In a moment of startling and brutal honesty, Mark Stoops effectively ended a Wildcat's career at the podium on Monday. When asked about the status of senior defensive lineman Josiah Hayes, Stoops didn't offer a typical "competing every day" coach-speak answer.
He was blunt.
Mark Stoops' direct comments on Josiah Hayes
"Yeah, you know, we've moved past him at this point," Stoops stated flatly. "Just guys playing better than him."
The comment was jarring given Hayes' history with the program. This wasn't a-first year player struggling to adapt; Hayes is a long time veteran.