[BlackcatAlum]

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....

I agree with a lot what you said, but the administration are the only ones who don't support the football program like they should. They're too satisfied with 6 & 7 win seasons. Boosters are there every game supporting the football program, I know one personally.

However, when football revenue is down dramatically from past years then the administration will feel the heat from everyone and either Barnhart will act or the new president will be forced to take action himself.

Just join the ACC, Great basketball Conference, And we would have some success in football.

Hell to the no.

UK was one of the first colleges in the SEC and will never leave.