Sometimes that’s when the change needs to be made. When that happens, then you have issues with the confidence, with the culture, with the fan base. With that, and the unfortunate circumstances of a year ago, I do think it hindered us this year and it carried over. “I think Eddie wants to do that and wants to please and he’s very unselfish,” Stoops said. Kentucky went 6-2 in those games, but Stoops admitted the loss of development at both quarterback and wide receiver hurt Kentucky this year. The Wildcats finished last in passing in the SEC in each of the past three seasons, though the 2019 year had the caveat of wide receiver Lynn Bowden becoming quarterback for the final eight games. Kentucky’s offense developed into one of the best rushing teams year in and year out in the SEC, but the lack of a consistent passing game reared its ugly head again this season. I’ll immediately start looking at candidates and talking with guys.” I had some ideas and some thoughts in mind for several weeks as we pondered this decision. We’ve talked about it for a while, Eddie and I have. I felt like this is certainly one of those times. “But I also have to recognize that I have a responsibility to our players, to our fans, to our administration to do what’s best for our program as we move forward. You need to recognize the work that they’ve done. I can’t thank them enough for what they’ve done, the work they’ve put in and I care deeply about them personally and I thank them. Since the arrival of Eddie and Darin, we’ve gone to four straight bowl games. He’s been a part of some of the best years of the University of Kentucky’s history. “Eddie and I, our relationship goes back a long way. “It was a difficult decision for me,” Stoops said on Sunday afternoon. Hours after officially firing offensive coordinator Eddie Gran and quarterbacks coach Darin Hinshaw, Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops elaborated on his decision to make a move after a 4-6 season.
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