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  • Football Update: Newton To Miss Spring Practice

    December 21, 2011 6:17 PM

    (AP) - Kentucky coach Joker Phillips says quarterback Morgan Newton will miss spring practice after having surgery on his right shoulder. Newton started the first eight games before freshman Maxwell Smith took over for three before also hurting his right shoulder. Wide receiver Matt Roark started at quarterback in the... more »
  • Successful Surgery For Newton & Wilson

    December 2, 2011 7:25 PM

    Two starting players for UK have had successful surgery on their shoulder. Quarterback Morgan Newton and linebacker Ridge Wilson had their labrum repaired. Newton will miss spring football practice and is expected to be ready for training camp when it opens in August. Wilson will not be... more »
  • Smith Will Be Game Time Decision, Phillips Discusses His Future

    November 24, 2011 6:08 PM

    Kentucky coach Joker Phillips may not know who will start at quarterback against Tennessee until moments before the game. Phillips said Thursday that it will likely be a gametime decision if quarterback Max Smith is healthy enough to play. Smith has started the last three games but is nursing... more »
  • Why Morgan Newton Missed Practice

    November 10, 2011 3:44 PM

    Morgan Newton wasn't a practice Thursday morning. "You don't see him out there because he's not out there," says Joker. Newton wanted a second opinion on his shoulder and ankle. The Monday after Morgan got hurt against Mississippi State, Joker said that Newton should be fine. But Newton... more »
  • Maxwell Smith Good In Relief But Cats Still Lose to MSU

    October 30, 2011 7:24 PM

    (AP) - Kentucky quarterback Morgan Newton left Saturday night's game against Mississippi State in the first quarter and did not return, and the Wildcats' late push behind freshman passer Maxwell Smith fell short in a 28-16 loss. Newton suffered a high ankle sprain while being sacked on Kentucky's third drive... more »
  • UK 16 MSU 28

    October 29, 2011 7:47 PM

    Kentucky came out with plenty of energy with their new black jerseys. Joker came out with a gambling attitude. On their first 4th down, punter Ryan Tydlacka ran 12 yards for a first down, but the drive stalled. All-American Danny Trevathan made the first big play. He caused... more »
  • UK's Offensive Boss: "My Dog Didn't Bite Me"

    October 18, 2011 4:44 PM

    It's football. Coaches don't normally get a day off during the season. But with the Cats not playing last Saturday, any time off could be a blessing. "I had one day off," says UK offensive coordinator Randy Sanders. Even with UK losing four games in a row, Sanders... more »
  • It's More Than Just A Confidence Problem

    October 11, 2011 5:43 PM

    The coaches are trying to save the season, and perhaps, their jobs. The stress level is high. If you can, forget for a moment that this is a bad football team. Coaches have families. You might not like a coach, but they have Moms and Dads and sons... more »
  • King Is Dealing With Many Emotions

    October 7, 2011 5:26 PM

    What is Kentucky's offense? Do you know? UK's best receiver is trying to also figure it out. "I don't know if we are a passing team, a running team," says La'Rod King. "You really can't say. We have many weapons, we have to learn how to use them... more »
  • Morgan Newton Is Frustrated

    October 4, 2011 3:52 PM

    Six touchdown passes with six interceptions with way too many sacks, some that are your fault, and some because the offensive line isn't doing their job, doesn't make for a happy offense. Joker has made it perfectly clear that Morgan Newton needs to play better. "Yes, and I... more »
  • Is Joker Worried About His Job?

    October 3, 2011 5:44 PM

    With the buzzards, which means many True Blue fans flying around Joker's head because they are unhappy with the football program, is he concerned about his job? "No, I don't. I don't. You know I got a good job. There is no question about that. Don't worry about it."... more »
  • Phillips Says Newton Must Play Better

    October 2, 2011 7:25 PM

    Morgan Newton will remain Kentucky's starting quarterback but his play has to improve, said head coach Joker Phillips. Newton missed on his first nine passes and was benched after halftime in Kentucky's 35-7 loss at LSU. He returned in the fourth quarter to lead Kentucky to its only touchdown... more »
  • Change At QB Does Not Jumpstart UK Offense

    October 1, 2011 6:58 PM

    BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Kentucky hoped a change of quarterbacks might give it a chance to stage an unlikely upset of No. 1 LSU. Instead, Maxwell Smith wound up flat on his face after a fumble, his jaw and back hurting, while the Tigers followed cornerback Tryann Mathieu into... more »
  • LSU 35 UK 7

    October 1, 2011 1:11 PM

    Top ranked LSU gets help from the officials. On a third and three, Matt Roark who lost his job because of drops, and started against LSU over true freshman DeMarcus Robinson, drops the ball on a pass that was behind him. It was catchable, but not a good throw... more »
  • Players At Times "Embarrass" Joker

    September 28, 2011 1:54 PM

    Joker has been embarrassed by some of the play this season. He talked to the players about being more responsible. "My message to the guys was, treat yourself like a man." says Joker. "It means don't disrespect me. It means don't embarrass me. My message to the guys... more »
  • UK Shows Improvement In Passing Game In Loss

    September 20, 2011 10:58 PM

    (AP) - Kentucky's loss to Louisville on Saturday wasn't all bad for the Wildcats; it showed an improvement in the team's passing game which had been near the bottom of the nation's rankings. Head coach Joker Phillips said it will have to keep getting better if his team wants any... more »
  • Tee Martin Believes Morgan Newton Is "Tough"

    September 20, 2011 4:31 PM

    When your little brother beats you, improvement by a quarterback can overlooked. Morgan Newton was obviously better against Louisville. "I thought I was better than from the week before," says UK's quarterback. Still have a lot of improvement to make for this upcoming week." "He has to be... more »
  • Joker In A Better Mood After Practice

