“We’re putting the band back together.”
Mark Stoops was very much a Jake Blues when the third offensive coordinator search in a third consecutive season began on Nov. 29 when Rich Scangarello was relieved of his duties. Despite some early speculation where this search could go, Stoops chose familiarity as soon as a change was made.
Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator Liam Coen emerged as the clear top target and Kentucky stayed locked in on their top option for a long 10 days before finally agreeing to terms on Friday. After stepping away just before spring football started in 2022, Coen will be returning to Lexington just 10 months later.