He is a big time coach for KY. You need to have perspective.
Georgia is 34–1 the last three seasons. There’s not much that works against them.
This is on pace for the worst loss in a long time. That first half is the worst in a very long time. We can beat mid level teams but can’t compete at the top. 10 wins seasons were great but losing like this well it’s all because of poor coaching. No stoops is fine for uk but forget ever winning the east. That will never happen with this coach. So now we stall.
If you ever want the program to take a step forward you have to get beyond that perspective. He’s been a great coach for us but 11 years in this is not a good look
So your saying strive for 7-5(see what I did there) for the next 60 years and then expect more? Sorry, I'm new to this expectation thing. 🤔
And that’s the infuriating part when people question elevated expectations. There’s nothing wrong with wanting progress, yet there are some fans that down that because of our past. We should expect to compete and win the east because that’s what brings progress.
Nope. He's paid because he wins 10 games every few years. Something no coach has done since Bear Bryant was here. Make no mistake about it. But damn it we should look for more than that.
We weren't prepared very well for this game, I'll give you that. But, if you can't notice the difference in the level of athletes at Georgia compared to what we have I don't know what else anyone coukd tell you. We are just so far behind the Athletic talents of a team like Georgia and other top tier programs. Doubt that will change much no matter who are coach is. And, we will never get coaches like Smart, Saban, etc. to come to UK. Let's try to enjoy what we have compared to our horrific past.
With all due respect the bear got over the hump and brought us our only title. Stoops has been able to master beating decent teams and getting killed by top notch. If he wants to be talked about with the bear he ll win the sec east at minimum but that isn’t happening now with the new alignment
I'm not arguing with you. I agree with you. I was just stating why Stoops is paid. I'm sick of being happy with a bowl win against Iowa. I want more. Sadly our Admin, AD, and fanbase is content with 10 wins every 4 years and getting blown out by UGA, UT, and whoever else wants to take a turn.
The fans that think UK football can’t be more than what it is because of the poor history are far more harmful to the program than those that want and demand them to move forward. No one is expecting Stoops to win the national title every year. Winning the division and beating Georgia occasionally would be nice. Stoops has 1 top 10 win in 10+ years at UK.
Absolutely. ''well what do you expect guys? we are just a poor small southern basketball school". Hell no! Demand more.
"Perspective" the Word many on here use whenever we fail in the big game. Been hearing it off and on for 50 years.
And that logic totally ignores how different the program is today than it was 15 years ago. The investment and infrastructure is there to have a better program than what we do. At no point in UK’s history has there been this level of financial support and facilities for the football program.
Demand more or keep watching the same UK football you've been watching for 50 years.
So we have seen Stoops ceiling, should we not want more as a fan base? I agree Stoops has taken UK to unfamiliar territory and has done great things for the program, but why settle? Is it unfair to want more? Obviously there is a talent discrepancy, I just don't see Stoops closing the gap without wins, NIL, or both. Trust me, I get the narrative of "look where we came from," but with success, should come greater expectations.
So just to be clear, are you saying we should fire Stoops?
For most of Stoops’ tenure the SEC East has been down. Tennessee was a dumpster fire for a while. Florida is a shell of itself. South Carolina bas been bad for the most part. Same with Missouri. Vandy is horrendous.
Pretty much. Stoops has achieved a lot. UK is not laughable (except for tonight) most weeks. Have had 2 10 win seasons the last few years.
All true, IMO, and makes Barnhart's decision to keep giving the guy unreasonable contract extensions and raises very questionable. There is no doubt that Stoops has moved the UK program in the right direction ... but at some point, you have to decide if you want to be so bold as to actually compete with the best in this conference. I honestly don't believe Stoops has the talent to pull it off and I don't believe Barnhart is willing to make the necessary decisions with personnel to give this program a chance rise above where it currently stands. What we see today is as good as it will ever be with Stoops and crew.
I would disagree. UK can be whatever real leaders can imagine and are courageous enough to pursue. The fanbase is ready but too many administrators too cowardly to take this program higher.
