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Stein back in his Old Kentucky Home
Kentucky football officially announced the departure of Mark Stoops on Monday morning. In less than 24 hours, the position was filled. Will Stein returns to his Old Kentucky Home and has become the head coach of the Wildcats as of late Monday night, per UK Athletics. After an impressive stint as the offensive coordinator at…
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Kentucky steps into Pope’s second season
Sports are back in high gear in Martin County. With fall just around the corner, sweater weather is knocking on our door. It also means Kentucky basketball begins its official practice next month. I feel like I am supposed to talk about Mark Stoops and football right now. But honestly, I have not had a…
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After the Whistle: Pause, play and the portal
With the heat wave continuing, summer is well underway. Sports have carried on in Martin County, but now the KHSAA dead period has begun. Personally, I am a big fan of the dead period and believe we should make it a month instead of two weeks. The kids have 11 other months to grind. I…
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NBA draft withdrawal approaching
Before we dig into UK news, I want to thank the parents and coaches who help in keeping this newspaper rolling. It is tough to be in two places at once. I appreciate those who send me information and photos to recognize our student-athletes. It is crucial to get these kids’ names out there and…
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After the Whistle: Transfer portal news
Mark Pope has dug deep into the transfer portal to remold this year’s roster and Kentucky has spent the cash money for NIL deals. Supposedly the Cats are spending over $10 million, with a rumor of almost $20 million. This would put Kentucky at the top of the totem pole in NIL collectives. Our roster…
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After the Whistle: Time to dance
It’s the best time of the year, folks. March Madness is upon us. We finally won an SEC tournament game, and boy, did Otega Oweh make staying up till 1 a.m. on a weeknight worth it. We’ll try not to talk about the fact we blew a 14-point lead. But if Butler doesn’t go out,…
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After the Whistle: Resilience, relief and the Wildcats
Martin County has been ravaged by flooding and heavy snowfall, causing widespread devastation throughout the area last week. A big thank you to first responders, the National Guard, emergency and rescue services, churches and those helping with cleanup. The community has come together in a way that I have never seen before. Response has been…
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After the Whistle: HOF, football and Cats
Before I get into talking about the Cats, I would like to thank the Martin County Hall of Fame for their hard work and dedication. They have put together something truly special that will be around forever. These athletes have been honored in a way that is touching for themselves and their families. To see…
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After the Whistle: Let’s keep climbing
A new dawn, a new day. The Mark Pope era is officially upon us. 103-62. That’s a 41-point stomping in his first victory as the University of Kentucky Men’s coach. Pope donned No. 41 for the Cats back in the day. What could be more fitting for his opening win? You cannot make that kind…
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After the Whistle: Rick’s return to Camelot
Big Blue Madness was a hit this past week. Mark Pope looked like a kid in a candy store and his mom just told him to pick out whatever he wanted. The biggest spectacle for me was Rick Pitino in Kentucky blue. The man was nearly brought to tears, and it was a full-circle moment…
