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• Trevathan And Tydlacka To Play In All-Star Game

  January 31, 2012 4:30 PM

  Former University of Kentucky stars Danny Trevathan and Ryan Tydlacka have been chosen to play in the Players All-Star Classic on Saturday, Feb. 4, at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock, Ark. The game, which is in its first year, will pit the North against the South. The North... more »

• UK Lineman Nominated For Sportsmanship Award

  November 4, 2011 12:11 PM

  Kentucky offensive guard Stuart Hines has been named a finalist for the seventh-annual Sportsmanship Award, presented by the Awards and Recognition Association (ARA). To qualify for the award, an athlete must be a starting player or significant contributor on his team; be in good academic standing; demonstrate great respect... more »

• Former Cat Named To 2011 SEC Legends Class

  November 3, 2011 10:29 AM

  Former University of Kentucky halfback/defensive back Rodger Bird was named to the the 2011 Southeastern Conference Football Legends Class. Bird played for the Cats from 1963-1965. Time magazine and NBC named him a first-team All-American in 1965. He was named to the All-SEC team twice (1964,1965) by the Associated... more »

• UK's Josh Clemons Out For Season

  October 11, 2011 12:08 PM

  UK running back Josh Clemons is done for the season. Wildcat coach Joker Phillips says Clemons underwent knee surgery Tuesday morning. The freshman carried the ball 65 times for 279 yards in six games. He averaged 4.3 yards per carry and scored two touchdowns. Clemons ran the... more »

• Both Sides Make Plays In Cats' Second Scrimmage

  August 20, 2011 4:46 PM

  The Kentucky football team held its second 90-minute scrimmage of preseason practice Saturday morning and Coach Joker Phillips saw some good things from his offensive and defensive units. "Pretty competitive scrimmage," Phillips said afterward. "Defense got going fast early and kind of shut the offense down. Early, the defense... more »

• Two Cats Make First Team All-SEC Squad

  July 22, 2011 12:44 PM

  Two Kentucky Wildcats made the preseason first team All-SEC squad during media days in Birmingham. On the offensive side of the ball, lineman Larry Warford made the team. The 340 pound junior guard tied in the voting with Auburn's Brandon Mosley for the final O-line spot. Warford led the... more »

• Three Wildcats Named To Pre-Season All-SEC Football Team

  July 14, 2011 1:48 PM

  Three University of Kentucky football players, including senior linebacker Danny Trevathan, junior offensive guard Larry Warford and senior punter Ryan Tydlacka, have been named to the preseason All-Southeastern Conference Team selected by the league coaches, the conference office announced Thursday. Trevathan and Warford were named to the first team,... more »

• UK Running Back Sanders Has Surgery On Knee

  June 16, 2011 2:13 PM

  UK running back Raymond Sanders has undergone arthroscopic surgery to repair cartilage in his left knee, but UK officials say the surgery went well and he should be ready to go when practices start in August for the upcoming season. Sanders, a speedy 5-foot-8, 208 pound sophomore tailback, rushed... more »

• Woman Charged After Accident Involving Former UK Football Player Play Video

  May 30, 2011 12:43 PM

  BARDSTOWN (AP) - A former University of Kentucky football player has been hospitalized in serious condition after a car struck his motorcycle. T.C. Drake, a tight end for the Wildcats from 2006 through 2009, remained in University of Louisville hospital on Monday. An accident report says Drake, a Bardstown native,... more »

• Former UK Football Player Injured In Motorcycle Accident

  May 30, 2011 9:40 AM

  A Louisville television station reports a former University of Kentucky football players suffered injuries in a motorcycle accident Sunday night. Officials say T.C. Drake was riding along Bloomfield Road, near Bardstown, when he crashed. He was airlifted to University of Louisville Hospital. Drake is listed in serious condition, according... more »

• Game Time, Tickets, TV Set for UK Football Opener

  April 15, 2011 3:23 PM

  Kentucky's season opener against Western Kentucky University has been set for an 8:15 p.m. CDT kickoff on Thursday, Sept. 1. The Wildcats will take on the Hilltoppers in LP Field in Nashville. ESPNU will handle the national telecast. Fans wishing to sit in the Kentucky section should buy... more »

