Open Thread: Is Calipari to Kentucky a Done Deal?
by Glenn Logan on Mar 30, 2009 2:04 PM EDT
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Memphis sports broadcaster George Lapides says that Calipari is headed to UK in his opinion. This is not a rumor, it is a very well-informed opinion.
Talk, talk, talk.
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yall
are just too contagious…….I AM GETTING EXCITED!!!!!
I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!
Could be...
the set up for a huge let down too….. Trying to stay calm
It seems...
…the stars are lining up for a nice hire…I just don’t want to get too excited just yet.
Jeff Goodman is a _____!
Why are we rushing?
Not to say that I’m against Calipari, or that I have a favorite in this race…
But why are we rushing this monumental decision? We rushed the last one, closed on BCG in practically no time, and look how it ended. If we had taken even a few more days or a couple weeks, perhaps the admin. could have discovered that BCG wouldn’t fit here (their reasoning for firing him, not mine).
This coaching decision can make or break UK basketball. We have been on a downward slope over the last decade. Why rush this decision? I know their are other schools looking for coaches, and each day we don’t have a new coach is another day that we aren’t recruiting or coaching or promoting the program.
Why the rush?
by wildcatfaninexile on Mar 30, 2009 2:10 PM EDT reply actions
I think this has been in the works ...
… for a couple of weeks. I can’t confirm.
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan
I so
agree with you on this……I will explain later….but Cal was not convincing on Friday
I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!
I have to agree too.
I think at the least, the Barnhart and/or Todd were putting the feelers out there after the loss to Georiga at home, or at least immediately following the post Ole Miss comments. I have nothing to back this, just my opinion, but I’m thinking the feelers were probably out to Donovan and Cal immediately.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
Last Point..
Is the most important.
“each day we don’t have a new coach is another day that we aren’t recruiting or coaching or promoting the program”
That is why the seat MUST be filled quickly.
Frankly, I don’t for a second believe they just started the search Friday afternoon.
About the Rush
Unlike the Gillispie hire, Calipari is a largely known quantity who would require less vetting so moving quickly is more understandable in this situation. However, I will admit that some have questioned whether UK can provide proper oversight of his recruiting and that requires some due diligence.
No confirmation anywhere yet.
Keep your clothes on. :-)
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan
Calipari
Will run your pants off, they say!
by FortyYearCatFan on Mar 30, 2009 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Havent we seen that somewhere?
Oh yeah… “Billy G Boot Camp”?
by stephensmith on Mar 30, 2009 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions
That is, hopefully, a first for this site. Someone getting so excited that he must take his pants off.
If not, Tru may have to look into monthly fees.
Agree with what is the rush...
Would rather it be the “right” hire this time rather than a quick hire…
I think a style of bball that scores in the 60's
would not generally go over well here.
The King is dead! Who is the King?
Not that I know better than anyone else
But I just can’t see what Izzo’s incentive to leave a program where he enjoys unparalleled success is. He owns his conference and has a great recruiting base.
http://anythingbutgatorade.blogspot.com - yet another SEC sports blog
by Anything but Gatorade on Mar 30, 2009 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions
true but
there’s no comparison between CUSA and even the Big Ten.
GO BIG BLUE!! GO BIG BLUE!!
by UKWildCatFanatic on Mar 30, 2009 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Yep.
He’s Michigan through and through, but didn’t Gabriel report earlier today that Izzo wanted the UK job in ’07?
Either way, Izzo would be a great coach, but if Cal is on board right now, no reason in my opinion to hold back. The soonest we would know anything from Izzo is next weekend, and by then Cal might give it up.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
Memphis radio is funny...
…“well, not much going on today.. pretty slow sports day… Not sure what we should talk about”… lol
Steelers fan 1st! UK is my 2nd love.
The lead of this show is john "the Rainman' rainey
a sports handicapper – i think he is funny and somewhat informed
by memphis wildcat on Mar 30, 2009 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions
March 30, 2009
Could this be the date that UK officially gets it MOJO back?
I just do not see any reason Calipari wouldn’t work at UK? Slam dunk, grand slam, hat trick etc.
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
I am so
sick of these soap operas already
I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!
on TV while watching for the news to break.......wasn't saying that UK is a soap opera
I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!
ESPN news radio
listening in tampa, my hubby tells me they are saying it’s a “done deal” with Cal
GBB!
by kentuckywildcat on Mar 30, 2009 2:17 PM EDT reply actions
Just saw
on facebook that a 3:30 central time meeting is supposed to happen with John….per radio…..oh with Memphis officials not with UK
I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!
