When did Kentucky football born?
Kentucky athletic teams have had a long history of excellence in football. The Big Blue Nation has made a mark on the NCAA postseason tournament, on national football television, and in the state of Kentucky.
So in the grand scheme of things, when did Kentucky football become an established institution?
The Wildcats have been playing football since the 1880s when records were kept using the old method of pen and paper. By the 1900s, the sport of football had become a more formalWhen did Kentucky football born?
By Tim Tebow
The answer will determine how you feel about Kentucky, and if you were a Kentucky fan you have long since lost the edge. The U.S. has made a mess of our program.
When you hear the phrase “Kentucky football,” what comes to mind? You might think of U.S. college football, but that’s not Kentucky’s style.
That’s right, the BluegrassWhen did Kentucky football born?
When did Kentucky football become a sport that could compete with the best?
The Wildcats last won an NCAA Division I national championship under Paul Hornung in 1968. The last time Kentucky played an NFL team in an actual game was in 2002, a 6-6 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Gator Bowl, when the Wildcats were also coached by Mike Leach. Kentucky played in only one football bowl game in its history until 2011—the 2012 Peach Bowl—and then only since