Gillispie Era Over at UK

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

N

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

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

I don't know what to think

by cthom on Mar 27, 2009 3:00 PM EDT 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

HERE'S THE LINK

to the article @ ESPN
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=4021232

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

Also

on

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

oops

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/

by cthom on Mar 27, 2009 3:06 PM EDT up 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

Comments from Jodie's Dad

Wow

http://www.kentucky.com/881/story/741229.html

GBB!!!

by OGETARTS on Mar 27, 2009 3:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Hello

by btcoop71 on Mar 27, 2009 3:07 PM EDT up 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

didn't take him long, did it?

by Gobe Igbloo on Mar 27, 2009 3:49 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

Yeah, that's...that's something right there...

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

If Meeks felt that way,

how did the rest of the team feel?

by TheManInTheBrownSuit on Mar 27, 2009 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Pretty damning

by The Lexpatriate on Mar 27, 2009 3:47 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

Is this considered a firing?

by blue oregon on Mar 27, 2009 3:34 PM EDT up 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?

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

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

I don't think the state is paying $6M - you're comparing apples/oranges.

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

meant to say private funds - not taxpayers monies.

by bluegrassgal on Mar 27, 2009 3:21 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

UK athletics will be streaming it free at 4:30pm...

http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/032709aaa.html

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

Hope their servers are better than Mat Jones' and the LHL

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

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

that might be a good match

I could see him fitting in there.

by StillCatwoman on Mar 27, 2009 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

and save the awkwardness

of him being in the SEC

by StillCatwoman on Mar 27, 2009 3:31 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

what about UVA?

by Gobe Igbloo on Mar 27, 2009 3:52 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

roll tide.

by bradylteague on Mar 27, 2009 4:39 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

You Shouldn't Be Upset

He’s happy.

by FortyYearCatFan on Mar 27, 2009 3:52 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

so at 4:30 are we announcing a new coach or just

the departure of the current one?

by StillCatwoman on Mar 27, 2009 3:21 PM EDT 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..

by khlim2 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

Just departure, I believe.

GBB!!!

by OGETARTS 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

did not say. Just going to say G is gone

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

Is it going to be in a park in Bloomington?

by btcoop71 on Mar 27, 2009 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

That can't be good.

by scfcats on Mar 27, 2009 3:25 PM EDT up 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

Confidentiality clause in buyout package?

by blue oregon on Mar 27, 2009 3:40 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

Players must be told of new coach or new coach possibilities

by blue oregon on Mar 27, 2009 3:41 PM EDT up 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

That's tough... I feel bad for him.

GBB!!!

by OGETARTS on Mar 27, 2009 3:39 PM EDT up 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

Billy D

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

by lexvegas on Mar 27, 2009 3:34 PM EDT 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

Good find and good news IF true

GBB!!!

by OGETARTS on Mar 27, 2009 3:37 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

http://www.wkyt.com/home/misc/3927621.html

watch live news here

by khlim2 on Mar 27, 2009 3:41 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

Ha ha.

Agreed.

by Wats on Mar 27, 2009 3:42 PM EDT up 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

Billy G meeting with Players as we speak

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

by vinceuk1 on Mar 27, 2009 3:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

G or D?

by UKFaninSoFla on Mar 27, 2009 3:45 PM EDT up 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

Izzo, but he won't come

by Gobe Igbloo on Mar 27, 2009 4:02 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

if you like "lower variance" you would like Tubby

by Gobe Igbloo on Mar 27, 2009 4:03 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

yes I know

by Gobe Igbloo on Mar 27, 2009 4:05 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

Man yall move fast !

Phil,GO VOLS !!!

by bulldurham on Mar 27, 2009 3:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

D...

hearing that Billy D is already in Lex and ready to chat at 4:30

by UKFaninSoFla on Mar 27, 2009 3:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I thought he just quit in Fla.

Phil,GO VOLS !!!

by bulldurham on Mar 27, 2009 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

why did he have to be IN Florida?

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

go to the site listed above

did not indicate billy d was in fla

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

Sorry just assumed

Phil,GO VOLS !!!

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

Any word from Orton family?

by blue oregon on Mar 27, 2009 3:47 PM EDT 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

y'all get BCG!!! Love all around!!!

by bradylteague on Mar 27, 2009 4:48 PM EDT up 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

It's like a shell game !

Phil,GO VOLS !!!

by bulldurham on Mar 27, 2009 3:52 PM EDT up 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

Check this out.....

http://www.facebook.com/ext/share.php?sid=73147211018&h=sC4YU&u=yZao3&ref=nf

Florida station reporting Donovan resigns

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by SevenRings on Mar 27, 2009 4:04 PM EDT 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.

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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

thanks I must have missed it

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by SevenRings on Mar 27, 2009 4:13 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

time to root for another wildcat team for just tonight =P

by schizm42 on Mar 27, 2009 4:12 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

Just look up

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

Might have been in fla today ?

Phil,GO VOLS !!!

by bulldurham on Mar 27, 2009 4:15 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

Where is GatorPilot??

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

Yes! Gator Pilot we need you

by StillCatwoman on Mar 27, 2009 4:08 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

BIG difference. Thanks for the correction.

by Gobe Igbloo on Mar 27, 2009 4:10 PM EDT up 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

I'm salivating thinking about it....Coach Cal would mean a bright future.

Recruiting and all

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Mar 27, 2009 4:19 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

Can someone update highlights from the presser for those of us not able to see it?

