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Jon Hale
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Kentucky football reporter for the Lexington Herald-Leader.
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Jon Hale @jonhalehl.bsky.social · 22h
NEW: UK football needed its massive transfer class to lead the way this year. Through five games, there have been some clear wins in the group, but the number of holes on the roster meant this team needed even more help than it's gotten so far. www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...
UK football needed transfers to lead the way, but the class has been a mixed bag
Seth McGowan has starred, but how have the other transfers UK football added fared in the first half of the season?
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Ben Roberts @benrobertshl.bsky.social · 2d
NEW: Kentucky basketball player Andrija Jelavic has been ruled eligible to play immediately by the NCAA, the Herald-Leader has been told.

Jelavic will begin his college career with 3 seasons of eligibility.

Here's the story on his situation: www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...
No NCAA drama for Andrija Jelavic. He’s eligible to play for Kentucky basketball
The NCAA has ruled that UK basketball newcomer Andrija Jelavic will be allowed to compete immediately. But he won’t be listed as a freshman.
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Jon Hale @jonhalehl.bsky.social · 2d
NEW: The latest UK football mailbag hits on Stoops' post-Georgia comments, football investment, pressure on Mitch Barnhart and more kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-football/article312392395.html
Mailbag: What’s next for Mitch Barnhart, Mark Stoops and UK football?
The vibes continue to get worse in the weekly UK football mailbag after Saturday’s loss at Georgia.
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Jon Hale @jonhalehl.bsky.social · 4d
It's time for mailbag questions again.

After the Georgia loss and Mark Stoops shooting down the report he considered leaving last year, what are your thoughts?
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Jon Hale @jonhalehl.bsky.social · 4d
NEW: After UK football's latest loss, Mark Stoops was defiant.

"There’s zero chance I’m walking away." www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...
After latest UK loss, Mark Stoops vows, ‘There’s zero chance I’m walking away’
Mark Stoops shot down a local radio report that he had approached UK’s administration about leaving last season.
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Jon Hale @jonhalehl.bsky.social · 4d
Wollschlaeger warming up with the first-team offense. Waller is working with the second-team defense. Looks like both are going to try to play, but we will see how limited they are.
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Jon Hale @jonhalehl.bsky.social · 4d
Kentucky CB DJ Waller and RT Alex Wollschlaeger are both listed as game-time decisions on the final availability report.
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Jon Hale @jonhalehl.bsky.social · 4d
Kentucky CB DJ Waller and RT Alex Wollschlaeger are both listed as game-time decisions on the final availability report.
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Jon Hale @jonhalehl.bsky.social · 5d
NEW: This week marks 10 years since UK football last came back from a 14-point deficit to win a game.

The offensive buzz word this week is methodical, so the sense of hopelessness when Kentucky gets down multiple scores is not going away. www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...
Why does hope disappear for UK so fast? It’s been 10 years of the same problem
Methodical is the buzzword for a struggling UK football offense after South Carolina loss showed familiar limitations.
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Jon Hale @jonhalehl.bsky.social · 9d
NEW: You will be shocked to learn there were a bunch of questions about Mark Stoops' job status in this week's UK football mailbag. www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...
Mailbag: Fans calling for change, yet a Mark Stoops buyout still highly unlikely
A potential Mark Stoops buyout is top of mind for the Kentucky football fans who responded to this week’s mailbag call.
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Jon Hale @jonhalehl.bsky.social · 10d
NEW: Mark Stoops remained positive last night after another abysmal offensive showing from Kentucky. www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...
Even after latest offensive clunker, Mark Stoops is confident UK is improved
Mark Stoops voiced optimism after a second straight blowout loss to South Carolina.
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Jon Hale @jonhalehl.bsky.social · 11d
A little afraid to ask for your reactions to that one, but hit me with your questions, comments, and I’ll use for the Monday UK football mailbag.
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Jon Hale @jonhalehl.bsky.social · 11d
Calzada didn't throw much in full warmups, so Beau Allen appears to be QB two tonight. It appears UK only traveled with three quarterbacks, which would be unusual. Don't see either of the freshmen here.
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Jon Hale @jonhalehl.bsky.social · 11d
Zach Calzada is participating in warmups in Columbia, so looks like he will be a backup option for Cutter Boley tonight.
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Jon Hale @jonhalehl.bsky.social · 11d
Zach Calzada is participating in warmups in Columbia, so looks like he will be a backup option for Cutter Boley tonight.
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Jon Hale @jonhalehl.bsky.social · 12d
Kentucky will be without start CB DJ Waller for the third straight game this week, despite Mark Stoops expressing optimism he'd be back after the bye. www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...
Kentucky vs. South Carolina prediction: Can Wildcats secure key win?
Herald-Leader UK football reporter Jon Hale provides his final thoughts and prediction for UK at South Carolina.
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Jon Hale @jonhalehl.bsky.social · 13d
NEW: UK's most productive TE the last three years will play for the opponent Saturday. It's long-time TE coach now works for the archrival.

