Kentucky State University Athletics

Victor Rice, a Birmingham, Alabama (C.W. Hayes High School) native, was recruited by and played for the legendary Coach Leroy C. “Red Top” Smith.
 
Victor was a standout athlete where he started at quarterback as a freshman.  He was the starting quarterback for his three-year career at KSU.   He was the last quarterback that help win three Homecoming Games in a row.  This is an accomplishment that has not been done in the last 36 years.  This includes when he was a freshman, KSU was down by 14 points against Central State University at the Shiners Classic and he led the team to victory.  He was selected the MVP of the Shiner’s Classic.  As an historical fact, he was the first quarterback to start in the new stadium during homecoming in 1978.
 
Victor earned his athletic letter three times.  He was named KSU Freshman of the year in 1978.  In 1979 Victor earned NAIA All-American Honorable Mention honors.
 
Victor started feeding the KSU Football team after the last fall scrimmage each year, once his college career was completed.
 
Victor currently lives in Lexington, KY and is married to former KSU Alumni, Bridgett (Sewell).  He currently is employed with Toyota Corporation.