Mark's time in Lexington is coming to an end. It is just a matter of when now.
For a struggling football program, the call to fire a head coach mid-season is often born of desperation and a desire for an immediate spark. While a change in leadership does provide a short-term boost, it also carries significant and often understated risks that can have long-term consequences for roster stability and recruiting. But when you look at Kentucky, there may not be a huge risk there.