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Kentucky coach Mark Stoops made comments suggesting that the University of Georgia has used Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals to acquire talented players. Stoops stated that Georgia has "bought some pretty good players" and that his own team could use similar help. Georgia head coach Kirby Smart responded by downplaying the comments, stating that they were "much ado about nothing" and that Stoops was likely trying to generate interest and support from his own fan base. Smart also mentioned that he had spoken with Stoops about NIL prior to their recent game. The controversy surrounding Stoops' comments has sparked debate among fans and media. However, Stoops has reiterated his support for Kentucky fans despite the backlash.
I say it all the time — college football is all about talent acquisition. @CoachDanLanning knows that firsthand. While he was a GA at Pittsburgh and Arizona State, Lanning became a relentless recruiter and worked his tail off. It’s why he got hired by Kirby Smart and Nick… https://t.co/d0iGCVjRMn https://t.co/4WGG5DjXKs
Guys if you don't think Mark Stoops can coach then your head is so far up the fan side of your body that you are a walking echo chamber in poorly fitting clothes in your school's colors. Kentucky is a hard job.
Oregon’s Dan Lanning has adapted strategies from Georgia’s Kirby Smart, but ultimately, he’s creating something entirely his own. @RJ_cfb explains how Lanning’s approach to mental training is priming the Ducks for success https://t.co/qDhPF4NzAA
Georgia’s Kirby Smart has ‘no reaction’ to NIL remarks https://t.co/DkDwRwdzsL
Kentucky football’s Mark Stoops reiterates support for fans after radio show controversy via @JonHale_HL https://t.co/FQGWwQvWXt
Mark Stoops addresses the criticism to the comments from his radio show https://t.co/U84svzSP7n
About half of my epic rant in defense of Mark Stoops at Kentucky on the @Cover3Podcast Stoops was pretty honest on his radio show. But there is a lot more truth he can’t say. I said it for him. https://t.co/oqjgimxp6y https://t.co/xJVis5ykqP
It's time for Kentucky fans to be more realistic about who and where their program is https://t.co/wpy45Zq7yM
NEW | Stoops' NIL comments aren't wrong, but strike the wrong note after Kentucky's lopsided loss to Georgia https://t.co/buOIprDnRR https://t.co/YBzunIqKvc
Mark Stoops pins Kentucky football's loss to Georgia on fan cheapness https://t.co/HFGa6fD1Fh
NEW: There has been no shortage of reaction and commentary to Mark Stoops' radio show comments Monday. We tried to address some of the most common questions here. https://t.co/uBxPEMsJgz
Stoops: UGA 'bought some pretty good players' - via @ESPN App https://t.co/OJPVdr4Ifi
Georgia’s defense is working to build on Kentucky performance https://t.co/OkBMDHrAmC
Fans have the right to complain, but should they then donate to a football program? Mark Stoops thinks so @TBob53 and @10AJMcCarron debated if he's right on Rivals Down South Catch the show weekdays at 2:30p ET on Stadium! https://t.co/lMW4Ik7EOw
You want better players, Pony up: Kentucky’s Mark Stoops used Georgia as example for buying a better roster with NIL. “I can promise you Georgia, they bought some pretty good players. You’re allowed to these days and we could use some help” https://t.co/hxBBLEJFHm
Kirby Smart on Mark Stoops comments that Georgia "bought" players via NIL: "Much ado about nothing." https://t.co/KL6S42rxdf
Kirby Smart: ‘Much ado about nothing’ on Mark Stoops’ comments about UGA buying players @SethWEmerson https://t.co/2iSOPOlIEQ
Georgia football coach Kirby Smart responds to Mark Stoops' comment that UGA 'bought some pretty good players' through NIL money https://t.co/5ikTKjdiWw
Georgia head coach Kirby Smart on Mark Stoops' comments about Georgia and NIL: "Much to do about nothing really ... I think Mark is trying to garner interest and money from his fan base ... We're all trying to do the same" Said he talked to Stoops pre-game on Saturday about NIL
Kentucky coach believes NIL has buoyed Georgia football https://t.co/Ky67Cg4qB6