Corey Peters

NASHVILLE ? For four years Kentucky coaches and players have praised the play of defensive tackle Corey Peters. "The thing about Corey is that he has always been a hard worker in practice and always a dependable, solid player who made plays. This year he started to make plays where you noticed him more," said Kentucky defensive coordinator Steve Brown. "He has always been that kind of player but started to do things to catch your attention even more. I am proud and happy for him. He has a great chance to play in the NFL. He has always been a phenomenal young man. He is a very thoughtful person.

LEXINGTON ? Kentucky defensive tackle Corey Peters had a career-high 3.5 tackles for loss for 26 yards, including 2.5 quarterback sacks, at South Carolina last week and was named the Southeastern Conference Defensive Lineman of the Week for his play. Peters had seven overall tackles in the 28-26 loss. He was also picked as the National Defensive Lineman of the Week by the College Football Performance Awards for his play. "I think Corey Peters has been one of the most underrated players on our defensive line for a long time," said Kentucky coach Rich Brooks Monday.

LEXINGTON ? Corey Peters knew it wasn't going to be an easy task. Although Kentucky was a big favorite heading into its instate showdown with Louisville Saturday, Peters, a graduate of Louisville Central, was at the right place at the right time in the closing seconds of the Cats' 31-27 triumph over the Cardinals at Commonwealth Stadium. Peters made a clutch tackle on Louisville's next-to-last possession and tipped a pass on the next play that was intercepted by teammate Sam Maxwell with 1:56 remaining.

LEXINGTON ? Kentucky senior fullback John Conner has been named an All-American by Pro Football Weekly. Pro Football Weekly's All-America team annually honors the most talented players in college football and is determined based on considerable feedback from NFL evaluators taking into consideration a player's pure talent and contribution to his team. Pro Football Weekly places an extra premium on talent and draft value in the selection process. However, participants are expected to have contributed for the bulk of the season to qualify.

Seeing the success that Myron Pryor and Corey Peters, two Louisville natives, had playing football at the University of Kentucky had an impact on Brandon Dunn's decision to commit to the Wildcats. Several sources have confirmed that Dunn, who is playing in a basketball tournament in London and has been unavailable for commet, made his commitment to Kentucky after watching the Wildcats practice last weekend. He was a two-way starter for Pleasure Ridge Park this year and coach Jason Hiser thinks his star linemen is only going to get better in the years ahead.

LEXINGTON ? Corey Peters was puzzled by Mississippi State's offensive showing following Kentucky's 31-24 loss to the Bulldogs Saturday night at Commonwealth Stadium. Peters wasn't caught off-guard by Mississippi State's schemes, but was surprised the Wildcats couldn't stop the Bulldogs, especially in the back field. "We were prepared," Peters said. "We knew they were going to run the ball. " That's exactly what the guests did to the Cats on a night designated for trick or treats and it was Mississippi State that delivered the goods to their fans in a must-win encounter for both teams.

LEXINGTON - Corey Peters can't help but think how much a win over No. 9 Louisville would benefit the Wildcats. "It would mean the world to me," the sophomore defensive tackle said. "It really gives us a chance to set the tone going into the SEC season and give everybody out there a chance to say that Kentucky is no longer a pushover. " The Cardinals (2-0) have won the last four games between the two rivals, but Peters, who played at Louisville Central, thinks the Cats can end the skid.

LEXINGTON - Corey Peters enjoys playing against Southeastern Conference competition. The junior defensive tackle knows the SEC has some of the nation's best teams, but he also likes the way teams approach games and he especially likes the offensive philosophy a team like Arkansas will bring here Saturday. "You know what you will get in the SEC. You are going to come in and say we are better than you and we are going to show you why," said Peters. "That's why I have been fan of Arkansas for years.

LEXINGTON - One defensive stop against a Division I-AA team won't prove that the Kentucky defense is going to be better this year. However, it did prove that the Wildcats can play with more determination and emotion than they did in a season-opening loss at Louisville. After being shredded by the Cardinals, the Kentucky defense might have made a season-saving stand when it denied Texas State a touchdown here Saturday night early in the first period. Running back Rafael Little fumbled on UK's second play and Texas State returned the fumble to the UK six-yard line.

LEXINGTON ? Corey Peters knew it wasn't going to be an easy task. Although Kentucky was a big favorite heading into its instate showdown with Louisville Saturday, Peters, a graduate of Louisville Central, was at the right place at the right time in the closing seconds of the Cats' 31-27 triumph over the Cardinals at Commonwealth Stadium. Peters made a clutch tackle on Louisville's next-to-last possession and tipped a pass on the next play that was intercepted by teammate Sam Maxwell with 1:56 remaining.

