Brooks Says He's Leaning 80% Toward Retirement

Kentucky's Rich Brooks is likely done coaching. After the Wildcats lost to Clemson, 21-13, in the Music City Bowl on Sunday night, Brooks told his players there is an "80% chance" he will not return as coach for the 2010 season. Of course, this being the SEC, you never know about such things, but Brooks, 68, seems to be more grounded than other coaches in the league, if you get our drift. ...

Brooks plans to take 4-5 days to think it over.

Players Randall Cobb, Zipp Duncan and Corey Peters give their reaction to Brooks' announcement.

Kentucky has one of these coach-in-waiting arrangements, meaning offensive coordinator Joker Phillips would take over. Thanks to John Clay of the Lexington Herald-Leader.