Thanks.

The King is dead! Long live the King!

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

Right now Baker said UK reps have reached out to reps of Donovan but no direct contact with BD that they know of

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

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

If Not Live

If you can’t see it live, ukathletics.com is posting excerpts after.

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

I was watching it online and it just went dead at 15:29

did this happen to anyone else?

by Gobe Igbloo on Mar 27, 2009 5:00 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 have read Baylor is tops on his list

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by SevenRings on Mar 27, 2009 4:22 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

New Conference Online at 4:30

http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20090327/SPORTS03/90327017

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

Hey Lyric.....has any of this inspired a new song

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

Will work on one at the Gorge

Going to the woods next week and I’ll work on one :)

by LyricSmith on Mar 27, 2009 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

looking forward to it..:)

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

Tell BCG I'll have plenty of Beer

should he need a retreat. ;-)

by LyricSmith on Mar 27, 2009 7:26 PM EDT up 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

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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

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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

Can someone post updates when the presser starts?

I’m at work and will not be able to watch.

GBB!!!

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

i'd appreciate that as well, thanks.

by sarnh7 on Mar 27, 2009 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think there is sound available here

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by SevenRings on Mar 27, 2009 4:35 PM EDT up 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

philosphical disparity that ccan not be repaired

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings 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

so he read a prepared statement....lots do

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings 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

Thanks for the updates.... keep em coming please :-)

GBB!!!

by OGETARTS on Mar 27, 2009 4:38 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

I was glad to hear this

JXClaytor on the 360

by JoshuaClaytor on Mar 27, 2009 5:20 PM EDT up 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

the "not an ambassdor" quote was big

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings 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

VERY

by teambeam on Mar 27, 2009 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

agreed

JXClaytor on the 360

by JoshuaClaytor on Mar 27, 2009 5:21 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

Amen

by Fortunatus on Mar 27, 2009 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

So all-in-all whats the initial reaction here...good/bad call?

by wldcatsfreak on Mar 27, 2009 4:44 PM EDT 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

You can get video link at courier journal

by wklawdog 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 reply actions 0 recs

Win perctenage of less than 60% &

less than 20% vs. ranked opponets.

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

Oh come on...

I didn’t want him fired either… but surely you know why this is happening? There are plenty of “cogent reasons” to end this relationship.

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

by chirop1 on Mar 27, 2009 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Not that Todd and Barnhart are elucidating. No.

"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 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Referenced sticking with Brooks

as an example of how UK doesn’t run coaches off. Bad, because both failed to distinguish Brooks from Gillispie.

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 4:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

good point.

"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 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

well donovan is obviously NOT backstage

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

by HozeKing on Mar 27, 2009 4:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Unless he comes out, Wrestlemania-style

And breaks a chair over someone’s noggin.

The King is dead! Long live the King!

by NYCCats on Mar 27, 2009 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Now THAT would be legendary

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

by chirop1 on Mar 27, 2009 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Heh. You mean he's not just going to burst though the curtain waving jazz hands?

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 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

It sounds like they haven't even begun the coaching search

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

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

Seriously doubt that

The King is dead! Long live the King!

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

sorry

I just don’t buy that

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

MB kind of looks like George W. Bush in the face.

"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 4:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Says no conversations with parents

about anything going on.

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

by bluesquire on Mar 27, 2009 4:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

He is suggesting that the players did not have a 'positive experience' under Billy.

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

by HozeKing on Mar 27, 2009 4:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

no expectation of interviewing anyone this weekend

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

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

he's being...

modest, methinks.

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

yeah I never take everything they say as gospel...

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Mar 27, 2009 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Gillispie was "disapointed and a little upset, I'm sure."

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 4:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I bet Gillispie gave them absolute HELL this afternoon

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 4:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

His press conference tomorrow could be interesting

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

by chirop1 on Mar 27, 2009 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

i'm almost as nervous/excited

for that one as i was for this one…..i have absolutely NO clue what billy g will say.

by sarnh7 on Mar 27, 2009 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Gettin' the popcorn for that one. . .

The King is dead! Long live the King!

by NYCCats on Mar 27, 2009 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Todd again: 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 4:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

wow.....

by memphis wildcat on Mar 27, 2009 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Matt Jones: Where does it say it was a one year contract?

Todd: “Well that’s an interpretation.”

"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 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I would take Gillispie's case

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

by bluesquire on Mar 27, 2009 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

So would I, but only because I know he could afford it. LOL

by wklawdog on Mar 27, 2009 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Questions about parents

MB says parents clearly want good experience for children but did not have conversations w/ parents that influenced decision.
Says other pieces to the experience besides winning.
Says Billy is disappointed and a little upset. (re: the meeting)
President Todd says the Memo of Understanding is year to year. A one year contract.

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

Oh boy.,....will this ever get U G L Y

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

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

DAMN - my feed fied.

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 4:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

died

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 4:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

MB says willing to do a fair settlement.

He visited with players for 15 minutes. He says they are tired from the season. And he did not look for feedback from them.

by StillCatwoman on Mar 27, 2009 4:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

players are tired

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

by tenken on Mar 27, 2009 4:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Todd

is giving a vote of confidence for MB.

by ben-p on Mar 27, 2009 4:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Oh gosh

Todd says he is thankful for MB.

by StillCatwoman on Mar 27, 2009 4:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

gross.

by sarnh7 on Mar 27, 2009 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

yes, gross

but he is happy mitch never got a signed contract…..

by memphis wildcat on Mar 27, 2009 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hmm. The commerical I have to watch before the video feed starts talks about Gillispie. Ackward.

