“I always prefer to say ‘whoa’ than ‘giddy up.’ “
Mark Stoops’ favorite idiom to address a players’ emotion on the field applies to how he foresees one’s future. He learned early as a head that setting expectations too high can have dangerous consequences. When he singles out a player’s progress, that kind of compliment packs a punch.
Kentucky’s head football coach recently spoke with The Athletic’s Kyle Tucker about a broad range of topics. Stoops reflected on his time with the Cats and broke down his upcoming roster. Obviously, he is pleased to have a quarterback room that’s filled with quarterbacks.