The worst word in coaching is "friends." Kentucky has a terrible defense which starts off bad and barely makes any adjustments.
Stoops and Eliot have been friends for many years and their wives and kids are all friends. It is almost impossible for the head coach to fire his best friend. It usually takes 2-3 seasons longer to make the move than if the coaches aren't great friends. Sometimes by then it is too late.
I know that there is a benefit of coaches being familiar with one another and being on the same page schematically, but once things continue to go south or not improve at all it is time to move on.
Stoops still has the benefit of being in the "rebuilding process", but by the middle of year 3 and beginning of year 4 the seat can start to get a little warm. I believe he needs to make a move after the season and hire a big time proven D coordinator. The funds are there to go out and do it.
Stoops and Eliot have been friends for many years and their wives and kids are all friends. It is almost impossible for the head coach to fire his best friend. It usually takes 2-3 seasons longer to make the move than if the coaches aren't great friends. Sometimes by then it is too late.
I know that there is a benefit of coaches being familiar with one another and being on the same page schematically, but once things continue to go south or not improve at all it is time to move on.
Stoops still has the benefit of being in the "rebuilding process", but by the middle of year 3 and beginning of year 4 the seat can start to get a little warm. I believe he needs to make a move after the season and hire a big time proven D coordinator. The funds are there to go out and do it.
