Big Blue Nation, you can finally exhale. For weeks, maybe months, or even years, you've screamed into the void, pointed at the mounting losses, the baffling decisions, the sheer stagnation – and wondered why the national media seemed oblivious. How could Mark Stoops, presiding over a historic home losing streak and a program trending sharply downward, not be considered for the top spot on the hot seat?
Well, rejoice. One of college football's most respected analysts finally sees what you see.
Vindication arrives via hot seat rankings
On Wednesday, Andy Staples released his updated coaching hot seat rankings, and sitting right at the top, basking in the uncomfortable glow of national scrutiny, was none other than Mark Stoops.