As he prepares to open his fourth spring at Kentucky, Mark Stoops finds himself in much the same position this year as he was in 2015. He and his rebuilt coaching staff are looking for answers as to how they can push past the five-win barrier and reach bowl eligibility for the first time.
The Wildcats were in position to play in the postseason in each of the last two years before late-season implosions left them at 5-7 both times, just a win shy of bowl appearances. Now, with a new offensive scheme and brand-new defensive front seven, Kentucky needs to have a highly productive spring if things are to end any differently this fall.