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FIU running back Darriet Perry is taken down by WKU's sophomore strongside linebacker Xavius Boyd in the first half. WKU beat FIU 10-9.

Notebook: Clendenin, Wright go down in win

Brad Stephens
November 6, 2011
WKU players celebrate and lift up Senior Casey Tinius after he hit the game-winning field goal as time expired. WKU won 10-9 on Tinius' kick.

Tinius kicks WKU to 10-9 win

Brad Stephens
November 6, 2011
WKU sophomore runningback Kadeem Jones crosses the line for a touchdown in the first quarter agaisnt FIU at Smith Stadium on Nov. 5, 2011. WKU won 10-9 on Casey Tinius' last-second field goal.

WKU beats FIU at home 10-9 on Tinius’ last-second field goal

Brad Stephens
November 5, 2011
Senior running back Bobby Rainey, already a 1,000-yard rusher this season, will lead a WKU team Saturday that's looking for its fifth straight win.

WKU looks to beat ‘the man’

Brad Stephens
November 4, 2011
Sophomore fullback Kadeem Jones jokes with sophomore outside linebacker Xavius Boyd at practice Tuesday. Jones has accounted for seven touchdowns in 2011, the second-highest total on the team.

WKU fullback Jones keeps practice loose, plays big in games

Brad Stephens
November 4, 2011

Lady Toppers still in ‘learning stage’

Brad Stephens
November 2, 2011

Report: WKU baseball lands commitment from JUCO pitcher

Brad Stephens
November 1, 2011

FIU coach Cristobal calls WKU ‘best team we’ve faced all year’

Brad Stephens
November 1, 2011

Football notes: WKU survives ‘unreal’ final minute at ULM

Brad Stephens
October 31, 2011
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Bjork, Taggart encourage fans to sell out Smith Stadium this Saturday

Brad Stephens
October 31, 2011

Football notes: WKU receivers Haynes, Dalcourt suspended indefinitely

Brad Stephens
October 30, 2011

Roy kicks WKU to overtime win over ULM after wild fourth quarter

Brad Stephens
October 30, 2011

WKU men, women take home Sun Belt cross country championships

Brad Stephens
October 30, 2011

WKU’s offensive line steps up during winning streak

Brad Stephens
October 28, 2011

Football Notes: WKU tight end Doyle enjoying productive junior year

Brad Stephens
October 28, 2011

Lady Toppers picked third in preseason Sun Belt East polls

Brad Stephens
October 26, 2011
WKU alum Courtney Lee signs autographs for fans after the press conference for the Big Red vs. Big Blue alumni game at Diddle Arena Tuesday night.

Past WKU players discuss alumni game, current lives

Brad Stephens
October 26, 2011
WKU Head Coach Willie Taggart gets doused in Gatorade following WKU's first home football victory since 2008. WKU defeated Louisana-Lafyette 42-23 on Homecoming Saturday night.

WKU beats ULL to end 18-game home losing streak

Brad Stephens
October 25, 2011
Senior running back Bobby Rainey runs for a touchdown during the third quarter of WKU's 42-23 win over Louisiana-Lafayette Saturday night. It was WKU's first home win since 2008.

Football Notes: WKU’s Rainey named National Running Back of the Week

Brad Stephens
October 24, 2011
Senior running back Bobby Rainey runs for a touchdown during the third quarter of WKU's 42-23 win over Louisiana-Lafayette Saturday night. It was WKU's first home win since 2008.

WKU’s Rainey named National Running Back of the Week

Brad Stephens
October 24, 2011
Junior wide reciever Dexter Haynes make a catch in the third quarter of WKU's win against Louisana-Lafayette 42-23 on Saturday night. It was WKU's first home win since 2008.

Notebook: Jakes fights through pain, has best game of season

Brad Stephens
October 23, 2011
Tight end Jack Doyle get a hug from a fan in celebration of WKU's victory against Louisana Lafayette 42-23 on Saturday night. It was WKU's first home victory since 2008.

WKU beats ULL 42-23, ends 18-game home losing streak

Brad Stephens
October 23, 2011
Running back Bobby Rainey catches a touchdown pass during WKU's 26-22 loss to Arkansas State Oct. 1. Rainey and the Toppers take on Sun Belt Conference leader Louisiana-Lafayette at 3 p.m. Saturday in Smith Stadium.

