Derek Terry
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SOURCES: Kentucky is targeting Oregon offensive coordinator Will Stein to be its next head coach, @theathletic.com has learned.
Stein is a Louisville native and former Louisville Cardinals QB. The 36-year-old has done a good job at Oregon with multiple QBs. (Yahoo first reported)
Stein is a Louisville native and former Louisville Cardinals QB. The 36-year-old has done a good job at Oregon with multiple QBs. (Yahoo first reported)
December 2, 2025 at 12:21 AM
SOURCES: Kentucky is targeting Oregon offensive coordinator Will Stein to be its next head coach, @theathletic.com has learned.
Stein is a Louisville native and former Louisville Cardinals QB. The 36-year-old has done a good job at Oregon with multiple QBs. (Yahoo first reported)
Stein is a Louisville native and former Louisville Cardinals QB. The 36-year-old has done a good job at Oregon with multiple QBs. (Yahoo first reported)
The Kentucky players who improved their standing this fall www.batcatscentral.com/the-kentucky...
The Kentucky players who improved their standing this fall
A look at five players who likely solidified roles during the fall or improved their chances of earning more opportunities.
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November 30, 2025 at 2:07 PM
The Kentucky players who improved their standing this fall www.batcatscentral.com/the-kentucky...
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These MFers about to teach Ebenezer Scrooge a lesson
November 30, 2025 at 12:56 AM
These MFers about to teach Ebenezer Scrooge a lesson
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From Bat Cats Central contributor Adam Revelette: Projecting Kentucky's 2026 pitching staff post-fall. A good, in-depth look at the entirety of the arms the Wildcats will have available this spring. www.batcatscentral.com/projecting-k...
Projecting Kentucky's 2026 pitching staff post-fall
A returning 1-2 punch on the weekends and a deep bullpen provide plenty of optimism for Cats hurlers in 2026.
www.batcatscentral.com
November 24, 2025 at 5:36 PM
From Bat Cats Central contributor Adam Revelette: Projecting Kentucky's 2026 pitching staff post-fall. A good, in-depth look at the entirety of the arms the Wildcats will have available this spring. www.batcatscentral.com/projecting-k...
From Bat Cats Central contributor Adam Revelette: Projecting Kentucky's 2026 pitching staff post-fall. A good, in-depth look at the entirety of the arms the Wildcats will have available this spring. www.batcatscentral.com/projecting-k...
Projecting Kentucky's 2026 pitching staff post-fall
A returning 1-2 punch on the weekends and a deep bullpen provide plenty of optimism for Cats hurlers in 2026.
www.batcatscentral.com
November 24, 2025 at 5:36 PM
From Bat Cats Central contributor Adam Revelette: Projecting Kentucky's 2026 pitching staff post-fall. A good, in-depth look at the entirety of the arms the Wildcats will have available this spring. www.batcatscentral.com/projecting-k...
Source: Kentucky and The Citadel finalized a contract on Thursday for a three-game series at Kentucky Proud Park from March 6 – 8. Kentucky was originally scheduled to play Mercer.
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Source: Kentucky adds The Citadel to 2026 schedule
Kentucky will play The Citadel for a three-game series beginning on March 6.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Source: Kentucky and The Citadel finalized a contract on Thursday for a three-game series at Kentucky Proud Park from March 6 – 8. Kentucky was originally scheduled to play Mercer.
www.batcatscentral.com/source-kentu...
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From last night in New York:
This Kentucky basketball team has no identity. The Wildcats are no closer to finding it than they were when the season started. And Mark Pope knows that as well as anyone.
This was the scene in MSG after an embarrassing loss: www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...
This Kentucky basketball team has no identity. The Wildcats are no closer to finding it than they were when the season started. And Mark Pope knows that as well as anyone.
This was the scene in MSG after an embarrassing loss: www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...
This Kentucky team has no identity. And the Cats are no closer to finding one
After a 17-point loss to Michigan State, Mark Pope made it clear that this UK basketball team has a lot of growing to do.
www.kentucky.com
November 19, 2025 at 12:46 PM
From last night in New York:
This Kentucky basketball team has no identity. The Wildcats are no closer to finding it than they were when the season started. And Mark Pope knows that as well as anyone.
