Stoops eager to wrap up recruiting visits, prep for upcoming Belk Bowl
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Mark Stoops isn’t worried about his team’s placement in the postseason as he wraps the early-signing period recruiting visits. Although rumored to play in the Gator Bowl in Jacksonville during the postseason selection process last weekend, Stoops is glad the Wildcats landed in the Belk Bowl […]
Last-Night’s Highlights 12-11-19: Estill County Vs. Madison Southern in High School Basketball
It was a game filled to the brim with effort for both teams, but Estill County climbed on top with an ending score of 64-53. Check out the video for all the action from last night’s game!
FORMER CINCINNATI REDS PITCHER BRONSON ARROYO TO BE FEATURED SPEAKER AT EKU BASEBALL LEADOFF LUNCH
RICHMOND, Ky. – Bronson Arroyo, a Major League Baseball All-Star, World Series Champion and former pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds will be the featured speaker at the Eastern Kentucky University Baseball Diamond Legacy Fund Leadoff Lunch on Feb. 8, head coach Edwin Thompson announced today. The event will include lunch, a silent auction and introduction of the 2020 […]
Kentucky standout Lynn Bowden wins prestigious Hornung Award
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Lynn Bowden claimed one of college football’s top honors on Wednesday when he was named winner of the Paul Hornung Award, given to the most versatile player in college football. The award is given by the Louisville Sports Commission. Bowden set a school record for career […]
Calipari: UK’s success on home court started with late Adolph Rupp
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) – Adolph Rupp never coached a game at Rupp Arena, but his successors have led the Wildcats to 600 victories and three national championships in the historic venue since it opened in 1976. “This started with coach (Adolph) Rupp,” Calipari said. “He never really got to coach […]
Walt Wells Named 15th Head Coach In Colonel History
Eastern Kentucky wasted little time in naming a new head football, 2 weeks to be exact, and they didn’t have to look far to find him. Walt Wells was announced as the 15th head coach in Colonel history Monday and today he was formally announced as the man to lead the football program. A lot […]
Walt Wells Heads the EKU Football Team as the New Coach
EKU hosted a press conference today presenting the new Head Coach for the football team Walt Wells. Wells was an assistant under the legendary EKU Coach Roy Kidd from 1997-2002. Interim Director of Athletics Mark Sandy announced the hiring of Wells as the 15th Head Coach in program history on Monday. The veteran coach brings […]
Basketball Highlights: Madison Central vs. Lafayette
The Madison Central Indians scored an exciting overtime victory over the Lafayette Generals last Friday! Catch some of the highlights from the game in the video above.
Football Wildcats racking up postseason honors
By Jamie Boggs @jamiewboggs After losing so much talent to graduation and the NFL, many believed the Kentucky Wildcats were going to take a huge step back this season. But despite a slew of injuries, you would be hard pressed to find anyone who did not think of this season as a success. Some of […]
Kentucky vs. Fairleigh Dickinson: Preview, viewing info & predictions
The Kentucky Wildcats have officially reached the slow part of this season’s schedule. They will have just about one game per week until SEC play starts in January. And their first opponent of this down period is Fairleigh Dickinson from Hackensack, New Jersey. The Wildcats will be looking for their fifth straight win after dropping […]
Looking back: Evansville loss served as wake-up call for Wildcats
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Kentucky has regrouped by winning four straight since a humbling 67-74 loss to Evansville nearly a month ago. The setback proved to be a learning experience for the Wildcats who dropped eight spots to No. 9 in the Associated Press Top 25. Kentucky (6-1) remained ninth […]
Basket Ball Season Has Started for Our Local High Schools!
High School Basketball season officially began for several of our local teams last night. Michael Watkins has the scoop on how Madison Southern, Central, Estill County and Berea began the season last night.