Anyone else just catch Andy Katz....
talking about the UK/louisville rivalry if Cal comes and Slick Rick stays……says that college b-ball will have not seen a rivalry like that in YEARS! Including duke/unc.
Yes, I saw that
as well. It would be a sight to see, wouldn’t it?
by kentuckywildcat on Mar 30, 2009 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Pearl and Cal
already have a distaste for each other and it will not take Cal and Donovan to get it on;
by memphis wildcat on Mar 30, 2009 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions
If ...
everything falls into place wouldnt it be funny it see Cal come out on the floor at Memorial Coliseum during Big Blue Madness walking all over a popsicle orange coat!
by wldcatsfreak on Mar 30, 2009 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Can't say
I’d be against that.
http://anythingbutgatorade.blogspot.com - yet another SEC sports blog
by Anything but Gatorade on Mar 30, 2009 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm pretty sure CBS has the rights to UK-U of L for the foreseeable future.
But I guess if the Worldwide Cheerleader can’t get Calipari-Pitino, they’ll settle for Calipari-Pearl.
Oh man
like hubby said earlier to me………….Pearl too…….that is one hate/hate relationship
I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!
Might be nice ...
.. to have a coach that hates all our rivals.
That works for me. :-)
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan
Adolph Did (Hate 'Em All)
None since him.
by FortyYearCatFan on Mar 30, 2009 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Did someone say hate?
“Fear leads to Hate, Hate leads to Anger, Anger……leads to the Dark Side”
UK led by Darth Cal and his Force Choke powers will keep the conference teams in line.
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
I was just thinking...
About how nice it will be to have that sort of “swagger” back in the program. I liked Billy G, but it was a little too aw shucks with him. I like a coach to play up the rivalries. Say your gonna kick their butts, don’t talk about what a great team they are!
With Cal, the UK Program will be Top 15 every year
I can’t wait to get back to being one of the top teams in the nation again.
GBB!!!
ESPN is really...
playing this up..Andy K says U K and U L will be a better rivarly than those 2 from N C …
tru
whoever handles your servers . They are the best , never a problem with crashing . Give them a raise
Marc Maggard is reporting......
……“It’s OFFICIAL. John Calipari just turned down the Memphis counter offer. He has resigned as Memphis coach.”
GBB!!!
As 40 said,
sometimes it’s bad when MM reports – generally the opposite is true. . .
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
Sometimes Marc is wrong, but he does have very strong Memphis contacts......
…. so I would trust him on this one.
GBB!!!
hoping this is the
right guy for the job. I’m not privy to some of the things that happened (allegedly) in the past. He has better be sure he can do this on the up and up or there will be bluegrass hell to pay.
by kentuckywildcat on Mar 30, 2009 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions
huh?
If Calipari “turned down the Memphis counteroffer,” how can he have “resigned as Memphis coach”? Is there a typo somewhere in that sentence, or what?
Where is the link...?
..Not just what Mark says, but an actual official…
Steelers fan 1st! UK is my 2nd love.
Uh...
You turn down the counter-offer and then you resign.
I don’t see how that would be a typo.
by BBallSophist on Mar 30, 2009 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions
ah, i see
I’m an idiot. Maggard said “resigned” not “re-signed” Ha! i’m dumb.
Sorry if this has been posted already....I haven't been able to read the everything yet
University of Memphis coach John Calipari met with his players this morning to discuss his involvement with the University of Kentucky opening, according to a source close to the situation.
While Calipari did not say explicitly what he planned to do, players left the meeting convinced that Calipari would take the job. According to the source, Calipari told the team that Kentucky was the Notre Dame of basketball.
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
I am supposed to be doing school work right now. How on Earth am I supposed to concentrate with all of this going on!? Come on John!
Give me a tin roof, front porch and a gravel road. Go Cats and Go 'Canes!
I've got a brief to write. . .hurry up and announce so I can avoid malpractice. . .
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
Hear you all the way
Been trying to finish a motion since Fri. I think I’m averaging about one word an hour.
the REAL fake Mr. Bob Dobalina
Formerly known as "senowen"
With you on that
but I just got lucky, my professor decided to move our exam until Wednesday. So now all I do is sit and wait for news…
Jodie Meeks..... Need I say more?
by floundringaround on Mar 30, 2009 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Matt Jones told to expect to hear something by 4pm.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
Really?
