December 7, 2020
It’s going to cost Kentucky a pretty penny to revamp its offense this offseason. Sunday afternoon the University of Kentucky announced the football program is moving forward without offensive coordinator Eddie Gran and quarterbacks coach Darin Hinshaw after five seasons. Even though the statement said the parties “mutually agreed” to go different ways, the assistants…
December 6, 2020
In a press conference addressing his decision not to retain Eddie Gran and Darin Hinshaw, Mark Stoops debunked a common misconception among his critics. While some may believe Stoops tied Gran and Hinshaw’s hands by insisting on a ground-and-pound rushing attack the past five years, Kentucky’s head coach said the reality is he doesn’t have…
Offensive coordinator Eddie Gran and quarterbacks coach Darin Hinshaw will not be retained for the 2021 season. Gran and Hinshaw have been together for many seasons, including their previous eight that have resulted in bowl games; however, it was time for a change and that’s unfortunate. Eddie Gran is a darn fine man. Private…
On the wide spectrum of offensive football, Kentucky touched every single aspect, good and bad, under the five-year tutelage of Eddie Gran and Darin Hinshaw. In the first half of Gran’s first game as a play-caller Kentucky scored 35 points and had almost 300 passing yards on 19 attempts. In the final game of his…
The University of Kentucky announced that the school has officially parted ways with offensive coordinator Eddie Gran and co-offensive coordinator Darin Hinshaw after five seasons. “Eddie and I pondered about this for weeks and mutually agreed that this was the way to move forward,” head coach Mark Stoops said in a statement. “I appreciate Eddie…
Now that the regular season is over, the Kentucky Football program is making some changes. Sources tell KSR that offensive coordinator Eddie Gran and co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Darin Hinshaw have been relieved of their duties. Another offensive assistant may be let go as well. Replacements have not been chosen, but the source tells…
Coaching changes are coming very soon and there is uncertainty around Eddie Gran’s future as Kentucky’s offensive coordinator. Whatever happens with Stoops’ impending staff shake-ups, whether Gran is on the list of terminations or not, Gran has one ringing endorsement from departing senior AJ Rose. Gran and Rose arrived in Lexington around the same time,…
December 2, 2020
As Kentucky’s 2020 football season nears a close, the BBN is looking ahead to see what’s next for the program as it limps to the finish line after top 25 preseason expectations. Fans are not alone. Mark Stoops said as much Monday afternoon. “We do need to get better,” Stoops said. “There’s no denying that.…
November 30, 2020
It’s pretty obvious that Kentucky’s offense has been bad in 2020. The offensive shortcomings cannot be repeated in 2021. That’s a given. There are multiple solutions one could attempt to solve the problem. For many fans, it’s simple: fire Eddie Gran. Kentucky’s offensive coordinator is surely not the only one on the hot seat. Players could…
November 24, 2020
Kentucky’s offense has not been great in 2020. When the Wildcats struggle to move the ball, fair or not, the first person fans fault is offensive coordinator Eddie Gran. The chorus from the disgruntled crowd was especially loud after Saturday’s loss at Alabama where the Wildcats scored only three points on three early first half…