    September 7, 2011 4:08 PM

    Joker was in a better mood after practice on Wednesday that was once again indoors. "Our intensity was better and our focus was a lot better," says Joker. "It should be. We have been working on Central Michigan for three days so we should have a better understanding about... more »
  • Newton Gets A Lesson In Preparation At Manning Camp

    July 23, 2011 6:51 PM

    Joker Phillips did not always believe Morgan Newton knew how to prepare well enough to win consistently as a starting quarterback in the SEC. Now Phillips believes he does. Phillips described his junior starter as," a quarterback that is now starting to understand what it takes to play... more »
  • Newton Takes Leadership Role For Cats

    July 7, 2011 12:50 PM

    (AP) - Kentucky quarterback Morgan Newton seems comfortable in his new leadership role with the Wildcats as he pushes not only himself to improve in the offseason, but his teammates too. He has picked up where Mike Hartline, last year's No. 1 quarterback, left off, according to the Lexington... more »
  • UK Football Staying Sharp By Scrimmaging Local Colleges

    July 6, 2011 5:22 PM

    The Kentucky offense is attempting to stay sharp in the off-season by holding passing scrimmages against other local colleges. Last week quarterback Morgan Newton organized a 7-on-7 scrimmage against Georgetown College. Kentucky is scheduled to do the same with Eastern Kentucky Wednesday. Coaches are forbidden from organizing or... more »
  • Hines Hopeful Cats Can Exceed Expectations

    June 28, 2011 4:55 PM

    Offensive lineman Stuart Hines has every right to feel like the grizzled veteran of the Kentucky football team. The fifth year senior graduated in May with a degree in finance and will begin his third season starting at guard in the fall. "You grow up and you get to... more »
  • Second Teamers Win Blue/White Game

    April 23, 2011 10:11 PM

    Late this week, UK's coaching staff opted to change the format of Saturday's annual Blue/White Spring Game to pit the first team versus second team. To even out the matchup, junior quarterback Morgan Newton and UK's first teamers (White team) were handicapped with a 14-0 deficit against the second teamers... more »
  • Spring Football: Offense Improves In Second Scrimmage

    April 16, 2011 3:40 PM

    The first-team offense made a stronger showing in Kentucky's second major scrimmage of spring practice, held on a cool and very windy Saturday morning at the Nutter Training Center. After being restrained for most of the scrimmage on April 10, the first-team offense moved the ball much better and... more »
  • UK Offense Bounces Back Behind Morgan Newton

    April 13, 2011 5:18 PM

    After Joker Phillips praised the Kentucky defense for playing well in the team's first major scrimmage of the year last Saturday, the head football coach expressed that same pleasure after practice Wednesday morning, saying the offense responded well on a beautiful day at the Nutter Training Facility. Phillips was... more »
  • It's Morgan Newton's Team

    April 12, 2011 5:30 PM

    The answer sounds boring, but it's the right answer. You could say it's the only answer. Morgan Newton is now the man. "You just try to improve everyday. You come out here and work hard and be a leader and just get stronger and faster like you said. I... more »
  • Defense Shines In Spring Scrimmage

    April 9, 2011 3:08 PM

    The Kentucky defense came out strong and played well most of the time during a one and one-half hour scrimmage Saturday morning at Commonwealth Stadium. "I thought defensively we played really, really, really fast," Coach Joker Phillips said. "At times we played dominant defense but a couple of times... more »
  • Another Good Day For Quarterbacks At Spring Practice

    April 1, 2011 3:38 PM

    The Kentucky football team had another solid effort during its sixth practice of the spring Friday morning at the Nutter Training Center. "We had a good day today," Coach Joker Phillips said after the two and one-half hour workout. "I really liked the enthusiasm and the way we threw... more »
  • Kentucky Quarterbacks Starting To Get It

    March 30, 2011 4:31 PM

    University of Kentucky football head coach Joker Phillips said after a two-hour, full-pads practice Wednesday that he was pleased with the development of quarterbacks Morgan Newton and Maxwell Smith, stating it was important now for both players to continue their development and not regress. Newton and Smith threw the... more »
  • Spring Football: Joker Unhappy With Cats First Practice In Full Pads

    March 26, 2011 4:17 PM

    The Kentucky football team had its first full-pads practice of the spring with a two and one-half hour workout Saturday morning at the Nutter Training Facility. "Spring" practice was a misnomer, as temperatures in the 30s and strong winds led to winter-like wind chill conditions. The Wildcats went through... more »
  • Newton Looks Good Airing It Out In Cats First Spring Practice

    March 23, 2011 10:05 PM

    (AP) - With a new quarterback, Kentucky football coach Joker Phillips began spring practice Wednesday with baby steps. Junior quarterback Morgan Newton entered the spring as the Wildcats' starter, replacing longtime starter Mike Hartline. Newton didn't assume the job without a bit of experience: he started eight games as... more »
  • Cats Face Changes On Both Sides Of The Ball In Spring Practice

    March 22, 2011 3:44 PM

    The most recent memory of the Kentucky football team is of its uninspired loss to Pittsburgh in the BBVA Compass Bowl in January. Time may have helped ease the disappointment left over from the Cats' uninspired performance in Birmingham, Al., but as they begin spring practice Wednesday morning, there's... more »
  • Joker Undecided On Quarterback For 2011

    January 9, 2011 9:27 PM

    (AP) - Kentucky Wildcats coach Joker Phillips says he'll have a three-way race for the starting quarterback position headed into the 2011 season. Phillips comments came after sophomore Morgan Newton went 21-36 for 211 yards in a 27-10 BBVA Compass Bowl loss Saturday against Pittsburgh. Newton didn't throw an interception,... more »