Earlier this week, the news broke that Kentucky Special Teams Coordinator Dean Hood is leaving the program to take the head coaching job at Murray State. This afternoon, the Racers made the hire official in a press release, which includes a quote from Hood’s old boss, Mark Stoops.
“I’m very happy for Dean to be named head coach at Murray State. I had great respect for Dean when he joined our staff, and that respect has continued to grow. He is a seasoned veteran whose work as special teams coordinator and defensive coach has been a big part of our success.