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08-13-2017, 02:08 AM
The following is a portion of an article that appeared in the Lexington Herald Leader on the history of Kentucky's Mr Football Award. Follow the link provided as it also lists all winners of the award, the high school they played for and the college they attended
Need a refresher on the history of Kentuckyâs Mr. Football award? Look no further.
Jamale Carothers became the 31st recipient of the stateâs highest individual senior honor, presented by the Associated Press, in January. Carothers, a three-time state champion at Bowling Green High School who signed with the U.S. Naval Academy, rushed for nearly 6,000 yards in his prep career. He led the Purples in scoring in his final three seasons with the program.
Some other facts about the award ...
▪ Quarterbacks have won Mr. Football 15 times, more than any other position group. A running back has been named Mr. Football eight times. Only three receivers have won the award, but two came in the last five seasons.
▪ Western Kentucky has produced 13 Mr. Football winners, the most of any region in the state. Louisville has seven. Central Kentucky and Northern Kentucky have four apiece. Eastern Kentucky has three.
▪ No player from a Lexington school has won Mr. Football.
▪ Frank Jacobs, a star tight end for Newport Central Catholic, won the first award in 1986. A player from his position has not won the award since.
▪ Twelve Mr. Football recipients have played for UK. Six have suited up for Louisville.
http://www.kentucky.com/sports/high-scho...23402.html
Need a refresher on the history of Kentuckyâs Mr. Football award? Look no further.
Jamale Carothers became the 31st recipient of the stateâs highest individual senior honor, presented by the Associated Press, in January. Carothers, a three-time state champion at Bowling Green High School who signed with the U.S. Naval Academy, rushed for nearly 6,000 yards in his prep career. He led the Purples in scoring in his final three seasons with the program.
Some other facts about the award ...
▪ Quarterbacks have won Mr. Football 15 times, more than any other position group. A running back has been named Mr. Football eight times. Only three receivers have won the award, but two came in the last five seasons.
▪ Western Kentucky has produced 13 Mr. Football winners, the most of any region in the state. Louisville has seven. Central Kentucky and Northern Kentucky have four apiece. Eastern Kentucky has three.
▪ No player from a Lexington school has won Mr. Football.
▪ Frank Jacobs, a star tight end for Newport Central Catholic, won the first award in 1986. A player from his position has not won the award since.
▪ Twelve Mr. Football recipients have played for UK. Six have suited up for Louisville.
http://www.kentucky.com/sports/high-scho...23402.html
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