I wasn't expecting an Alabama defense, but in year 3 with the vast majority of his players, UK should be better on D than this.
Look at the guys on defense who are Stoops players that are JRs and SRs.
A.J. Stamps
Ryan Flannigan
C.J. Johnson
Marcus McWilson
Blake McClain
Jason Hatcher
That should be a solid foundation for a good defense, or at least an average one. All these guys had multiple Power 5 offers.
Outside of Johnson, the rest of those players have either not progressed or regressed.
Stoops can't coach defense at UK like he did at Florida State. Has got to be unconventional. Way too vanilla.
Look at the guys on defense who are Stoops players that are JRs and SRs.
A.J. Stamps
Ryan Flannigan
C.J. Johnson
Marcus McWilson
Blake McClain
Jason Hatcher
That should be a solid foundation for a good defense, or at least an average one. All these guys had multiple Power 5 offers.
Outside of Johnson, the rest of those players have either not progressed or regressed.
Stoops can't coach defense at UK like he did at Florida State. Has got to be unconventional. Way too vanilla.