UN Security Council to attend Kentucky game at Rupp Arena
In case you were not aware, Kelly Craft is the United States Ambassador to the United Nations. That is Kelly, the wife of Joe Craft. Yes, that Joe Craft. She has been a rising star in politics for some time, going out and representing America to the world. On December 14th, though, she will be […]
The latest odds to win the NCAA national championship
The preseason No. 1 Michigan State Spartans have already lost two games, one to unranked Virginia Tech. Kentucky had an embarrassing loss to Evansville, only to be topped by Duke losing at home to Stephen F. Austin. Given all of the chaos, you would think Vegas’ preseason odds at winning the national title would be […]
Gran: Cats’ success testament to players, staff buying into scheme
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Moments before he spoke to the media following Kentucky’s 45-13 win over rival Louisville last Saturday, Lynn Bowden Jr., hugged Kentucky offensive coordinator Eddie Gran in a show of gratitude and appreciation. Gran is used to embraces from his players but this one was special, and […]
EKU DEFENSIVE LINEMAN AARON PATRICK FINALIST FOR NATIONAL DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR
RICHMOND, Ky. – Eastern Kentucky University redshirt senior defensive lineman Aaron Patrick is a finalist for the 2019 STATS Buck Buchanan Award. This is the 25th anniversary for the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) national defensive player of the year award. Twenty-six players from across the nation were selected as finalists. First awarded in 1995, past winners include […]
Limiting Louisville’s big plays will be a priority for Kentucky
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Like most football coaches in the country, Mark Stoops has been impressed with Louisville’s progress under first-year Cardinals coach Scott Satterfield. Similar to his predecessor, Bobby Petrino, the Kentucky coach said Satterfield and his staff “do a nice job of setting things up and getting the […]
Seven Colonels Honored By Ohio Valley Conference Led By Aaron Patrick
The OVC has released their All Conference teams and seven Colonels were Honored. Aaron Patrick was named Defensive Player of the year after posting a monster senior season. Aaron led the OVC in sacks and ranked 11th nationally in sacks at 0.83 per game and also ranked 29th in the country in tackles for a […]
Mark Elder Out As Head Coach At EKU After Four Seasons
Mark Elder was relieved from his coaching duties this afternoon after his team finished the season 7-5. Under Coach Elder the Colonels were 21-24 and 15-16 in four seasons. The Colonels never finished higher than 3rd in the Ohio Valley Conference and didn’t advance to the FCS playoffs. Mark Elder was hired December 8, 2015 […]
Stoops, Cats seek to gain bowl eligibility against UT Martin
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Kentucky is one win away from bowl eligibility. The Wildcats can accomplish that feat with a win over UT Martin Saturday in the first of two final regular-season games. Although a heavy favorite Saturday, Kentucky coach Mark Stoops said the Wildcats (5-5) can’t overlook the Skyhawks […]
4-star DB Joel Williams sets top 6 and announces commitment date
ByJamie Boggs @jamiewboggs The Wildcats seem to have some momentum in Williams’ recruitment. By Saturday night, the Kentucky Wildcats should be bowl eligible for the fourth straight season. This year’s team has a lot of youth, so the future of Kentucky’s roster looks bright. And when you hear Mark Stoops talk about the 2020 recruiting […]
Early 3-point shooting woes a concern for Calipari, Wildcats
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — John Calipari’s offense has never been centered around the 3-point shot, but the Kentucky coach would like to see his team improve their 3-point shooting in the near future. The ninth-ranked Wildcats (3-1) made just one on 12 attempts in an 82-74 triumph over Utah Valley […]
Colonels Roll To Victory Over Alice Lloyd
Eastern Kentucky welcomed in fellow Kentucky school Alice Lloyd College into Alumni Coliseum Tuesday night. This is the first ever meeting between the schools. Colonels coming off a tough loss at home Friday night against Western Kentucky 79-71, a game that saw Eastern trail by as many as 18 points and just come up short […]
Madison Southern Hosts Signing of Three Softball Athletes to the College Level
Madison Southern High School celebrated 3 softball players graduating to the next level of their on field career. Kennadi Story, Peyton Griffith and Kayla Pigg are going to be attending Lindsey Wilson College after their senior year. WbonTV witnessed the future coach as well as the current high school coach step up to the podium […]
Football Highlights: Madison Southern vs. East Jessamine
Eagles and Jaguars fans alike gathered last Friday at East Jessamine High School to witness a highly competitive grudge match between the home team and Madison Southern. Both teams gave it their all on the field, and if you couldn’t make it out, watch the video to see all the game highlights.
