UK Basketball: Perry critical of Gillispie and Kentucky

Because he played with five of Kentucky's current players, Bobby Perry readily admits that he wants to see the UK basketball team do well.

However, the former Wildcat also doesn't think that means he should not be entitled to an opinion that is less than flattering about the UK program.

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I agree with Perry

Just because he states his opinion, it doesn’t make him an idiot. Same with Mike Casey.

by btcoop71 on Mar 20, 2009 1:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

We all have a right to our opinions, for sure...

…But i think it hurts the program when ex-players are critical… Folks seems to put more stock in there opinions, good or bad…

Steelers fan 1st! UK is my 2nd love.

by vinceuk1 on Mar 20, 2009 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Perry's comments

were very different from Mike Casey’s. Perry was much more respectful and classy.

I believe in Billy G.

by kentuckygirl0724 on Mar 20, 2009 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Either way, I respect their right to state their opinons

If I agree or not.

by btcoop71 on Mar 20, 2009 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I Don't Understand His Last Year, This Year Comments

UK was 18-13 last year but happy because they were winning.

This year UK is 21-13 but unhappy because there aren’t winning.

21 > 18 in my book.

by FortyYearCatFan on Mar 20, 2009 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

He's thinking, no DANCE invite this year...

Steelers fan 1st! UK is my 2nd love.

by vinceuk1 on Mar 20, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

OK Then He Should Say That

As I recall, UK was 1 & Done for the first time since 1987 last year.

by FortyYearCatFan on Mar 20, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

maybe...

And, he may also be referring to the fact that last years team improved from start to finish, this year team regressed…

But, I’m not in Bobby’s head, so who knows… lol

Steelers fan 1st! UK is my 2nd love.

by vinceuk1 on Mar 20, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Former players should take a cue from Sheppard

And remember what the pressure is like and not compound that by throwing current coaches or players under the bus.

Billy is a 5x conference coach of the year, that surely tells you that he can coach.

http://kentuckyink.com

by cobbycobb on Mar 20, 2009 9:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

The 5X Thing Is Inaccurate

Twice at TAMU = COY.

Once at UK = co-COY.

Not 5X COY.

by FortyYearCatFan on Mar 20, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Gillispie was Texas COY in 2003-4 as selected by TABC and was finalist for national COY.
Gillispie was Big 12 COY in 2004-5, 2005-6, 2006-7, and was Texas COY in 2005-6.
Gillispie was SEC co-COY 2007-8.
In addition Gillispie is the only coach in NCAA history to lead a team to most improved status in two consecutive seasons.

by Wild Weasel on Mar 20, 2009 11:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs