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Gillispie Era Over at UK

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ESPN, multiple local sources reporting Billy Gillispie will not be back as the coach at Kentucky.

 

The Herald-Leader reporting an 18-minute meeting took place between Gillispie, UK President Lee Todd and others at the President's mansion on campus, after which Gillispie was seen getting into a vehicle with Texas A&M tags and leaving.

 

More as it comes...

 

Orestes Meeks, Jodie's father, shares some surprising and interesting comments that make it seem like this was coming for some time, or at least has more behind it than we maybe realized.

 

 

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Yay first?

ugh

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by Anything but Gatorade on Mar 27, 2009 2:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

SRSLY though

what do we do now? There has got to be an ace in the hole or we’re in for some serious trouble.

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by Anything but Gatorade on Mar 27, 2009 2:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Lookin' good

I didn’t mind Gillispie to be honest, but man, if we can for sure land Donovan, we’ve gotta do it. Of course the media is already making fun of us saying we’re Notre Dame and that we should have kept Tubby. I’m going to slam this a-hole: http://www.sportsjournalismtoday.com/archive/archiveswhole/2009bymonth/09march/09march27.html

by hadoomystery on Mar 27, 2009 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Me either

I don’t feel good about it, but we’lll see what happens.

GBB!!!

by OGETARTS on Mar 27, 2009 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

some serious trouble.

Agreed. Barnhart sucks it appears.

by eeluk on Mar 27, 2009 3:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ouch

Of course its difficult, its a shortcut... if it was easy it'd just be "the way."

by chirop1 on Mar 27, 2009 3:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

If finally hit the fan

Part 1 of insanity….over

Commence Part 2…..

by btcoop71 on Mar 27, 2009 3:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Still Not Official But ...

if true, it’s gotta be really hard on the players having to go through 2 coaching changes in 3 years. I feel bad for Coach G too.

by Blueboy on Mar 27, 2009 3:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

WKYT 27

link

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

by vinceuk1 on Mar 27, 2009 3:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I hope

the person driving the truck that dropped off and picked up Billy was a lovely and sweet woman, who cares even more about him than Tinkerbell does, and who treats him with tender loving care for the next few days. I would hate for him to be alone. I think Coach Billy Clyde give it a hell of a try under very difficult circumstances and for that he deserves our respect.

by StillCatwoman on Mar 27, 2009 3:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, wow Orestes. Sheesh.

Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.

by blbskue on Mar 27, 2009 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

For crying out loud,

Jodie is an adult, now. Maybe his coach doesn’t need to call daddy anymore.

by Newblue on Mar 27, 2009 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Telling...

… this story has a lot more to be written.

Maybe there is a lot more to the “off court” stuff than we ever wanted to believe.

The Heart & Mind of the Big Blue Nation ...

by JL Blue on Mar 27, 2009 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree

Time to let the cat(s) out of the bag………

Although, we’ll never know everything.

by btcoop71 on Mar 27, 2009 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Doubt it.

I’m guessing it’s just referred to as “on- and off-the-court issues,” and no further detail is given.

One way to avoid getting into the whole buyout mess is just for UK to offer him something less than the $6 million ($2 or $3 maybe), and everyone sign confidentiality clauses, no one talks about it again.

Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.

by blbskue on Mar 27, 2009 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

If I'm Gillespie

I go to court for every penny and make UK look like idiots for years. Let this resurface every six months or so.

by Newblue on Mar 27, 2009 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I feel bad for BCG

but he had the opportunity and did not take care of it properly. Let’s hope we can get the ship going in the right direction quickly.

That's what she said.

by adaircam4 on Mar 27, 2009 3:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

billy gone

tv wkyt will be announced at 430 estime. uk will annonce firing at 430 eastern time on wkyt

by Old Blue Cat on Mar 27, 2009 3:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I have given up

trying to work today.

I’m ready for all this to be behind us. Go Big Blue!

by TheManInTheBrownSuit on Mar 27, 2009 3:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

As a Louisville fan

I hope it ends up being Donovan, for the rivalry’s sake. Good luck boys.

I miss the old days of the internet when men were men, hot girls were middle aged men, and hot underage girls were FBI agents.....

by jch24 on Mar 27, 2009 3:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

As a UK fan

I couldn’t agree more. Nothing like sluggin’ it out with the Cards.

by TheManInTheBrownSuit on Mar 27, 2009 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, gotta make it home in time for the conference. Heh.

Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.

by blbskue on Mar 27, 2009 3:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Don't shed any tears for Billy G...

I too, wanted him to stay. But six million dollars can cure any heartache he might be having….

by eeluk on Mar 27, 2009 3:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm sure not

I work for KCTCS and was just told in a meeting that we won’t have so much as a cost of living increase for the 3rd straight year. The idea that they’re going to pay him 6 million after the royal mess he made of things makes me sick.

by Danvillecat on Mar 27, 2009 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

True, but ...

… do you bring in triple your salary a year in donations, concessions and such?

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by JL Blue on Mar 27, 2009 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

KY basketball

brings in the money, not the coach. UK basketball would bring in the money if Homer Simpson was the coach. Do you think people go to Rupp Arena because of Billy Clyde?

by Danvillecat on Mar 27, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Private funds

athletic booster funds have nothing to do with the rest of the university. I know it’s sickening but the sport is a money maker for the school.

DEEETROIT BASKETBALLL!!!

by davw83 on Mar 27, 2009 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's not sickening in my opinion. UK didn't vet the guy properly and now they can pay up.

As a great believer in the free market, I say if you can get $6M from an employer, good for you.

by bluegrassgal on Mar 27, 2009 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

Austrian economics for the win.

Is it August yet?

by Bens4vcobra on Mar 27, 2009 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

bg

coach was just to introverted for this job. His stubborness and personality was just too much for UK. He did this to himself. I think he is a decent coach but UK was way out of his league. Go big blue and good luck to G and god willing we will get D.

by Old Blue Cat on Mar 27, 2009 3:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

wow crazy day

Dont know quite how I feel BUT it’s a lot less bitter than the Tubby departure. From the sounds of things it looks like we have a better shot at keeping Meeks for another season providing he likes the new coach.

