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Rich Brooks calls for Kentucky to build statue for Mark Stoops

Jack Pilgrim

Jul 19, 2023; Nashville, TN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops talks with members of the media during SEC Media Day at the Grand Hyatt. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Mark Stoops has been through ups and downs during his time at Kentucky. The Wildcats finished 2-10 in his debut season in 2013, then failed to reach bowl eligibility in back-to-back seasons with 5-7 records and just two SEC wins apiece in 2014 and 2015. 2016 was a make-or-break season that saw the Youngstown native almost lose his job mid-year before the team rallied late to earn a spot in the TaxSlayer Bowl.