Gran: UK’s offensive philosophy more about team than scheme
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Eddie Gran’s first season as offensive coordinator at Kentucky proved to a learning experience for the longtime coach. “I learned more that year about humility,” Gran recalled last week. “It’s about team. It’s about wins. Is it not still about winning the game?” Although he had […]
A seasoned veteran, UK QB Wilson the centerpiece of Wildcats’ offense
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Who is the best quarterback in the Southeastern Conference? If you ask Kentucky receiver Lynn Bowden, Terry Wilson is atop the list of signal-callers in the league. “He’s looking like the best quarterback, hands down,” Bowden said. That’s mainly because Wilson has found a comfort zone […]
2019 EKU Preseason Football Camp: Receivers
Special to WBON-TV Eastern’s football team returns six receivers who caught passes last season, including three of the top four pass catchers overall. The group will be coached by newcomer Donte Ellington. Junior BK Smith led the team with 23 receptions as a sophomore last year. He totaled 244 yards. Redshirt sophomore Jackson Beerman is […]
UK’s Josh Paschal relied on his faith during battle with skin cancer
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Josh Paschal has a new perspective on football and life after surviving a cancer scare. Prior to the start of his sophomore campaign, the University of Kentucky linebacker was diagnosed with malignant melanoma on the bottom of his right foot, immediately putting his collegiate career on […]
Three EKU Golfers Earn All-America Scholar Honors
Special to WBON-TV @ekusports NORMAN, Okla. – Eastern Kentucky’s Edvin Lindgren, Erik Lindwall and Andreas Nielsen were chosen as Srixon/Cleveland Golf All-America Scholars by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA), the organization announced recently. Lindgren, Lindwall and Nielsen were three of 266 NCAA Division I men’s golfers from across the nation chosen for the honor. Lindgren and […]
Stoops: A New season, new team presents new opportunities for Cats
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Mark Stoops has moved past the learning curve when it comes to running his own program. The Kentucky coach is entering his seventh season as coach of the Wildcats and remains committed to keep the momentum going this year. That same passion and drive he experienced […]
Barnhart, UK opt against alcohol sales at its campus sporting events
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Kentucky has opted against the sale of alcohol at its sporting events this season and beyond. Kentucky Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart made the announcement during a press conference Thursday. Earlier this year, the Southeastern Conference voted to allow alcohol sales at sporting events, leaving the decision […]
Washington, Travis reunite, mingle with campers at Draft Academy
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Reid Travis and PJ Washington were reunited on Thursday. The two former University of Kentucky upperclassmen took part in John Calipari’s Draft Academy Camp at the Joe Craft Center and shared a laugh or two with their former coach as youngsters looked on while participating in […]
Washington, Travis reunite, mingle with campers at Draft Academy
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Reid Travis and PJ Washington were reunited on Thursday. The two former University of Kentucky upperclassmen took part in John Calipari’s Draft Academy Camp at the Joe Craft Center and shared a laugh or two with their former coach as youngsters looked on while participating in […]
Cats’ receiver Lynn Bowden is all business going into junior season
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Lynn Bowden is ready to take the next step on and off the field. The Kentucky junior wide receiver and return specialist is poised for a breakout season and that’s why he was one of three players who attended Southeastern Conference Media Days with Wildcats coach […]
Standout Stenberg wants doubters to give Wildcats a second look
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Logan Stenberg wants the naysayers to take a second look at Kentucky’s football team, especially when it comes to the Wildcats’ offense. Like his coach Mark Stoops, Stenberg has shrugged off early predictions by most analysts and preseasons publications as the Wildcats begin preparations for the […]
NICK MAYO SIGNS PROFESSIONAL CONTRACT WITH JAPANESE TEAM
RICHMOND, Ky. – Former Eastern Kentucky University basketball star Nick Mayo has signed a professional contract with the Chiba Jets, a Japanese team based out of Funabashi, just east of Tokyo. The Jets currently play in the B.League, Japan’s highest level of professional basketball. Chiba went 52-8 last season and finished as the B.League runner-up. Mayo […]
Basketball Training Camp at Madison Southern, Nick Mayo Stops By
Earlier in the week Madison Southern hosted a training camp for boys basketball. Young kids ranging from grades 4-8 participated in this fundraising camp, that has the ultimate goal of taking players to a Christmas Tournament in Florida. Nick Mayo stopped by the gym to help out Coach Newton train the young eagles, and even […]
Kurt Busch Brings Chevrolet It’s First Win At Kentucky Speedway
NASCAR came to Kentucky Speedway for the 9th time for a Cup series race. in 8 races there have been 4 different winners none of them a Chevrolet driver. Last week in Daytona Kurt Busch was sitting out front with weather threatening to end the Coke 400 early when NASCAR gave the one to go […]
FORE! Annual EKU Golf Scramble Underway!
