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A Decade of Mark Stoops: "We've Arrived" Moments

In 2022 Mark Stoops will step on the sideline for his tenth season as the Wildcats’ head football coach. Before he surpasses Bear Bryant with more wins than any other Kentucky head coach, this summer KSR will reflect on the transformative decade under Stoops’ watch. Previous: 10 Most Influential People, Top 10 Plays

When Mark Stoops arrived in Lexington 10 years ago, the Kentucky football program was swagger-less. Not only did he have to improve the roster’s talent and teach his players how to win, he had to instill confidence within the program.