I don’t believe that…..I can’t believe for one second that you were actually able to get into Jone’s blog. Its been down all day! :)
I did get on. I'm managing to get through about once an hour or so.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
Beisner is just updating the same post over and over.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
Maybe we can..
stay ahead of UNC in wins now…
That record fell Saturday or Sunday, I forgot which.
The new one is like 17,900. :-)
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan
I know it's been said over on the Courier Journal's website already but...
If Calipari actually comes to UK then the recruiting shakeup in the next couple of weeks could end up with UK having one of it’s best recruiting classes ever. I have no idea where the scholarships are coming from, but if he can transfer even part of the Memphis class over we could be serious business starting from Day 1.
We all thought Gillispie was bringing DeAndre Jordan too
Of course its difficult, its a shortcut... if it was easy it'd just be "the way."
Things might ...
have been very different if he had.
but didn't jordan sign his NLOI?
i know he still could have got of it, but some of calipari’s guys have only made an oral commitment, so they aren’t contractually bound to memphis.
GO BIG BLUE!! GO BIG BLUE!!
by UKWildCatFanatic on Mar 30, 2009 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Not saying otherwise
But all of our recruits have said that they’re going to sit back and see what to do from here. None have said “I’m coming for sure, no matter the situation or coach.”
Pretty exciting, huh?
We’ll have to wait and see how it plays out, but we could end up with the best class in the nation.
GBB!!!
I think there are definately transfers coming
Calipari or not. Some guys are definatly gone.
is this the highest posts-per-minute this site has ever seen?
Nobody in Kentucky is being productive today!
I think the state has been pretty unproductive since Thursday at least.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
or in West TENNEESE EITHER :). My eyes are starting to hurt
I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!
I just got asked
if we were still going grocery shopping by my wife…after a pause she said “well i guess Katie (daughter) and I can go”
by wldcatsfreak on Mar 30, 2009 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm in Florida
and it’s very difficult to concentrate on anything else…
by kentuckywildcat on Mar 30, 2009 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions
I am too...
thank goodness for the internet! Guess I’ll have to send in a contribution when Al Gore runs for Mother Nature.
I'm in Oregon
and I’m not getting anything done either. Luckily, I am three hours behind you all, so I will still get a few good hours in later after they announce. (hoping)
by The Lexpatriate on Mar 30, 2009 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions
or chicago
in the middle of what has been a 2+ hour lunch break.
so far.
GO BIG BLUE!! GO BIG BLUE!!
by UKWildCatFanatic on Mar 30, 2009 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions
$$
What kind of $ …What was Tubby making?……Billy G was very costly… A 2 year jump from
Tubby to Cal….THe best always costs…
Tubby Made $2.5 Million (Per) Plus Bonuses
He makes $1.8 million (per) plus bonuses now. And he’s happier than a microbe in an anerobic lagoon.
by FortyYearCatFan on Mar 30, 2009 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions
happier than a microbe in an anerobic lagoon
Not your typically web chatter.
Of course its difficult, its a shortcut... if it was easy it'd just be "the way."
Haha! Live feed of Memphis athletics office....
http://www.myfoxmemphis.com/generic/video/streaming_1/Live_Stream_1
I don’t know if this has been posted or not, but I find this hilarious. Credit to hanofthebluegrass over at KSR. I saw that he posted this in the comments.
A live feed of the offices? Haha! This whole thing is crazy
by wildcatfaninexile on Mar 30, 2009 2:32 PM EDT reply actions
I had not seen that
thanks for posting. The guy just came on and said coach Cal’s car was still there and there has not been any additional offical info yet.
by kentuckywildcat on Mar 30, 2009 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Just scrolled across
with the WREG screen…….Johnson(MEmohis AD) has told them that Cal WILL NOT BE THE COACH AT THE END OF THE DAY
I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!
I’m betting Bruce Pearl is even less happy about it. Pitino is glad all of the talk isn’t about yesterday’s game probably.
Livefeed....
Me thinks that is the outside of the NEWS office
"opportunity Calipari wanted to explore."
- in reference to uk posistion
check above....
… the live feed of the athletic office
Pitino is messing his pants right now, haha. And nothing makes me smile more :D. If he is considering a warm vacation in the southwest I wonder if this will help him make that decision… (IF Cal comes, I don’t want to jinx it)
Give me a tin roof, front porch and a gravel road. Go Cats and Go 'Canes!
