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re: Why hasn’t a major program scooped up Mark Stoops?

Posted on 10/9/21 at 10:05 am to
Posted by XenScott
Pensacola
Member since Oct 2016
3698 posts
Posted on 10/9/21 at 10:05 am to
I could see a guy like him taking over at Iowa when Ferentz leaves. That’s a patient group who values continuity. He’s seems like that type of coach.
Posted by Gator Fever
Member since Sep 2021
2561 posts
Posted on 10/9/21 at 10:06 am to
It would have to be a big job like LSU. Being defensive minded probably makes schools like USC not really consider him too much since he isn't winning most big conference games.
Posted by bstew3006
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Member since Dec 2007
12766 posts
Posted on 10/9/21 at 10:19 am to
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LSU fans, how would you feel about him?


He’s not the “big name” or “splash” hire that many are wanting, but he’s Solid IMO

Solid is what LSU needs and I’d be happy with it.
Posted by Ghost of Barnwell
central alabama
Member since Dec 2013
1776 posts
Posted on 10/9/21 at 10:21 am to
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He could taken a step down and left for Auburn.


Taterboy was their first target all along….
Posted by kywildcatfanone
Wildcat Country!
Member since Oct 2012
130750 posts
Posted on 10/9/21 at 10:22 am to
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Yeah but some people aspire to be more than …. Kentucky football. No offense.


I think Auburn went to like their 5th choice to hire the Idaho coach.
Posted by PharmacistReb
Oxford, MS
Member since Jan 2009
5390 posts
Posted on 10/9/21 at 10:23 am to
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LSU fans, how would you feel about him?


LSU fans still holding out for the Scott Frost sweepstakes
Posted by Corso
Atlanta
Member since Feb 2020
11771 posts
Posted on 10/9/21 at 10:24 am to
Another great decision by the FSU admin was having Mark as a 2nd choice to Bob. I can't blame Mark one bit for saying frick y'all
Posted by Audioman213
Member since Dec 2012
1178 posts
Posted on 10/9/21 at 10:28 am to
Mark would be a good hire at Iowa but I doubt Kentucky would let themselves be outbidded.
Posted by SpartyGator
Detroit Lions fan
Member since Oct 2011
79694 posts
Posted on 10/9/21 at 10:31 am to
I'd take him for sure - he has done a great job.

Personally, I don't blame him for getting paid a good check, winning 8-10 games a year without tons of pressure or super high expectations, and still being a part of a great conference.

It's worked out for guys like Bill Snyder, Pat Fitzgerald, Mark Dantnio, etc.
Posted by tWildcat
Verona, KY
Member since Oct 2014
20022 posts
Posted on 10/9/21 at 10:33 am to
A major program has scooped him up

Anyways his style of play could pass at Kentucky but not one of the blue bloods IMO. It’s enough to compete with most teams outside of UGA, Bama etc.
Posted by SpartyGator
Detroit Lions fan
Member since Oct 2011
79694 posts
Posted on 10/9/21 at 10:33 am to
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But if he goes to a bigger school, there’s going to be much higher expectations. He stays at Kentucky and wins 7-8 games per year with the occasional 10 win ranked season, and he gets a lifetime contract. That’d get him fired at LSU or some other bigger name school.


This - he could go 9-3 at LSU with losses to BAMA, AUB, and perhaps A&M or UF every year or something and he'd get crushed by that fanbase
Posted by SpartyGator
Detroit Lions fan
Member since Oct 2011
79694 posts
Posted on 10/9/21 at 10:35 am to
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Anyways his style of play could pass at Kentucky but not one of the blue bloods IMO
Stoops at Ohio State would be pretty damn good. They'd need a good offensive mind, but he'd have that program with a great defense to work with.
Posted by UKat
Owensboro
Member since Aug 2010
867 posts
Posted on 10/9/21 at 10:51 am to
He has it made at UK....makes over $5 million a year plus bonuses, has great facilities with potential to further progress the program
Posted by UKWildcats
Lexington, KY
Member since Mar 2015
18167 posts
Posted on 10/9/21 at 10:54 am to
They have tried, and they have failed.
Posted by Kentucker
Cincinnati, KY
Member since Apr 2013
19406 posts
Posted on 10/10/21 at 10:30 am to
The only non-SEC school I fear is Iowa. Their program is very similar to ours and is operating very smoothly. Their fans are a lot like ours, too. If Ferentz steps down while Iowa is good, Stoops might be lured away.

Almost all SEC schools are high pressure. Maybe only Vandy and UK aren’t. I can’t see any other SEC liking Stoops’ style.
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