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 4:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

mitch getting the ultimate endorsement from lee

by memphis wildcat on Mar 27, 2009 4:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Todd just gave Barnhart HUGE verbal support.

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

by HozeKing on Mar 27, 2009 4:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Todd is taking a...

firm stand for Mitch Barnhart keeping his job. He’s not going anywhere

by searen on Mar 27, 2009 4:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Respect...integrity...in very good hands

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

by HozeKing on Mar 27, 2009 4:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Todd says

Program in good hands with MB. and he appreciates MB.
the end

by StillCatwoman on Mar 27, 2009 4:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

sounds like they HAVE had negotiations

but that the “high profile coaches” that “obviously don’t want you to talk about” the fact that they’ve had discussions…

that means they’ve been talking to other coaches for a WHILE…

by UKFaninSoFla on Mar 27, 2009 4:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I thought Lee Todd

said they had been talking to people for a “couple” of years. Was I just hearing things?

by Pygmy Sasquatch on Mar 27, 2009 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Donovan Statement: Committed to UF will not look at any other jobs.

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

by HozeKing on Mar 27, 2009 4:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Donovan

IS NOT COMING!!!!

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

by tenken on Mar 27, 2009 4:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

And that's all folks....

no new coach as yet….not the right fit and chemistry

the job is more than wins and losses

the philosophical bridge could not be repaired

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Mar 27, 2009 4:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Wow.

Well, pretty much what I expected, overall. They just painted a broad, general picture.

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 4:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

ESPN NEWS reports

Billy D “debunks” taking Kentucky job

by blue oregon on Mar 27, 2009 4:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Uh oh. . .

The King is dead! Long live the King!

by NYCCats on Mar 27, 2009 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

which...

is totally different than saying he’s NOT taking the job.

by searen on Mar 27, 2009 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

said he would not be a candidate for any job avaliability

"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 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

crow...

i’m eating it :)

by searen on Mar 27, 2009 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

remember......other coaches have said similar things in the past

thad matta going from xu to ohio state

by sarnh7 on Mar 27, 2009 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

me too....

guess i wanted to believe it too bad – not necessarily that billy d is not coming, but that they do not have someone in the wings

by memphis wildcat on Mar 27, 2009 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

okay, that's my best effort

at playing court reporter. But I know how it feels to not be able to get the news on UK

by StillCatwoman on Mar 27, 2009 4:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Thanks much!

The King is dead! Long live the King!

by NYCCats on Mar 27, 2009 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think it has to be Ford at this point. I'll be the first to write it.

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

by HozeKing on Mar 27, 2009 4:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Which is terrible.

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 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

i concur...

think it’d be a lateral move, at best, except for the KY connection. He’s unproven and I think it’d be a pretty spineless move to leave your current team after only 1 year.

by searen on Mar 27, 2009 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

it wouldn't be spineless to leave after a year for your dream....

BUT, that said, i’m still not sure if ford is the guy, but they could do far worse

by sarnh7 on Mar 27, 2009 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I agree it wouldnt be spineless

and i think Ford will be a hell of a coach as he gets more time under his belt. His relative lack of experience is a little worrisome to say the least.

by wldcatsfreak on Mar 27, 2009 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

That'd be a mistake at this point

But other than Calipari… I don’t know who out there would be a legit candidate.

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

by chirop1 on Mar 27, 2009 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

No you're not..

I posted that on several other threads…

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

by vinceuk1 on Mar 27, 2009 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Not The First

Several others are on record saying that Ford is likely choice.

by Wild Weasel on Mar 27, 2009 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Gee but what happened to our guarantee from whats his name...

by teambeam on Mar 27, 2009 4:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Out on the golf course

by blue oregon on Mar 27, 2009 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

lol...BLACKEYE indeed

by teambeam on Mar 27, 2009 4:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Dave Baker: Billy Donovan not interested in UK job

"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 4:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I am not surprised....

it may be a longhshot but I want coach Calipari

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Mar 27, 2009 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'll second that

Calipari would be a GREAT fit for UK…too bad he’s out of the equation-

by ukfansinga on Mar 27, 2009 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

why do you think he would be a great fit?

i have watched him up close for 8 years here and do not see it, but am open to hearing an opinion from afar

by memphis wildcat on Mar 27, 2009 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Im not sure why some of you don't think

that UK will take a hard look at Grant?? He’s a hell of coach….

‘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 4:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

That's one unproven to another. Same with Ford.

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 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

If we wanted a young, up and coming coach with something to prove...

We’d have kept Gillispie.

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

by chirop1 on Mar 27, 2009 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

this is terrible...completely

by teambeam on Mar 27, 2009 4:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Let's hope Todd and Barnhart have someone in mind.

"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 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Todd seems absolutely clueless

"You are what you are and you ain't what you ain't"

by iam4ukintn on Mar 27, 2009 4:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

i think...

he sounds like EB Farnum from Deadwood :D

by searen on Mar 27, 2009 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Showed Billy G running away from reporters into his office.

AIG treated with more respsect

by blue oregon on Mar 27, 2009 4:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

This.

Pissed me off to no end.

