It’s been business as usual for Smith ahead of debut as UK’s starting QB
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Sawyer Smith is set for his debut as Kentucky’s starting quarterback. “I”m getting comfortable out there with the game plan,” Smith said Wednesday. “I’m throwing it to everybody and I’m good to go.” Previously a backup, the Troy transfer was thrust into the starting role after […]
Noted pass rusher Peters cleared to play, giving Cats a boost on defense
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — It took a while, but Xavier Peters got the answer he was looking for on Tuesday. The Kentucky outside linebacker and Florida State transfer was cleared to play this season and will have four years remaining. Peters appeared in two games with the Seminoles last year […]
Stoops confident backup QB Smith can pick up where Wilson left off
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Mark Stoops isn’t concerned about his football team after starting quarterback Terry Wilson went down with a season-ending knee injury in a 38-17 win over Eastern Michigan last weekend. Stoops is confident in backup Sawyer Smith’s ability to lead the Wildcats and the former Troy signal […]
Legends Headed Back to SAL Championship Series
WHITAKER BANK BALLPARK (Lexington, KY) – The Lexington Legends clinched a spot in the South Atlantic League Championship with a 4-2 victory over the Augusta GreenJackets. With the Southern Division conquered, the Legends next look to the Northern Division. Lexington will face the Hickory Crawdads, single-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers beginning Monday, September 9th.Lexington will return to Whitaker Bank BallparkThursday, […]
Stoops wants Cats to avoid past performance against E. Michigan
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — The last time Eastern Michigan visited Kroger Field, the Eagles took Kentucky down to the wire before the Wildcats escaped with a 24-20 triumph. Mark Stoops wants to avoid a repeat performance Saturday night. “They gave us one heck of a game a couple of years […]
COLONELS BASEBALL TO PLAY LOUISVILLE IN FALL EXHIBITION
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Eastern Kentucky University’s baseball will face the University of Louisville in an exhibition game on Saturday in Louisville. The teams will square off at 1 p.m. at Jim Patterson Stadium. Following a battle on the diamond, the EKU football team will square off against Louisville at Cardinal Stadium at 7 p.m. The Colonel baseball team finished the […]
Estill County vs. Powell County Football Highlights!
Pregame Interview with Estill County Head Football Coach
Wbontv’s Samantha Burford went down to Estill County to get an in-depth analysis of Coach Jordan Marcum’s mindset before the game. Tune in for all the details!
EKU ATHLETICS ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF NEW APP
RICHMOND, Ky. – Eastern Kentucky University Athletics announced today a new mobile app for Colonel fans. Developed in partnership with From Now On, the new EKUSports app will feature game day promotions, schedules, bios, live stats, live streaming, ticket sales and push notifications. Fans who download the app and turn on notifications will receive a FREE […]
EKU Football Opens Season Thursday Night At Home
The Colonels open the 2019 season with high expectations ending the season on a 4 game winning streak. Colonels are ranked in the top 25 in many preseason polls and are picked to finish 3rd in the Ohio Valley Conference. 18 starters return from last seasons team that won 7 games. 8 starters on both […]
Lexington Legends Sweep Double Header Over West Virginia Power
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Scouting report: Tigers turn to ex-Clemson QB to open post-Lock era
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today Editor’s note: This is the eighth of a 12-part series on each of Kentucky 12 opponents this season. GAME 8: Missouri at Kentucky, Saturday, Oct. 26, TBA LAST YEAR: Kentucky 15, Missouri 14. COACH: Barry Odom, fourth season. Record at school: 19-19. LOOKING BACK: The Tigers have been on a […]
Scouting report: Georgia primed and ready to make run at SEC title
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today Editor’s note: This is the seventh of a 12-part series on each of Kentucky 12 opponents this season. GAME 7: Kentucky at Georgia, Saturday, Oct. 19, TBA LAST YEAR: Georgia 34, Kentucky 17. COACH: Kirby Smart, fourth season. Record at school: 32-10. LOOKING BACK: The Bulldogs captured their second consecutive […]
Stoops has extra step, heartbeat ahead of opener against Toledo
