Probably a big part of it. Man wants to win, can’t win without the money, looks elsewhere, and naturally the team looks like it has no leadership. This, when we were undisciplined as a team even when playing well.I think Stoops was fine with Kentucky. But, NIL really killed this mojo.
This is the answer.I don't think he does, but he wants his money.
If I recall correctly, Jerry Claiborne was in a plane on a recruiting trip to Michigan when, after considering the SEC schedule expansion from 6 to 7 games, he decided to retire from being the coach at Kentucky.
Likewise, maybe the portal and NIL, combined with Texas and Oklahoma coming into the SEC and the prospects of a 9th SEC game, have taken its toll on Stoops ??
It's not even NIL. We had the most talented UK team in years. Couldn't do Jack with it. That's not on NIL. Clearly, we got the players.There were many years where he absolutely wanted to be here, and it showed with his comments to fans and production on the field. However. it’s been blatantly obvious all year, that’s no longer the case. He’s admitted on that he has no answers on multiple post game shows and that they’re just going to get back to work. A top 10 paid coach should know how to navigate NIL among other things.