Since The NCAA Is Over
My guess is Pitino isn’t wearing any pants.
Pajamas, maybe.
by FortyYearCatFan on Mar 30, 2009 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions
besides that....
nothing major from the live feed
Pitino and no pants- gross. Why on earth does he need to visit the campus? It’s beautiful, lots of trees, great library, and fun squirrels. Just come already, pleeease i can’t go on all day like this not knowinga nd not doing work!
Give me a tin roof, front porch and a gravel road. Go Cats and Go 'Canes!
probably just a way to get
him out of Memphis.
by kentuckywildcat on Mar 30, 2009 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions
In the midst of spring football, the sports radio shows in SC are all talking about Cal to UK
Which I find mildly humorous
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
We're clogging up their little tubes
Of course its difficult, its a shortcut... if it was easy it'd just be "the way."
God I can’t wait to talk to UF ppl down here. They can harp on all they want about their beloved Billy. Keep him damnit. I think alligator skins should become a VERY popular fashion trend in Kentucky.
Give me a tin roof, front porch and a gravel road. Go Cats and Go 'Canes!
The guys working the live feed are cracking me up
random background singing, “this internet thing is new,” etc. hahah
by wildcatfaninexile on Mar 30, 2009 2:42 PM EDT reply actions
I got it
The top story is “Memphis signee says he has deal to follow Cal”
by The Lexpatriate on Mar 30, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Interesting....
very interesting… hmmmm
by kentuckywildcat on Mar 30, 2009 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Cutler is probably
hiding in the back seat.
no...
…He owes it to the school he’s leaving to let them know first…
Steelers fan 1st! UK is my 2nd love.
well heck....
…Something’s going down with all the media on the Memphis campus…
Steelers fan 1st! UK is my 2nd love.
I’m going to be first in line for a “It’s on like Donkey Kong” t-shirt and I like the Darth Cal mentioned earlier. I always talk to my friends down here about how special UK bball is, but it takes something like this to even remind me. We’re crashing the internet, haha! Come on Cal! Where is this live feed at?
Give me a tin roof, front porch and a gravel road. Go Cats and Go 'Canes!
i was waiting till it was official - but
put me down for a its on like donkey kong
by memphis wildcat on Mar 30, 2009 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions
IF Calipari does come to UK....I truly do nto expect to hear anything concrete until tomorrow
however in the next 5 minutes would be excellent
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
yeah heard that too!
im betting someone sends them too
Jodie Meeks..... Need I say more?
by floundringaround on Mar 30, 2009 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions
funny they are asking
for food to be sent to them (camera guys?)
by kentuckywildcat on Mar 30, 2009 2:49 PM EDT reply actions
link to article on
Fox website about Cal not leaving
http://www.myfoxmemphis.com/dpp/sports/032709_Coach_Cal_Im_Not_Going_to_Kentucky
by kentuckywildcat on Mar 30, 2009 2:49 PM EDT reply actions
yes it was Friday
funny how things change so quickly, or so it would seem.
by kentuckywildcat on Mar 30, 2009 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions
So what's more pitiful?
1. Those of you watching online tv feeds
2. Those of us waiting for comments from those of you watching tv feeds?
;-]
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
good answer!
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
John Clay is saying Calipari might inform Memphis of his departure at 3:30 pm meeting
by kentuckywildcat on Mar 30, 2009 2:52 PM EDT reply actions
ok
so my lunch “break” has just been extended at least another 30 minutes or so.
GO BIG BLUE!! GO BIG BLUE!!
by UKWildCatFanatic on Mar 30, 2009 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions
why are we watching a live feed of a door...?
…because we can…!!! lol
Steelers fan 1st! UK is my 2nd love.
oh...i'm on central
and assumed it was eastern since it was clay reporting.
GO BIG BLUE!! GO BIG BLUE!!
by UKWildCatFanatic on Mar 30, 2009 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions
OK I might send my kids to after school care today
I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!
Did Meeks or P P...
make the 2’nd or 3’rd all america teams ?
Meeks 2nd team
There’s a fanshot with a link to the teams
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
ok, I have to leave work
and go home now. Tru, you will have to tweet if you hear anything!!!!
by kentuckywildcat on Mar 30, 2009 2:57 PM EDT reply actions
Yall are making bama fans seem like
fair weather fans….Thank you!!!
‘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
This is crazy
People are going nuts, taking their pants off, Alan Cutler is chasing people, aaaahhhh!
