I don't think this year has turned out as well as we thought it would, so far. The loss to USM, and then the blow-out to Florida, sure took a lot of wind out of our fans. The wins we had after that helped, but not closing out Georgia, and then losing to Tenn. has not helped, especially our play in the second half against Tennessee. Other then the onside kick, our coaches would not take any gambles.
When your down 19 points in the 4th quarter, and it's 4th and 1, what do you lose to maybe go for it if your on your own 40. What do you have to lose? If your team can't get the one yard, their going to lose anyway.
The offense in football has changed a lot in the last couple of years, but has Coach Gran changed with it? I don't know, but from what I'm seeing, I don't think so. Saban has changed, as noted by the hiring of Kiffin. Yes, I realize we don't have the players Alabama has, but I think we are comparable to UofL, based on our recruiting. You can have a good recruiting class, but you must be able to coach them up, and call plays for the offense, to put them in a position to win. I really don't see that happening at the present time. I realize that we will go to a bowl, but how many teams have we beat, have a winning record?
No, I'm sure not for getting rid of Coach Stoops after this year, but if he can't go at least 7-5 next year, with all the returning starters he will have, he should be gone. Just going to a bowl should not "cut it." If we are satisfied with just going to a bowl, then we will never be competitive in the SEC. I want a coach who can take his players and beat yours, and take your players and beat his. Yes, those coaches are out there.
I know some of you will say, we can't do that at UK. That's BS, and with that type of thinking, you will be right. If Coach Stoops can't get the job done, show him the door, and that should be the same for the next coach. Five years should be long enough for any coach to prove himself.
I've heard all the excuses. OL not good enough, QB not good enough, etc., well that's not the fans fault. That rests squarely on the coaches. They should realize players get hurt, transfer, don't work out, etc. You think this don't happen at other schools? I'm not interested in a bunch of excuses. Losers make excuses and winners get the job done! These coaches are paid a LOT of money to do the job, and UK fans pay a lot of money to see a good product on the field, so, Coaches, it's time to PRODUCE!
OLD STOLL FIELD GUY!
When your down 19 points in the 4th quarter, and it's 4th and 1, what do you lose to maybe go for it if your on your own 40. What do you have to lose? If your team can't get the one yard, their going to lose anyway.
The offense in football has changed a lot in the last couple of years, but has Coach Gran changed with it? I don't know, but from what I'm seeing, I don't think so. Saban has changed, as noted by the hiring of Kiffin. Yes, I realize we don't have the players Alabama has, but I think we are comparable to UofL, based on our recruiting. You can have a good recruiting class, but you must be able to coach them up, and call plays for the offense, to put them in a position to win. I really don't see that happening at the present time. I realize that we will go to a bowl, but how many teams have we beat, have a winning record?
No, I'm sure not for getting rid of Coach Stoops after this year, but if he can't go at least 7-5 next year, with all the returning starters he will have, he should be gone. Just going to a bowl should not "cut it." If we are satisfied with just going to a bowl, then we will never be competitive in the SEC. I want a coach who can take his players and beat yours, and take your players and beat his. Yes, those coaches are out there.
I know some of you will say, we can't do that at UK. That's BS, and with that type of thinking, you will be right. If Coach Stoops can't get the job done, show him the door, and that should be the same for the next coach. Five years should be long enough for any coach to prove himself.
I've heard all the excuses. OL not good enough, QB not good enough, etc., well that's not the fans fault. That rests squarely on the coaches. They should realize players get hurt, transfer, don't work out, etc. You think this don't happen at other schools? I'm not interested in a bunch of excuses. Losers make excuses and winners get the job done! These coaches are paid a LOT of money to do the job, and UK fans pay a lot of money to see a good product on the field, so, Coaches, it's time to PRODUCE!
OLD STOLL FIELD GUY!