I have absolutely no respect for the guy at WHAS11 and Alan Cutler now.,

JXClaytor on the 360

by JoshuaClaytor on Mar 27, 2009 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Donovan

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20090327/ARTICLES/903279951/1002?Title=Donovan-not-a-candidate-at-UK

by UKFaninSoFla on Mar 27, 2009 4:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Ugh! Not good.

GBB!!!

by OGETARTS on Mar 27, 2009 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Let the circus begin

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

by chirop1 on Mar 27, 2009 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Now we get to listen to

Wilbon bash UK.

by BBlue_in_NC on Mar 27, 2009 4:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Heh.

As sure as sun sets in the evening.

"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 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Been writing this all day. Get ready for the rain of crud thrown at this program

by blue oregon on Mar 27, 2009 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

yes -

that is why i really wanted to believe the donovan angle – so we could short circuit the crud.

looks like not…..

by memphis wildcat on Mar 27, 2009 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

If we don't get Calipari or Donovan... yes, that's exactly what we need to prepare for

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

by chirop1 on Mar 27, 2009 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Just looked at Alligator Army

Only one fan post on Donovan to Lex rumors, nothing else. The rest is all football talk. Sheesh. They really don’t care there.

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 5:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

someone needs to send that link to donovan......

by memphis wildcat on Mar 27, 2009 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Its funny how that works....stating the obvious it is a football job 1st, 2nd and 3rd

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Mar 27, 2009 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

or they are

confident he’s not leaving…

‘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 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

and this is why

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Donovan not a candidate at UK

By Kevin Brockway
Sun sports writer

Published: Friday, March 27, 2009 at 4:48 p.m.
Last Modified: Friday, March 27, 2009 at 4:48 p.m.

Florida coach Billy Donovan will not be a candidate for the Kentucky job or any jobs that come open.

"In response to the rumors circulating about my interest in other jobs, I wanted to address this as quickly as possible," Donovan said in a statement. “I am committed to the University of Florida and look forward to continuing to build our program here.”

‘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 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

well it does not say that BD ruled himself out as a candidate

the headline interprets it that way
But BD said “I am committed to UF” etc.
that’s what they always say.

by Gobe Igbloo on Mar 27, 2009 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Not that everything is out

I can confidently affirm that this whole thing has been handled horribly. MB must spend two hours a day under LT’s desk for him to think MB is doing a good job.

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

by bluesquire on Mar 27, 2009 5:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I don't understand had Barnhart can say he doesn't regret hiring Gillispie.

that just makes no sense

"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 5:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I fear...

the rivers will run blue. This is going to be ugly. I hoped if they fired him they would at least confirm that he has been eating babies in the craft center. Unfortunately, they pulled the philosophical differences card.

Xbox Live Gamertag: hoopchi

by hoopchi on Mar 27, 2009 5:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

ESPN NEWS continues BCG info now

by blue oregon on Mar 27, 2009 5:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

say hello to rick barnes as the next coach...IMO.

by bradylteague on Mar 27, 2009 5:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

He turned us down once

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

by chirop1 on Mar 27, 2009 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

this is a nightmare.

"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 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

The way Todd talked...

we got turned down by many more than we even know last time.

I don’t want anyone who turned us down before. Mike Pratt better brush up.

Xbox Live Gamertag: hoopchi

by hoopchi on Mar 27, 2009 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

lol

Kyle Macy, with Kenny Walker as assistant

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

by bluesquire on Mar 27, 2009 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

UNC

Roy turned down UNC the first time too

by cthom on Mar 27, 2009 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

We don't have a "Roy" equivalent

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

by chirop1 on Mar 27, 2009 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

No, he asked for more time to make a decision and didn't get it.

by wklawdog on Mar 27, 2009 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh no

please no.

by BBlue_in_NC on Mar 27, 2009 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Billy and Mike Tyson

by blue oregon on Mar 27, 2009 5:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Digger Phelps is giving UK (Barnhart) the WHAT FOR. Damn.

Of course, I agree WHOLE-heartedly with him.

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 5:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I'll go ahead and write it.

The biggest issue for ciriticism at this point is Todd’s firm opinion (noticed he took the lead here and not Barnhart) and position that the MOU is a year-to-year agreement. I am no lawyer, but this is simply unfair and they will look bad taking this position. Arguments will get down in the dirt and it won’t be pretty. They are basically telling Billy to leave and shove it. Bad.

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

by HozeKing on Mar 27, 2009 5:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Evrything UK does looks bad to you...

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

by vinceuk1 on Mar 27, 2009 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Grow up, boy. Do you see anything good out of this?

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

by HozeKing on Mar 27, 2009 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

You are exactly right for once, Hoze.

A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan

by Truzenzuzex on Mar 27, 2009 6:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

They're taking that position because I bet the settlement will be lower than $6 Million

by TheFakeGimelMartinez on Mar 27, 2009 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I get that. But why come out and state it in public? It wasn't the response to a question.

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

by HozeKing on Mar 27, 2009 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

It was a response to Matt Jones' question.

"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 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

And it is also part of the justification in the court of public opinion.

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

Really? Okay, if it was, why the need to answer?

Just defer and say it is being negotiated privately.

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

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

Because LT is not really that bright

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

by bluesquire on Mar 27, 2009 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

You have not said one thing positive about this whole presser....

you have nitpicked everything from body language to the actual words…..did they do anything right

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Mar 27, 2009 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yea. A couple of things:

1. It was necessary and good that both made the presser side by side.
2. It was good that Todd verbally and strongly supported Barnhart
3. They made it clear where the coaching recruiting stood.
4. I liked their position of considering the students first and foremost.

