ukfaninva
07-28-2007, 12:56 AM
What are the top programs of the last decade? That's the question ESPN.com has attempted to answer this week. Fifteen college football experts and analysts ranked all 119 Division I-A programs, taking into account record, traditions, recruiting, facilities, coaches, attendance and support, among other criteria.
73 Kentucky
Hal Mumme got folks excited with his Air-Raid system. He brought Mike Leach with him, and the Wildcats fired the ball all over the place. Mumme and Tim Couch made Kentucky respectable and a threat in the SEC. Of course, Mumme's recruiting coordinator, Claude Bassett, caused Kentucky to become a hot spot for NCAA investigators too. The program seemed to be running in place under 60-something Rich Brooks, but then the Wildcats stunned everyone and went 7-5 last season. Still, 12-44 the past seven years in the SEC is hard to get past.
73 Kentucky
Hal Mumme got folks excited with his Air-Raid system. He brought Mike Leach with him, and the Wildcats fired the ball all over the place. Mumme and Tim Couch made Kentucky respectable and a threat in the SEC. Of course, Mumme's recruiting coordinator, Claude Bassett, caused Kentucky to become a hot spot for NCAA investigators too. The program seemed to be running in place under 60-something Rich Brooks, but then the Wildcats stunned everyone and went 7-5 last season. Still, 12-44 the past seven years in the SEC is hard to get past.
