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Bleak and Hopeless: Mark Stoops Asked to Pitch Fans to Remain Locked In

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Tennessee walked into Kroger Field and ate a 50-Burger. Kentucky fans have experienced plenty of home losses to Power Conference foes over the last two years. This one sadly felt different, but sadly it wasn’t. Last November, Big Blue Nation watched another rival spend the fourth quarter celebrating a blowout win in their stadium.

Mark Stoops is facing an unprecedented amount of heat. Following last week’s overtime loss to Texas, he acknowledged the outside noise for the first time. The winningest coach in Kentucky football history is fighting for his job. He was asked to sell fans on why things may not be as bleak as they seem.