…to name more than a couple. Feel better now?

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

by HozeKing on Mar 27, 2009 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

...I still say Todd's body language sucked.

I thought Barnhart looked much stronger (after he got done reading the formal letter) and better than Todd.

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

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

...and they kept on saying it and saying it.

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

by HozeKing on Mar 27, 2009 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well,

I am a lawyer, and he really has no choice BUT to take that position right now. Saying otherwise would be an admission that it IS binding, and would kill their chances to fight it later if it comes to that. He had to say what he said, and I’m SURE UK’s lawyers told him to say exactly that.

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 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

They made the STATMENT. It wasn't a response to a question.

I don’t see any value of making this public. You can take that position in private.

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

by HozeKing on Mar 27, 2009 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

It was in response to a question. The question was asked twice.

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 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

agree

as i was posting at the same time – bcg must have really pissed off the boosters for the school to not pay and move on…….

by memphis wildcat on Mar 27, 2009 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

To me the MOU is the least of my concern....I am more concerned with the coaching search

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Mar 27, 2009 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Agreed

Its like my divorce. It wasn’t my choice of how my marriage would go… but once it was over, its time to look forward.

I need to look forward right now and I’m praying that they don’t mess this coaching search up too terribly.

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

by chirop1 on Mar 27, 2009 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Guarantee they have already spoken with counsel

I can tell you that the law is not as clear-cut as you think on this issue. Anyway, UK has a lot more money that BG. Makes a big difference when contemplating litigation. Even Todd’s position is ultimately undefendable, they could still fight it out for years in court. Especially in KY. Gillispie’s lawyer will likely tell him to make a deal for quite a bit less than 6m IMO.

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

by bluesquire on Mar 27, 2009 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hoze King

You must be a psychic. MB did reference a wedding in his presser :) Billy G must be the drunk neighbor
with his hair on fire.

by blue oregon on Mar 27, 2009 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

hilarious.

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

by HozeKing on Mar 27, 2009 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

This situation blows but

don’t get cranky now.

by blue oregon on Mar 27, 2009 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

HAHA. I Just checked the "Is Gillispie's departure a good thing for UK?" poll at ESPN.com.

After voting, you can click to view a map from where people voted (I assume by IP addesses).

8 people from Alaska and 9 from Hawaii weighed in.

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 5:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

busch league

going out of way to say he was not fired last night and then not paying buyout.

man, bcg must have really pissed off some booster….

by memphis wildcat on Mar 27, 2009 5:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Not the boosters

Sounds more like he pissed off Mitch and Dr. Todd so much that they’re willing to fight for it.

And Mitch did say that a settlement will be given.

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

Yeah but does anyone know why?

"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 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

They all but came out and said it today

treatment of players
treatment of media
treatment of UKAA staff

The biggest thing IMO is definitely the “ambassador of the university” quip Billy made.

by TheFakeGimelMartinez on Mar 27, 2009 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well Barthart/Todd didn't say any of those reasons you post.

There was no mention of mistreatment at all.

"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 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

We need a new thread please...starting to get slow and jumbled

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Mar 27, 2009 5:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Wow

ESPN and ESPN 2 have nothing. I so wish I had ESPN NEWS. UGGHHHH>….

"Learned to love the Cats at a young age, via tape delay."

by ukpastor on Mar 27, 2009 5:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

don't feel

too bad, it’s just Lavin on ESPN News. You aren’t really missing all that much. : )

by BigSkyCat on Mar 27, 2009 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

AP Quote

Billy D is NOT interested in the job. Direct quote from Donovan,

DEEETROIT BASKETBALLL!!!

by davw83 on Mar 27, 2009 5:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

That's not true...

… here’s the statement:

“In response to the rumors circulating about my interest in other jobs, I wanted to address this as quickly as possible,” he said in a statement. “I am committed to the University of Florida and look forward to continuing to build our program here.”

He’s committed. So was Nick Saban.

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

by JL Blue on Mar 27, 2009 5:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

stop reaching....

‘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 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

That's a joke son, a flag-waver!

You’re built too low. The fast ones go over your head. Ya got a hole in your glove. I keep pitchin’ ‘em and you keep missin’ ’em! Ya gotta keep your eye on the ball! Eye. Ball. Eyeball! I almost had a gag, son—a joke, that is!"

</foghornleghorn’d>

by TheFakeGimelMartinez on Mar 27, 2009 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

oooo

kkkkkkk

‘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 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't think it's a reach.

I’ve yet to see that BD said anything other than what’s in quotes right there. And that is not as strong as it easily could be.

by Gobe Igbloo on Mar 27, 2009 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Players

Anyone heard anything on the players response?

"Learned to love the Cats at a young age, via tape delay."

by ukpastor on Mar 27, 2009 5:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

not yet

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Mar 27, 2009 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I just hope they

are ok. I have a feeling that they are relieved but it is the Student Athletes that I’m worried about.

"Learned to love the Cats at a young age, via tape delay."

by ukpastor on Mar 27, 2009 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

MB said in the presser that the players were tired and just wanted a break

by blue oregon on Mar 27, 2009 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I just caught

the last 1 minute on the live feed via internet. Just in time to hear Todd butter up MB

"Learned to love the Cats at a young age, via tape delay."