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Mark Stoops couldn’t hide his excitement going into Kentucky’s season opener set for Saturday against Toledo. “Waking up (Monday) morning, I had a little extra heartbeat,” Stoops said during his first weekly press conference Monday. “I’m excited. It’s game week and I’m really looking forward to […]
Scouting report: Struggling Arkansas still in rebuilding mode
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today Editor’s note: This is the sixth of a 12-part series on each of Kentucky 12 opponents this season. GAME 6: Arkansas at Kentucky, Saturday, Oct. 12, TBA LAST YEAR: Arkansas 49, Kentucky 7. COACH: Chad Morris, second season. Record at school: 2-10. Overall, 16-32. LOOKING BACK: The Razorbacks have fallen […]
Scouting report: Veteran QB Bentley returns to lead Gamecocks
Editor’s note: This is the fifth of a 12-part series on each of Kentucky 12 opponents this season. GAME 4: Kentucky at South Carolina, Saturday, Sept. 28, TBA LAST YEAR: Kentucky 24, South Carolina 10. COACH: Will Muschamp, fourth season. Record at school: 22-17. Overall, 50-38. LOOKING BACK: The Gamecocks broke even in the Southeastern […]
Scouting report: Mississippi State opens post-Nick Fitzgerald era
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today Editor’s note: This is the fourth of a 12-part series on each of Kentucky 12 opponents this season. GAME 4: Kentucky at Mississippi State, Saturday, Sept. 21, TBA LAST YEAR: Kentucky 28, Mississippi State 7. COACH: Joe Moorhead, second season. Record at school: 8-5. Overall, 46-18. LOOKING BACK: In his […]
UK defense competing with a sense of urgency as fall camp nears end
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — After a lackluster performance in the first scrimmage of fall camp, Kentucky’s defense took a step forward and has been in the upswing for the past two weeks. “As a whole (on) defense we’ve picked it up,” Kentucky defensive coordinator Brad White said Thursday. “We felt […]
Scouting report: Gators loaded and looking for revenge on Cats
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today Editor’s note: This is the third of a 12-part series on each of Kentucky 12 opponents this season. GAME 3: Florida at Kentucky, Saturday, Sept. 14, 7 p.m. at Kroger Field, ESPN LAST YEAR: Kentucky broke a 31-game losing streak to the Gators with a 27-16 victory a year ago […]
UK football opponent outlook: Toledo Rockets
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today Editor’s note: This is the first of a 12-part series on each of Kentucky 12 opponents this season. GAME 1: Toledo at Kentucky, noon, Saturday, Aug. 31 at Kroger Field, SEC Network SERIES: First meeting. COACH: Jason Candle, fourth season. Record at school: 28-13. LOOKING BACK: Toledo compiled a 7-6 […]
A point of emphasis, Cats taking care of football in fall workouts
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — In its first scrimmage of fall camp, Kentucky’s offense “took care of the football” and was productive. “That was really good,” Kentucky offensive coordinator Eddie Gran said Tuesday. “… First two groups, no interceptions, no fumbles. If we can go into a game and not have […]
Nascar Rookie of the Year Stops by Irvine for an in Studio Interview!
At 20 years old Brittney Zamora has achieved multiple track Championships and was named the 2018 NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Washington State Rookie of the Year. She stopped by the studios of WIRV and V99.3 to meet with our partner DJ Loretta Friend. Zamora tells us all about her humble beginnings as a second generation […]
Brad White brings business-like approach to Kentucky’s defense
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky (KT) — It has been all business for Kentucky’s defense during the first week of fall workouts. Brad White, Kentucky’s third defensive coordinator under Mark Stoops, has brought a business-like approach to the field. White’s background has been mostly at the professional level and is instilling the same […]
EKU Football Holds Media Day
EKU ended last season on a 4 game winning streak, they missed making the playoffs by 1 game. The Colonels were 1 of 27 FCS teams to win at least 7 games. Colonels earned their 600th career win last season becoming only the 20th team in FCS history to achieve the feat. Colonels were great […]
Aaron Patrick Selected Preseason First Team All-America
Special to WBON-TV RICHMOND, Ky. – Defensive lineman Aaron Patrick earned a spot on the Phil Steele Preseason All-America team, the publication announced Wednesday. The redshirt senior was a first team selection. Patrick was chosen to the HERO Sports 2019 FCS Preseason All-America Team earlier this summer and to the STATS Preseason All-America Team in […]
