Rich Brooks

Former Head Coach of the Kentucky Wildcats

Born: August 20, 1941
Forest, California

Head Coaching Record: TBD

Major Influences: TBD


Rich Brooks Career Summary

Title Team Years
Head Coach Kentucky Wildcats 2003 - 2009
Defensive Coordinator Atlanta Falcons 1997 - 2000
Head Coach St. Louis Rams 1995 - 1996
Head Coach Oregon Ducks 1977 - 1994
Linebackers Coach UCLA Bruins 1976
Defensive Backs Coach San Francisco 49ers 1974 - 1975
Defensive Coordinator Oregon State Beavers 1973
Special Teams Coach Los Angeles Rams 1971 - 1972
Linebackers Coach UCLA Bruins 1970
Defensive Line Coach Oregon State Beavers 1965 - 1969
Defensive Back Oregon State Beavers 1963
Freshmen Coach Oregon State Beavers 1963
Defensive Back Oregon State Beavers 1961 - 1962

Career Milestones

2010-01-04 - Rich Brooks announced his retirement from collegiate coaching

2006-12-29 - Rich Brooks brought the Kentucky Wildcats to their first bowl game victory since 1984 over Clemson in the Music City Bowl

2002-12-30 - Rich Brooks was named head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats

1995-01-01 - Rich Brooks was named the head coach of the St. Louis Rams

1994-01-01 - Rich Brooks was named Paul "Bear" Bryant Award as national coach of the year and became first coach in school history to take the Ducks to four bowl games

1977-01-01 - Rich Brooks accepted his first head coaching position at the University of Oregon