Category Archives: Football

Don’t look for Kentucky Coach Rich Brooks to ride off into the sunset after the AutoZone Liberty Bowl On Thursday, Brooks shot down the notion that it would be perfect timing for him to step down if the Wildcats win … Continue reading →

Kentucky Coach Rich Brooks said two starters from last fall who missed the 2008 season are on track to get back on the field in 2009. Christian Johnson, who was sidelined by a back injury and academic woes, has been … Continue reading →

UK Coach Rich Brooks and his staff have been evaluating the younger Cats during the open date, and he likes what he’s seen so far. The Wildcats had a scrimmage featuring the true freshmen and redshirt freshman on Thursday and … Continue reading →

The University of Kentucky will have a junior-varsity game on Monday, Nov. 17 at Commonwealth Stadium against Fork Union Military Academy. Kickoff is set for noon. UK sophomore running back Moncell Allen played at Fork Union for one season before … Continue reading →

Kentucky Coach Rich Brooks took full responsibility for his team’s 63-5 loss at Florida on Saturday one day after watching the carnage on film. When asked if it the film was as bad as it looked live, Brooks said, “It … Continue reading →

UK coach Rich Brooks and offensive coordinator Joker Phillips will spend a lot of time this week trying to get the offense fixed after the Cats gained only 218 yards and converted just 1-of-18 third downs against the Gamecocks. Lyons’ … Continue reading →

The University of Kentucky is ranked 28th in this week’s Associated Press and Coaches’ polls. Alabama, UK’s upcoming opponent, is ranked second in the AP poll and fourth in the coaches’ poll. The Crimson Tide won at then-No. 3 Georgia … Continue reading →

UK coach Rich Brooks accused Middle Tennessee of stealing some of his team’s signals during the Wildcats’ 20-14 win on Saturday. This isn’t the first time that Kentucky has felt like they’ve being spied on. During last year’s 52-50 four-overtime … Continue reading →

Cornerback Trevard Lindley and punter / kicker Tim Masthay will be the game captains for Saturday’s contest vs. Middle Tennessee State, Coach Rich Brooks has announced. Game captains are normally selected on the basis of performance in the previous game.  … Continue reading →