DEEETROIT BASKETBALLL!!!

by davw83 on Mar 27, 2009 3:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't know...

I didn’t feel as upset cause Tubby left on his own. I’m sick to my stomach cause we pretty much fired the guy after to years. Wow… just wow.

by scfcats on Mar 27, 2009 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Upset

I was upset Tubby was gone becuase I like him a lot but not necessarilly upset at the school. THe Billy G departure leaves me a lot less sad. I do hope he succeeds wherever he goes though.

DEEETROIT BASKETBALLL!!!

by davw83 on Mar 27, 2009 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, I understand...

Either way it sucks to see a coach go.

by scfcats on Mar 27, 2009 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't Be Upset For Tubby

He’s happier than I’ve seen him in the 9 years since I met him.

I don’t have much doubt G will be successful and happy somewhere else, too.

by FortyYearCatFan on Mar 27, 2009 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

40--there you are

Who will jump at the chance to hire Billy Clyde? Do you think he has something in the wings lined up?

by StillCatwoman on Mar 27, 2009 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

NC State is reportedly very interested.

Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.

by blbskue on Mar 27, 2009 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I heard NC state mentioned last night.

When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro...Hunter S. Thompson

by UK72CatFan on Mar 27, 2009 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I would

say that Billy would not be unemployed long

I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!

by tenken on Mar 27, 2009 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

UVA is an elite public university.

They only accept around 30% of all applicants.

I would LOVE to watch the Texan handle living in THAT town. Picture that press conference!

by TheManInTheBrownSuit on Mar 27, 2009 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tubby

I wasnt upset for Tubby. I was upset for me becuase I liked Tubby.

DEEETROIT BASKETBALLL!!!

by davw83 on Mar 27, 2009 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

PP likes Donavon

Donavon and Patersons parents are friends atleast that is what Donavon said last year

by Old Blue Cat on Mar 27, 2009 3:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i think i remember

UK and UF being his final two. UK happens to be much closer to home.

GO BIG BLUE!! GO BIG BLUE!!

by UKWildCatFanatic on Mar 27, 2009 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow

you guys are making us Alabama football fans look patient.

Is it August yet?

by Bens4vcobra on Mar 27, 2009 3:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Read the second article I posted ...

… There is much more to this story.

The Heart & Mind of the Big Blue Nation ...

by JL Blue on Mar 27, 2009 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I

will, and I’m sure there is. I was just making a comment based more on outside perception.

Is it August yet?

by Bens4vcobra on Mar 27, 2009 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No doubt.

Most of the national articles I’ve read have already painted the fans as the primary scapegoates. It’s pretty irritating.

by BBallSophist on Mar 27, 2009 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That is a little unclear...

These reporters are clever with words….

by scfcats on Mar 27, 2009 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Departure

I think just the departure.

DEEETROIT BASKETBALLL!!!

by davw83 on Mar 27, 2009 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

We dont know all of the facts yet

BG could have done something off the court that UK is afraid it is going to go public. There is more to this lets just control our temptaions

by Old Blue Cat on Mar 27, 2009 3:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

WKYT

Billy G has announced his own news conference for tommorow morning at 11am

DEEETROIT BASKETBALLL!!!

by davw83 on Mar 27, 2009 3:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

that's seems odd

very irregular, unless he is just going to take the high road and say the BBN has great fans…????

by StillCatwoman on Mar 27, 2009 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

obviously not

if he’s getting his own presser, my bet is he lays into UK fans and admin

by UKFaninSoFla on Mar 27, 2009 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

If we have a good coach lined up

This is accually a relief to me andI honestly think this was the right decision. G was never going to change and why should he. MB should have looked closer at BG before hiring him. He can still be a good coach that did not mesh with uk

by Old Blue Cat on Mar 27, 2009 3:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

WKYT

Mitch just wrapped up a meeting with the players

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

by vinceuk1 on Mar 27, 2009 3:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

barnhart

just read that he already wrapped with the players – and orestes is likely happy now

PPat would have played for him anyway

by UKFaninSoFla on Mar 27, 2009 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bromley

Im at home on paternity leave and watching Bromley’s report live. Watching this man is painful. According to them live on air Billy called the newstation and has requested his own new conference tommorow at 11am.

Mitch B just left the lodge having rapped up his address to the players.

Watching this coverage is crazy. I really find it amazing that this is such a spectacle. You would think that their was some major disaster due to all the attention.

DEEETROIT BASKETBALLL!!!

by davw83 on Mar 27, 2009 3:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

wow!!!!!

wish I lived in Kentucky in times like this!

I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!

by tenken on Mar 27, 2009 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rotary Club Snub

in 07 probably set the tone. I don’t think this split has anything to do with coaching or x’s and o’s I see a coach that was unwilling to do what was expected as the head coach of the greatest basketball programs of all time. His job was much more than coaching. Media skills just added fuel to the fire. " I am who I am" only goes so far. Also blame goes to the search committee unless he just lied to them about who he was and what he was willing to do off-court.

When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro...Hunter S. Thompson

by UK72CatFan on Mar 27, 2009 3:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ok

I go to the grocery store and all hell breaks loose! WOW! Especially Meeks dad!!! WOW!!! To me that is more suprising then him being let go. Maybe Meeks will stay on.

I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!

by tenken on Mar 27, 2009 3:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

WKYT 27 showing players

players look stunned…

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

by vinceuk1 on Mar 27, 2009 3:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

keep filling us in, please

for all of us who can’t see Lexington TV

by StillCatwoman on Mar 27, 2009 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mitch has some explaining to do

I don’t need gory details, but a mea culpa would be a nice start. Some honesty would be a nice change given two weeks of stone silence.

by Ontherocks on Mar 27, 2009 3:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Poor Meeks....

4 years, 3 different coaches….

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

by vinceuk1 on Mar 27, 2009 3:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Exactly ...

I hope none of our guys leave.

by Blueboy on Mar 27, 2009 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

HA

I was LITERALLY posting this. Nice.