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

Gilliespie next

on Rome is Burning. ESPN

"Learned to love the Cats at a young age, via tape delay."

by ukpastor on Mar 27, 2009 5:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Gee, its nice to have a web site today that runs

by TheFakeGimelMartinez on Mar 27, 2009 5:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

grumble grumble

by TheFakeGimelMartinez on Mar 27, 2009 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yep but I wish they would start a new thread....once they get over 300 posts is lags

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

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

I don't think the site is lagging

just your old broken a&% computer

j/k ;)

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

by bluesquire on Mar 27, 2009 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

LOL

Yea man.. KSR is not doing too well.

Tell Matt to talk to me if he wants me to hook him up with a better host that wont crap out ;)

by blueninja on Mar 27, 2009 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I dont notice any lag

DEEETROIT BASKETBALLL!!!

by davw83 on Mar 27, 2009 5:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Yeah me either

Quit being cheap and using NetZero as your ISP!

;-)

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

by chirop1 on Mar 27, 2009 5:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Haha....no my puter is very fast and even Tru says it lags over 300 posts

evidently not for everyone

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Mar 27, 2009 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

someone said Firefox is better than I Explorer

by Gobe Igbloo on Mar 27, 2009 5:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

truthfully

it really depends on what kind of computer you have

by harold3420 on Mar 27, 2009 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I have heard that too....I tried Firefox a few years ago and preferred IE

but I didn’t use it on ASOB as far as I know….but thanks for the tip

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Mar 27, 2009 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

it is way better...

been using it for 3 years and will never go back….

‘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 5:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sevenrings: Slow Computer?

no lags here

by ukcory on Mar 27, 2009 5:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

My Two Cents Worth

I am much saddened by the events as they transpired this year with the culmination today. I didn’t always agree with Gillispie’s coaching or his stubborness bordering on arrogance but I was still sad and worried about the direction of our program under his guidance.

Donovan is out. That is official from WKYT. I would like to throw a name out there that not many people are talking about and that is Sean Miller of Xavier. Look what he’s done with that program. He was a point guard at Pitt, a major basketball school. He’s young and energetic and the UK job would definitely be a step up for him. What do the rest of you think?

by Bluegilla on Mar 27, 2009 5:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

UK could do worse....

I like Miller but he wouldn’t be one of my first choices. However if they are unable to land those mentioned many times before Miller isn’t a bad choice.

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Mar 27, 2009 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

That's a name I think should be included in the discussion.

I like the way his teams play. I just wonder if he is ready to handle the pressure cooker that is UK basketball.

Xbox Live Gamertag: hoopchi

by hoopchi on Mar 27, 2009 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Agreed

But if we wanted a young, up and coming coach… we could have just kept Gillispie.

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

by chirop1 on Mar 27, 2009 5:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Agreed as well.

I’m afraid it may take years for our program to recover from this one.

Xbox Live Gamertag: hoopchi

by hoopchi on Mar 27, 2009 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

can't do another young coach, dude...

this cauldron is simply not for the inexperienced, nor the faint of heart…there are less than 5 coaches in America that can handle this place…sad, but true…IMO, it’s Barnes, other than him, an NBA coach can handle it….can’t believe the Administration handled it this poorly…cost me a lunch…

by bradylteague on Mar 27, 2009 5:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Wilbon

Just said we were arrogant and he likes to see us squirm a little bit. What a jerk!

"You are what you are and you ain't what you ain't"

by iam4ukintn on Mar 27, 2009 5:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Calipari

When asked about Kentucky: “I want to be [at Memphis], this is where I want to coach.”

http://www.myfoxmemphis.com/dpp/sports/032709_Coach_Cal_Im_Not_Going_to_Kentucky

by TheFakeGimelMartinez on Mar 27, 2009 5:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Well it looks like most everyone's first 2 choices are not interested....

I certainly hope he is considered and will listen

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Mar 27, 2009 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Just because..

someone is saying their not interested doesn’t mean their not…

by 59Bennett on Mar 27, 2009 5:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Says every date rapist known to man

;-)

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

by chirop1 on Mar 27, 2009 5:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

ESPN

is scrolling the fact that Billy D said no. What the hell are we doing? How do you fire a coach after 2 years and not have somone locked up? This is making me sick. I am so tired of dealing with this crap. Billy D said no, Cal said no, who’s next?? If we hire Horn or Ford I am done. I will not put up with this anymore. I was at the Notre Dame game and those kids played their butts off. They deserve better than this.

Just look at a possibility of what could happen…
PPat gone
Meeks gone
Pilgrim gone
Liggins gone
Orton gone
GJ gone
Ferguson from LN is a stud I have seen that team play and they would give UK a run for it

Thats SEVEN…how long would we set back this program if this happens?
Sadly we are the laughing stock of the country today.

by IndyCat644 on Mar 27, 2009 5:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Overreacting ...

… based on Meeks’s father’s comments, I would argue the opposite is true. I think Meeks was more likely to turn pro WITH Gillispie back.

Pilgrim ain’t going anywhere. Dude sat out a year from HAMPTON to come to UK. He’s staying. Liggins hated coach Gillispie.

Orton is a big one, and whomever the coach is will need to try and save that one. GJ could follow Gillispie, but he’s hardly a 5-star can’t miss, even if underrated.

Ferguson is a tougher call. We gotta keep him away from his buddies at Louisville. The assistants leaving could be troublesome there.

