After telling everyone about his commitment to the Wildcats over the weekend, new junior college defensive back commit Kory Brown decided to take the time to discuss his decision with us. The versatile defender comes in under a lot of adversity. After not qualifying academically after high school, Brown said "the schools just shied away from me."

While that may not be the case now: however, the early-enrollee for the Cats expressed how blessed he is to be a Wildcat. ...

Senior linebacker named second-team All-America by SportsIllustrated.com

LEXINGTON, Ky. – University of Kentucky senior linebacker Danny Trevathan has been named a second-team All-America honoree by SportsIllustrated.com, it was announced Tuesday.

The native of Leesburg, Fla., has received numerous awards since the end of the season. The College Football Performance Awards ...

The vacancy that has been left by All-SEC safety Winston Guy was one of Joker Phillips main goal heading into the heart of the recruting season. However, looking for someone that can come in right away seemed to be his choice. Kory Brown made that decison to become the next 'Winston Guy' type of guy for the Wildcats. Earlier today the junior college defender decided to take his talents ...

Kentucky's Danny Trevathan was named 1st Team All SEC today by the Associated Press.

Larry Warford was named 2nd team.

Winston Guy Jr. was named honorable mention.

FIRST TEAM

Offense

WR — Jarius Wright, Arkansas, 5-10, 180, Sr.
WR — Da'Rick Rogers, Tennessee, 6-3, 215, So.
L — u-Barrett Jones, Alabama, 6-5, 311, Jr.
L — Will Blackwell, LSU, 6-4, 290, Sr.
L — Cordy Glenn, Georgia, 6-5, 348, Sr.
L — Rokevious Watkins, South Carolina, 6-4, 340, Sr.
C — William Vlachos, Alabama, 6-1, 294, Sr.
TE — Orson Charles, Georgia, 6-3, 241, Jr.
QB — Tyler Wilson, Arkansas, 6-3, 220, Jr.
RB — u-Trent Richardson, Alabama, 5-11, 224, Jr.
RB — Michael Dyer, Auburn, 5-9, 210, So.
K — Caleb Sturgis, Florida, 5-11, 183, Jr.

All-Purpose — Joe Adams, Arkansas, 5-11, 190, Sr.

Defense

T — Fletcher Cox, ...

A week after slaying the dragon of Tennessee that has downed Kentucky for twenty-six straight years, Joker Phillips and company hoped to sway a lot of big-time targets to come play in the SEC and wear blue. One of those prospects was Tallahassee, Florida receiver Raphael Andrades Jr, a three-star prospect on the top recruiting sites, and according to some, Kentucky's number one target heading into February.

While I did not get a chance to speak with ...

The other day Joker Phillips talked about what position and player the Wildcats are hoping to bring in for the 2012 recruiting class. However, while many of their top targets are commited else where, Chester Rogers, 2012 receiver from Huntsville,Alabama is still trying to earn that offer from the Wildcats.

But do you think he will be worth it?
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2011 Winter High School Football Combine, presented by the 1UP foundation


When: Saturday December 17, 2011


Where: Javanon Indoor Facility (Javanon Soccer Club)

2411 Rehl Road
Louisville, KY 40218

Time: Registration @ 9am
Combine Starts @ 10am

Cost: $35 pre-registration online (1upfoundation.com)
$45 Walk-up

Former NFL & Colligate football players will be instructing drills, some notable ...

There might not have been a lot of scoring but every point counted as Kentucky ended the dreaded losing streak vs. Tennessee.
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Image courtesy of @UK_IMG_Sports

First off, let me say this: congratulations to Joker Phillips, his staff, this team, and a savvy gameplan that allowed Kentucky to FINALLY beat Tennessee in football. This was as well deserved a win as any this program has had, and it puts a wonderfully positive ending on a skidmark of a season. The seniors get to go out unlike any senior class in the last 26 years, and for today ...