Noah Cierzan

The #Bengals and No. 17 overall pick Shemar Stewart have agreed to terms on his fully guaranteed four-year contract, per his agency LAA. After a lengthy standoff over contract language, Stewart got improved payout language can now get on the field.

Asia Thigpen's back & ready for a breakout sophomore season 😼 Full interview with @ncierzan airs tonight at 7:30 on @LEX18News

Tonight on @BBNTonight it’s a @KentuckyVB takeover 🏐 We’ll hear from head coach Craig Skinner, sophomore Asia Thigpen and breakdown the new changes for this season on @LEX18News at 7:30 pm.

"I don't understand the advice, I don't agree with it" The Bengals are still trying to sign first round draft pick Shemar Stewart, as well as agreeing to a new deal with Trey Hendrickson. With training camp starting this week, there is hope to get both done soon. @LEX18News

“We’re human… it’s important we’re all in a good head space.” Bengals offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher said it’s a big deal the key pieces on offense will be healthy and under contract for day one of training camp. @LEX18News

“I think it’s unique 5 out of our 6 draft picks never transferred colleges.” Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said evaluating the current state of college sports needs more time, but is excited about the incoming draft class. @LEX18News

“The union handles its own business… the men that have served before have been honorable men.” Despite recent departures amongst the leadership of the NFLPA, Bengals owner Mike Brown doesn’t expect the working relationship between teams and the union to change. @LEX18News

“The path that we have chosen is to look at the positives of it.” Bengals DC Al Golden said he’s eager for Shemar Stewart and Trey Hendrickson to arrive to training camp, but until then is an opportunity to develop depth on the edge. @LEX18News

“It’s a lot closer than dissimilar at this point” Bengals Defensive Coordinator Al Golden said his time at Notre Dame the last couple of years showed the importance of having self starters in the locker room, something he has also seen in his return to Cincinnati. @LEX18News

“I believe we have a championship caliber roster” Duke Tobin cited last year’s close losses as reason for optimism entering 2025. He said key extensions signified that, with hope Hendrickson can get a new deal worked out with the Bengals. @LEX18News

“I don’t blame Shemar [Stewart] he’s using the advice he’s paying for.” Bengals director of player personnel Duke Tobin urged the importance for the first round pick to make it to the start of training camp. @LEX18News

Jasper Johnson: Friday Night Lights edition?! Spoiler alert... He's the quarterback in this video!!! Full interview ➡️ BBNTonight.com

Cool nugget: David’s brother, Devon, also transferred to UK this season. The youngest Gusta spent two seasons at UC Davis.

Noah Cierzan (@ncierzan) talks Kentucky's QB competition from SEC Media Days in Atlanta! More on bbntonight.com

Two key returners, Alex Afari and Jordan Lovett, have been impressed by UK's transfer class so far: "As much as we've bonded already, these guys are my brothers. I feel like we've got the chemistry to battle with each other" @ncierzan has more coming up at 6 p.m. on @LEX18News

Back at the College Football Hall of Fame for LIVE coverage from SEC Football Media Days on @LEX18News starting at 5. @BBNTonight afterwards at 7:30. Tune in to hear from Coach Stoops and the Wildcats as they gear up for the season!

"Especially Louisville, it was crazy." Jordan Lovett, Alex Afari Jr. and Mark Stoops showed appreciation on Thursday for what former associate head coach Vince Marrow helped build at Kentucky.

Asked Jordan Lovett his reaction to Aidan Loros' 0 toughness rating on CFB26. "Rugby dudes ain't nothing to play with. EA got to change that." Very curious to see the next @EASPORTSCollege roster update. @LEX18News | @BBNTonight

While some have been critical of the post NCAA V. House settlement landscape, UK football head coach Mark Stoops was optimistic it'll stabilize things moving forward. @BBNTonight

Thread highlights include but are not limited to: 4th and 1 mindset Being #motivated “This shit is hard”