NASHVILLE ? For four years Kentucky coaches and players have praised the play of defensive tackle Corey Peters. "The thing about Corey is that he has always been a hard worker in practice and always a dependable, solid player who made plays. This year he started to make plays where you noticed him more," said Kentucky defensive coordinator Steve Brown. "He has always been that kind of player but started to do things to catch your attention even more. I am proud and happy for him. He has a great chance to play in the NFL. He has always been a phenomenal young man. He is a very thoughtful person.

Seeing the success that Myron Pryor and Corey Peters, two Louisville natives, had playing football at the University of Kentucky had an impact on Brandon Dunn's decision to commit to the Wildcats. Several sources have confirmed that Dunn, who is playing in a basketball tournament in London and has been unavailable for commet, made his commitment to Kentucky after watching the Wildcats practice last weekend. He was a two-way starter for Pleasure Ridge Park this year and coach Jason Hiser thinks his star linemen is only going to get better in the years ahead.

LEXINGTON ? Kentucky senior fullback John Conner has been named an All-American by Pro Football Weekly. Pro Football Weekly's All-America team annually honors the most talented players in college football and is determined based on considerable feedback from NFL evaluators taking into consideration a player's pure talent and contribution to his team. Pro Football Weekly places an extra premium on talent and draft value in the selection process. However, participants are expected to have contributed for the bulk of the season to qualify.

LEXINGTON ? Kentucky was so close to the historic win it desperately wanted. Given a chance to end a 24-game losing streak to Tennessee, the Wildcats couldn't do it. Instead, they settled for a field goal with 33 seconds left here Saturday night that tied the score 24-24 and then, just as every Kentucky-Tennessee game has since 1984, the Vols won. This time it came when Kentucky lost six yards on three plays in overtime and missed a 48-yard...

Corey Peters will have mixed emotions in his final regular-season game against Tennessee on Saturday at Commonwealth Stadium. "I'm sad that it's over, it's coming to an end, and it went by so fast," Peters said earlier this week. "But, I'm also excited about new opportunities, graduating and becoming a grown up. At the end of the day, there are mixed emotions. " The Kentucky defensive tackle will be among 26 seniors, along with junior quarterback Will Fidler, who will be honored prior to the Cats' contest against Tennessee.

LEXINGTON ? Senior tackle Corey Peters had one of his best games in Kentucky's 24-13 win at Vanderbilt last week and has been named Southeastern Conference Defensive Lineman of the Week for his effort. He had five tackles, including 1.5 for losses, and a quarterback pressure. Both his tackles for loss led to Vanderbilt punts and his quarterback pressure forced an incomplete pass. His play helped the Wildcats limit Vanderbilt to just 209 total yards, the lowest total UK had allowed against a SEC opponent since 1996.

LEXINGTON ? Corey Peters has no problem admitting that Kentucky's season is on the line Saturday at Vanderbilt. The Wildcats take a 5-4 record into the game and need one more win to become bowl-eligible. However, Peters knows the Cats need to win at least two of their remaining three games against Vanderbilt, Georgia and Tennessee to assure themselves of a fourth straight bowl bid. "Our season is on the line. That is fair" said Peters Monday. "There is no guarantee you go to a bowl game with six wins based on how other SEC teams are also doing.

LEXINGTON ? Corey Peters has no problem admitting that Kentucky's season is on the line Saturday at Vanderbilt. The Wildcats take a 5-4 record into the game and need one more win to become bowl eligible. However, Peters knows the Cats need to win at least two of their remaining three games against Vanderbilt, Georgia and Tennessee to assure themselves of a fourth straight bowl bid. "Our season is on the line. That is fair," Peters said Monday. "There is no guarantee you go to a bowl game with six wins based on how other SEC teams are also doing.

LEXINGTON ? Corey Peters was puzzled by Mississippi State's offensive showing following Kentucky's 31-24 loss to the Bulldogs Saturday night at Commonwealth Stadium. Peters wasn't caught off-guard by Mississippi State's schemes, but was surprised the Wildcats couldn't stop the Bulldogs, especially in the back field. "We were prepared," Peters said. "We knew they were going to run the ball. " That's exactly what the guests did to the Cats on a night designated for trick or treats and it was Mississippi State that delivered the goods to their fans in a must-win encounter for both teams.

LEXINGTON ? Corey Peters was puzzled by Mississippi State's offensive showing following Kentucky's 31-24 loss to the Bulldogs Saturday night at Commonwealth Stadium. Peters wasn't caught off-guard by Mississippi State's schemes, but was surprised the Wildcats couldn't stop the Bulldogs, especially in the back field. "We were prepared," Peters said. "We knew they were going to run the ball. " That's exactly what the guests did to the Cats on a night designated for trick or treats and it was Mississippi State that delivered the goods to their fans in a must-win encounter for both teams.