Well, it appears as if the CJ puts more into their internet server than the HL.
Cant get either Tipton’s or Clay’s blogs up, but all of the guys from the CJ are there.
SB Nation is HUGE!
they can handle it and then some…
‘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
I was just able to access KSR and the one item they listed that struck as WOW is
The offer to Calipari is rumored to be for $6 million a year.
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
The Interwebs are down!
Database Error!
Server time outs!
How am I supposed to beat all my friends to knowing for sure if Cal is the coach!??!
link about the door
from KSR…pretty funny! sporting news is on top of things…
GO BIG BLUE!! GO BIG BLUE!!
by UKWildCatFanatic on Mar 30, 2009 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions
not meant to be a reply
GO BIG BLUE!! GO BIG BLUE!!
by UKWildCatFanatic on Mar 30, 2009 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions
From KSR
- The sheer volume of fans taking it to the internet today is unbelievable. We are getting 11-12 thousand connections a minute, Cats Pause has been blowing up all day with posts and John Clay just posted that his blog is down. UK fans are either passionate or completely insane…or both.
Internet stats
I would love to see what the traffic flow coming out of KY is, the sites UK fans are crashing left and right.
UK fans… crushin’ some interwebs since, well, since there were interwebs
by wildcatfaninexile on Mar 30, 2009 3:07 PM EDT reply actions
ok
I have my laptop to my right and my home computer on this website……….My laptop is on the DOOR! Yall this is too funny.
I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!
I'm watching this right now
and it is easily the funniest thing I’ve ever seen.
http://anythingbutgatorade.blogspot.com - yet another SEC sports blog
by Anything but Gatorade on Mar 30, 2009 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions
??????????????????????????
I only get 5 gig a month of internet use. How much does a live feed use???
they still sell internet access by the gig?
I didn’t even know they still did that.
(no sarcasm or snark intended. Just an honest revelation)
by wildcatfaninexile on Mar 30, 2009 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions
the big time companies
are starting to switch back to it. The limit will be a bit higher like 30 gigs a month but still they see it as a way to make more money
Jodie Meeks..... Need I say more?
by floundringaround on Mar 30, 2009 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Are you outside the US?
I honestly had no idea it was done like that here.
Of course its difficult, its a shortcut... if it was easy it'd just be "the way."
Grab your stomach...
…and say, “boss, I have to go home or this isn’t gonna’ be pretty”…
Steelers fan 1st! UK is my 2nd love.
Guess I will miss my afternoon nap..
but thats ok..
ok how do you get that annoying chatter out of the way
I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!
some type of chatter where they are typing:)
I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!
this brings an all time low to me as a Kentucky fan....crying everytime I see or hear of the Duke game was it before....now this
I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!
Memphis is on Central Time
so it probably won’t be up until, you know, 3:30. :)
Just had a flashback..........Creighton's coach
I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!
i should run put a sea of blue sign by the door
unfortunately i have too much to do
by memphis wildcat on Mar 30, 2009 3:16 PM EDT reply actions
Hey I am only an hour and fifteen minutes from midtown.....I can go :)
I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!
I never was a back door type of guy,
but I dont care to explore this back door.
OK just saw a facebook status
from John Clay…………….UK has called a player meeting at 3:30
I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!
Yeah, I have a 4:00
I sure hope there is news before that meeting.
woo, hoo
I just caught up with the end of the posts. LOL
funny
looks like a drug deal going down right in front of the camera….lol
Steelers fan 1st! UK is my 2nd love.
So...
Did anybody hear that the Shamwow guy had a prositute try to bite hs tongue off?
:)
Yeah, it's stories like that that make me happy I get the NY Post delivered
The King is dead! Who is the King?
Memphis AM 560
currently interviewing “a UK student”
not much news though
AM 560
“the players hated” BCG.
he’s like “Bob Knight on ’roids”
Ug. Gillispie is gone, just let him go with grace.
He worked his ass off for this program during the two years he was there—no need to muddy his name on the way out. Just let it go.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
I agree with yoru sentiment
was just reporting what was happening on the Memphis radio
ok
just saw facebook again……..3:30 meeting time with Cal/Memphis….central time. Player meeting with UK players at 4:00 Eastern time per John Clay………John is doing updates through facebook because the other is down
I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!
your welcome but
I was wrong…..its 4:30 eastern time.
I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!
