Mark Stoops’ coaching staff has created enemies in Ohio and Michigan. Described as the new “Big Ten Killer” on the recruiting trail, this December an SEC head coach received a similar recruiting headache from a recent addition to UK’s staff.
Entering National Signing Day, most believed four-star defensive tackle Josaih Hayes was set to join Lane Kiffin’s first Ole Miss recruiting class. The second-best player from the state of Mississippi, the Blue Chip recruit had previously committed to play for the Rebels and took one final official visit to Oxford just before signing day.
As Hayes prepared to announce his decision, the rug was pulled out from beneath Kiffin’s feet.