[Mountaineer Man]

Guys, I have just read this post for the first time, and let's be honest here. Football at UK is not as important as basketball. Until that attitude changes, UK will continue to be an also ran in the SEC. If UK can put money into the Craft center, they have to do the same to the Nutter Center and the weight room and training rooms for football. Someone put it well, it was great for '95 but look at the calendar guys, it's 2012, almost 2013. Kid's today are going to go where they have a shot at the next level, now mind you not all guys do, but they ALLthink they do.

As for some of the coaches that have been named. Peterson has had opportunities to leave and hasn't why would he want to come to UK.

Rich Rod, is not a West Coast guy. He's a West Virginia boy who would probably like to come back east, but after the way he was treated in Michigan the change to Arizona has been good for him. This guy can coach. He defeated USC this year don't forget. Lead WVU to an upset over UGA in the Sugar Bowl as well.

Butch Jones, has won every where he has been as well, and as for the fact he can't coach because he's in the Big East, does anyone remember where Brian Kelly was before he went to ND? Let me remind you, Cincinnati in the Big East. But I don't see a guy like Jones coming to UK either unless there is a major commitment to upgrade facilities.

UK is going to have to hire a coach who can, first recruit, second, win over the fan base and put butts in the seats. Third, win a few games that he shouldn't in the first few years, but not lose games he should not lose either.

In my opinion, if UK was to hire Petrino, I think he would make Towles a first team all SEC QB by the time he's a senior. Look what he did with Ryan Mallet.

Honestly, UK fans I would love to see UK relevant in football and not just basketball, but you have a ways to go, and the baggage goes all the way back to a man named, Bear!