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Some Kentucky football fans are unhappy with the offense — and Mike Leach may be to blame

LEXINGTON – Mark Stoops likely knew the question was coming on his radio show.

After all, a vocal segment of the fan base has never hidden its unhappiness with the Wildcats’ run-first offensive attack despite the team’s four straight bowl appearances. So, when a questioner identified by host Tom Leach as William asked Monday, “Are you going to incorporate more pass plays into the game this week?” Stoops had an answer ready.

“Everybody, they ask about throwing, but heck, we run for 408 yards and control the game and control the time,” Stoops said. “We needed to because we were playing such bad defense.