Over the Thanksgiving break, Florida State Football fans got some upsetting news from the coaching staff that we have all come to know and love. Our very own Defensive Coordinator, Mark Stoops, will be stepping down from his position here at FSU to fulfill the job of Head Coach over at Kentucky University. The wildcats had a season to forget this year, posting a pitiful 2-10 (0-8 in conference play) record with both of their wins coming against Div. II teams. They also fired their head football coach, Joker Phillips, based off of the poor effort put into this year. Mark Stoops, on the other hand, has had a great season as the DC for the Florida State Seminoles, grooming the defense into one of the best in the country, and helping the team to a solid 10-2 record. Without the work of Stoops this year, who knows how the Seminoles would have fared this season.
Even though this is big news for the Stoop family and for Mark himself, he will be severely missed here at FSU. Since Stoops has joined the team back in 2009, Florida State has consistently had one of the nation's best defenses, and because of this, has helped coach the team to top-ten rankings and bowl games every year. I know I speak for all of Seminole Nation when I say you will be missed Mark Stoops. We hope the best for you in Kentucky.
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