xt79kd1qjv0p https://exploreuk.uky.edu/dips/xt79kd1qjv0p/data/mets.xml The Kentucky Kernel Kentucky -- Lexington The Kentucky Kernel 2006-10-27 Earlier Titles: Idea of University of Kentucky, The State College Cadet newspapers  English   Contact the Special Collections Research Center for information regarding rights and use of this collection. The Kentucky Kernel  The Kentucky Kernel, October 27, 2006 text The Kentucky Kernel, October 27, 2006 2006 2006-10-27 2020 true xt79kd1qjv0p section xt79kd1qjv0p From broken neck to
breaking records

playing career.

Mens soccer player Riley O'Neill has come a
long way after a car accident almost ended his
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winning golden goal. giving the Cats their

second overtime win of the season.

“I’ve always seemed to come through
in big moments." O‘Neill said. Throughout
his UK career. O’Neill has been a key fac-
tor in games for the Cats. The striker has
scored 24 goals in four years and is among
the 10 top goal scorers in UK history.

Still. O‘Neill said he‘s not done.

"I always want to improve myself and
be a better player.” O‘Neill said. “There's a
lot I need to improve on."

Senior defender Matt McAlpine. who
has roomed with O‘Neill for four years
now. said that as the star forward strives to
be better. the rest of the team is sometimes
left in the dust.

“He demands so much of us."
McAlpine said. “The hardest thing is not
letting him down.”

O‘Neill‘s work ethic and commitment
have produced goals and w