I was there too. Lost to Neckbrace Bobby. I thought we were doomed to the SEC cellar for life after that game.
Never left a game so disgusted and disappointed all at the same time.
Actually we have been a better Program than FSU for at least the last 3 years and this year will probably make 4.
I thought the same thing, but, I figured it must be some type of new phrase.
But we weren’t when Stoops came here from there. We weren’t even Power 5.
True, he has done a amazing job. I was just trying to show how far he has brought us. To have a Program that can compete with anybody is so damn exciting to a guy who lived most of his life with sorry UK football.
Stoops proof is in the pudding. These next couple of years are gonna be huge(aren’t they all? Lol) but if he can keep a good stream lf NFL hires for the OC position and keep seeing success. Sky’s the limit imo.
And the amazing thing is he and marrow came right out of that and hit the road talking real players into jumping on board; then followed it up again year after year. And they weren’t slick salesman with some smoke and mirror Schlick either, and had no track record to sell. they just shot it straight with with a confidence that made those players trust that knew what they were doing and we’re going to get it done. Then worked their tales off.
Short of renaming the State, City or County, “New” Circle Road ain’t all that new, and is begging for a name . . . “Stoops’ Loop!”
We “was ‘sposed to be SEC.”
I think so. Regarding Stoops, I never thought I would see this level of success at UK in my lifetime. I hope CMS calls Lexington home for years to come.
Plant some seeds, have his stoops kids have kids in the good ol bluegrass.
I was ready to run him off in what 2014 or 15? I do give Mitch credit for sticking with him but I doubt he had any backup plans. Point being, love me some Stoops now. Love his tough football approach. No gimmicks, we are gonna maul you right at your heart, and win, a lot.
I was ready to run him off after the Florida game in '17. I'm sure everyone has great memories about that game. I was convinced that that was the ceiling with stoops. 4 to 6 wins every year. That was it. I didn't even watch another game until the Georgia game, which meant I never got to see a cortisone and duct taped Stevie will us a win against Tennessee. 'Bama in 20 was a tough pill to swallow as well.
When no one noticed we left receivers completely uncovered. Not once... but TWICE.
Oh yeah, that game is seared into my mind. Stoops has had quite a few head scratchers but I still like my coach.
Oh I love him! And I hope he retires here seeing that he appears to not be even close to finished yet.
I wasn't ready to run him off because of the colossal mess that was dumped on his lap. Fortunately patience won out and UK FB continues its upward trajectory. Need to keep this train running.
I wasn't ready to run him off but I certainly was ready for CMS to bring in an experienced coach who had HC and game management experience until CMS could get his feet under him in those areas.
What amazed/amazes me is people willing to actually say that we should get rid of Stoops. I mean, it was hell on earth the first two years of Stoops' tenure when people were calling for his head after Joker's debacle (which... The dude inherited nothing. What could we expect?), but the folks calling for it this past season? A season with ten wins? Those "fans" don't deserve to enjoy a single win.
And we did better: Top 15 finish on the season, and in recruiting!!
