Kentucky fires running backs, special teams coach John Settle

Kentucky fired running backs coach and co-special teams coordinator John Settle on Monday.

According to Matt Jones of KSR, recruiting was likely the biggest reason why Settle was let go. In addition, Kentucky produced the program’s lowest rushing numbers of the Mark Stoops era in 2022.

BBN Tonight broke the news earlier today and the job is already posted as UK searches for a replacement.

BREAKING: John Settle is no longer with Kentucky Football. Mark Stoops will be looking to hire a new RB’s coach this offseason. The school has posted the opening here:https://t.co/w7bFiVEfyu

Biggest reason for the replacement of John Settle was recruiting. I think the staff was very disappointed at his work in…