The first of potentially several offseason coaching changes expected for Kentucky football occurred on Monday when running backs and co-special teams coordinator John Settle was fired.
Settle, whose contract was to expire in June, spent two seasons with the program, coaching the likes of Chris Rodriguez Jr. and Kavosiey Smoke after being brought in to replace former backs coach and offensive coordinator Eddie Gran.
While the dismissal of the running backs coach may be a surprise, his dismissal is likely closer related to the disappointing season the special teams units endured.
Ranking 103rd nationally in field goal percentage, much of the blame could have been placed on kicker Matt Ruffalo at face value, but the issues regarding long snapping and holding played to the Cats’ detriment in crucial situations.