The Heart & Mind of the Big Blue Nation ...

by JL Blue on Mar 27, 2009 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ATL radio

is claiming this is totally false..just heard a UF official say this is not happening..

‘When you build a house and you make it hurricane-proof by putting certain kinds of windows in it, and use cement instead of stick construction and all that kind of stuff, you’re getting prepared for what? A hurricane that may or may never every come." ’We’re going to have 12 hurricanes next year, we know they’re coming.’
- Coach Nick Saban

by bammer on Mar 27, 2009 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

was reported on WKYT

that BIlly D is not interested.

JXClaytor on the 360

by JoshuaClaytor on Mar 27, 2009 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dave Baker says...

…Uk has contacted Billy D….

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

by vinceuk1 on Mar 27, 2009 3:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

KSR

has also mentioned Billy D as the new coach.

by TheManInTheBrownSuit on Mar 27, 2009 3:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Billy G

Oh wow…now why is Billy G holding a presser @ 11am tomorrow morning??

can you imagine what someone as gruff as he is wouldhave to say the morning after getting canned?
and if he’s on a bender?!?!?

someone just send him a keg of Pabst and hopefully he’ll sleep through the PC and we can have Billy D enter clean w/no skidmarks from BG

by UKFaninSoFla on Mar 27, 2009 3:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

WOW

OH MY GOSH! Whats his name that is on the golf course……….he was right on!

I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!

by tenken on Mar 27, 2009 3:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

UK Presser

they should have waited until 5 minutes before the Uof L tipoff! ha ha

by Kuhnnie on Mar 27, 2009 3:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Sheesh

Well, it’s over and at this point whether it’s a “good” decision or not, it’s probably the only possible way this could have ended given the last couple months.

I’m an optimist and I hoped everything would work out, but if in fact Billy Donovan is the new head coach that is going to be hard for me to adjust to – too much time spent rooting against the Gators, too much time laughing at the year-after-year underachieving with supposedly top players.

>sigh<

I like important stuff just as much as the next guy, but please, for a little while, deliver us from meaning, baseball. That's your greatest glory, and we thank you for it very, very much. -- Craig Calcaterra

by JLeverenz on Mar 27, 2009 3:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

National Title Appearances since 2000

Donovan—3
UK—————0

I wouldn’t laugh for long…

by TheManInTheBrownSuit on Mar 27, 2009 3:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

There's no denying that he did a good job in 2000 and caught lightning in the bottle in 06-08

But you also can’t just ignore the chronic underachieving in the other 7 years in the decade.

I like important stuff just as much as the next guy, but please, for a little while, deliver us from meaning, baseball. That's your greatest glory, and we thank you for it very, very much. -- Craig Calcaterra

by JLeverenz on Mar 27, 2009 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

We didn't exactly

overachieve ourselves this decade.

by TheManInTheBrownSuit on Mar 27, 2009 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Like Billy D or Not

Given the negative PR raining down on UK. Billy D= players staying, more recruits staying and some stability in this fire storm

by blue oregon on Mar 27, 2009 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, there really cannot be a "Plan B" at this point.

Fire Barnhart (and publicly flog Todd, but he can stay, I guess)

by NYCCats on Mar 27, 2009 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hard to believe UK would fire Gillispie without a solid idea who the next coach is.

"Yeah, the guy wearing the $4,000 suit is holding the elevator for the guy who doesn't make that in four months. COME ON! "--GOB

by Thomas Hunt Morgan on Mar 27, 2009 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's not the point

Billy Donovan’s track record is of someone who brings in highly regarded players and 7 times out of 10 either fails to get past the first weekend of the NCAA tournament or fails to make the tournament all together. He’s not likely to get better players at UK than he was getting at Florida and there’s no reason to think he’s going to become a better coach either.

Could he get the right combination and make a run at a FF? Sure. But all the other times we can look forward to first/second round exits or NIT appearances.

I like important stuff just as much as the next guy, but please, for a little while, deliver us from meaning, baseball. That's your greatest glory, and we thank you for it very, very much. -- Craig Calcaterra

by JLeverenz on Mar 27, 2009 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes, Billy D may or may not be the uber coach we are looking for

He’s had amazing success—in the years he had success. But how many seasons did the gators get knocked out of the first round of the NCAA?

by StillCatwoman on Mar 27, 2009 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Right now...

I think the important thing to remember is that the media loves him. We need a shot of good PR right now more than we need an immediate return to the Final Four.

Besides… we now need a coach. Who else you gonna go after?

Of course its difficult, its a shortcut... if it was easy it'd just be "the way."

by chirop1 on Mar 27, 2009 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

agreed.

the coaches at Duke, UNC, and KU aren’t going anywhere, and who else could you confidently say is prepared to take the reins at Kentucky (oh, yeah, that guy in L’ville) but besides him, being Kentucky’s coach is like being President of the US. No one is ever truly qualified for the job (unless he held it before) because there is no other job like it.

by StillCatwoman on Mar 27, 2009 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's an interesting question

Would you have taken Florida’s run since 2000 (3 final game appearances, 2 NCs, but also a lot of NIT) over ours?

I probably would, but I could see how others would disagree. . .

Fire Barnhart (and publicly flog Todd, but he can stay, I guess)

by NYCCats on Mar 27, 2009 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes yes I would take it....2 NC's would alleviate 2 NIT's

I think the NIT should never happen at UK but if they were after 2 NC’s, I would less angry

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Mar 27, 2009 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is something I've often pondered

I think I would prefer the lower variance of what UK did during 00’s over the high variance of Florida.

It’s not like UK was just plodding along this decade – we had one of the all-time great teams that came a sprain away from a NC. The 2003-04 team was good as was the 04-05 team. The 2001-2002 squad wasn’t that bad either. I’ll take that consistency over the “who knows?” of Florida.

I like important stuff just as much as the next guy, but please, for a little while, deliver us from meaning, baseball. That's your greatest glory, and we thank you for it very, very much. -- Craig Calcaterra

by JLeverenz on Mar 27, 2009 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I did like Tubby

And “lower variance” is not the same as “mediocre” in fact they are completely different, unrelated ideas.