You folks
don’t know how valuable you info is! Some of us don’t know about “Facebook”, “Twitter” and other hitech things.
you
ought to try facebook. Its really easy. I love it
I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!
same here
spend a lot of time there too, though not nearly as much as here!
GO BIG BLUE!! GO BIG BLUE!!
by UKWildCatFanatic on Mar 30, 2009 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Tenken tracked me down on Facebook
My first “friend” from ASoB
LOL
Of course its difficult, its a shortcut... if it was easy it'd just be "the way."
Which makes more sense...
everybody could find out at the same time.
being on central time and working with eastern time is confusing...especially the way JOhn posted the update
I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!
I'm glad I am not a Memphis fan right now.
I would hate UK at this point in time. Memphis will fall once Cal leaves.
Nah. They won't fall apart.
They will not be nearly as good, but they will get a very good coach there. Cal has shown that it is possible to compete on the highest level there.
Done deal according to Parrish
Just waiting for the definite ‘yes’:
Look closely at that building and imagine you are Cal -
would you rather walk in that door every day – or the JOE CRAFT CENTER…..
by memphis wildcat on Mar 30, 2009 3:32 PM EDT reply actions
a summary of the past few days from Memphis perspective
Just in case somebody is reading this and is not “up to date” already.
http://truebluetigers.com/commentaries/tiger-basketball/calipari-history-leaves-tigers-kentucky
they are and on my facebook you can see it........
I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!
Liggins . . .
I bet would be most excited
"The dictionary is the only place that success comes before work. Hard work is the price we must pay for success. I think you can accomplish anything if you're willing to pay the price. "
Vince Lombardi
He could play a slashing Small Forward in Cal's offense with Wall
Of course its difficult, its a shortcut... if it was easy it'd just be "the way."
Yall
Memphis fans are not as numerous as we are but they are just as passionate. Its going to be a hard day for them
I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!
Yep.
I have a very good college friend that was raised in Memphis, but his mom’s family is from Kentucky. He now lives in Memphis again, and his loyalties have been somewhat split over the years, but leaning towards Memphis. I can’t imagine the confusion of someone who is a big fan Memphis but a sort-of fan of UK.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
This will be the longest wait
for midnight madness in years.
by The Lexpatriate on Mar 30, 2009 3:35 PM EDT reply actions
Ok...had to work some
and lost out on the thread change….someone may have addressed this already, but Can we keep this guy reigned in if he brings in the #1 recruiting class….becomes a “megadeal” coach and hangs a banner or 2 in the rafters….will he become untouchable and impossible to handle?
Remember, were having fun now!!!
That's a scary thought
But I think the program and all of us will keep him in line, because his behavior will only FIT IN with what we all expect. There should be enough people already involved in the basketball program (i.e boosters)to provide oversight.
"The dictionary is the only place that success comes before work. Hard work is the price we must pay for success. I think you can accomplish anything if you're willing to pay the price. "
Vince Lombardi
Coach Cal
Well, I’m afraid Kentucky is about to get it right. None of the rest of us in the SEC cared too much when Gillispie was hired. But Cal has the chance to change things completely in this conference. For the rest of us, it’s a scary hire.
Orange and Blue Hue: The World through GATOR-colored Glasses -- http://www.orangeandbluehue.com
I have felt all along and in 2007 that Cal is the right fit and would thrive at UK
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
Yep...
If our compliance department insures there isn’t any actual smoke to his shady past this is a place you can have a legacy and he’s already had his shot at the NBA waters unsuccessfully. He wants his National Championship after being denied it twice.
Hi Gator Pilot!
If you have been around lately, I haven’t seen you. Missed you.
by StillCatwoman on Mar 30, 2009 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions
so what about the recruits?
You know some of his will want to come with him and you know the ones committed to UK will probably still want to come, and just because we get a new coach doesn’t mean we get more recruits. unfortunately!
Yeah.
It’s nice, but it’s also a lot more work. :-)
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan
wow...
literally took me from lunch time on to get through these comments…anyone else feel like we are Jimmy Page getting ready to sign the deal with the devil?! ;)
Selling our soul?
I have that feeling a liitle bit
"The dictionary is the only place that success comes before work. Hard work is the price we must pay for success. I think you can accomplish anything if you're willing to pay the price. "
Vince Lombardi
I dont want to sound like a killjoy
so please no hate mail….but I still want to go on record as being a nervous groom….or bride…or whatever….this all sounds too good to be true
Remember, were having fun now!!!
New Favorite Instant Chat Comment:
“when I’m hongry I go to rafferty’s.”
