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Former Kentucky OC Neal Brown fired as HC at West Virginia

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1 year ago

December 1, 2024

Former Kentucky OC Neal Brown fired as HC at West Virginia

A 52-15 loss at Texas Tech was the nail in the coffin for Neal Brown at West Virginia, who has officially been fired after six seasons in Morgantown. The Mountaineers finished the 2024 campaign with a 6-6 record that included a 5-4 finish in the Big 12.

Brown wraps up his time at WVU with a 37-35 overall record and three bowls — four including this cycle. He won the Liberty Bowl in 2020, then the Duke’s Mayo Bowl in 2023, his best season with the program at 9-4 overall and 6-3 in the conference. He had two losing seasons in Morgantown, going 5-7 in 2019 before hitting that same 5-7 mark again in 2022.

West Virginia will have to pay 75 percent of Brown’s contract after firing him without cause, good for $6.5 million. The two sides could also negotiate his buyout.

A Danville, KY native, Brown started his playing career as a wide receiver at Kentucky (1998-2000) before closing out his eligibility at UMass (2001-02). After stops as a position coach at UMass (tight ends), Sacred Heart (quarterbacks and wide receivers), Delaware (wide receivers) and Troy (inside wide receivers), he got his first offensive coordinator gig with the Trojans (2008-09) before making the move to Texas Tech (2010-12) and Kentucky (2013-14) for the same position.

He returned to Troy as head coach from 2015-18 (35-16, 23-9) before landing the West Virginia job. Now, he’ll look for his next gig after leaving the Mountaineers.

Where? Keep an eye on UMass — FootballScoop is reporting that Brown is “high on the wishlist of his alma mater” after the program fired Don Brown in recent weeks. Elsewhere, “other athletic directors have made calls to do background work” on the former Kentucky wide receiver and offensive coordinator should he be looking for a job.

If that doesn’t work out for him, I’m sure Mark Stoops can find an open office somewhere at the Joe Craft Football Training Facility. The Wildcats can use all the help they can get right about now.

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Kentucky vs. Texas A&M Injury Report: The usual suspects are out

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10 hours ago

March 3, 2026

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As for the Aggies, the only name on the report is Mackenzie Mgbako, a one-time Kentucky target who remains out for the season after undergoing foot surgery. Texas A&M head coach Bucky McMilan said today that Mgbako will return next season, which would be a big boost for the Aggies before the offseason begins.

Kentucky vs. Texas A&M Injury Report

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Watch: Blast brings down Northern Kentucky bridge

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22 hours ago

March 2, 2026

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Watch: Blast brings down Northern Kentucky bridge

COVINGTON, Ky. (WKRC) – The Licking River Bridge was demolished Monday morning in a controlled blast, clearing the way for a replacement structure.

Authorities established a 1,000-foot safety perimeter, closed nearby roads and asked residents to shelter in place before the demolition. The bridge collapsed within seconds of the blast.

“Today we say goodbye to a bridge that has served Kentuckians for nearly a century and we make room for something new. A signature bridge that is safer, stronger and we make room for something new,” Gov. Andy Beshear said. “This region, like the rest of the commonwealth, is evolving, it is booming, it’s economy growing every day. What we’re doing together is building our new Kentucky home.”

The Licking River Bridge is now history after crews brought it down with a controlled demolition Monday morning. (WKRC)

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Crews will begin construction on the new bridge after debris removal is complete. The replacement bridge is expected to open in the summer of 2028.

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Kentucky Lottery Cash Ball, Pick 3 Evening winning numbers for March 1, 2026

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March 2, 2026

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Kentucky Lottery Cash Ball, Pick 3 Evening winning numbers for March 1, 2026

The Kentucky Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.

Here’s a look at Sunday, March 1, 2026 winning numbers for each game.

Cash Ball

03-07-16-32, Cash Ball: 25

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Midday: 3-1-4

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10-11-12-35-56, Bonus: 04

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