I like important stuff just as much as the next guy, but please, for a little while, deliver us from meaning, baseball. That's your greatest glory, and we thank you for it very, very much. -- Craig Calcaterra

by JLeverenz on Mar 27, 2009 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

sorry, that came out a bit different than I intended

I like important stuff just as much as the next guy, but please, for a little while, deliver us from meaning, baseball. That's your greatest glory, and we thank you for it very, very much. -- Craig Calcaterra

by JLeverenz on Mar 27, 2009 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Exactly true

There’s no right answer – to each his own taste.

Fire Barnhart (and publicly flog Todd, but he can stay, I guess)

by NYCCats on Mar 27, 2009 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

A lot of this, for me, is based on experiences with teams in other sports

I’m particularly sensitive to the role that randomness/luck plays in the outcome of a sporting event. Contrary to popular belief, the best team doesn’t always win and players are not in complete control of the outcome of a game.

The ball bounces one way and team A wins, it bounces the other way and team B wins. The best you can do is to mitigate that effect as much as possible.

I like important stuff just as much as the next guy, but please, for a little while, deliver us from meaning, baseball. That's your greatest glory, and we thank you for it very, very much. -- Craig Calcaterra

by JLeverenz on Mar 27, 2009 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

"Great Hire"

http://www.aseaofblue.com/2007/4/6/95352/85553

Near unanimous praise for the hire two years ago, the revisionist history by some is regrettable.

"Yeah, the guy wearing the $4,000 suit is holding the elevator for the guy who doesn't make that in four months. COME ON! "--GOB

by Thomas Hunt Morgan on Mar 27, 2009 3:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Guilty as charged ...

… Hey, did you think the guy you saw this year was the same guy?

The Heart & Mind of the Big Blue Nation ...

by JL Blue on Mar 27, 2009 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

God Put Eyes On The Front Of Our Head For a Reason

Look forward, not back.

Anybody can predict the past.

by FortyYearCatFan on Mar 27, 2009 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Also...

… the perils of print.

The Heart & Mind of the Big Blue Nation ...

by JL Blue on Mar 27, 2009 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I didn't

None of us knew enough about him to know about his penchant for being surly in interviews and generally disagreeable all around.

His stubbornness in game was also something I did not expect.

Of course its difficult, its a shortcut... if it was easy it'd just be "the way."

by chirop1 on Mar 27, 2009 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wasn't trying to impugn you at all.

Some said now say it was a bad hire and blame UK, while I heard very few concerns at the time of the hire.

"Yeah, the guy wearing the $4,000 suit is holding the elevator for the guy who doesn't make that in four months. COME ON! "--GOB

by Thomas Hunt Morgan on Mar 27, 2009 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Impugn away ...

… Hey, he had me going.

I actually would have been fine had he returned, honestly. Assuming he was above board.

I’m curious now these Meeks’ dad comments, though. Seems maybe we saw only a lot of the outside stuff.

The Heart & Mind of the Big Blue Nation ...

by JL Blue on Mar 27, 2009 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah.

I am really anxious to see what so infuriated Todd. Hard to imagine it would just be W and L or media relations.

"Yeah, the guy wearing the $4,000 suit is holding the elevator for the guy who doesn't make that in four months. COME ON! "--GOB

by Thomas Hunt Morgan on Mar 27, 2009 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

If enough players and parents voiced

complaints or concerns over what was happening behind the scenes, this could have been a considerable factor when combined with everything else that was going on.

the REAL fake Mr. Bob Dobalina
Formerly known as "senowen"

by bluesquire on Mar 27, 2009 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I just hope

that Todd had concrete reasons for firing BCG and not because he bruised a bunch of egos (Lexington rotary club, some media, etc.)

"Yeah, the guy wearing the $4,000 suit is holding the elevator for the guy who doesn't make that in four months. COME ON! "--GOB

by Thomas Hunt Morgan on Mar 27, 2009 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think that is really the fear

If he was fired just because he wouldn’t play ball with the good ol’ boys then it will be another blackeye for the program.

the REAL fake Mr. Bob Dobalina
Formerly known as "senowen"

by bluesquire on Mar 27, 2009 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

you rebel rouse...;-)

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Mar 27, 2009 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, but it's bound to happen

Good point, Thomas, but what can you say, it happens. I, even now, don’t think Gillispie is a bad coach. But, like any job, if you’re a jerk to your bosses — to the people who pay you — you’re not going to stick around all that long. Billy buried himself.

by hadoomystery on Mar 27, 2009 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm in Alabama and hearing

that the reason it took so long was to confirm with Billy Donovan that he will resign and come to UK. This is big down here because of Alabama offering Anthony Grant the HC position and now they are saying that Florida has also confirmed that Anthony Grant will replace Donovan. IF this is true, we should be excited. LETS GO CATS!

by ukcory on Mar 27, 2009 3:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I would go over

to the florida site but the hole Kiffin thing and I hate Florida

Phil,GO VOLS !!!

by bulldurham on Mar 27, 2009 3:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

hadn't read through all the posts on here yet,

but I heard it’s a done deal with Donovan coming to UK and Grant is going to Florida. Is that what everyone else is hearing and the only saving grace in this whole thing is if it is Donovan or another BIG NAME coach coming to UK.

sorry to repost if this has already been said

GO CATS!!!!!

by UKfan79 on Mar 27, 2009 3:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

If UK brings in a name coach (say Billy D for example)

I really believe UK wouldn’t lose a beat with 90% of our current and future recruits. UK may even to be able to get more involved with other better recruits. It sounds like Meeks wasn’t happy with BCG so he would be more likely to stay and Patterson would have no problem playing for said coach.

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Mar 27, 2009 3:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

agree 100%.

If they were to bring in “another” up and coming coach, we would be screwed

by UKfan79 on Mar 27, 2009 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Speechless

I think he deserved at least one more year to set up his system. I just hope we as a UK fanbase don’t throw a huge celebration like we did for BCG when he came in. Now it make us look like a bunch of asses.

