Brooks coaching in North South Allstar Classic

[AndyPopCat]

Didn't see this posted

http://www.intajuiceallstars.com/north_coaches.html

[Brian McCat]

Great honor for Coach Brooks!

[RV]

From the article:

With a rock-solid work ethic and his vast experience on the professional and collegiate levels, Kentucky head coach Rich Brooks is bringing much-needed stability and direction to Wildcat football.

Taking over a team that had endured three years of changes and turmoil prior to his arrival, Brooks is using a steady approach in rebuilding a program that has been dealing with the effects of NCAA probation.

After taking charge of Kentucky football on Dec. 30, 2002, Brooks began by attracting a top-notch, diverse group of coaches. The UK staff is well-respected in the industry and features a broad range of experiences in pro, college, and high-school football.

On the field in his first season, the Wildcats posted several accomplishments. On offense in 2003, Kentucky's average points per game was the second-highest mark in school history for a new coaching staff. For the entire season, Kentucky outscored its opponents, 328-321.

Despite fielding the second-youngest defense in the Southeastern Conference, the Wildcat defenders allowed 22.8 points per game in regulation play, UK's best mark since 1993; made significant improvement in reducing big plays; and held nine consecutive opponents under 30 points (in regulation play), the first time that had happened in one season in 22 years.
Brooks and the staff topped their first full year with a 2004 recruiting class that was widely hailed as Kentucky's best in a long time.

The 2004 season provided mighty challenges as the Wildcats fielded the youngest starting lineup in the Southeastern Conference. The young team showed progress late in the season, however, as in their last two games the Wildcats posted a dramatic come-from-behind victory over Vanderbilt and came within 12 seconds of a stunning upset at Tennessee.

Brooks’ teams also have posted accomplishments in the classroom. In 2003, a school-record-tying six players qualified for Academic All-America nomination; that mark was raised in 2004 as nine Wildcats earned nomination for Academic All-America.

Brooks has made numerous public and charitable appearances while at UK and has been very accessible to the media as he works to enlarge the Wildcat fan base.

[UedK]

RV wrote: From the article:

With a rock-solid work ethic and his vast experience on the professional and collegiate levels, Kentucky head coach Rich Brooks ............................

I don't know who put together that resume, but is should be required reading for a some UK fans and media.

We, I believe, will grow to realize more and more what a rock solid coach we have.

[poodoo]

Thanks to all of you. Next, though, are UK fans going to read about this recognition for Coach Brooks in the LHL and CJ?

[Brian McCat]

poodoo wrote: Thanks to all of you. Next, though, are UK fans going to read about this recognition for Coach Brooks in the LHL and CJ?
Firing up my e-mail client to inform Mr. Story.

[Brian McCat]

Brian,

Thanks for passing along the link.

Best wishes,

Mark Story