This was the scene in MSG after an embarrassing loss: www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...
This Kentucky basketball team has no identity. The Wildcats are no closer to finding it than they were when the season started. And Mark Pope knows that as well as anyone.
This was the scene in MSG after an embarrassing loss: www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...
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NEW: I talked to Jaland Lowe's dad this afternoon about the Kentucky point guard's status.
Lowe re-injured his right shoulder during the Wildcats' practice yesterday. An update on the situation: www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...
Lowe re-injured his right shoulder during the Wildcats' practice yesterday. An update on the situation: www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...
UK’s Jaland Lowe suffers another injury. ‘A lot of possibilities’ for what’s next
Jaland Lowe’s father talks about the latest injury, which occurred during Kentucky’s practice Thursday.
www.kentucky.com
November 14, 2025 at 7:39 PM
NEW: I talked to Jaland Lowe's dad this afternoon about the Kentucky point guard's status.
Lowe re-injured his right shoulder during the Wildcats' practice yesterday. An update on the situation: www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...
Lowe re-injured his right shoulder during the Wildcats' practice yesterday. An update on the situation: www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...
New story, free and unlocked for all: Kentucky baseball is set to sign its highest-ranked recruiting class in several years. A look at the players in the class, how it came together and prospects to watch next summer.
www.batcatscentral.com/kentucky-set...
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Kentucky baseball 2026 recruiting class signs
Kentucky's 2026 class is its best in years, according to scouting services. A number of players should garner MLB draft buzz next summer.
www.batcatscentral.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:39 PM
New story, free and unlocked for all: Kentucky baseball is set to sign its highest-ranked recruiting class in several years. A look at the players in the class, how it came together and prospects to watch next summer.
www.batcatscentral.com/kentucky-set...
www.batcatscentral.com/kentucky-set...
DJ Lagway is playing QB for Florida. I think the Cats are gonna be good here.
If they close this out, this would be Mark Stoops fifth win against Florida as Kentucky's head coach, as many as the Wildcats had over the Gators from 1957-2017.
November 9, 2025 at 2:42 AM
DJ Lagway is playing QB for Florida. I think the Cats are gonna be good here.
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If they close this out, this would be Mark Stoops fifth win against Florida as Kentucky's head coach, as many as the Wildcats had over the Gators from 1957-2017.
November 9, 2025 at 2:41 AM
If they close this out, this would be Mark Stoops fifth win against Florida as Kentucky's head coach, as many as the Wildcats had over the Gators from 1957-2017.
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Gus Johnson's voice died for this, thank you for your service
November 8, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Gus Johnson's voice died for this, thank you for your service
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FINAL: Kentucky 107, Valparaiso 59.
Malachi Moreno led the way for the Wildcats tonight: 18 points and 10 rebounds.
Story from Rupp: www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...
Malachi Moreno led the way for the Wildcats tonight: 18 points and 10 rebounds.
Story from Rupp: www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...
Jaland Lowe made his UK basketball debut. And the Cats rolled over Valparaiso
Kentucky’s new point guard played his first game for the Wildcats, who set a Mark Pope era record for most points in a half.
www.kentucky.com
November 8, 2025 at 1:58 AM
FINAL: Kentucky 107, Valparaiso 59.
Malachi Moreno led the way for the Wildcats tonight: 18 points and 10 rebounds.
Story from Rupp: www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...
Malachi Moreno led the way for the Wildcats tonight: 18 points and 10 rebounds.
Story from Rupp: www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...
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Mark Pope provided injury updates on Jaland Lowe, Trent Noah and Jayden Quaintance today.
Here's the latest, with a possible Lowe debut coming tomorrow night: www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...
Here's the latest, with a possible Lowe debut coming tomorrow night: www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...
Jaland Lowe nearing his UK basketball debut; Trent Noah, Jayden Quaintance updates
Kentucky coach Mark Pope updates the status of two injured players before the Wildcats’ game against Valparaiso on Friday night.
www.kentucky.com
November 6, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Mark Pope provided injury updates on Jaland Lowe, Trent Noah and Jayden Quaintance today.