UL Football Fan/UK Basketball Fan ~ Shreveport Louisiana

by The White Mandingo on Mar 27, 2009 3:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

It is done

too late on the appearance of asses. Must move forward

by blue oregon on Mar 27, 2009 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yep.

I’ll certainly cheer for him where ever he lands. I genuinely wish him the best.

"Yeah, the guy wearing the $4,000 suit is holding the elevator for the guy who doesn't make that in four months. COME ON! "--GOB

by Thomas Hunt Morgan on Mar 27, 2009 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Andy Katz

is on ESPN news now

I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!

by tenken on Mar 27, 2009 4:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

talking about

the change…………….said it was the players……..He is also saying that Donovan is NOT coming to UK

I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!

by tenken on Mar 27, 2009 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No Donovan?

Uh oh – get ready for the riots. . .

Fire Barnhart (and publicly flog Todd, but he can stay, I guess)

by NYCCats on Mar 27, 2009 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Per the link.....take it for what you will
A source close to the University of Kentucky athletic program tells Fox 35 Sports that Billy Donovan will resign as Florida Gators’ head basketball coach to take the same position at Kentucky.

The University of Kentucky has called a 4:30PM press conference in which the school is expected to announce the firing of head basketball coach Billy Gillispie. Kentucky has reportedly waited until a replacement coach is in place before letting go of Gillispie, who spent two seasons in Lexington.

Donovan led the Gators to back-to-back NCAA men’s basketball championships in 2006 and 2007. After the ’07 championship, Donovan agreed to become the head coach of the Orlando Magic, but changed his mind a few days later and returned to Gainesville.

The Gators have not made the NCAA tournament in either of the past two seasons.

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Mar 27, 2009 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's what was said in the report linked above

Of course its difficult, its a shortcut... if it was easy it'd just be "the way."

by chirop1 on Mar 27, 2009 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Andy Katz on ESPN News.

“Not just about wins and loses”

“A number of issues.”

“Not being able to handle being the Kentucky basketball coach.”

“Mitch Barnhart should really be responsible as well”

"Yeah, the guy wearing the $4,000 suit is holding the elevator for the guy who doesn't make that in four months. COME ON! "--GOB

by Thomas Hunt Morgan on Mar 27, 2009 4:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Sounds like he and I agree

Its nice to hear that the mainstream media may actually be getting the story right and not just pinning it on the fans.

Of course its difficult, its a shortcut... if it was easy it'd just be "the way."

by chirop1 on Mar 27, 2009 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

apologies if this is already up here somewhere

“a twin-jet Cessna took off from St. Augustine this morning (near Donovan’s beach home in Crescent Beach), landed in Lexington around 1:20 and is already headed back to Naples.”

Palm Beach Post Blog

by StillCatwoman on Mar 27, 2009 4:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Fits with his dad saying

“He’s at the beach, as far as I know.”

Fire Barnhart (and publicly flog Todd, but he can stay, I guess)

by NYCCats on Mar 27, 2009 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

God... I feel like I'm in a bad sci-fi movie

I hit my head and when I woke up it was 2007…

Are we seriously engaged in airplane watching again?!!?

Of course its difficult, its a shortcut... if it was easy it'd just be "the way."

by chirop1 on Mar 27, 2009 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Are you aware that there is a basketball game on tonight?

'..when they bring a knife, you bring a gun...that's the Chicago way..'

by HozeKing on Mar 27, 2009 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

There Is?

I thought Kentucky’s season was over after we lost to Notre Dame?

I could be wrong, but I think it will be hard to play with no coaches, unless donovan’s already scheduled an exhibition.

Ohhhh…. THAT basketball game.

by aidanpryde18 on Mar 27, 2009 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm still bitter about 1997

I’ll root for UofL tonight and then for the winner of KU/MSU on Sunday!!!

;-)

Of course its difficult, its a shortcut... if it was easy it'd just be "the way."

by chirop1 on Mar 27, 2009 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ditto that here!

I like important stuff just as much as the next guy, but please, for a little while, deliver us from meaning, baseball. That's your greatest glory, and we thank you for it very, very much. -- Craig Calcaterra

by JLeverenz on Mar 27, 2009 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

As much as those 6 missed nazi free throws hurt ;)

I’m not too worried about ’97. We were afterall playing without our best player and not expected to make it to the final 4 that year

by schizm42 on Mar 27, 2009 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

HozeKing

10 years ago I would rather have a pinkie chopped off than root for UofL but I have softened. In fact, I drew UofL in a blind draw and it pays well. Money talks you know.

Plus as I told you yesterday I picked them in preseason to win it all.

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Mar 27, 2009 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's never too late to grow as an individual :)

'..when they bring a knife, you bring a gun...that's the Chicago way..'

by HozeKing on Mar 27, 2009 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, I'm addicted, I admit. . .

Fire Barnhart (and publicly flog Todd, but he can stay, I guess)

by NYCCats on Mar 27, 2009 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

that plane only stayed in LEX for 46 mins....arrived from st. augustine

…on the ground at 1318 out of the gate at 1404……very interesting…back to naples

by teambeam on Mar 27, 2009 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I checked

out Orlando Sentinel and Gainesville Sun…….nothing………..also I take back what Katz said about Donovan…..he is just saying he doesn’t think he will come not ……….He is NOT coming

I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!

by tenken on Mar 27, 2009 4:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Sucks

- Really thought Gillispie would succeed at Kentucky. I actually would love to see him in Houston and get Penders outta there. He has the Texas connections to succeed, and his grating personality would be fine at a place where they don’t care about basketball…at least, not until Phi Slamma Jamma comes back into town.
- Not sure why people are hating on Donovan. Show me another coach who’s got two national championships (or even one) that would remotely sniff Kentucky right now, and I’ll give you a dollar. Donovan would be a great hire.
- Keep your hands off Rick Barnes, please! You know I love Kentucky, but Barnes has a great thing going at Texas. We’re talking championship potential.

by jc25 on Mar 27, 2009 4:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Texas Tech?

