68-year-old Kentucky coach Rich Brooks told his Wildcats that he’s probably not returning next season. ... Brooks said he’s “80 percent” sure he’s not coming back. “I think it may be time for a change and time for Joker to take over,” Brooks said. “Not totally sure. I just felt like maybe it’s time.” Last January, Kentucky announced that offensive coordinator Joker Phillips will take over as head coach when Brooks steps down. Brooks: 80 percent he's not returning to Kentucky - College Football - Rivals.com Rich Brooks as head coach of Oregon (1977-1994) --2x Pac-10 Coach of the Year (1979, 1994) --1x Paul "Bear" Bryant Award (1994) --1x Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year (1994) --1x Home Depot Coach of the Year Award (1994) --1x Sporting News Coach of the Year (1994) --1x Pac-10 Champion (1994) --Oregon named their football field after him After Oregon --head coach of NFL Rams (1995-1996) --DC of NFL Falcons (1997-2000) --head coach of Kentucky (2003-present) Oregon coach Rich Brooks rides the shoulders of two Duck players, while a third player signals No. 1 following Oregon's 24-3 victory over Oregon State at Corvallis on Nov. 26, 1978.
the brooks hire looked like a desperation one at the time. uk had been turned down by several coaches, including bill parcells. barnhart (the uk ad) had ties to brooks from his time at oregon. brooks turned out to be the best thing that could have happened after the hal mumme days. hats off to him. he did it right. :thumb:
