Open Thread: Is Calipari to Kentucky a Done Deal?
by Truzenzuzex 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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If true...
…UK becomes a national player IMMEDIATELY…!
Steelers fan 1st! UK is my 2nd love.
by vinceuk1 on Mar 30, 2009 2:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
George Lapides saying it is a done deal is about as safe as hearing it from the Athletic Department
by Strangeite on Mar 30, 2009 2:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yall
are just too contagious…….I AM GETTING EXCITED!!!!!
I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!
by tenken on Mar 30, 2009 2:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fox out of Memphis has a camera on the main door of the Memphis athletics dept. 700 people are right now looking at a DOOR....wow
by CATFAN85 on Mar 30, 2009 2:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Could be...
the set up for a huge let down too….. Trying to stay calm
by sylvar on Mar 30, 2009 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Waiting for calipari to come running out with cutler chasing him
by DTharp on Mar 30, 2009 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can we not send Cutler there? One way, perhaps?
by wklawdog on Mar 30, 2009 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WE DO NOT WANT HIM DOWN HERE
I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!
by tenken on Mar 30, 2009 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 _____!
by gmphidelt on Mar 30, 2009 2:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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
by Truzenzuzex on Mar 30, 2009 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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!
by tenken on Mar 30, 2009 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by blbskue on Mar 30, 2009 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by sylvar on Mar 30, 2009 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by Challen on Mar 30, 2009 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No confirmation anywhere yet.
Keep your clothes on. :-)
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan
by Truzenzuzex on Mar 30, 2009 2:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Too late
Pants off.
The King is dead! Who is the King?
by NYCCats on Mar 30, 2009 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Calipari
Will run your pants off, they say!
by FortyYearCatFan on Mar 30, 2009 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Havent we seen that somewhere?
Oh yeah… “Billy G Boot Camp”?
by stephensmith on Mar 30, 2009 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by wklawdog on Mar 30, 2009 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agree with what is the rush...
Would rather it be the “right” hire this time rather than a quick hire…
by ukkrazyintn on Mar 30, 2009 2:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They are not mutually exclusive.
The King is dead! Who is the King?
by NYCCats on Mar 30, 2009 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
While I think Cal is a fine coach, it would suck to find out next week that Izzo was interested.
by DTharp on Mar 30, 2009 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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?
by NYCCats on Mar 30, 2009 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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.
by blbskue on Mar 30, 2009 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by vinceuk1 on Mar 30, 2009 2:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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!
by SevenRings on Mar 30, 2009 2:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I am so
sick of these soap operas already
I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!
by tenken on Mar 30, 2009 2:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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!
by tenken on Mar 30, 2009 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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!
by tenken on Mar 30, 2009 2:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gary Parrish ...
… has this piece.
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan
by Truzenzuzex on Mar 30, 2009 2:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by wldcatsfreak on Mar 30, 2009 2:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Love it..!
Steelers fan 1st! UK is my 2nd love.
by vinceuk1 on Mar 30, 2009 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
As I said earlier, ESPN is already hyping their next big televised rivalry.
by wklawdog on Mar 30, 2009 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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.
by KYvampyre on Mar 30, 2009 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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!
by tenken on Mar 30, 2009 2:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by Truzenzuzex on Mar 30, 2009 2:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Embrace the hate!
The King is dead! Who is the King?
by NYCCats on Mar 30, 2009 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Adolph Did (Hate 'Em All)
None since him.
by FortyYearCatFan on Mar 30, 2009 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
a healthy hatred is always goood...;-)
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
by SevenRings on Mar 30, 2009 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by JLeverenz on Mar 30, 2009 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
HAHAHAHAHAAAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAH
I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!
by tenken on Mar 30, 2009 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE ANALOGY!!!!!!
GO BIG BLUE!! WE WILL BE BACK!!!
by KYCATS77 on Mar 30, 2009 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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!
by sylvar on Mar 30, 2009 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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!!!
by OGETARTS on Mar 30, 2009 2:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 …
by 59Bennett on Mar 30, 2009 2:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
tru
whoever handles your servers . They are the best , never a problem with crashing . Give them a raise
by sgray62 on Mar 30, 2009 2:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Marc Maggard is reporting......
……“It’s OFFICIAL. John Calipari just turned down the Memphis counter offer. He has resigned as Memphis coach.”
GBB!!!
by OGETARTS on Mar 30, 2009 2:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by blbskue on Mar 30, 2009 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sometimes Marc is wrong, but he does have very strong Memphis contacts......
…. so I would trust him on this one.
GBB!!!
by OGETARTS on Mar 30, 2009 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
easy... Nothing official yet...
Steelers fan 1st! UK is my 2nd love.
by vinceuk1 on Mar 30, 2009 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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?
by chstrckwl on Mar 30, 2009 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where is the link...?
..Not just what Mark says, but an actual official…
Steelers fan 1st! UK is my 2nd love.
by vinceuk1 on Mar 30, 2009 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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!
by SevenRings on Mar 30, 2009 2:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Blugrass
nation needs a valium. What happens if he stays at Memphis?
by Byron on Mar 30, 2009 2:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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!
by Kentucky 'Cane on Mar 30, 2009 2:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by blbskue on Mar 30, 2009 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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"
by bluesquire on Mar 30, 2009 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
If this happens....
Why didn’t we take coach Calipari two years ago?
by bigbluefan on Mar 30, 2009 2:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by blbskue on Mar 30, 2009 2:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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! :)
by sylvar on Mar 30, 2009 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by blbskue on Mar 30, 2009 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by blbskue on Mar 30, 2009 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
sorry just realized you were kidding
I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!
by tenken on Mar 30, 2009 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i’m going to be in class! thank GOD i have an iPhone, haha
Give me a tin roof, front porch and a gravel road. Go Cats and Go 'Canes!
by Kentucky 'Cane on Mar 30, 2009 2:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe we can..
stay ahead of UNC in wins now…
by 59Bennett on Mar 30, 2009 2:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Tru...
I think your 12,500 one day record may fall today…!
Steelers fan 1st! UK is my 2nd love.
by vinceuk1 on Mar 30, 2009 2:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m thinking the same, even is Cal makes it official soon the talk of recruits will go on for the rest of the day.
by DTharp on Mar 30, 2009 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by Truzenzuzex on Mar 30, 2009 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by ben-p on Mar 30, 2009 2:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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."
by chirop1 on Mar 30, 2009 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Things might ...
have been very different if he had.
by jpbluekat on Mar 30, 2009 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
UK
needs to honor its commited players.
I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!
by tenken on Mar 30, 2009 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.”
by ben-p on Mar 30, 2009 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Have we heard anything...
from our players? I havn’t read anything out of Pat or Meeks.
by bigbluefan on Mar 30, 2009 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No
But it wouldn’t hurt either one of those two to play under a coach who spent some time coaching in the NBA.
by ben-p on Mar 30, 2009 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yea,
I don’t see to many of the players being mad about the hiring of Coach Cali.
by bigbluefan on Mar 30, 2009 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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!!!
by OGETARTS on Mar 30, 2009 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think there are definately transfers coming
Calipari or not. Some guys are definatly gone.
by sylvar on Mar 30, 2009 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
is this the highest posts-per-minute this site has ever seen?
Nobody in Kentucky is being productive today!
by eeluk on Mar 30, 2009 2:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hehe...lord knows I am 100% unprodcutive
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
by SevenRings on Mar 30, 2009 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by blbskue on Mar 30, 2009 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
or in West TENNEESE EITHER :). My eyes are starting to hurt
I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!
by tenken on Mar 30, 2009 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
my wifes too do list....
…is still sitting on the table….
Steelers fan 1st! UK is my 2nd love.
by vinceuk1 on Mar 30, 2009 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
I am too...
thank goodness for the internet! Guess I’ll have to send in a contribution when Al Gore runs for Mother Nature.
by jpbluekat on Mar 30, 2009 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
$$
What kind of $ …What was Tubby making?……Billy G was very costly… A 2 year jump from
Tubby to Cal….THe best always costs…
by fanforlife on Mar 30, 2009 2:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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."
by chirop1 on Mar 30, 2009 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
HAHA...countdown to CAL
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
by SevenRings on Mar 30, 2009 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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!
by tenken on Mar 30, 2009 2:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
will not be Memphis coach or UK
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
by SevenRings on Mar 30, 2009 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
at UofMemphis
I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!
by tenken on Mar 30, 2009 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow… a live feed at the office. That has to be something that hasn’t been done before. I might say this is crazy even for kentucky! No on here in Miami understands… :(
Give me a tin roof, front porch and a gravel road. Go Cats and Go 'Canes!
by Kentucky 'Cane on Mar 30, 2009 2:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I bet Pitino ..
doesn’t like this at all….
by 59Bennett on Mar 30, 2009 2:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by DTharp on Mar 30, 2009 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope Pitino
doesn’t like it. That’s fine by me.
by Byron on Mar 30, 2009 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Livefeed....
