Draft, draft, draft. It’s all people are talking about this week (between talks about recruiting, obviously). NBA Draft, NFL Draft, heck, maybe even the MLS Draft (just kidding, that one already happened). But around these parts, specifically on UK’s campus, the buzz has waned significantly. The obvious reason is the closest NFL team is at least [...]
Continue reading …When UK head coach Joker Phillips took over the reigns of the UK football program earlier this year, he coined a catchphrase that would speak to everyone around the program — players, coaches and fans. By now, we all know what that catchphrase is, “Operation Win,” and how that winning is going to occur. But [...]
Continue reading …Lexington Police arrested UK men’s basketball assistant coach Rod Strickland early Sunday morning, charging him with DUI, driving without insurance, driving with no registration tags and disregarding a traffic device. Lt. Fred Lisanby said Strickland ran a red light at Tates Creek and New Circle Road, nearly colliding with another vehicle. The incident happened at [...]
Continue reading …UK fans, rest easy. If everyone on the current UK men’s basketball roster stays academically eligible through May 8, the Cats will have a full allotment of scholarships for UK head coach John Calipari’s second season at the helm. Rumors have swirled about eligibility and UK’s potential Academic Progress Rating ever since a UK player [...]
Continue reading …For the last few days, things have been rough. People are walking around campus in dark clothes, hoods up and eyes down. The only thing cutting through the solemnnity is the wind whipping around Patterson Office Tower. There’s no joy or celebration, even though spring is here and Keeneland opens on Friday. It’s like a [...]
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