Mediocrity

The University of Kentucky has played 1182 football games since it played it's first one back in 1881.  Kentucky has won 573 lost 565 and tied 44.  That's just about as close as you can get to mediocre in 130 years of gridiron action.  There have been some great moments, the era of Bear Bryant, the mid seventies under Fran Curci, and of course the rejuvenation under Rich Brooks.  But most of the years in between has been characterised by "ho-hum" mediocrity. 

As we arrive on the eve of the Kentucky/Louisville, arguably our biggest rival, football game, I wonder why the fans are so surprised and apathetic of this years showing of Wildcats.  Many fans predicted an SEC Championship, at the very least a bigger bowl then the previous years.  The season is a long way from over Wildcat fans.  People are staying away from this Saturday's game, or at least that's what they claim, like it's some kind of insult that this years team hasn't performed up to their expectations.  Folks this is not Kentucky Basketball, there should be few expectations of championships.  Football at Kentucky is what it is, a way to go out on a fall day, with your family and friends, and root for your home state's school.

Kentucky Football will always be there for you why shouldn't you be there for it.  Why not enjoy the moments when they come.  Remember Andre Woodson's pass to Stevie Johnson in 2007 to win the game over the Cardinals, or that emotional win over number 1 ranked LSU, something akin to that might happen on Saturday.  Don't dwell on the fact that Kentucky Football doesn't live up to your expectations, dwell on the pleasure that a fall afternoon of football brings, and that pleasure is never mediocre.