Here's the latest, with a possible Lowe debut coming tomorrow night: www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...
Here's the latest, with a possible Lowe debut coming tomorrow night: www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...
Kentucky baseball released its 2026 schedule on Tuesday. Jonathon Bruner with the breakdown: www.batcatscentral.com/kentucky-bas...
Kentucky baseball 2026 schedule breakdown
Kentucky's 2026 schedule was released on Tuesday. The Wildats will play 30 games at Kentucky Proud Park.
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November 6, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Kentucky baseball released its 2026 schedule on Tuesday. Jonathon Bruner with the breakdown: www.batcatscentral.com/kentucky-bas...
Some takeaways from my post-fall projection piece:
-- If the season started tomorrow, I think there are five "locks" in the lineup.
-- Three more seem to be strong frontrunners at their spot.
-- Catcher is still the biggest post-fall question mark.
www.batcatscentral.com/projecting-k...
-- If the season started tomorrow, I think there are five "locks" in the lineup.
-- Three more seem to be strong frontrunners at their spot.
-- Catcher is still the biggest post-fall question mark.
www.batcatscentral.com/projecting-k...
Projecting Kentucky's 2026 lineup post-fall
Bat Cats Central projects Kentucky's lineup based on how things unfolded during fall practice.
www.batcatscentral.com
November 6, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Some takeaways from my post-fall projection piece:
-- If the season started tomorrow, I think there are five "locks" in the lineup.
-- Three more seem to be strong frontrunners at their spot.
-- Catcher is still the biggest post-fall question mark.
www.batcatscentral.com/projecting-k...
-- If the season started tomorrow, I think there are five "locks" in the lineup.
-- Three more seem to be strong frontrunners at their spot.
-- Catcher is still the biggest post-fall question mark.
www.batcatscentral.com/projecting-k...
New: Some questions were answered this fall regarding Kentucky's lineup, but there's still time before February for this to change. My post-fall lineup projection, along with some commentary on how things could play out.
www.batcatscentral.com/projecting-k...
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Projecting Kentucky's 2026 lineup post-fall
Bat Cats Central projects Kentucky's lineup based on how things unfolded during fall practice.
www.batcatscentral.com
October 31, 2025 at 4:06 PM
New: Some questions were answered this fall regarding Kentucky's lineup, but there's still time before February for this to change. My post-fall lineup projection, along with some commentary on how things could play out.
www.batcatscentral.com/projecting-k...
www.batcatscentral.com/projecting-k...
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This is a really good story by Ross Dellenger, who knows LSU well from his time on the beat. A million good details, including that Jeff Landry kinda sorta probably wants to axe Scott Woodward because he's a lib sports.yahoo.com/college-foot...
The sordid tale of LSU football, the Louisiana governor and a yearslong feud
Even for Louisiana, a place with a history of jarring political acts and unusual public behavior, Gov. Jeff Landry’s unfurling this week has been a bizarre jolt. But the state's politics have long bee...
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October 30, 2025 at 7:39 PM
This is a really good story by Ross Dellenger, who knows LSU well from his time on the beat. A million good details, including that Jeff Landry kinda sorta probably wants to axe Scott Woodward because he's a lib sports.yahoo.com/college-foot...
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With fall practice now over, here are three questions I'm looking at for Kentucky baseball in 2026. www.batcatscentral.com/what-post-fa...
The biggest remaining post-fall questions for Kentucky baseball
Fall baseball ended for the Wildcats on Sunday. These are the biggest questions we're looking at as we move forward.
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October 29, 2025 at 10:58 PM
With fall practice now over, here are three questions I'm looking at for Kentucky baseball in 2026. www.batcatscentral.com/what-post-fa...
With fall practice now over, here are three questions I'm looking at for Kentucky baseball in 2026. www.batcatscentral.com/what-post-fa...
The biggest remaining post-fall questions for Kentucky baseball
Fall baseball ended for the Wildcats on Sunday. These are the biggest questions we're looking at as we move forward.
www.batcatscentral.com
October 29, 2025 at 10:58 PM
With fall practice now over, here are three questions I'm looking at for Kentucky baseball in 2026. www.batcatscentral.com/what-post-fa...
