We all know Bear Bryant was once the head football coach at UK

[Longtrip]

He won and he won big during those 8 years in Lexington. He elevated Kentucky to the national stage. We have a legitimate right to be proud of his time as the Wildcat coach. He is without a doubt a Legend among college football coaches. While he certainly achieved his greatest victories and fame as the Alabama coach, that is is no reason for our athletic directors to never promote his Kentucky years. I lived many years in south Alabama where "The Bear" was legend and very few people there knew much if anything of his success at Kentucky. Today few young recruits who might consider attending Kentucky are aware of Bear Bryant's Kentucky ties. And in our infinite wisdom we name our football field after a basketball guy. That is crazy!

 

[Deeeefense]

You must have read my post on the Rich Brooks Statute thread.

 

[UKWildcats#8]

I agree, the field should be named after Bear Bryant and UK should focus more on his time here. I know, I know, it was 60+ years ago, but it is by far the golden era of UK football. We can even claim a national title during the time period.

 

[Calsarmy]

Remember this, 1950-Santa Clara Bowl 1951 Sugar Bowl (one of the great upsets of all time in college football) 1952 Cotton Bowl. Just saying............

 

[bradscats]

I would at least like to see some statues of UK football legends outside the Stadium. There are a few hall of famers that should be recognized.

 

[TJS4UK]

I like the idea of Paul Bear Bryant Field.

Also, I think that all football facilities should be named after football people.

 

[TJS4UK]

The Rich Brooks Recruiting Room is another good idea

 

[BigBlueCatNation]

He won and he won big during those 8 years in Lexington. He elevated Kentucky to the national stage. We have a legitimate right to be proud of his time as the Wildcat coach. He is without a doubt a Legend among college football coaches. While he certainly achieved his greatest victories and fame as the Alabama coach, that is is no reason for our athletic directors to never promote his Kentucky years. I lived many years in south Alabama where "The Bear" was legend and very few people there knew much if anything of his success at Kentucky. Today few young recruits who might consider attending Kentucky are aware of Bear Bryant's Kentucky ties. And in our infinite wisdom we name our football field after a basketball guy. That is crazy!

I've said this all my life. There's no reason at all, as we certainly honor his players