Hell, they put up with Bob Knight. Pat Knight ain’t gettin’ er’ done.

The Heart & Mind of the Big Blue Nation ...

by JL Blue on Mar 27, 2009 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Talked To B12 Coaching Friend About That

He says Pat Knight is OK (set) at Texas Tech.

by FortyYearCatFan on Mar 27, 2009 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Conflicting Reports

The Orlando station says Donovan is going to UK, but I spent 22.5 years growing up in Orlando and I can tell you it’s not the best source.

The St. Pete Times says Donovan’s father told them that Billy D is at his vacation home in Crescent Beach and not in Kentucky.

Pick which one you want to believe, but as a Floridian (and not the part that’s a Gator fan) I would put more faith in the St. Pete Times than Fox 35 Orlando.

by Year2 on Mar 27, 2009 4:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yep.....who reallly knows

It is just so crazy

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Mar 27, 2009 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I never trust the local Fox affiliate for news

But that may just be because WDRB out of Louisville always seems like the generic bastard child of the Louisville news teams.

Of course its difficult, its a shortcut... if it was easy it'd just be "the way."

by chirop1 on Mar 27, 2009 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What

I really want to know is this..do they think we really believe that a decision was made in eighteen minutes?

I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!

by tenken on Mar 27, 2009 4:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Remember last time we were looking for a coach?

we talked about Donovan, Rick Barnes, Mike Bray… and I forgot who else, but Billy Gillispie was a surprise to me, and to a few other fans, too, I think. Maybe the plan is a name none of us are even considering….

by StillCatwoman on Mar 27, 2009 4:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

surely they won't......

make the same mistake? again……i definitely think the hire will be someone that has been mentioned, just not sure who.

by sarnh7 on Mar 27, 2009 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Billy D Vs Ricky P

As if the confrontation didn’t already have enough to boost it. Could be UL vs UK rises to match UNC vs Duke. Wish Donovan could bring Kenny Boynton with him…that would cure many ills.

by Wild Weasel on Mar 27, 2009 4:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That's what I had hoped for when UofL hired Pitino

We were ranked #1 at the time and I thought it was just a matter of time before a historic match-up between the two…

And I was right! Just a year or two later, the teams met up for the first time ever when neither team was ranked! :-(

Of course its difficult, its a shortcut... if it was easy it'd just be "the way."

by chirop1 on Mar 27, 2009 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

We are already

noted for being the biggest OOC rivalry in the nation. Unless we play in the same conference, I doubt we will ever get the press that UNC-Duke gets.

by schizm42 on Mar 27, 2009 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You know... if we go after Calipari...

John Wall is still uncommitted but was considering Kentucky before leaning towards Memphis…

Sounds like the best of both worlds to me!

;-)

Of course its difficult, its a shortcut... if it was easy it'd just be "the way."

by chirop1 on Mar 27, 2009 4:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

maybe billy d can get him

unfortunately, evans had a good game in memphis’s loss last night so he will be gone and clear the way for Wall

by memphis wildcat on Mar 27, 2009 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

A free flowing Memphis style offense with Jodie Meeks as the featured option...

With John Hood and Darius Miller on the wings would be a thing of beauty.

Of course its difficult, its a shortcut... if it was easy it'd just be "the way."

by chirop1 on Mar 27, 2009 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mitch

What I really want to know at this point is Mitch’s job status. When is his 18-minute meeting scheduled? I mean, regardless of what you think of him as a person, he can’t keep his job after this disaster, right?

by The Lexpatriate on Mar 27, 2009 4:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

he shouldn't......

but he most likely will.

by sarnh7 on Mar 27, 2009 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good question.

I think that’s a pressing question that deserves to be answered. Hard to know if Barnhart was just doing Todd’s bidding.

"Yeah, the guy wearing the $4,000 suit is holding the elevator for the guy who doesn't make that in four months. COME ON! "--GOB

by Thomas Hunt Morgan on Mar 27, 2009 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Regardless

He has to take be held responsible for the one-man search committee and hire though, right?

by The Lexpatriate on Mar 27, 2009 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yep.

If Todd was forceful enough to force his AD to fire Gillispie, he (Todd) must be mad as hell at his AD.

"Yeah, the guy wearing the $4,000 suit is holding the elevator for the guy who doesn't make that in four months. COME ON! "--GOB

by Thomas Hunt Morgan on Mar 27, 2009 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He has not handled the basketball situations well....

but like it or not….he has handled all the other sports well, in fact I would sayy better than any other AD

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Mar 27, 2009 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree on that

But unfortunately, the basketball (and football) programs are the bread and butter for the others.

by The Lexpatriate on Mar 27, 2009 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Evans Stays, Wall Someplace Else

John Wall has stated that if Tyreke Evans returns to Memphis then he (Wall) will look elsewhere. KU presumed favorite although Jayhawks feel they have Lance Stephenson locked.

by Wild Weasel on Mar 27, 2009 4:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Is there any chance Evans returns?

Surely not. . .

The King is dead! Long live the King!

by NYCCats on Mar 27, 2009 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I had a dream last night

where orton and hood stayed with kentucky despite gillispie leaving, and billy d brought boynton.

BTW, im memphis gets jon wall they will have the #1, #2, and #3 recruits in the country. according to rivals.com. That is beyond disgusting

by idigl7220 on Mar 27, 2009 4:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Best team money can buy

I kid, I kid. . .

The King is dead! Long live the King!

by NYCCats on Mar 27, 2009 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ode to Billy Donovan....

Oh you can’t get to heaven in an orange canoe
God’s favorite color is UK blue

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Mar 27, 2009 4:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Will Donovan tip his hand to Grant?

If so, we should all expect Grant to turn the Alabama job in anticipation of an open UF job. Could be an early indication of Donovan’s intention.

"Yeah, the guy wearing the $4,000 suit is holding the elevator for the guy who doesn't make that in four months. COME ON! "--GOB

by Thomas Hunt Morgan on Mar 27, 2009 4:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Exactly, esp. as they share the same agent.

