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Wildcats win Governor’s Cup, 1997
Posted on November 25, 2017 | in Uncategorized | by MCC Servers
University of Kentucky lineman John Schlarman, left, and Dele Ali carried the Governor’s Cup trophy off the field at Commonwealth Stadium on Aug. 30, 1997, after defeating Louisville, 38-24. The Wildcats won under new coach Hal Mumme with sophomore quarterback Tim Couch leading the “Air Raid” offense. This year’s in-state rivalry kicks off at noon at Kroger Field in Lexington. Kentucky leads the series, 15-14. Photo by David Perry | Staff
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