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Rick Nuzum
Rick Nuzum began his career as a defensive end at UK before moving to offensive tackle, offensive guard and center for his last two seasons. He was named a first-team All-American as a center in 1974, second-team All-Southeastern Conference as a senior, and the squad’s Most Valuable Player in 1974. Nuzum participated in the 1974 Hula Bowl and East-West Shrine Game. After being coached at Kentucky by John Ray and Fran Curci, he was drafted in the fifth round by the Los Angeles Rams in 1975 where he played one season (1977) before playing his final two with the Green Bay Packers (1978-79).
Jeff Van Note
Jeff Van Note originally came to Kentucky as a fullback, but ended his career as an outstanding defensive end. Under head coach Charlie Bradshaw, he earned second-team All-Southeastern Conference honors as a sophomore in 1966 and was the squad’s Most Valuable Player as a senior in 1968. Drafted in the 11th round by the Atlanta Falcons in 1969, Van Note played 18 years in the NFL (1969-1986), all with the Falcons, as a center. Through a great career, he received All-National Football Conference honors in 1980 and was named All-Pro in 1982. He played in six Pro Bowls (1974, 1975, 1979, 1980, 1981, and 1982). The UK Great also served as an expert analyst on radio broadcasts of UK football games.
