Some rivalries are built on history. Others are built on pettiness. The South Carolina–Kentucky football feud? It’s both. Shane Beamer had taken over for Will Muschamp and was fired and Beamer didn't have the best first year, going just 7-6 but that was a step in the right direction. Mark Stoops was coming off a 10 win season in 2021 and the stage was set.
Shane Beamer created a viral video of him dancing around and putting sunglasses, you can see it here.
In the off-season of 2022, Mark Stoops couldn’t resist a little jab during SEC Media Days.