[Tuck4Bama]

At this time last year, Kentucky's Andre Woodson was in the middle of a heated race for the Wildcats' starting quarterback spot. Woodson and Curtis Pulley shared snaps with the No. 1 offense.

Even Kentucky coach Rich Brooks was unsure of who would emerge from the competition. Well, Woodson eventually won. And then, he led Kentucky to an 8-5 season and the school's first bowl win in 22 years.

Woodson was named second-team all-SEC, shocking the coaches and teammates who didn't think he could handle the pressure of the position before the season began.

"Well, I'd be blowing smoke up here if I said I thought he was going to go from six touchdowns and six interceptions to 31 touchdowns and seven interceptions the way he did," Brooks said.

"It's maybe one of the biggest transitions from production, leadership, accountability that I've seen a young man make from one year to the next in my coaching career."

SEC Football: Woodson Embracing Role As Starter, Vocal Leader