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The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

NFL Scouts surround a UK player during bench press at UK footballs Pro Day at the Nutter Training Facility on Friday, March 22, 2019, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Former Cats perform in front of NFL scouts at Pro Day

Mohammad Ahmad March 22, 2019

With the NFL Draft approaching in just over a month, former UK football players got a chance to showcase their skills at the annual UK Pro Day in front of NFL scouts at the Nutter Field House and Joe Craft...

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops claps after a play during the game against Louisville on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, at Cardinal Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky. Kentucky defeated Louisville 56-10. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Stoops, Allen named AP SEC Coach of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year

December 3, 2018

Kentucky football head coach Mark Stoops and four players were all named to the Associated Press' postseason awards.Stoops, the now-AP SEC Coach of the Year, led the team to a historic season, winning...

Kentuckys offensive line preparing to snap the ball during the game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Commonwealth Stadium in Lexington, Ky. on Saturday, November 5, 2016. Photo by Josh Mott | Staff.

Coaching staff pleased with backup offensive linemen

November 6, 2018

The Kentucky football coaching staff has said time after time this season that this year’s team is the deepest they’ve had in a while, and that’s starting to show on the offensive line.After Tuesday’s...

UKs captains walk out with a wounded veteran before the start of the game. University of Kentucky football lost to No. 6 Georgia 34-17 at Kroger Field on Saturday, November 3, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Kentucky football depth chart: Nov. 5

November 5, 2018

QB1  Terry Wilson (Soph., 6-3, 205)2  Gunnar Hoak (Soph., 6-4, 206) 3  Danny Clark (Fr.-RS, 6-2, 232)RB1  Benny Snell (Jr., 5-11, 223)2  A.J. Rose (Soph, 6-1, 208) WR X1  Tavin Richardson (Jr.,...

UK head football coach Mark Stoops greeting fans during the Cat Walk before Saturdays game versus Murray State on September 15th, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Mark Stoops press conference Q&A: Oct. 15

October 15, 2018

Opening statement: “OK, excited about getting back to work this week and getting into a game week. Thought we had a very good bye week. Used it to heal up a bit, get some rest and get a jump on Vandy,...

Josh Allen makes a tackle during the game against Central Michigan on Saturday, September 1, 2018 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Chase Phillips | Staff

Allen and Stallings receive SEC honors for second time

September 24, 2018

For the second time this season, UK football's Josh Allen and Jervontius "Bunchy" Stallings have garnered SEC recognition for their play in between the white lines.Allen earned his second SEC Defensive...

Kentucky Wildcats safety Darius West (25) celebrated with Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops after their 27-16 victory over the Florida Gators Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville. Photo provided by Alex Slitz | Lexington Herald-Leader

Time to move on from the Florida win according to Stoops

September 10, 2018

The 24 hours after defeating Florida might have been the most hectic but the most enjoyable post-victory celebration for head coach Mark Stoops and the Cats.Immediately after the clock struck zero, Stoops...

Head coach Mark Stoops of the Kentucky Wildcats yells a command at his team during the first half of the TaxSlayer Bowl against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at EverBank Field on Saturday, December 31, 2016 in Jacksonville, Florida. Photo by Michael Reaves | Staff.

Cats almost completely healthy heading into EKU

September 7, 2017

For the final time before UK takes the field against Eastern Kentucky, head coach Mark Stoops spoke with media about the week’s preparation heading into Saturday’s game.“It’s been a good solid...

Members of the University of Kentucky Football Team hangout on the field during the media day at Kroger Field on Sunday July 30, 2017 in Lexington, KY.

UK Football practice report: Aug. 31

Chase Campbell August 31, 2017

In the second to last practice before UK Football travels to Hattiesburg to try to exact their revenge on Southern Miss, head coach Mark Stoops spoke to the media Thursday about a couple last-minute focal...

Kentucky guard Nick Haynes takes the field prior to the game against Austin Peay on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo Arden Barnes

On the field or in the lanes, Haynes loves going bowling

Chase Campbell August 21, 2017

UK football’s senior guard Nick Haynes is a core piece to an offensive line that many analysts have ranked among the best in the brutal SEC. He started every game last season when UK’s offensive line...

Bunchy Stallings played center in high school and will likely move back to the position this season after the graduation of Jon Toth. Photo submitted by UK Athletics. 

Cats believe they can overcome the challenge of replacing Jon Toth

Chris Leach August 19, 2017

The offensive line was an integral part of UK offense’s success last season.The group allowed the offense to produce the second most rushing yards in a single season and a tie for the most rushing touchdowns...

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