Why Brad White is a Frontrunner for UK’s Defensive Coordinator Vacancy

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After an abnormal back-and-forth between Kansas City and Lexington, Matt House will leave Kentucky to coach the Chiefs with his mentor, Steve Spagnoulo. If you’re going to lose somebody that helped transform your defense into one of the nation’s best, you might as well lose him to a Super Bowl contender.

This morning on KSR, Mark Stoops said he will take his time to find a replacement. He will weigh a potential outside hire and the viable candidates that are already on his staff. The name that makes the most sense is Brad White. Here’s why:

1. Stoops Hires Within

The last time Stoops needed a defensive coordinator, he hired a linebackers coach who had served on his staff as a position…