[TidesHoss32]

It pains me so much to say this but hes right. UK will never have the football program with the likes of Alabama, Florida, LSU, ETC.... Not because UK doesnt have the funds or facilties. The schools I mentioned above have one thing that UK will never have in football. SUPPORT! Im not talking about fans because UKs fans are as die hard as they come. Im talking about the REAL support that really matters from boosters, alumni, administration, etc. ALL of those mentioned are basketball all the way and will admit publicly to such. Ill tell you when I first realized this. In 1995 when Bill Curry was fired (Anybody remember watching Tim Couch trying to run the option?) There were a list of SEVERAL NFL and College coaches with serious pedigree who wanted the job. Who does CM Newton hire? An unknown D-3 coach from Valdosta, Ga named Hal Mumme. Why did he hire him? "I wanted to see basketball on grass" was CMs reply. Its then that I knew and realized UK would never be a football power. Could anyone imagine what wouldve happened to, lets just say, LSUs AD for making a comment like that about football coaches hire for example? Heres a hint: Joan of Arc. I love UK and Ill ALWAYS bleed blue. But its like the line from the Montgomery/Gentry song: "Im tired of spinning my wheels". And to think if theyd just bought Bear Bryant a Caddy instead of a cigarette lighter we wouldnt be having this conversation right now....

Whats scary, is that Bear Bryant LOVED his time at Kentucky. The lighter was a slap in the face. However, Im glad that UK bought him that lighter, and Im glad Adolph got that Caddy. On the bright side, you all havent done that bad in basketball, lol..