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David Pollack critical of Mark Stoops firing, buyout at Kentucky
- David Pollack questioned Kentucky's large buyout as Mark Stoops was fired, calling it a lot of money under the circumstances.
- Pollack linked the buyout to NIL-era changes that affect roster-building and competitive success at Kentucky.
- Stoops leaves Kentucky after 13 seasons with a 72-80 record and eight consecutive bowls under his tenure.
- Kentucky hired Will Stein, a Kentucky native and Oregon offensive coordinator, to become Stoops' successor.
- Pollack described Stoops as fiery and passionate, noting his strength in developing players before NIL era changed the landscape.
- Pollack highlighted the need for coaches to act as general managers, managing presidents, ADs, and funding in modern college football.
- The Kentucky move comes after back-to-back losing seasons, ending Stoops’ long run in Lexington.
- The program emphasized NIL and funding alignment as factors in competitiveness during the era transition.
- Stoops’ coaching era at Kentucky included eight straight bowl appearances from 2016 to 2023, a school record.
- The new head coachWill Stein is introduced after Stoops’ departure, signaling a plan to rebuild Kentucky’s program.
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