For Kentucky, it was a tale of two seasons in one in 2014. The first half, the Wildcats went 5-1, with the only loss coming in triple overtime to Florida. In the second half of the season, the Big Blue Nation got the blues, losing six straight and failing to get in a bowl game. Some people thought "What a great season going 5-7 and just missing out on a bowl game! 5-7 used to be unimaginable!" and some people - who suddenly are expecting some more of the Kentucky Wildcats - thought "Well, that was a bit of a let-down." THE OFF-SEASON Mark Stoops hired Shannon Dawson, West Virginia's former Read more [...]
With a SEC losing streak that stands at 16, it's difficult not to feel sorry for Kentucky Football fans. While their basketball players are playing like gods and pulling off last-minute victories, Kentucky football players simply find ways to lose. Sometimes heartbreakingly. Will 2014 be any different for Mark Stoops and his team?  LAST SEASON The Wildcats finished 2-10 (0-8 SEC), including losses to Western Kentucky and hated Louisville. Victories included (wait for it) Miami (Ohio) and (drumroll) Alabama State. The closest losses were by a touchdown to South Carolina and by 6 to Mississippi Read more [...]