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Kentucky Wildcats Gridiron Traditions and History

By Darin Hayes 📅 2024-07-19
Bleed Blue: Delving into the Depths of Kentucky Wildcats Football

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Forget Bourbon and bluegrass, there's a different kind of elixir coursing through the veins of Kentuckians: Wildcat football. This series dives headfirst into the rich, and sometimes turbulent, history of the Kentucky Wildcats football program. We'll traverse sun-drenched victories, gut-wrenching defeats, and everything in between, uncovering the iconic figures, legendary matchups, and defining moments that have shaped the Wildcat identity.

From the early days of "Football Frank" Boggs and the birth of the "Run, Baby Run" tradition, to the explosive offenses of Babe Laufenberg and Tim Couch, we'll rewind the clock and relive the gridiron battles that cemented Kentucky's place in Southeastern Conference lore. We'll dissect the rivalry that runs deeper than bourbon rivers with the Tennessee Volunteers, and explore the unique bond between Lexington and its beloved Wildcats.


But history isn't just about victories; it's about overcoming adversity. We'll examine the lean years, the coaching carousels, and the moments where Wildcat faith was tested. We'll celebrate the resilience of this program, its ability to rise from the ashes and redefine expectations.

Conference:SEC
Sub-Category:About Sports, College Football Mascot Origins, College HOF
Football Team:Kentucky Wildcats
  • Riley Smith July 14, 1911 - Carrollton, Mississippi - Riley Smith is enshrined in the College Football Hall of Fame as a quarterback out of the University or Alabama. The National Football Foundation claims that this 6-1, 195-pounder could pass, block, punt, kick extra points and boot field goals, yes just about anything on the gridiron. In 1935 he was named to the All-America teams of the Associated Press, Collier's Magazine and the All- America Board. He also won the Jacobs Trophy as the best blocker in the Southeastern Conference. Mr Smith performed exceptionally and his contributions were vital in the 1935 Rose Bowl win over Stanford as he kicked the final points in the 29-13 contest to give Alabama the victory. Riley is known for being the first player to play football in the NFL that was drafted! Though the University of Chicago's Jay Berwanger, was picked one selection before Smith in the NFL's first draft selection process of 1936, Berwanger never played in the NFL. In the late 1930's Mr. Riley served as the QB for the Boston and later Washington Redskins (the teamm moved to the Nation's Capital just before his second season). His pro career started off very promising as during the 1936 and 1937 seasons he missed only three minutes in 26 Redskins games, but an injury prematurely cut short his promising NFL career. He later became the head coach at Washington and Lee University for their football program. - 2024-07-14 - Go to Page ► -TOC


  • About "Kentucky Wildcats Gridiro...story" 🡃
    Category:College Football Programs
    Conference:SEC
    NCAAF Jersey:Number 10
    Sub-Category:About Sports, College Football Mascot Origins, College HOF
    College Football:football traditions, helmet history, logo, uniform history
    Football Coach:Bear Bryant
    Football Name:Babe Parilli, Bear Bryant, Riley Smith, Tim Couch
    Football Stadium:Kroger Field
    Football Team:Alabama Crimson Tide, Green Bay Packers, Kentucky Wildcats, Maryland Terrapins, Texas A&M Aggies
    Football:Mascot Origins
    School:University of Kentucky
    Sports:College Football Hall of Fame, college football, football
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