Realistically, what's in store for 2026?

[Jaxcat]

At least a 50/50 shot Stoops returns. How many of the current coaches return, also, is a big question. How many of the players return is another huge question. I have to think Boley will at least rethink his decision after today's debacle.

If Stoops is here, the talent level on the team will be significantly worse than every other SEC team, I believe. We play 9 SEC games next year and I wouldn't expect to win one, much less more than one. UofL will most likely kick out butts again next year with the talent we'll have, so we're looking at 3-9 and then we HAVE to fire him regardless of the buyout, I believe.

And, the new coach, whoever that may be, will have to start all over as the program will be at Joker-era levels of ineptitude. Sad.

[Matt Dillon]

Boley says he wants to play for Ky.

Cutter Boley: "I want to play for Kentucky." - On3

[TrueblueCATfan]

According to what Im seeing on X Stoops says he isnt going anyway

[Matt Dillon]

According to what Im seeing on X Stoops says he isnt going anyway

I posted a link on the Game Thread (pg.7) in regard to this. Sounds like he plans on staying.

[TrueblueCATfan]

Well then I will not be supporting Kentucky football

[Jaxcat]

Boley says he wants to play for Ky.

Cutter Boley: "I want to play for Kentucky." - On3

I know, but does he want to get hit 50% of dropbacks and lose a ton of games, some by huge margins, over the next couple of years? I would look at the talent on the team and really think what the next few seasons may hold and at least see what other opportunities are out there if it were me. I hope he stays even though I'm still unconvinced that he's a program changer. Still has time to develop and improve, though. I'm not sure exactly how good he is or could be at this point.

[Jload]

Well then I will not be supporting Kentucky football

Nor will I . Will not watch another Stoops coached game.

[Majoga]

If the $9M blob returns, we'll return to the old days wherein the highlight of the game for the couple dozen fans in attendance at Commonwealth, will be the strenuous cheer "FIRST DOWN KENTUCKY!" Old fans can confirm this.

[Davidmack]

More beat downs and under performing.

[Los Gatos]

According to what Im seeing on X Stoops says he isnt going anyway

Which is what I would expect him to say regardless of how he actually feel. Saying he wants to leave would weaken his bargaining position.

[blueheretic]

If the $9M blob returns, we'll return to the old days wherein the highlight of the game for the couple dozen fans in attendance at Commonwealth, will be the strenuous cheer "FIRST DOWN KENTUCKY!" Old fans can confirm this.

I still have nightmares.

[wildcatdon]

I posted a link on the Game Thread (pg.7) in regard to this. Sounds like he plans on staying.

It’s not his choice. I think he is gone.

[Helix]

It’s not his choice. I think he is gone.

I still think he’s gone too. Dunno why, but surely he knows it’s over.

[blueheretic]

I think he and Barnhart see this season as improvement.

Stoops thinks that the fans are ok with this season because of the history of Kentucky football.

After all, without Stoops the Savior, Kentucky wouldn't have those two ten win seasons.

Stoops doesn't have to go anywhere unless that moronic AD scoops up 45 or so million dollars to pay for the football staff.

This is typical Kentucky football.

I just don't get how Barnhart let that bleed over to basketball.

Barnhart needs to go this year.

That has to happen first.

HIre someone as AD who isn't a complete asshat. THEN set that person to hiring a football coach.

I still say that Stoops is back next year.

I could be wrong.

Now, does Stoops deserve to be back next year. Hell NO! He didn't deserve to be back after last year's debacle.

[Los Gatos]

I still think he’s gone too. Dunno why, but surely he knows it’s over.

It isn't over by about $38M.

However, I sure hope you are correct. Still I can't see Barney not trying to avoid the buyout. I expect he will try and retain Stoops by announcing how pleased he is by the improvement. etc. Short of a Joker/Vandy like revolt Stoops will be back.

I will be surprised if the is resolved by Monday, maybe Wednesday.