WKU facing challenge with surprising Ragin’ Cajuns

Brad Stephens
October 21, 2011
Junior defensive tackle Jamarcus Allen runs through warm-up drills at practice Wednesday. Allen is one of four upperclassmen starting on the WKU defensive line.

Veteran line leads WKU defense

Brad Stephens
October 21, 2011

WKU announces home-heavy baseball schedule

Brad Stephens
October 20, 2011
Kennedy Helm, 3, of Bowling Green waits in line for signatures from the men's basketball team during Hilltopper Hysteria on Friday night in Diddle Arena. 

Lady Toppers having fun early

Brad Stephens
October 18, 2011

Football notes: Toppers’ kicking woes continue

Brad Stephens
October 18, 2011
WKU avoiding Homecoming distractions

WKU avoiding Homecoming distractions

Brad Stephens
October 18, 2011

WKU’s Doyle named to Mackey Award Midseason List

Brad Stephens
October 17, 2011
Former WKU quarterback, head coach and athletic director Jimmy Feix. Feix passed away at age 83 on Sunday afternoon, Oct. 5, 2014.

Feix stays near WKU football program he helped build

Brad Stephens
October 17, 2011

Notebook: Fundamentals key to WKU’s win over FAU

Brad Stephens
October 16, 2011
Senior running back Bobby Rainey celebrates with teammates during last week's 36-33 win over Middle Tennessee State. Rainey finished with 131 yards on 34 carries with two touchdowns on Saturday to lead WKU to its second straight win, a 20-0 shutout at FAU.

WKU pitches 20-0 shutout to spoil FAU Stadium debut

Brad Stephens
October 16, 2011
Lady Hilltopper basketball players practiced dance moves in the tunnel before taking the court to scrimmage during Hilltopper Hysteria on Friday night in Diddle Arena. 

Freshman Johnson shows poise, leads White to 11-3 win over Red at Hysteria

Brad Stephens
October 15, 2011

Three keys to a Topper victory

Brad Stephens
October 14, 2011
Sophomore fullback Kadeem Jones runs after a reception during WKU's Oct. 6 win over Middle Tennessee State. The Toppers play Florida Atlantic at 3 p.m. Saturday in Boca Raton, Fla. 

WKU looks to spoil FAU’s stadium debut Saturday

Brad Stephens
October 14, 2011

Ten Toppers picked to Phil Steele’s Midseason All-Sun Belt teams

Brad Stephens
October 13, 2011
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UPDATED: FAU students burn Big Red effigy before WKU game

Brad Stephens
October 13, 2011

Notebook: Tinius trying to figure out WKU kicking problems

Brad Stephens
October 13, 2011
WKU tight end Jack Doyle makes a play against Indiana State earlier this season. Doyle was named the John Mackey Tight End of the Week on Wednesday after catching six passes for 100 yards in WKU's 36-33 win over Middle Tennessee State.

WKU’s Doyle named Mackey Tight End of the Week

Brad Stephens
October 12, 2011
Wright Waters

Sun Belt Commissioner Wright Waters announces retirement

Brad Stephens
October 12, 2011

WKU’s trip to FAU a home outing for many Toppers

Brad Stephens
October 12, 2011

Schnellenberger says FAU glad to finally come home for WKU

Brad Stephens
October 11, 2011
WKU players and coaches rush the field after beating MTSU in double overtime at Floyd Stadium on Oct. 6, 2011. WKU won the game 36-33. 

WKU football team moves on from first win

Brad Stephens
October 10, 2011
ANTONIO ANDREWS

WKU running back Andrews suspended following Twitter rant

Brad Stephens
October 10, 2011

FAU quarterback questionable for Saturday against WKU

Brad Stephens
October 10, 2011
Sophomore outside hitter Paige Wessel helped the Lady Toppers come back from set point on Saturday to claim the first set for themselves against South Alabama on WKU's way to a 3-0 sweep of the Lady Jaguars.

WKU volleyball sweeps South Alabama to start new streak

Brad Stephens
October 9, 2011
WKU senior defensive lineman Jared Clendenin and senior offensive lineman Wes Jeffries embrace Head Coach Willie Taggart after beating MTSU at Floyd Stadium on Oct. 6, 2011. WKU won the game 36-33. 