• UK Football Loses Cobble, Ulinski To Injuries; Cobble Undergoes Surgery

  April 15, 2011 12:06 PM

  Joker Phillips said Friday morning after practice that potential starting defensive tackle Mister Cobble has undergone surgery on his left shoulder after and that backup offensive lineman Dave Ulinski has had to give up playing football due to concussions. Joker expects Cobble to be ready to play for the... more »

• UK Linebacker Faces Charges He Violated Probation

  March 23, 2011 11:53 AM

  A UK football player who had an earlier run-in with the law could face more trouble. Wildcat linebacker Ridge Wilson is expected in court later this month on charges he violated his probation. Wilson was placed on probation after a 2009 arrest and a fourth degree assault charge... more »

• UK Assistant Coach Tee Martin Named One Of Nation's Top Recruiters

  February 11, 2011 11:21 AM

  Kentucky assistant coach Tee Martin has been recognized by Rivals.com as one of the nation's top-25 recruiters for the 2011 recruiting class. Here's the analysis written by the Rivals.com recruiting staff: "Buzz: Recruiting at Kentucky for his first year, Martin killed it for the Wildcats landing four-star defensive... more »

• Cats Ranked No. 32

  February 4, 2011 6:21 PM

  Scout.com puts UK No. 32 when it comes to ranking recruiting classes in 2011. It's UK's second-highest ranking for UK since Scout.com began assessing recruiting classes in 2002. Joker signed 26 players, including three players who originally signed a year ago but "grayshirted" and did not enroll until January... more »

• O-Lineman Out Of Pensacola Signs With Cats

  February 2, 2011 1:16 PM

  The Wildcats pulled another recruit out of Pensacola Catholic. James Elliott, a 6-foot-3, 305 pound offensive lineman signed Wednesday. A strong kid, Elliott can bench press 350 pounds and has gone over 500 pounds in the squat lift. He primarily played offensive tackle, but also saw some time... more »

• Linebacker Out Of Florida Signs With Cats

  February 2, 2011 1:07 PM

  UK inked another defensive prospect, this one out of talent rich Florida. Demarius Rancifer, a 6-foot-2 210 pound linebacker out of Catholic High School in Pensacola, signed Wednesday afternoon. Rivals.com ranks Rancifer as a top-100 Sunshine State player and the No. 44 outside linebacker in the nation. Coaches... more »

• Cats Scores Another Recruit Out Of Tennessee

  February 2, 2011 12:02 PM

  UK pulled another recruit out of Tennessee. The Cats signed Darrell "D.J." Warren out of Alcoa High School Wednesday. The 6-foot 215 pounder was named "Mr. Football" lineman in Tennessee Class AA. He was also named to the Nashville Tennessean All-State "Dream Team". Warren was a three-year starter... more »

• UK Snags A Couple Of D-Linemen Out Of Tennessee

  February 2, 2011 11:41 AM

  UK scored a pair of defensive lineman out of Tennessee. Defensive end Christian Coleman and lineman Shaquille Love both signed Wednesday morning. At 6-foot-3 and 279 pounds, Coleman was named to the Nashville Tennessean All-State Dream Team and also earned first team all-state honors. He finished up... more »

• Another Wildcat Running Back

  February 2, 2011 11:23 AM

  The Wildcats announced another running back signing. Marcus Caffey, out of Grady High School, in Atlanta signed Wednesday morning. Considered one of the top 40 running backs in the nation by Rivals.com and a top-50 back by Scott.com, Caffey rushed for 1,611 yards and 17 touchdowns his senior... more »

• Cats Land Receiver Out Of Alabama

  February 2, 2011 11:11 AM

  Wide receiver Rashad Cunningham signed with Kentucky Wednesday morning. A big, physical receiver, the 6-foot-4 200 pounder comes out of Davidson High School in Mobile, Ala. Cunningham caught 39 passes for 555 yards and five touchdowns in his senior season. Scouts also consider him and outstanding blocker on a... more »

• "Selling" UK To Recruits

  February 2, 2011 10:08 AM

  Interesting thoughts from UK running backs coach Steve Pardue on how he "sells" Kentucky to recruits. "This year I was getting in late. I mainly dealt with the running backs. I think here at Kentucky it's an easy sell. Most kids' goal is to make it to the NFL.... more »