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

by JL Blue on Mar 27, 2009 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

GJ's father was quoted (by audio)....

that he has been a Wildcat at heart for the last 2 years and it would be hard to imagine him going anywhere else.

So I think he probably honors his commitment….of course the new coach could always change that expectation.

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Mar 27, 2009 6:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

He posts over at TBK and expressed the same thing yesterday.

Said GJ loves Kentucky.

by BBallSophist on Mar 27, 2009 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

My source says

UK and Donovan are in negotiations right now and he will let me know what happens. Remeber I do not care if you believe me. Feel lucky I have some access to the to what is going on with BD. I do have UF access but I don’t have UK access though.

by Grasslands1 on Mar 27, 2009 5:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

So your info is coming from a source from the Florida side of things?

‘Cause if that’s true, it certainly holds more weight.

by BBallSophist on Mar 27, 2009 5:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dude.

This is the job for the MSM. Please, no more rumors. I don’t care if your source is Donovan himself.

I hope you understand. I’m not mad at you, I totally respect that you have a great source. But I have a policy here and rumormongering runs contrary to it. I can’t confirm what you are saying. If you are a member of the media, just email me and we can negotiate, but I really do not like rumors.

A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan

by Truzenzuzex on Mar 27, 2009 6:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

That was at 5:03 P.M.

by Grasslands1 on Mar 27, 2009 5:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

And what did your "source" have to say about the public statement from Donovan that he's not leaving

I have to believe that if negotiations were going on, Donovan would have the intelligence not to put a quote out there that will be thrown in his face like a Saban or a Petrino.

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

by chirop1 on Mar 27, 2009 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yes it is.

by Grasslands1 on Mar 27, 2009 5:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

If you are having an affair..

when first confronted you are going to say your not…

by 59Bennett on Mar 27, 2009 5:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Trust me on this,

I respect this site and plan on staying on this site. I would not blow smoke up peoples butt on this.

by Grasslands1 on Mar 27, 2009 5:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

His comments ...

… I am committed. That is not “I am staying.”

You can be committed and change your mind, or de-commit.

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

by JL Blue on Mar 27, 2009 5:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

commitment

They better be sure and give the next one time to adjust and get his players in whoever it is

by briangwildcatfan on Mar 27, 2009 6:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

What transpired with

me since last night. I will not spread rumors. Last night I was out at a function with let us say a very well connected person with the college sports programs in the state of Florida. I told him this, in my opinion it makes perfect since for Billy Donovan to go to UK and I believe he is going. We sat and watched the NCAA games and the conversation covered my thoughts. Let me explain something about Florida basketball, NOBODY GIVES A CRAP DOWN HERE. Billy Donovan can win five National Championships and they still won’t care and the person I was talking to knows it, I know it, millions of Gator fans know it and Billy Donovan knows it. The Gators don’t want to admit it though. That’s why it was always hard to build basketball programs down here. The support is all football. I know tons of Gator fans but the only one I saw at the SEC Championship Tournament was the one I invited. I had never been to a SEC Tournament and was amazed at how important it was for UK to be successful for the tournament to be successful. Thursday at the tournament it was a Sea Of Blue. I was so happy to be around all of these UK fans. I stayed on a boat that was docked dead center behind the Marriot, which for anybody knows that was there it was the center activity. I am a people person and talked to many fans. All disappointed fans and fans that seemed on edge. (I stopped writing this at this point because I decided to contact a direct source and he just called me back and this is when I made my first post today. Now it is 6:00.)

by Grasslands1 on Mar 27, 2009 6:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

very interesting

by briangwildcatfan on Mar 27, 2009 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

At this point .. .

… I am so bewildered, I am ready to believe anything, especially good things. I refuse to spend the weekend in a depression.

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

by JL Blue on Mar 27, 2009 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm sure comments by Meeks dad and the ones about Jasper still

rehabing his knee are typical and other payers will have similar stories…then piss off some boosters and tell your boss what your job is and that he can shove it … yeah he’s hardcore alright … whereever he winds up at they’ll probably win the NC with him.

Don’t want to see Travis yet – I think he needs more seasoning – didnt expect BD to come, I like Calipari – hope he doesn’t turn us down

by ukcris on Mar 27, 2009 6:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

If I was a Coach

and wabted the job,I would call Mike Pratt!

by oldcat70 on Mar 27, 2009 6:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Wanted!!

by oldcat70 on Mar 27, 2009 6:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Rece Davis

Supporting us – (paraphrasing here): “Kentucky deserves to have unrealistic expectations, no one has won more than them.” You go, Rece!

And Dick Vitale looks like hell. . .

The King is dead! Long live the King!

by NYCCats on Mar 27, 2009 6:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

ASOB

has had 12,000 hits today!! Yea.

by oldcat70 on Mar 27, 2009 6:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

heh.

so far. :-)

A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan

by Truzenzuzex on Mar 27, 2009 6:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dick Vitale was pretty fair with UK on Sportscenter....

basically saying BCG may not have been a good fit and hurt himself by not embracing the entire job beyond coaching. He also said the the AD or search committee should be held accountable for the hiring. He mentioned that outside of Pitino the only coaches he feels can handle the enormity of the job are Calipiari and Barnes. Just to summarize. Digger pretty much talked winning and losing only….figures.

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Mar 27, 2009 6:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Vitale...

also said Knight, with Travis Ford as an assistant who would be groomed as successor in 4 to 5 years (Sportscenter).