The King is dead! Long live the King!

by NYCCats on Mar 27, 2009 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Did not realize that.

Good find.

"Yeah, the guy wearing the $4,000 suit is holding the elevator for the guy who doesn't make that in four months. COME ON! "--GOB

by Thomas Hunt Morgan on Mar 27, 2009 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fox (WDRB) in Louiville reporting

that Gillispie is out (duh) and “another coach” is resigning. . .

Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.

by blbskue on Mar 27, 2009 4:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I've done about 15 minutes of actual real work today

I might as well pack it up. I’m too busy for this crap…but…can’t…stop…watching. The worse thing is that I work for myself so I don’t get paid for sitting at my computer doing nothing all day.

the REAL fake Mr. Bob Dobalina
Formerly known as "senowen"

by bluesquire on Mar 27, 2009 4:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Recruits fathere

Hood’s is dissapointed but understands is waiting to see what happens.

Orton wants to sit down and see what happens.

CJ is a Wildcat at heart and will probably not change

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Mar 27, 2009 4:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

CJ?

You mean GJ? The guy Gillispie was recruiting at A&M and then signed at Kentucky?

I would think he’d be the least “attached” to UK. Although, he’s also the least likely to get another major college invite.

Of course its difficult, its a shortcut... if it was easy it'd just be "the way."

by chirop1 on Mar 27, 2009 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

sorry typo...same guy

this was audio on WKYT from the parents themselves

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Mar 27, 2009 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

If the meeting was only 18 minutes

there must have been predetermined negotiations with attorneys.

"Yeah, the guy wearing the $4,000 suit is holding the elevator for the guy who doesn't make that in four months. COME ON! "--GOB

by Thomas Hunt Morgan on Mar 27, 2009 4:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Mitch is talking now

I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!

by tenken on Mar 27, 2009 4:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

it's going on now

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

by vinceuk1 on Mar 27, 2009 4:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Reading a formal statement looks juvenile.

'..when they bring a knife, you bring a gun...that's the Chicago way..'

by HozeKing on Mar 27, 2009 4:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Mitch

apparently not resigning or fired.

the REAL fake Mr. Bob Dobalina
Formerly known as "senowen"

by bluesquire on Mar 27, 2009 4:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Billy will not be back

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

by vinceuk1 on Mar 27, 2009 4:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

he is saying not the right chemistry

I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!

by tenken on Mar 27, 2009 4:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

"Long and deliberate dissucions"

Fans “deserve a coach that understand that is not just another coaching job” (cheap and uncalled for)

"Yeah, the guy wearing the $4,000 suit is holding the elevator for the guy who doesn't make that in four months. COME ON! "--GOB

by Thomas Hunt Morgan on Mar 27, 2009 4:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

thats what i thought..

‘When you build a house and you make it hurricane-proof by putting certain kinds of windows in it, and use cement instead of stick construction and all that kind of stuff, you’re getting prepared for what? A hurricane that may or may never every come." ’We’re going to have 12 hurricanes next year, we know they’re coming.’
- Coach Nick Saban

by bammer on Mar 27, 2009 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No way will they answer questions,,,I don't think.

'..when they bring a knife, you bring a gun...that's the Chicago way..'

by HozeKing on Mar 27, 2009 4:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

he didn't represent UK the way they wanted him too

I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!

by tenken on Mar 27, 2009 4:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

he didn't represent UK the way they wanted him too

I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!

by tenken on Mar 27, 2009 4:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Mitch

says fans deserve coach who understands “this is not just another coaching job.”

the REAL fake Mr. Bob Dobalina
Formerly known as "senowen"

by bluesquire on Mar 27, 2009 4:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

"Philisophical disparity that cannot be repaired"

"Yeah, the guy wearing the $4,000 suit is holding the elevator for the guy who doesn't make that in four months. COME ON! "--GOB

by Thomas Hunt Morgan on Mar 27, 2009 4:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Is someone behind him turning a crank to get out the words?

'..when they bring a knife, you bring a gun...that's the Chicago way..'

by HozeKing on Mar 27, 2009 4:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nope.

They’re pulling a string.

"Yeah, the guy wearing the $4,000 suit is holding the elevator for the guy who doesn't make that in four months. COME ON! "--GOB

by Thomas Hunt Morgan on Mar 27, 2009 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Anybody got a link to the video?

The King is dead! Long live the King!

by NYCCats on Mar 27, 2009 4:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

http://www.myfoxorlando.com/dpp/news/032709source_donovan_leaving_UCF

‘When you build a house and you make it hurricane-proof by putting certain kinds of windows in it, and use cement instead of stick construction and all that kind of stuff, you’re getting prepared for what? A hurricane that may or may never every come." ’We’re going to have 12 hurricanes next year, we know they’re coming.’
- Coach Nick Saban

by bammer on Mar 27, 2009 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

repeating that the chemistry is not there.....

I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!

by tenken on Mar 27, 2009 4:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

says not a place we expected to be at this time

doing this is in the best interest of the program and the student athletes. We obviously did not achieve the results we desired this year, and while we understand that that can happen there was a philosophical disparity that cannot be repaired.
Thank coach G and his staff, and best wishes.
Move forward. Will share details of search process as we move forward.
Again mentions the best interest of student athletes.
Takes questions.

by StillCatwoman on Mar 27, 2009 4:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

oh LEE TODD IS THERE

I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!

by tenken on Mar 27, 2009 4:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

"Converations over the past months"

"Yeah, the guy wearing the $4,000 suit is holding the elevator for the guy who doesn't make that in four months. COME ON! "--GOB

by Thomas Hunt Morgan on Mar 27, 2009 4:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow...they are taking questions. That's courageous of them.

