Man, this could get ugly in a hurry - like Jokeresque ugly

[gamecockcat]

If we, as expected, lose a bunch in the portal and our recruiting class falls completely apart (which it appears it may be doing), how low will this go? Are we looking at 1 or 2 wins next year with a bunch of blowouts? UKFB is not anything like UKBB when it comes to appealing to a transfer. We won't 'reload' through the portal in this atmosphere. I mean, are we really gonna hit the very lowest low this program has seen, maybe lower than Joker's last year? Hard to believe the program would disintegrate so quickly (I guess look no further than FSU, though). But, the past several recruiting classes have not been 'recruit and develop', they've been stopgap/plugging holes and go to the portal. I don't know how to fix it and I doubt Stoops does, either.

Honestly, having suffered for most of my 50+ years watching bad UK football teams play, if we sink really, really low again, I don't know if I can muster enough enthusiasm to even watch them flounder around and get drilled week after week. I'm pretty demoralized by this season, by what I anticipate happening this offseason and looking at next season which, if we're fortunate, may net another 4 wins. My patience and willingness to be fired up for FB season is waning badly at the moment.

 

[mrschwump]

If we, as expected, lose a bunch in the portal and our recruiting class falls completely apart (which it appears it may be doing), how low will this go? Are we looking at 1 or 2 wins next year with a bunch of blowouts? UKFB is not anything like UKBB when it comes to appealing to a transfer. We won't 'reload' through the portal in this atmosphere. I mean, are we really gonna hit the very lowest low this program has seen, maybe lower than Joker's last year? Hard to believe the program would disintegrate so quickly (I guess look no further than FSU, though). But, the past several recruiting classes have not been 'recruit and develop', they've been stopgap/plugging holes and go to the portal. I don't know how to fix it and I doubt Stoops does, either.

Honestly, having suffered for most of my 50+ years watching bad UK football teams play, if we sink really, really low again, I don't know if I can muster enough enthusiasm to even watch them flounder around and get drilled week after week. I'm pretty demoralized by this season, by what I anticipate happening this offseason and looking at next season which, if we're fortunate, may net another 4 wins. My patience and willingness to be fired up for FB season is waning badly at the moment.

Need to give it a little time and let the story unfold. We should have an idea where this is going in a week or two.

 

[TACcat7]

Get ugly? We are well past that my friend. Well past.

 

[hmt5000]

That's where we are. Stoops needs to be sold on being the worst guy in UK history or stepping down. If he wants the money then I'd make him show up to an empty stadium next year and lost by 50 every game and become an absolute joke. Lets put that to him.

 

[gamecockcat]

Need to give it a little time and let the story unfold. We should have an idea where this is going in a week or two.

You're right - it's very early. It's also trending on a pretty steep downward trajectory right now. Hope that trend reverses itself very soon. I can't take many more 55-10 and 63-7 whippings.

 

[bigblueinsanity]

But continuity. Continuity!

 

[HeismaNole]

What are we even doing? Stoops has lost 20 games in three years. We could pay someone much less to get those results.

Looking at UK’s football history, since 1965, we’ve only had five seasons where we didn’t lose at least five games.

 

[liveblue92]

If Mark Stoops returns, we don’t have a football program as far as I’m concerned. I won’t watch a single snap.

 

[docholiday51]

If we, as expected, lose a bunch in the portal and our recruiting class falls completely apart (which it appears it may be doing), how low will this go? Are we looking at 1 or 2 wins next year with a bunch of blowouts? UKFB is not anything like UKBB when it comes to appealing to a transfer. We won't 'reload' through the portal in this atmosphere. I mean, are we really gonna hit the very lowest low this program has seen, maybe lower than Joker's last year? Hard to believe the program would disintegrate so quickly (I guess look no further than FSU, though). But, the past several recruiting classes have not been 'recruit and develop', they've been stopgap/plugging holes and go to the portal. I don't know how to fix it and I doubt Stoops does, either.

Honestly, having suffered for most of my 50+ years watching bad UK football teams play, if we sink really, really low again, I don't know if I can muster enough enthusiasm to even watch them flounder around and get drilled week after week. I'm pretty demoralized by this season, by what I anticipate happening this offseason and looking at next season which, if we're fortunate, may net another 4 wins. My patience and willingness to be fired up for FB season is waning badly at the moment.

Yes the potential is there for this go go south in a hurry. How many we lose to the portal and how many of the incoming class flips could be a big number. We always have coaching turnover that doesn't work out well. Areturn to the Joker days is a real possibility

 

[southindycat]

Need to give it a little time and let the story unfold. We should have an idea where this is going in a week or two.

Naw... the sky is falling. Don't look up!

 

[Blue Bigfoot]

Get ugly? We are well past that my friend. Well past.

Truth. We already look like Wanda, not sure how much uglier we can get.

 

[bluecoon1]

You're right - it's very early. It's also trending on a pretty steep downward trajectory right now. Hope that trend reverses itself very soon. I can't take many more 55-10 and 63-7 whippings.

That starts happening again then we’re gonna lose a lot of the older fanbase that stayed loyal and suffered through all those years. Personally, I’d have a hard time trying to maintain interest if we sink that low.

 

[maysvilleky]

Yes the potential is there for this go go south in a hurry. How many we lose to the portal and how many of the incoming class flips could be a big number. We always have coaching turnover that doesn't work out well. Areturn to the Joker days is a real possibility

Per his own comments, Stoops is going to hit the portal for G5 starters. Which means he’s going to try to take MAC level talent to compete in the SEC.

Unless he’s getting the absolute best of that level, we’re going to be a MAC level team the next few years.