But somehow UK's tight ends are on pace for best season in almost 20 years. Here's a look at why. www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...
After years of hype, Kentucky football’s tight ends are finally being featured
Vince Marrow is gone, Jordan Dingle is gone, but UK’s tight ends are being featured more.
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Jon Hale @jonhalehl.bsky.social · 14d
UK CB DJ Waller listed as doubtful for South Carolina game on first availability report of the week. That’s not good.
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Jon Hale @jonhalehl.bsky.social · 14d
If you missed last night's reveal of UK's SEC opponents for the next four years, here is what you need to know. www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...
What to know about UK football’s future schedules with SEC foes set through 2029
UK’s first games against Oklahoma as SEC foes are among the highlights of the SEC’s schedule release.
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Lexington Herald-Leader @kentucky.com · 15d
UK’s first games against Oklahoma as SEC foes are among the highlights of the SEC’s schedule release.
What to know about UK football’s future schedules with SEC foes set through 2029
UK’s first games against Oklahoma as SEC foes are among the highlights of the SEC’s schedule release.
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Jon Hale @jonhalehl.bsky.social · 15d
NEW: I count six previous times in Mark Stoops' UK tenure he opened the QB competition in season because of poor performance. In all but one, the original starter ended up playing meaningful snaps again.

On the trend Cutter Boley will look to reverse. www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...
Cutter Boley will hope to reverse trend of Kentucky QB switches in Stoops era
History suggests UK fans have not seen the last of Zach Calzada playing meaningful snaps.
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Jon Hale @jonhalehl.bsky.social · 16d
Great story here from @markcstory.bsky.social on a blossoming UK football star.
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Lexington Herald-Leader @kentucky.com · 16d
Caring for sister Gabby, who has a rare neurological disorder, has shaped the life of the Kentucky tight end. “Me and my whole family, we see Gabby as a blessing.”
UK football’s Willie Rodriguez finds strength in sister’s Rett syndrome battle
Caring for sister Gabby, who has a rare neurological disorder, has shaped the life of the Kentucky tight end. “Me and my whole family, we see Gabby as a blessing.”
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Jon Hale @jonhalehl.bsky.social · 16d
NEW: Mark Stoops decided not to drag out the suspense this week. Cutter Boley is officially UK's new starting QB. www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...
Kentucky football names Cutter Boley its starting quarterback vs. South Carolina
Saturday’s game will mark Boley’s fourth career appearance against an SEC foe.
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Jon Hale @jonhalehl.bsky.social · 24d
NEW: Mark Stoops was not ready to name Cutter Boley his starter moving forward last night, but all reviews were positive.

What that means for the Wildcats.
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Did Cutter Boley do enough to keep the starting job for Kentucky football?
With Zach Calzada hurt, Cutter Boley made the most of his opportunity versus Eastern Michigan.
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Jon Hale @jonhalehl.bsky.social · 24d
Let’s do a vibe check on UK football heading into the bye week. How are you feeling? What questions do you have?

I’ll use your comments for the Monday mailbag.
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Jon Hale @jonhalehl.bsky.social · 25d
The offense looked better for Kentucky today. The defense disappointed.

Hit me with your questions, concerns, thoughts about UK football through three weeks. I'll use them in my Monday morning mailbag.
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Jon Hale @jonhalehl.bsky.social · 25d
UK Fr. WR DJ Miller is available for the first time this season. Imagine we're going to see him and fellow freshmen Montavin Quisenberry and Cam Miller get some targets tonight.