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by Anything but Gatorade on Mar 30, 2009 3:45 PM EDT reply actions
Memphis is trying to contact Mike Anderson....
thats a good sign!
WOW................MISSOURI IS BEING CONTACTED!!! HE IS OUR COACH YALL
I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!
So it is pretty much a done deal at this point? WHen will the UK announcement be made? Tonight? I don’t want to miss it but i have a 5:15 tee time!
"The dictionary is the only place that success comes before work. Hard work is the price we must pay for success. I think you can accomplish anything if you're willing to pay the price. "
Vince Lombardi
I am nto sure
Golf???? Are you kidding me :)
I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!
they are reporting that It doesn;t look good for Memphis
and memphis may be interested in Mike Anderson
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
They are talking about..
Replacements for Memphis…thats got to be a good sign
wow...
sounds like Cal is gone from memphis
"The dictionary is the only place that success comes before work. Hard work is the price we must pay for success. I think you can accomplish anything if you're willing to pay the price. "
Vince Lombardi
John Clay
Has reported on his twitter account that Memphis has asked for permission to speak with Anderson
JXClaytor on the 360
and I am late to the party :(
JXClaytor on the 360
by JoshuaClaytor on Mar 30, 2009 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions
do you ever work?
JXClaytor on the 360
by JoshuaClaytor on Mar 30, 2009 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Not My 1st Choice
but I have to admit, I think I am running after the “Calipari Bus” that just pulled away from the bus stop, so that I can get on.
3 p.m. tomorrow?
"The dictionary is the only place that success comes before work. Hard work is the price we must pay for success. I think you can accomplish anything if you're willing to pay the price. "
Vince Lombardi
oh 3 p.m. central time
"The dictionary is the only place that success comes before work. Hard work is the price we must pay for success. I think you can accomplish anything if you're willing to pay the price. "
Vince Lombardi
Says there is a 3:00 CT press conference in Lex...???
anyone heard anything..?
Steelers fan 1st! UK is my 2nd love.
Call the FCC
I just heard a dammit from the camera crew…haha
by wildcatfaninexile on Mar 30, 2009 3:50 PM EDT reply actions
ok Kentucky people.............your turn.......gotta keep us updated on the press conference
I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!
Missouri-Anderson
In the wake of rumors that John Calipari is leaving the University of Memphis to take the head coaching job at the University of Kentucky, sources have told FOX13 Sports that Memphis has received permission to talk to University of Missouri head coach Mike Anderson.
WHBQ info
WHBQ just said he has NOT met with UK and NO offer has been made
Well, that's not exactly what they're saying, at least on their web site.
http://www.myfoxmemphis.com/dpp/news/local/033009_Coach_John_Calipari_Talks_to_Kentucky
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
WHBQ is radio
WHBQ is the sports talk radio station, and it’s only one announcer that said it
Memphis Contacts Anderson at Missouri
Memphis Contacts Anderson at Missouri
In the wake of rumors that John Calipari is leaving the University of Memphis to take the head coaching job at the University of Kentucky, sources have told FOX13 Sports that Memphis has received permission to talk to University of Missouri head coach Mike Anderson.
This guy
just wants us to see his mouth….YUCK
I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!
leave 'em
tell them you were observing something historic….haha
by wildcatfaninexile on Mar 30, 2009 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Ok,
so I haven’t been following this thread faithfully and this may have already been posted (sorry, if it has) and I also really, really hate to link Goodman unless it’s absolutely necessary, but here is what he has to say if you are interested.
Question
Are we waiting for Calipari to come out that door?
It is not worth an intelligent man’s time to be in the majority. By definition, there are already enough people to do that.
by kentuckygirl0724 on Mar 30, 2009 3:56 PM EDT reply actions
Awww
It is not worth an intelligent man’s time to be in the majority. By definition, there are already enough people to do that.
by kentuckygirl0724 on Mar 30, 2009 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Lol
You know I just cant resist a good “door watching.”
It is not worth an intelligent man’s time to be in the majority. By definition, there are already enough people to do that.
by kentuckygirl0724 on Mar 30, 2009 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Glad to see you online
I know this isn’t how you wanted things to shake out… but here we are and I suppose its time to look forward.
Of course its difficult, its a shortcut... if it was easy it'd just be "the way."