The 34th annual Colonel Club golf scramble is underway. This year had 38 teams and 40 sponsors. The golf scramble allows head coaches to meet and play golf with fans and donors. Watch the video below to find out more!
Season Update with the Madison Southern Football Coach
This morning, WBON’s Samantha Burford went down to Madison Southern’s football field to get a season update with head coach, Jon Clark. Hoping to recover from last year’s season, Jon Clark gives us a look at what to be excited for. With a lot of new faces on offense and defense, Madison Southern looks to […]
Berea Dolphins 50th season, hosts 2019 conference meet
In the midst of their 50th season, the Berea Dolphins hosted the conference meet earlier this week. The Berea Dolphins not only hosted, but also participated in the Bluegrass swim conference meet on Monday, July 8, 2019. The event was held at the Berea Community Pool. The event consisted of ten teams participating from different […]
EKU Announces 2019 Athletic Hall Of Fame Class
RICHMOND, Ky. – The Eastern Kentucky University Athletics Hall of Fame 2019 induction class features five distinguished individuals. The class will be enshrined inside the Perkins Building on Saturday, Sept. 28. The 2019 induction class includes: Patrick Bugg (football, 2003-06), Jack Ison (football, 1967-96), Lisa Malloy (track/cross country, 1987-92), Don Richardson (baseball, 1952-54, 1957), and Mike Smith (basketball, […]
Legends Walk it Off in Extras over Power
WHITAKER BANK BALLPARK (Lexington, KY) –The Lexington Legends split the series with the West Virginia Power on a walk off hit by Chris Hudgins. With the 6-5 victory in the 10th inning, the Legends improve to 43-44 on the season while West Virginia drops to 46-42. Lexington was the first to strike in the bottom of the second inning. […]
Kentucky Football Great Jared Lorenzen Passes Away
The year was 2000 and a highly touted quarterback from northern Kentucky was named starter ahead of incumbent QB Dusty Bonner. Jared Lorenzen came to the University of Kentucky from Highlands where he led the Bluebirds to a perfect 15-0 season winning a state championship. In his high school career Lorenzen helped lead the Bluebirds […]
Hall Of Fame Coach Ray Vencill Passes Away
Former Madison High Head Coach Ray Vencill passed away Friday afternoon at the age of 83. Coach Vencill led Madison High to the State Championship game in 1970 where the Purples fell to Male 70-69. Coach Vencill was a three time Kentucky Coach Of The Year and was elected in the Kentucky High School Basketball […]
Starting Pitcher Luis Castillo named to 2019 NL All-Star Roster As Reds Only Representative
As was announced earlier this evening, pitcher Luis Castillo has been named to the National League roster for the 2019 Major League Baseball All-Star Game. This is the first-ever All-Star nod for Castillo and the first time a Reds starting pitcher has been chosen for the Midsummer Classic since Alfredo Simon in 2014. The right-hander […]
From the Court to the Tent: MCHS Coach Allen Feldhaus tells us all about this fundraiser
For the fifth consecutive year, the Madison Central boys basketball coaching staff are ready to serve the folks in Madison County for all their firework needs. Michael Watkins stopped by to talk to Allen Feldhaus to get the scoop on all the work that goes in, and even talked to Coach about how the young […]
FORMER EKU ALL-AMERICAN MARKUS THOMAS ON COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME BALLOT
RICHMOND, Ky. – Former Eastern Kentucky University All-America running back Markus Thomas is a candidate for the College Football Hall of Fame, the National Football Foundation recently announced. Thomas played four seasons at EKU from 1989 to 1992. He earned All-America honors his senior season after running for 1,494 yards and scoring 17 rushing touchdowns. The […]
Madison Central Lady Indians Head Coach Robert Cooksey Steps Down
The Lady Indians will have a new Head Coach next season as long time coach Robert Cooksey has stepped down to become the new Athletic Director for Madison Central. Coach Cooksey was Head Coach for 11 seasons and served as an assistant before becoming head coach. Under his tenure his Lady Indians won the 11th […]