Speaking for myself, Substack was a good launching point because it's easy to start a publication and is a low cost training ground to see if a niche idea could work.
But as it's grown, the math with staying at Substack didn't make sense. Ghost is a better product and cheaper for me at this stage.
But as it's grown, the math with staying at Substack didn't make sense. Ghost is a better product and cheaper for me at this stage.
Getting off Substack is the right move. I would compare it to moving from an app like Garageband to Ableton or Logic. Or switching from clip art to creative stock images. My business has grown. My readership has grown. Substack fills your list with junk signups, takes your money, and holds you back.
For years, this man has profited of off writers and refused to listen when they said “Hey this platform and its changes aren’t working for us.” Now he’s throwing a tantrum when those writers leave. Because he thinks no other platform will love them as much as him.
October 29, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Speaking for myself, Substack was a good launching point because it's easy to start a publication and is a low cost training ground to see if a niche idea could work.
But as it's grown, the math with staying at Substack didn't make sense. Ghost is a better product and cheaper for me at this stage.
But as it's grown, the math with staying at Substack didn't make sense. Ghost is a better product and cheaper for me at this stage.
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✍️ I went to Tulane to see how a raspy-voiced former linebacker became such a good head coach.
I found someone who lives for testing himself.
Inside the mind of Tulane's Jon Sumrall, from championships to pallets of peanut butter.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
I found someone who lives for testing himself.
Inside the mind of Tulane's Jon Sumrall, from championships to pallets of peanut butter.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
Tulane’s Jon Sumrall: Former linebacker, current program logistics wiz, future SEC coach?
With a .791 winning percentage in three-plus seasons as a head coach, Sumrall has many assuming he'll be running a big-time program soon.
www.nytimes.com
October 28, 2025 at 2:11 PM
✍️ I went to Tulane to see how a raspy-voiced former linebacker became such a good head coach.
I found someone who lives for testing himself.
Inside the mind of Tulane's Jon Sumrall, from championships to pallets of peanut butter.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
I found someone who lives for testing himself.
Inside the mind of Tulane's Jon Sumrall, from championships to pallets of peanut butter.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
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Kentucky baseball added a major piece to its 2026 recruiting class on Monday👇 www.batcatscentral.com/kentucky-add...
Kentucky adds 2025 Gatorade Player of the Year Cole McLean
The standout left-hander was committed to Tennessee for three years but opened his recruitment following Tony Vitello's departure from Rocky Top.
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October 27, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Kentucky baseball added a major piece to its 2026 recruiting class on Monday👇 www.batcatscentral.com/kentucky-add...
Kentucky baseball added a major piece to its 2026 recruiting class on Monday👇 www.batcatscentral.com/kentucky-add...
Kentucky adds 2025 Gatorade Player of the Year Cole McLean
The standout left-hander was committed to Tennessee for three years but opened his recruitment following Tony Vitello's departure from Rocky Top.
www.batcatscentral.com
October 27, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Kentucky baseball added a major piece to its 2026 recruiting class on Monday👇 www.batcatscentral.com/kentucky-add...
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Expectations for this Kentucky basketball team were already high.
It was just a preseason game, but those expectations went through the roof last night, and Mark Pope is embracing them.
Story on UK's win over No. 1 Purdue and what had Pope most excited about it: www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...
It was just a preseason game, but those expectations went through the roof last night, and Mark Pope is embracing them.
Story on UK's win over No. 1 Purdue and what had Pope most excited about it: www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...
With one game, expectations for this UK basketball season went through the roof
The basketball season hasn’t even started, but Kentucky already has a statement win. How the Wildcats did it was more important than the result.
www.kentucky.com
October 25, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Expectations for this Kentucky basketball team were already high.
It was just a preseason game, but those expectations went through the roof last night, and Mark Pope is embracing them.
Story on UK's win over No. 1 Purdue and what had Pope most excited about it: www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...
It was just a preseason game, but those expectations went through the roof last night, and Mark Pope is embracing them.
Story on UK's win over No. 1 Purdue and what had Pope most excited about it: www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...