals.com)
Itching to Rumble Nov 8, 2007
If waiting is the hardest thing to do the Kentucky football team has to be at wits end as it fidgets on its locker room stools to pass the time. It's been 11 days since it was hammered by Mississippi State and the Cats are getting restless. (Kentucky Sports -- Rivals.com)
