Stoops had focused on an ‘air-raid’ offense to that point, hiring Neal Brown on his original staff and then Shannon Dawson after Brown became the head coach at Troy. Gran and Hinshaw came to Kentucky from Cincinnati following the 2015 season. Hinshaw is owed $750,000 for the remainder of his contract. Kentucky would owe Gran approximately $2.35 million left on his contract, which is set to expire in June 2023. Yes, I’ve been thinking a lot about what the future holds.” But for me as the head coach, I have to also have my eye on the future and I have for a big portion of this year. There’s so much we have to do each day to make sure we’re ready. I know that’s boring to hear sometimes but it is. That’s most important, is getting things ready day to day. You have to stay in the moment, focus on the task at hand day to day. “I have no option but to be constantly thinking of that,” Stoops said on Thursday in regards to improving the program. I have to continue to move the program forward and there is no doubt in my mind that I have to continue to look at all things and improve and get better and I will certainly do that after this week. There is no time for pointing fingers and doing all of that right now. “.Some of the football that we have put out there is unacceptable and that is my job as the head coach to look at that, address it and improve. “There is no denying that we need to improve,” Stoops said last week. Stoops said at separate times over the past week that he knew things needed to get better and that he had an eye out for the future of the program. And, thanks to the players for believing in me in good and bad times, I love you all and wish you nothing but the best.” I appreciate the support of the Big Blue Nation for five awesome years. “I appreciate the hard work and loyalty of the coaches who have coached with me. “Coach Stoops has always treated me like family and our professional relationship is awesome. “I want to thank President Eli Capilouto, Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart and, of course, Coach Stoops for the opportunity to be at Kentucky,” Gran said. Terry Wilson's 201 yards were the second most he threw for in a game this season. Kentucky gained 492 yards against a depleted South Carolina defense and tied a season-high for points with 41. Still, Gran's tenure ended on a positive note. A source told that Gran and Hinshaw entered the finale knowing it would be their last game. Speculation that Kentucky could make a change began around midseason, but a change became inevitable as the season winded down. But the decision to move on from Gran was likely made during a midseason offensive slump - a stretch that lasted from the Missouri game through Florida - which saw Kentucky score no more than one touchdown per game in four of its five contests. The Wildcats’ offense struggled during an all-SEC schedule, finishing last in the SEC in passing yards per game but finishing first once again in rushing offense. The pair were fired following Kentucky’s 41-18 to South Carolina on Saturday night at Kroger Field. I also want to recognize the success we had, going to a bowl game every year since his arrival, with a reflection of our shared vision to do what was necessary to win games.” “I appreciate Eddie for the true professional and friend that he is. “Eddie and I pondered about this for weeks and mutually agreed that this was the way to move forward,” Stoops said in a press release. Head coach Mark Stoops planned to inform the team of the offensive changes during a meeting on Sunday afternoon. The school confirmed the firings shortly after the meeting. Veteran offensive coordinator Eddie Gran and quarterbacks coach Darin Hinshaw will not return to Kentucky’s staff next season, a source confirmed to on Sunday.
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