This is going to be fine, Tink
We can love more than one man in our lives. No one will ever replace blue eyes and dimples in some of our hearts, but that doesn’t mean that the next man can’t make us really happy too… especially if he brings us lots of bling and shiny things.
by StillCatwoman on Mar 30, 2009 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions
True
I miss Billy and probably will for some time, but I said this weekend that if UK was really going to do this to me then they damn well better give me Calipari. I dont want some boring ol’ “good ol’ boy.” I like a man with an edge. ;)
It is not worth an intelligent man’s time to be in the majority. By definition, there are already enough people to do that.
by kentuckygirl0724 on Mar 30, 2009 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions
YES!
Go big or go home, and this is big.
(but off the record, nothing to do with coaching, I thought Billy was a very charming cowboy… ::sigh:::)
by StillCatwoman on Mar 30, 2009 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Me too, StillCatwoman
Me too. :(
It is not worth an intelligent man’s time to be in the majority. By definition, there are already enough people to do that.
by kentuckygirl0724 on Mar 30, 2009 6:39 PM EDT up reply actions
kentuckygirl
I wondered how you were doing…….
Surely Calipari will soothe some of what ails ya. Our very own “Italian Stallion” HA!
Calipari
He is definitely who I wanted once the disgusting deed was done. I can get behind Cal, but Billy G will always have my heart. ;)
It is not worth an intelligent man’s time to be in the majority. By definition, there are already enough people to do that.
by kentuckygirl0724 on Mar 30, 2009 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions
wow
The contract is rumored to be worth about $40 million over six years, an NCAA-record $6.67 million per anum.
I really hope
that’s not true…NOBODY is worth that much money in college basketball.
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by Anything but Gatorade on Mar 30, 2009 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Teal'c would make a heck of a center
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
a few minutes ago, they said "there goes Rod Strickland"
I didn’t realize he was at UM. Wiki says RS is UM’s assistant co-ordinator of basketball operations
one minute
live feed saying something is gonna happen in 1 minute.
by wildcatfaninexile on Mar 30, 2009 3:59 PM EDT reply actions
NEWS JUST BREAKING ON WMCTV
JOHN JUST RESIGNED AND TAKING ALL ASSISTANTS WITH HIM…….SEVERAL PLAYERS TRANSFERRING WITH HIM>>>INCLUDING SALLE. This is on channel WMCTV
I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!
Just said
Robert Sally and Wes Witherspoon to transfer to UK. WHOA.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
On the live feed
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
sally?
is he the one who scored 35 in the opening round of the tourney?
GO BIG BLUE!! GO BIG BLUE!!
by UKWildCatFanatic on Mar 30, 2009 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions
http://www.myfoxmemphis.com/generic/video/streaming_1/Live_Stream_1
by wildcatfaninexile on Mar 30, 2009 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions
no prob
I kept trying to post it, and new posts were messing me up…haha
by wildcatfaninexile on Mar 30, 2009 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions
oh my that is weird
I am hearing my TV and I can hear the guy on TV on the livestream
I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!
Link?
You have a link for that one? I am on their website and cant find the door.
It is not worth an intelligent man’s time to be in the majority. By definition, there are already enough people to do that.
by kentuckygirl0724 on Mar 30, 2009 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions
This live feed is hilarious.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
New thread up.
This one is stiff as a corpse.
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan
its sad but..........
Lets pray cal comes to us like a gift from the gods!!!! no disrespect to memphis but i was hoping he would have got the spot instead of billy g the first time BUT the decision makers @ kentucky think they are smarter then everybody else when in reality they are a bunch of scrubs! MITCH are you listening? pay whatever it is or be remembered as the obama who just makes promises and DOES NOT DELIVER! with that being sad coming from somebody who was BORN @ the university of lexington literally i couldnt blame coach cal for turning us down because although were a powerhouse we havent been in a while and billy g deserved atleast 1 more year so lets not get our hopes up!!!!! atleast we can hang on a team like western kentucky who actually makes things happen and i say that with hurt in my heart but we really REALLY need this guy to come save us………..now if we get him its ON BISHES! if we dont then somebody needs to drop an offer in T FORDS EAR! )
calapari has........
made 2 calls today to his real estate agent…..im going to go potty and wear my potty pants all day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i wish we woulda got him 2 years ago and this real estate thing could be weak AND cal could be telling us to kiss his arse considering he wanted to come to UK when we got BG,,,,,i still say we shoulda gave billy g another year ATLEAST!!!!! if we dont get cal then i know who needs to leave UK………..MITCH WHERE ARE YOU?>
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