Notebook: WKU stays ‘loose,’ successful on the road

Brad Stephens
October 7, 2011
Senior running back Bobby Rainey caught a 7-yard pass from Kawaun Jakes in double overtime Thursday to push WKU past MTSU 36-33 at Floyd Field in Murfreesboro, Tenn.

Rainey, WKU defeat MTSU 36-33 in double OT

Brad Stephens
October 7, 2011
Tight end Jack Doyle stretches for a 10-yard gain after catching a short pass against Indiana State in the second quarter at Smith Stadium during WKU's 44-16 loss. Doyle could be an impact player in WKU's game against MTSU on Thursday.

Three keys to a WKU victory over MTSU

Brad Stephens
October 6, 2011
Junior running back Bobby Rainey gains several yards for WKU before being tackled by Middle Tennessee safety Jeremy Kellem. WKU went on to lose the game 26-27. The Toppers will look to break a three-year losing streak to MTSU on Thursday.

Football Notes: WKU looks to end three-year skid to MTSU

Brad Stephens
October 5, 2011
Antonio Andrews has his ankles wrapped up by Indiana State's Demory Lawshe during a run in WKU's loss to Indiana State earlier this season. Andrews injured his ankle this past week against Arkansas State and Tweeted that he won't play Thursday against MTSU.

WKU’s Andrews tweets he’ll sit out Thursday against MTSU

Brad Stephens
October 5, 2011

COLUMN: WKU volleyball team plays ‘uptight’ against MTSU

Brad Stephens
October 5, 2011
Senior forward LaTeira Owens averaged 10.5 points per game last season and is the Lady Toppers' leading returning scorer. WKU started practice 40 days before its season opener.

Freshmen meshing as WKU women’s basketball team starts practice

Brad Stephens
October 4, 2011

WKU, MTSU rivalry week under way

Brad Stephens
October 4, 2011

Football Notes: Andrews ‘day-to-day’ with ankle injury

Brad Stephens
October 3, 2011
Senior linebacker Ben Duvall tries to tackle Arkansas State wide receiver R.J. Fleming but is unable to stop him during the third quarter at Smith Stadium on Saturday. Arkansas State won 26-22. WKU's home losing streak extended to 18 games.

WKU moving on from ASU loss to focus on MTSU

Brad Stephens
October 3, 2011
WKU cheerleaders cringe as Arkansas State scores their winning touchdown against Arkansas State at Smith Stadium on Saturday. WKU lost 26-22.

Notebook: Controversial spot helps sink Toppers

Brad Stephens
October 2, 2011
Senior linebacker Ben Duvall tries to tackle Arkansas State wide receiver R.J. Fleming but is unable to stop him during the third quarter at Smith Stadium on Saturday. Arkansas State won 26-22. WKU's home losing streak extended to 18 games.

WKU falls in final minute 26-22 to Arkansas State

Brad Stephens
October 2, 2011
Senior defensive back Ryan Beard, in his fifth year playing for WKU, is a Bowling Green native following in the footsteps of cousin Patrick Reynolds, a member of the Toppers' 2002 I-AA national championship team. 

Bowling Green local Beard making his own WKU legacy

Brad Stephens
September 30, 2011
Senior running back Bobby Rainey gets stopped by Indiana State defenders during WKU's 44-16 loss to the Sycamores Sept. 17 at Smith Stadium. Rainey has rushed for more than 100 yards in eight consecutive games, tying a school record.

WKU looks to start fresh with Sun Belt opener against Arkansas State

Brad Stephens
September 30, 2011
Redshirt freshman receiver Willie McNeal tries to find the sidelines on an end-around rush during WKU's 28-21 loss at FIU. McNeal, who suffered a severe knee injury in spring practice, was cleared to resume football activities on Thursday.

WKU’s McNeal cleared to begin practicing

Brad Stephens
September 29, 2011

Football notes: Brooks reflects on 2010 Arkansas State win

Brad Stephens
September 29, 2011
Sophomore defensive back Tyree Robinson keeps Middle Tennessee wide receiver Harold Turner Jr. from catching the ball in last season's game. Robinson and the rest of the secondary will be responsible for shutting down Arkansas State quarterback Ryan Aplin on Saturday.