Xbox Live Gamertag: hoopchi

by hoopchi on Mar 27, 2009 6:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

yeah...i blew my drink through my nose on that one....;-)

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Mar 27, 2009 6:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Bobby Knight

isn’t on any list!

by oldcat70 on Mar 27, 2009 6:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Digger was pretty hard on the AD and search committee...

for not doing their job two years ago. They should have known what they wanted versus what they were getting basically.

Xbox Live Gamertag: hoopchi

by hoopchi on Mar 27, 2009 6:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

So this man

told me he would make a call to somebody that talks to Billy everyday in the morning and let me know if he new anything. I know the man he said. At 9:30 I had not heard anything so I called the guy he mentioned to me. I know the guy well because I support his causes. He opened up totally about everything on BD not taking the UK job before and what happened in Orlando with the Magic. And he told me what I revealed earlier today.

by Grasslands1 on Mar 27, 2009 6:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

knight

do we really want him

by briangwildcatfan on Mar 27, 2009 6:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

no way.....mainly because of his age

he would not be a long term solution and has been largely irrelevant as a coach for years. Silly to think he would even be considered.

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Mar 27, 2009 6:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

agree

too old

by briangwildcatfan on Mar 27, 2009 6:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dick Vitale knows

everything I am saying. He loves BD and the tune towards UK will shift immediately if BD takes job. I don’t care what has been denied by anybody. I

by Grasslands1 on Mar 27, 2009 6:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I hope you are...

not smoking grass lands…

by 59Bennett on Mar 27, 2009 6:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

If somebody was real good they could see my profile

and figure out or get a short list on who in our town would know BD this well.

by Grasslands1 on Mar 27, 2009 6:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Very Funny :-)

by LyricSmith on Mar 27, 2009 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe

we can get Rich Brooks to do both lol

by briangwildcatfan on Mar 27, 2009 6:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Rich Brooks thinks basketball is bullshit

The King is dead! Long live the King!

by NYCCats on Mar 27, 2009 6:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

hell, I'll coach em

by ukcris on Mar 27, 2009 6:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I wonder

how heated the conversation was in the meeting.

by briangwildcatfan on Mar 27, 2009 6:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I openingly told

my Gator freinds today what I know. I told them my source and they were shocked that I knew this guy that well. They didn’t say much. We came in from the golf course to collect my money and I got the voicemail from my source that at 5:03 PM today that there were negotiations going on between UK and BD. I played the voicemail and there hearts dropped. But here is the deal, most of these Gator fans don’t care. Some said, so what. Others asked why.

by Grasslands1 on Mar 27, 2009 6:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

hope

your not pulling our chain

by briangwildcatfan on Mar 27, 2009 6:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

With what I do know,

I don’t believe BD would even negotiate with UK or vice versus if Mrs. Donovan had not signed off on this.

by Grasslands1 on Mar 27, 2009 6:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

So, why did he turn UK down this time around..?

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

by vinceuk1 on Mar 27, 2009 6:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I might be smoking

but I am not pulling chains here. There is no other place for BD in college basketball other than UK and he is way above Florida basketball. He cannot go to the NBA because of the release with the Magic. That was for 5 years and Dick Gabriel might be wrong about having the notion that Billy wanted the LEAGUE.

by Grasslands1 on Mar 27, 2009 6:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

BD to my knowledge

has not turned down the job. As of 5:00 they were in negotiations. I would trust my guy way before I trust what ESPN reports.

by Grasslands1 on Mar 27, 2009 6:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Vince, my source

left me a voicemail at 5:03 that he would let me know what happens.

by Grasslands1 on Mar 27, 2009 6:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

He might stay at UF,

but I doubt it. UK is the only job I know that BD would go too. I have not heard officially that he has turned UK down. This was never a win or X & O’s issue with BG by the way.

by Grasslands1 on Mar 27, 2009 6:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

The timing didn't work

two years ago but is much better now.

by Grasslands1 on Mar 27, 2009 6:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Has Grant accepted the Bama job yet..?

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

by vinceuk1 on Mar 27, 2009 6:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

he is the one waiting on bd to move right?

by briangwildcatfan on Mar 27, 2009 6:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

yes

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

by vinceuk1 on Mar 27, 2009 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

why

is it better now?

by briangwildcatfan on Mar 27, 2009 6:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Just guessing

His kids are older.
He is not coming off of back-to-back national championships

by GoLightning on Mar 27, 2009 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Tru

at least he is keeping everyone on ASOB

by 59Bennett on Mar 27, 2009 6:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, I'm highly amused. . . :-)

The King is dead! Long live the King!

by NYCCats on Mar 27, 2009 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Since we are talking coaches

Why does it seem that nobody ever goes after Mark Few?

by GoLightning on Mar 27, 2009 7:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

just an idea… what about mike anderson from mizzou? and although it probably would never happen and i dont know if it would work…Pat Riley? haha thats a little funny but hey hes pat riley

by hummer11092 on Mar 27, 2009 7:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

If we get into 3rd tier coaches in our search...

I agree that Anderson would be an interesting hire. He plays a style of basketball that the fans would embrace.

I do not know how he would handle the pressure cooker. He did come from Arkansas, but seeing it as an assistant to a virtual legend and actually experiencing it are two totally different things.

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

by chirop1 on Mar 28, 2009 9:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs