![]() Bobo rose to prominence helping run a pro-style offense at Georgia for Mark Richt from 2001 to 2014. Like Gran did when he came to Kentucky from Cincinnati, Bobo also boasts a wealth of experience coaching in the SEC. Why he makes sense: Like Applewhite, Bobo would bring head coaching experience to Kentucky’s staff. In his first year as offensive coordinator there, NC State ranks 69th nationally in total yards per game (391.5) and 49th in points per game (31.1) Mike Bobo (South Carolina interim head coach) ![]() Texas coach Tom Herman stripped him of his play-calling responsibilities in 2018 and then took away his offensive coordinator title after the 2019 season. Why he might not: Despite his impressive resume, Beck’s offenses have found less success recently. Beck worked for fellow Cardinal Mooney alum Bo Pelini at Nebraska and has held the offensive coordinator or co-offensive coordinator title at Nebraska, Ohio State, Texas and NC State. Why he makes sense: Like Stoops and UK recruiting coordinator Vince Marrow, Beck graduated from Cardinal Mooney High School in Youngstown, Ohio. Tim Beck (NC State offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach) This looks like a long shot for Kentucky right now, especially without knowing how much UK can afford to pay its new coordinator while paying Gran's and Hinshaw's buyouts the next two years. Considering how prominently Alabama offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian is being mentioned for head coaching jobs, Applewhite might even be able to take over the Crimson Tide offense next season. Why he might not: Applewhite figures to have his pick of coordinator or head coaching jobs if he is ready to move back into a on-field coaching role. Applewhite is currently coaching alongside Stoops’ brother Mike on the Alabama support staff. Why he makes sense: Kentucky’s offensive struggles this season have often been judged through the lens of legendary Alabama coach Nick Saban modernizing his own offense and saying good defense doesn’t beat good offense anymore, so why not hire someone from Saban’s staff? Applewhite is working in an off-field role at Alabama, but he previously served as offensive coordinator at Alabama (2007), Texas (2011-13) and Houston (2015-16) and was head coach at Houston (2016-18). The coaches are listed in alphabetical order: Major Applewhite (Alabama analyst) More information about the coordinator search will emerge in the coming days, but here is a look at 10 possible candidates that could make sense for the job. Watch Video: Kentucky football: Mark Stoops wants offense to be more exciting More: Kentucky football fires offensive coordinator Eddie Gran and QB coach Darin Hinshaw I want to be balanced, but I want to be exciting to watch as well." We’ve seen that in this league, and it’s difficult. "I’m wide open," Stoops said Sunday. "I think it would be extremely difficult to go from one extreme to the other. Stoops has spoken openly about the need for Kentucky to become more balanced offensively with a credible passing attack, but it is unlikely he would hire a coordinator who runs a pass-happy attack that does not also emphasize the run. Kentucky's next offensive coordinator will face significant personnel change with the bulk of the Wildcats' offensive line and quarterback Terry Wilson leaving. Mark Stoops fired offensive coordinator Eddie Gran and co-offensive coordinator Darin Hinshaw on Sunday after their offense ranked outside the top 100 nationally in passing yards per game, total yards per game and points per game in the regular season. LEXINGTON - Kentucky football's offseason will begin with a search for a new offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. ![]() Watch Video: Kentucky football: What's next for the Cats after the 2020 season?
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