Football notes: WKU’s secondary to be tested by Aplin, Arkansas State

Brad Stephens
September 27, 2011

Freeze says Arkansas State not out for revenge on WKU

Brad Stephens
September 27, 2011

‘Work week’ welcome for football Toppers

Brad Stephens
September 23, 2011
Quarterback Kawaun Jakes (6) looks for an open receiver downfield and throws an interception against Navy in the third quarter at Houchens-Smith Stadium on Saturday evening.

Football notes: After Doughty’s injury, Jakes resumes starting role

Brad Stephens
September 21, 2011
WKU players walk off the field after shaking hands with Indiana State players after their game on Saturday. WKU lost 44-16.

FOOTBALL NOTES: Taggart looking for leaders, ‘killer instinct’

Brad Stephens
September 20, 2011
Freshman quarterback Brandon Doughty watches from the sidelines in crutches during WKU's game against Indiana State on Saturday. Doughty earned his first start but was injured on WKU's third offensive play.

WKU routed; Doughty, Vasquez likely out for season

Brad Stephens
September 20, 2011

WKU’s McDonald pitches Greek attendance incentives

Brad Stephens
September 19, 2011
Wide reciever Marcus Vasquez takes a hard hit from Indiana State's defensive back Larry Carter and fumbles the ball in the final moments of the fourth quarter at Smith Stadium during WKU's 44-16 loss. Vasquez injured his knee on the play, which Head Coach Willie Taggart said is likely an ACL tear.

Taggart: Doughty, Vasquez likely done for year

Brad Stephens
September 19, 2011
Freshman quarterback Brandon Doughty watches from the sidelines in crutches during WKU's game against Indiana State on Saturday. Doughty earned his first start but was injured on WKU's third offensive play.

Football notes: Doughty makes first start; leaves with injury

Brad Stephens
September 18, 2011
Head coach Willie Taggart stares during the second half of the WKU vs Indiana State game at Smith stadium. The Toppers lost 44-16, marking their 17th straight home loss.

WKU routed by FCS opponent Indiana State, 44-16

Brad Stephens
September 18, 2011
Quarterback Kawaun Jakes fumbles the football while being sacked by Indiana State defensive linebacker Lawrence Young in the second quarter at Smith Stadium.

WKU falls to FCS opponent Indiana State, 44-16

Brad Stephens
September 18, 2011
Sophomore Antonio Andrews returns a kick Saturday in WKU's 40-14 home loss to Navy. Andrews totaled 202 return yards in the loss, WKU's 16th in a row at Smith Stadium.

WKU coaches look to get talented Andrews the ball

Brad Stephens
September 16, 2011
Quarterback Kawaun Jakes (6) looks for an open receiver downfield and throws an interception against Navy in the third quarter at Houchens-Smith Stadium on Saturday evening.

WKU quarterback questions remain

Brad Stephens
September 16, 2011
Bobby Rainey stays just out of the grasp of a Navy defensive linebacker during a 13 yard run for a touchdown in the second quarter during WKU's 40-14 lose at Smith Stadium.

WKU not overlooking FCS foe Indiana State

Brad Stephens
September 16, 2011

Class of 2013 QB Kissick enjoys WKU visit

Brad Stephens
September 15, 2011

Notebook: WKU players avoid speculation on quarterback battle

Brad Stephens
September 14, 2011
NOTEBOOK: WKU glad to be done with Navy

NOTEBOOK: WKU glad to be done with Navy

Brad Stephens
September 12, 2011
Quarterback Kawaun Jakes loses his helmet after meeting a wall of Navy defenders in the first quarter of WKU's 40-14 loss at Smith stadium.

Taggart undecided between Jakes, Doughty as starting QB

Brad Stephens
September 12, 2011
Quarterback Kawaun Jakes (6) looks for an open receiver downfield and throws an interception against Navy in the third quarter at Houchens-Smith Stadium on Saturday evening.

Football notes: Taggart to evaluate QB situation

Brad Stephens
September 11, 2011
Receiver Boe Brand is upended by the Navy defense after a short gain in the third quarter of WKU's 40-14 loss at Smith Stadium on Saturday night. Navy's triple-option attack shredded the Topper defense for 510 total yards.

