You do realize that to an extent, you are complimenting UL---right? I mean if UK(or IU) were to win 8+ games, for multiple years, we'd throw a party. But more is expected at UL So to an extent you're actually treating UL with some respect.
JMO...
And a lot can change between now and when UL/UK play. I'd agree UK looks better. But lets not forget that UK is just a couple weeks removed from looking like shit, vs CMU. College sports are weird, man. Right now I'd take UK. But 2 months from now, at Cardinal Stadium? Meh...dunno. Long ways away.
Lucky to make a bowl? Meh, not really. Their schedule is very favorable. WKU, WF, NCSU and GaTech at home. Win those, and they are bowl eligible. Games at BC and UVA are quite winnable. Then of course they have UK and FSU at home.. I don't think its to far fetched they make a bowl.