If Kentucky makes it to the SEC Championship, they’ll have a familiar face waiting for them. Rich Brooks was named Kentucky’s 2018 SEC Legend this afternoon and will be honored prior to the SEC Championship on Saturday, December 1 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
Here’s the rest of the 2018 Football Legends Class:
- ALABAMA – Shaun Alexander, Running Back, 1996-99
- ARKANSAS – Darren McFadden, Running Back, 2005-07
- AUBURN – Ronnie Brown, Running Back, 2001-04
- FLORIDA – Lawrence Wright, Safety, 1993-96
- GEORGIA – Hines Ward, Wide Receiver/Quarterback/Running Back, 1994-97
- KENTUCKY – Rich Brooks, Head Coach, 2003-09
- LSU – Ronnie Estay, Defensive Tackle, 1968-71
- OLE MISS – Jim Miller, Punter, 1976-79
- MISSISSIPPI STATE – Mardye McDole, Wide Receiver, 1977-80
- MISSOURI – Devin West, Running Back, 1995-98
- SOUTH CAROLINA – Eric Norwood, Linebacker, 2006-09
- TENNESSEE – Phillip Fulmer, Head Coach, 1992-2008
- TEXAS A&M – Pat Thomas, Defensive Back, 1974-75
- VANDERBILT – Zac Stacy, Running Back, 2009-12
If there’s anyone who can appreciate Kentucky’s rise, it’s Brooks.