Advocates call for Kentucky to invite former coach Hal Mumme to game

Former Kentucky football coach Hal Mumme has not received an invitation to return to a Wildcats game since his tenure ended in 2001. Supporters are calling for the university to include him as an honorary captain alongside former players Tim Couch and Craig Yeast for the upcoming game against Alabama on September 12. Mumme served as head coach from 1997 through 2000, leading the program to consecutive bowl appearances and setting numerous offensive records. His departure followed a recruiting scandal involving assistant Claude Bassett, though Mumme himself was not implicated by the NCAA. Proponents argue that the historical context of the sanctions, which included scholarship restrictions and a bowl ban, is outweighed by his contributions to the program's offensive success. Current coach Will Stein is scheduled to lead Kentucky against Alabama at 3:30 p.m. this Saturday.

• 1:42 PMYahoo Sports — It's been long enough. Time for Kentucky to welcome back Hal Mumme