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HC Mark Pope on Kentucky Fans Booing During Gonzaga Blowout: ‘Well-Deserved’

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3 months ago

December 6, 2025

HC Mark Pope on Kentucky Fans Booing During Gonzaga Blowout: ‘Well-Deserved’

Kentucky was annihilated on its home floor on Friday night.

During a 94-59 loss to the No. 11 Gonzaga Bulldogs, Kentucky fans made their displeasure with the No. 18 Wildcats known, as there was rampant booing throughout the night – and Kentucky head coach Mark Pope understands the frustration.

“All the boos that we heard tonight were incredibly well-deserved, mostly for me, and we have to fix it,” Pope said after the loss. “We’ve kind of diminished a little bit into a bad spot right now that we have to dig ourselves out of it, and it’s going to be an internal group thing, and we feel the responsibility we have to this university and this fan base.”

Kentucky shot 26.7% from the field, 20.6% from behind the arc and was out-rebounded by Gonzaga, 40-27. Meanwhile, the Bulldogs shot 57.1% from the field and 50% from behind the arc. Gonzaga forwards Graham Ike and Braden Huff combined for 48 points. Moreover, the Bulldogs were coming off a 101-61 loss to the No. 7 Michigan Wolverines.

The loss dropped Kentucky to 5-4, with all four losses being against ranked opponents: Louisville (96-88), Michigan State (83-66), North Carolina (67-64) and Gonzaga (94-59).

“As you roll through life,” Pope said, “you just have your response, and our response so far has not been adequate, and we have to fix it.”

Kentucky can correct course as it plays two more ranked out-of-conference matchups before SEC play begins, as it hosts No. 22 Indiana on Dec. 13 and No. 23 St. John’s on Dec. 20.

Pope is in his second season at Kentucky, with the Wildcats going 24-12 and earning a No. 3 seed in the NCAA Tournament last season before later losing to Tennessee in the Sweet 16.

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Hardley Gilmore returns to Kentucky Football

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16 hours ago

March 3, 2026

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Hardley Gilmore returns to Kentucky Football

A wide receiver from Belle Glade, Florida, Gilmore totaled 28 receptions for 313 yards and one touchdown for the Wildcats during the 2025 season. The 6-foot-1 sophomore has had a very interesting offseason as he entered the portal, flipped a commitment, and is now back in Lexington.

After the 2025 season, Gilmore committed to Louisville when he entered the transfer portal, then flipped his commitment to Baylor, and ultimately signed with the Bears. To end Gilmore’s portal saga, he’s now back in a familiar place with the Wildcats.

When the 2026 season begins, Gilmore will have two years of eligibility remaining.

Gilmore had a solid sophomore campaign with the Wildcats, appearing in all 12 games. His best game of the season came in the late-season loss against Vanderbilt. He tallied six catches for 55 yards in the game.

With Kentucky losing most of its wide receiver production from last season, this is a significant pickup, and it won’t be surprising if Gilmore is back in the starting lineup this fall.

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

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1 day 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.

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Watch: Blast brings down Northern Kentucky bridge

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2 days 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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