Defense struggles, Jakes pulled in WKU’s 40-14 loss to Navy

Brad Stephens
September 11, 2011
Head Coach Willie Taggart talks to a crowd on campus during a pep rally between the Downing University Center and Minton Hall a day before WKU's game against Navy. It was the second straight year for a student pep rally before WKU's first home game.

Taggart drums up fan support at student pep rally

Brad Stephens
September 9, 2011
Sophomore Line Backer Andrew Jackson saw his only action last season against Middle Tennessee late in the season. Jackson’s intensity earned him the starting middle linebacker spot for WKU’s season opener against Kentucky Thursday.

Jackson becoming a defensive force

Brad Stephens
September 9, 2011

WKU’s Three Keys to Victory against Navy

Brad Stephens
September 9, 2011
WKU's defense had much to celebrate in holding UK to 14 points in their season-opener against Kentucky, but the Topper offense was stagnant in the loss. They'll have the tough task of defending Navy's unconventional option offense.

WKU prepares for Navy’s option offense

Brad Stephens
September 9, 2011

Navy Head Coach Ken Niumatalolo talks WKU

Brad Stephens
September 8, 2011

WKU’s Xavius Boyd switches positions, this time to defensive end

Brad Stephens
September 6, 2011
Junior quarterback Kawaun Jakes went 9-for-27 for 93 yards on Thursday threw and four interceptions in the Toppers 14-3 loss to UK.

WKU’s Jakes takes blame for struggles against UK

Brad Stephens
September 6, 2011
WKU's defense held UK to less than 50 first half yards Thursday night in the teams' season opener at L.P. Field in Nashville.

WKU falls 14-3 to UK despite strong defense

Brad Stephens
September 6, 2011
Both WKU and UK struggled to move the ball during the first half, with senior running back Bobby Rainey's 49 yards out-gaining the entire Wildcat offense. But the Topper offense never found the end zone in WKU's 14-3 loss.

Football Notes: No ‘moral victories’ for WKU after loss to UK

Brad Stephens
September 5, 2011
WKU's defense had much to celebrate in holding UK to 14 points Thursday night, but the Topper offense was stagnant in the loss. Linebacker Andrew jackson led the defense with 12 tackles, including a sack.

Notebook: WKU linebacker Jackson shines in first career start

Brad Stephens
September 2, 2011
Junior tight end Ryan Wallace, a Bowling Green native, is back home after transferring from UK.

Former Wildcat Wallace glad to be in Bowling Green

Brad Stephens
September 2, 2011
WKU's defense held UK to less than 50 first half yards Thursday night in the teams' season opener at L.P. Field in Nashville.

UK outlasts WKU in sloppy 14-3 victory

Brad Stephens
September 2, 2011

UK coach Joker Phillips calls WKU game a ‘home’ game for Wildcats

Brad Stephens
August 31, 2011

Notes: WKU holds final practice before season

Brad Stephens
August 30, 2011
Sophomore defensive back Tyree Robinson keeps Middle Tennessee wide receiver Harold Turner Jr. from catching the ball in last season's game. Robinson is part of a Head Coach Willie Taggart's talented first recruiting class.

Taggart’s first recruits looking to lead WKU

Brad Stephens
August 30, 2011
Senior running back Bobby Rainey will look to improve upon a 2010 season in which he rushed for 1,649 yards and 15 touchdowns. Rainey was named to three postseason award watch lists, most notably the Maxwell Award, given annually to the nation's most outstanding all-around player.

WKU’s Rainey looking to improve on record-setting season

Brad Stephens
August 30, 2011
WKU expects to sign at least 13 verbal commits and possibly a few other players during Wednesday's 2012 National Signing Day.

‘Fired up’ WKU team looks for milestone win over Kentucky

Brad Stephens
August 30, 2011
WKU senior Lindsay Williams reaches for a block Saturday against Belmount Bruins sophomore Jen Myer in the third set of the teams' match at the Curb Event Center in Nashville. The Lady Toppers ran their record to 3-0 on the season with a pair of wins, the other against Murray State.

Defensive WKU volleyball team off to 3-0 start

Brad Stephens
August 30, 2011
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