'..when they bring a knife, you bring a gun...that's the Chicago way..'

by HozeKing on Mar 27, 2009 4:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

that could be good.......

or that could make things worse…..i don’t know if i trust them to answer questions properly right now.

by sarnh7 on Mar 27, 2009 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Seems to be...

very upfront right now…

by wldcatsfreak on Mar 27, 2009 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

good, i like that they have the guts to do it

they have to try something, after letting the storm brew

by sarnh7 on Mar 27, 2009 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

"Do not regret hiring him"

"Yeah, the guy wearing the $4,000 suit is holding the elevator for the guy who doesn't make that in four months. COME ON! "--GOB

by Thomas Hunt Morgan on Mar 27, 2009 4:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

dramatic differences

… in where we wanted to be.
MB: I do not regret hiring Billy, but it was my responsibility.
The buyout —mentions the fact that the contract was never settled and will be in contact with Billy’s legal.
It will be less than the 6 million.

by StillCatwoman on Mar 27, 2009 4:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Not paying

complete buyout. B/c contract was never finalized. We’ll see how that goes.

by ben-p on Mar 27, 2009 4:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Q. what's the buyout

MoU year to year agreement. Will work with counsel to determine buyout. “suffice it to say” less than $6 million.

"Yeah, the guy wearing the $4,000 suit is holding the elevator for the guy who doesn't make that in four months. COME ON! "--GOB

by Thomas Hunt Morgan on Mar 27, 2009 4:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

They are not agreeing to the $6M. Says the MOU is a year to year contract.

'..when they bring a knife, you bring a gun...that's the Chicago way..'

by HozeKing on Mar 27, 2009 4:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That's gonna get ugly. . .

The King is dead! Long live the King!

by NYCCats on Mar 27, 2009 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think we're overlooking something big here

Seth Davis was right about something.

I like important stuff just as much as the next guy, but please, for a little while, deliver us from meaning, baseball. That's your greatest glory, and we thank you for it very, very much. -- Craig Calcaterra

by JLeverenz on Mar 27, 2009 4:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Blind squirrel, nut

The King is dead! Long live the King!

by NYCCats on Mar 27, 2009 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lee Todd....this job is more than coaching and recruiting

philosophical differences

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Mar 27, 2009 4:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

AppA

Sorry for the title but its slow right now……apparently when he said “not in my job descrpition” that was the straw

I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!

by tenken on Mar 27, 2009 4:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Not one specific example mentioned thus far.

Job requires more than “coaching and recruiting”

If Billy had won 30 games this year, they wouldn’t be here.

"Yeah, the guy wearing the $4,000 suit is holding the elevator for the guy who doesn't make that in four months. COME ON! "--GOB

by Thomas Hunt Morgan on Mar 27, 2009 4:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I think

that they are being very honest right now

I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!

by tenken on Mar 27, 2009 4:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

yep

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Mar 27, 2009 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Praising coach Brooks showed no lack of patience....

right chemistry right fit

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Mar 27, 2009 4:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Mitch and then Todd

MB mentions relevance of comments about “things not in his job description,”
thoughts about winning and losing not in line with the bigger vision of the program.
Again goes back to the student athlete experience.
Question about about philo differences:
Pres Todd answers : Says this job is a complete job, requires more than just coaching and recruiting.
We need someone that has the philosophy this is a unique job.
MB: Mentions the outcry during Brooks first 2 years and that the University’s patience there shows we can work with coaches and our track record needs no explanations.

by StillCatwoman on Mar 27, 2009 4:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

MB makes a fair point there

The King is dead! Long live the King!

by NYCCats on Mar 27, 2009 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It is just me or Todd and Barnhart having a tough time selling this?

"Yeah, the guy wearing the $4,000 suit is holding the elevator for the guy who doesn't make that in four months. COME ON! "--GOB

by Thomas Hunt Morgan on Mar 27, 2009 4:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Not just you. They are coming across as petty, IMHO.

Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.

by blbskue on Mar 27, 2009 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Interesting stuff....

Thanks again for the updates

Keep em coming!

GBB!!!

by OGETARTS on Mar 27, 2009 4:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Black eye it is then

Harping on the “philosophical differences” explanation for the firing. I call BS on this BS excuse. The truth is BG didn’t kiss enough ass to the boosters, fans, MB or LT. Waiting for the other shoe to drop.

the REAL fake Mr. Bob Dobalina
Formerly known as "senowen"

by bluesquire on Mar 27, 2009 4:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Sure sounds like it.

"Yeah, the guy wearing the $4,000 suit is holding the elevator for the guy who doesn't make that in four months. COME ON! "--GOB

by Thomas Hunt Morgan on Mar 27, 2009 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

BTW

no new coach has been announced. Apparently they are still searching. This could be disasterous.

the REAL fake Mr. Bob Dobalina
Formerly known as "senowen"

by bluesquire on Mar 27, 2009 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think it would look bad if they announced a new coach today

I expect a new coach early/middle next week.

Of course its difficult, its a shortcut... if it was easy it'd just be "the way."

by chirop1 on Mar 27, 2009 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why disasterous?

It took CM two months to get Pitino. Take time and get it right.

by wklawdog on Mar 27, 2009 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

COULD be

that is if they cannot find anyone (of quality) who wants to take the job

the REAL fake Mr. Bob Dobalina
Formerly known as "senowen"

by bluesquire on Mar 27, 2009 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Todd's body language is bad.

Why does he keep on looking down and fiddlin’ with that pen?

'..when they bring a knife, you bring a gun...that's the Chicago way..'

by HozeKing on Mar 27, 2009 4:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Pres Todd says

Says it is pretty clear that there are a lot of expectations for the Ky coach.
Says there were no specific incidences, that this is a broader thing.
MB says: It just wasn’t where we wanted it to be. When you can’t have any movement over a 2 year time on a contract that is part of fitting in. Every other coach -15 others— have signed similar.

by StillCatwoman on Mar 27, 2009 4:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

My reaction is still wait and see on the good call bad call

I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!

by tenken on Mar 27, 2009 4:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

No successor in place....process is just starting.

'..when they bring a knife, you bring a gun...that's the Chicago way..'

by HozeKing on Mar 27, 2009 4:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

One cogent reasoning for this firing, please?

"Yeah, the guy wearing the $4,000 suit is holding the elevator for the guy who doesn't make that in four months. COME ON! "--GOB

by Thomas Hunt Morgan on Mar 27, 2009 4:46 PM EDT