The Mark Stoops era has come to a close after 13 seasons in Lexington and more wins than any other Kentucky football coach. In September of 2022, tailgaters around Kroger Field told Drew Franklin that Mark Stoops deserved a statue outside of the stadium. How did things change so quickly? It actually started that spring in Minneapolis.
Minnesota Vikings Hire Kevin O’Connell, NOT Jim Harbaugh
Jim Harbaugh was the frontrunner to be the next Minnesota Vikings head coach in Jan. 2022. During Harbaugh’s visit to Minneapolis, The Athletic detailed the seismic shift inside the facility that ultimately led them to pass on the Michigan head coach.