I can't speak for everyone else but personally I agreed with a lot of what the OP has said regarding the coach & team. But, he was extremely overbearing & obnoxious when presenting his points. Seemed like he hijacked every thread from his soapbox, turning them all into a pissing match over Stoops' competence, or lack thereof. He made a lot of valid points but shoved them down everyone's throat CONSTANTLY, to the point that you couldn't have a simple conversation about ANYTHING related to football without him butting in & force feeding his opinion 1000 words at a time.
But, I really started to have doubts about Stoops last year. I thought youth & inexperience were a big part of the problem & we'd see a much cleaner product this year, considering Stoops would now have several of his guys in their 3rd or 4th season in the program. But, thru 2 games this team has regressed in every aspect & does NOTHING well. I have no idea how a team can look so incompetent, unable to do even the most fundamental things, after 3-4 years together. There is NO cohesion anywhere. Football is a complicated game but, this is crazy.
I know there's been a revolving door with assistant coaches but these players look like they just started playing the game. There IS talent on this team. That is what frustrates me the most. And, it's not just the losing. The way they are losing is totally humiliating. And, anyone who spends their money on this crap has every right to be infuriated. The coaches are stealing money, essentially, because judging from the product they put on the field you can't help but wonder what it is exactly that they've done or accomplished. And, their off season ******** about improvement is downright insulting. They're either incredibly stupid & truly believe they are improving or they're flat out lying to the fans. Whichever it is, it's just unacceptable.
It's painfully obvious that Stoops isn't gonna get it done. Yes, there's a massive buyout but in the long run not firing the coach is gonna cost UK much more than $12m. Barnhart needs to go, too. When it comes to the cash cows of UK Mitch has failed miserably. The only good move he's made was hiring Cal & it's pretty much common knowledge that others had to take control & force his hand. Joker, Stoops & Gillispie are monumental failures & ultimately determine his legacy.
UK needs to clean house & bring in an established, football minded AD to right the ship. IMO we have enough talent to win 6 games if we can get the right coaches who will put them in positions to win games. I think the UK job has a lot to offer & if the AD will spend the money they can land a difference maker as HC. Playing in the SEC is a huge draw & there are good coaches who would accept the challenge. But, UK has to open the checkbook. We have a very loyal & supportive fan base. We're just beyond tired of losing & it takes a toll after decades of futility. And, the new facilities are certainly worthy of any coach in the country. And, generally speaking, Lexington is a great place to live & raise a family. Really, no excuse for the football program to not be at least competitive. I just think the Administration has no choice but to make a change & swing for the fences. A lot of fans have already jumped ship but if SOMETHING isn't done they're gonna lose A LOT more & might not be able to get them back.
But, I really started to have doubts about Stoops last year. I thought youth & inexperience were a big part of the problem & we'd see a much cleaner product this year, considering Stoops would now have several of his guys in their 3rd or 4th season in the program. But, thru 2 games this team has regressed in every aspect & does NOTHING well. I have no idea how a team can look so incompetent, unable to do even the most fundamental things, after 3-4 years together. There is NO cohesion anywhere. Football is a complicated game but, this is crazy.
I know there's been a revolving door with assistant coaches but these players look like they just started playing the game. There IS talent on this team. That is what frustrates me the most. And, it's not just the losing. The way they are losing is totally humiliating. And, anyone who spends their money on this crap has every right to be infuriated. The coaches are stealing money, essentially, because judging from the product they put on the field you can't help but wonder what it is exactly that they've done or accomplished. And, their off season ******** about improvement is downright insulting. They're either incredibly stupid & truly believe they are improving or they're flat out lying to the fans. Whichever it is, it's just unacceptable.
It's painfully obvious that Stoops isn't gonna get it done. Yes, there's a massive buyout but in the long run not firing the coach is gonna cost UK much more than $12m. Barnhart needs to go, too. When it comes to the cash cows of UK Mitch has failed miserably. The only good move he's made was hiring Cal & it's pretty much common knowledge that others had to take control & force his hand. Joker, Stoops & Gillispie are monumental failures & ultimately determine his legacy.
UK needs to clean house & bring in an established, football minded AD to right the ship. IMO we have enough talent to win 6 games if we can get the right coaches who will put them in positions to win games. I think the UK job has a lot to offer & if the AD will spend the money they can land a difference maker as HC. Playing in the SEC is a huge draw & there are good coaches who would accept the challenge. But, UK has to open the checkbook. We have a very loyal & supportive fan base. We're just beyond tired of losing & it takes a toll after decades of futility. And, the new facilities are certainly worthy of any coach in the country. And, generally speaking, Lexington is a great place to live & raise a family. Really, no excuse for the football program to not be at least competitive. I just think the Administration has no choice but to make a change & swing for the fences. A lot of fans have already jumped ship but if SOMETHING isn't done they're gonna lose A LOT more & might not be able to get them back.
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