• Bryan Station Standout Ready To Sign With Cats Play Video

  January 28, 2011 1:04 PM

  Several big name Kentucky high school prospects remain undecided on where they will play their college ball, most notably Boyle County defensive standout Lamar Dawson. But one top local recruit has already made his decision. Bryan Station offensive lineman Darrian Miller bleeds blue, and the intelligent, soft spoken... more »

• UK's Cobb To Skip Senior Season, Will Enter NFL Draft Play Video

  January 13, 2011 12:57 PM

  UK wide receiver Randall Cobb, considered by many as one of the best and most dynamic players to ever play at Kentucky, announced in a press conference Thursday afternoon that he will skip his senior season at UK and enter the NFL Draft. "I feel like it is time... more »

• Cobb Named ESPN First Team All-American

  December 28, 2010 12:49 PM

  Kentucky wide receiver Randall Cobb has been named first-team All-America as an all-purpose player by ESPN.com. "About the only thing Randall Cobb didn't do for Kentucky's offense this season was snap the football to the quarterback," wrote Mark Schlabach on ESPN.com. Cobb leads the Southeastern Conference in pass... more »

• UK Lineman Named To SEC All Community Team

  December 10, 2010 1:43 PM

  The Southeastern Conference named University of Kentucky senior offensive lineman Marcus Davis to it 2010 Football All Community Team. The Union, Ky. native came to UK as a walk-on. While he may not have made himself a household name on the field, Davis has certainly left his mark on... more »

• More Information On Hartline Arrest Play Video

  December 10, 2010 9:08 AM

  LEX 18 has learned more about the arrest of UK quarterback Mike Hartline on Friday morning. According to the police report, the incident started when Hartline and several others got into an argument in a cab on the way home from the Tin Roof bar sometime before 3 a.m.... more »

• UK Quarterback Mike Hartline Arrested Play Video

  December 10, 2010 5:16 AM

  LEX 18 has confirmed that Lexington police arrested UK quarterback Mike Hartline early Friday morning. Police say they were called out to a duplex along Crescent Avenue around 3 a.m. for a report of an active disturbance. When officers arrived, they found a group of people outside involved in... more »

• Cobb, Trevathan Named To First Team Of 2010 Coaches All-SEC Team

  December 7, 2010 3:54 PM

  Three University of Kentucky football players, Randall Cobb, Danny Trevathan Larry Warford, were selected to the 2010 Coaches All-Southeastern Conference team announced Tuesday. Cobb and Trevathan were selected to the first team, Cobb as an all-purpose player and Trevathan as linebacker, while sophomore Larry Warford made the second team... more »

• UK Eying Commonwealth Stadium Renovations

  December 2, 2010 8:33 AM

  UK Athletic Director Mitch Barnhart says Commonwealth Stadium renovations tops his list of priorities for 2011. Barnhart told the Lexington Herald-Leader that the stadium needs additional club seating, more luxury suites and new scoreboards. Other needs highlighted include the construction of a multi-purpose recruiting room, upgrades to the concession... more »

• Tennessee Looks For Happy Ending While Cats Look To End Streak

  November 26, 2010 1:55 PM

  KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee suffered four straight losses in October. A win over Kentucky would mean four straight wins and a bowl bid for the Volunteers. It would also bring a happy ending for the Tennessee seniors, who have been a part of the most tumultuous stretch in Vols... more »

• Kentucky Focused On Ending Losing streak To Vols

  November 22, 2010 1:59 PM

  (AP) - Randall Cobb refused to take the bait. The Kentucky wide receiver spent 10 minutes Monday fielding the same question in slightly different form, and refused to budge from the party line. This weekend's regular season finale against Tennessee is just another game, Cobb said. No different than Louisville... more »

• UK Defensive Tackle Crawford Suspended For Remainder Of Season

  November 22, 2010 12:19 PM

  UK football coach Joker Phillips said Monday that defensive tackle Mark Crawford has been suspended for the remainder of the season because of a violation of team rules. Phillips said the suspension of Crawford, a 6-1, 293-pound junior from Indianapolis, includes any bowl game UK may go to. ... more »

• UK Gets Verbal Commitment From Three-Star Running Back

  November 22, 2010 11:07 AM

  A three-star running back from Alabama has given UK football coach a verbal commitment, becoming the 23rd member of the incoming 2011 freshman class. According to Rivals.com, Alonzo Harris has given his verbal committment to UK. The Gadsden, Ala. native runs a 4.4 and, according to Rivals, also had... more »

• UK Update In Basketball, Volleyball, & Swimming & Diving

  November 22, 2010 10:34 AM

  Cal's Cats UK scored the game's first 15 points, opening on an 18-3 run against Portland. During the run, Darius Miller scored seven straight points for the Wildcats. The Wildcats didn't allow a Portland score until the 12:09 mark of the first half. • Kentucky led 38-24 at... more »

• Kentucky Hoping To Extend Bowl-Eligibility Streak Versus Vandy

  November 12, 2010 11:40 AM

  (AP) - Positive streaks in Kentucky football are hard to come by. Mostly, the streaks associated with the Wildcats aren't ones to put on the resume: the current quarter-century of futility against Tennessee, the two decade-plus slide against Florida. A win over reeling Vanderbilt on Saturday, however, would... more »

• Bowl Berth Would Put Senior Class In Record Book

  November 8, 2010 7:48 AM

  With a win over Vanderbilt next Saturday, the University of Kentucky will become bowl eligible. More intriguing, if UK does earn a bowl berth, 12 seniors will make up the first Kentucky class to go to five consecutive bowl games. Coach Joker Phillips told the Herald Leader maintaining... more »

• Russell Will Start At Tailback For UK Against Charleston Southern

  November 4, 2010 1:45 PM

  Donald Russell is off limits to the media because his mother complained to the media about her son not being given a chance to play. As far as the conversation between Russell's mother and head coach Joker Phillips? "That's in house," says UK's coach. "That's in house. I'll never... more »

• Cats Dealing With Some Fatigue After Nine Game Grind

  November 3, 2010 7:42 AM

  A late bye week this season has the University of Kentucky football team dealing with some fatigue. The Cats have played nine straight games with six tough SEC games, and won't get their bye week until Nov. 20, the week before season finale against Tennessee. "Everybody's whipped a... more »

• UK Football Player Roark Pleads Guilty To DUI

  November 1, 2010 8:52 AM

  University of Kentucky football player Matt Roark pleaded guilty to DUI on Friday. The junior receiver was sentenced to four days house arrest, which will be done with electronic monitoring in his home. Roark must also pay $718 in fines and court costs. Lexington police arrested Roark in... more »

• Locke's Status Still Uncertain

  November 1, 2010 7:41 AM

  UK football coach Joker Phillips says running back Derrick Locke's status for next week's game against Charleston Southern remains uncertain. Medical staff will evaluate the Wildcat senior as the week progresses. "We expected to have him last week. We'll see on Tuesday how much strength and how much... more »

• Sophomore Will Get Start At Linebacker For Cats

  October 29, 2010 6:24 AM

  UK linebacker Ridge Wilson will get his shot to start against Mississippi State on Saturday. The 6-foot-3 sophomore has lobbied all season for a starting job, but earned it with hard work and solid play as a backup. In eight games, Wilson has eight tackles, an interception and a... more »

• Wideout LaRod King Starting To Blossom For Cats

  October 28, 2010 11:06 AM

  He still can't start because of Randall Cobb who is the all time touchdown machine for UK and Chris Matthews who leads all SEC receivers with touchdown passes. LaRod King might be the hottest receiver in the SEC. 4 touchdowns in 2 games and 5 on the season. Against... more »

• UK's Locke Misses Practice; Return For MSU Game Uncertain

  October 27, 2010 12:40 PM

  Injured UK running back Derrick Locke, who on Tuesday appeared ready to return to UK's lineup Saturday against Mississippi State, did not practice with the Cats on Wednesday, and his return for the game is now looking doubtful. Locke has missed two games after injuring his shoulder during UK's... more »

• Police Report: UK's Roark Hit Parked Car Before DUI Arrest Play Video

  October 25, 2010 4:10 PM

  UK junior wide receiver Matt Roark caused damage to his vehicle and a parked vehicle before he was arrested by Lexington Police on a DUI charge early Sunday morning, according to the police report of the incident. Roark was arrested just before 6 a.m. on Wood Valley Court in... more »

• Sanders Says UK's Offense Finally Finding Its Potential

  October 21, 2010 9:32 AM

  Last year, there were times it seemed like UK struggled to get a first down. Over the past three games, though, UK's offense is averaging 32 points a game. "It's a lot of fun," said UK offensive coordinator Randy Sanders. "It makes you stay late at night because you... more »