Me thinks that is the outside of the NEWS office
by sylvar on Mar 30, 2009 2:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
check live feed....
someone is talking!
by Clay Mason on Mar 30, 2009 2:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
"opportunity Calipari wanted to explore."
- in reference to uk posistion
by Clay Mason on Mar 30, 2009 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
check above....
… the live feed of the athletic office
by Clay Mason on Mar 30, 2009 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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!
by Kentucky 'Cane on Mar 30, 2009 2:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Calipari will be visiting UK campus within the next 24 hours
by Clay Mason on Mar 30, 2009 2:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
besides that....
nothing major from the live feed
by DTharp on Mar 30, 2009 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and I think I saw a pizza guy go into the building…..
by DTharp on Mar 30, 2009 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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!
by Kentucky 'Cane on Mar 30, 2009 2:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
probably just a way to get
him out of Memphis.
by kentuckywildcat on Mar 30, 2009 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tat guy talking appears to be very sad...
Steelers fan 1st! UK is my 2nd love.
by vinceuk1 on Mar 30, 2009 2:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by JLeverenz on Mar 30, 2009 2:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Kentucky, I
love you and your fans. We are crashing websites all over the interwebs.
by Byron on Mar 30, 2009 2:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We're clogging up their little tubes
Of course its difficult, its a shortcut... if it was easy it'd just be "the way."
by chirop1 on Mar 30, 2009 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
we are....
Kentucky..!!
Steelers fan 1st! UK is my 2nd love.
by vinceuk1 on Mar 30, 2009 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
(((FIST PUMP))))
I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!
by tenken on Mar 30, 2009 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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!
by Kentucky 'Cane on Mar 30, 2009 2:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm gettin' whiplash...
just watchin’ the posts go up [ouch!]
by Blueboy on Mar 30, 2009 2:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
I love the banter on the live feed!
Those guys behind the camera are cracking me up!
by sylvar on Mar 30, 2009 2:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey Tru....can I reserve the screen name EightRings
;-)
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
by SevenRings on Mar 30, 2009 2:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Daniel Orton and Xavier Henry are AAU teammates
:-)
GBB!!!
by OGETARTS on Mar 30, 2009 2:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Interesting....
very interesting… hmmmm
by kentuckywildcat on Mar 30, 2009 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL how funny would it be if Calipari left his car there to throw the media off his trail?
by Clay Mason on Mar 30, 2009 2:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cutler is probably
hiding in the back seat.
by KYvampyre on Mar 30, 2009 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
where
are yall seeing all this at?
I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!
by tenken on Mar 30, 2009 2:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wouldn't Calipari wait and let UK announce it? Have a press conference with UK
by teech62 on Mar 30, 2009 2:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
well heck....
…Something’s going down with all the media on the Memphis campus…
Steelers fan 1st! UK is my 2nd love.
by vinceuk1 on Mar 30, 2009 2:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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!
by Kentucky 'Cane on Mar 30, 2009 2:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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!
by SevenRings on Mar 30, 2009 2:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is stupid...!!!!
I have no life….. I have no life….. LOL
Steelers fan 1st! UK is my 2nd love.
by vinceuk1 on Mar 30, 2009 2:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
HAHAHAHAH
Guys are asking for free pizzas…
Steelers fan 1st! UK is my 2nd love.
by vinceuk1 on Mar 30, 2009 2:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
He wasn't. ..
. . . 3 days ago
The King is dead! Who is the King?
by NYCCats on Mar 30, 2009 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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
by JLeverenz on Mar 30, 2009 2:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by JLeverenz on Mar 30, 2009 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I vote number 2, since I decided to watch.
by Strangeite on Mar 30, 2009 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
An Ode
Roses are Red
Kentucky is Blue
John Calipari
UK wants YOU
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
by SevenRings on Mar 30, 2009 2:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
I forgot the ?
I was asking if that was eastern or central
by btcoop71 on Mar 30, 2009 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
why are we watching a live feed of a door...?
…because we can…!!! lol
Steelers fan 1st! UK is my 2nd love.
by vinceuk1 on Mar 30, 2009 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
OK I might send my kids to after school care today
I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!
by tenken on Mar 30, 2009 2:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Did Meeks or P P...
make the 2’nd or 3’rd all america teams ?
by 59Bennett on Mar 30, 2009 2:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by JLeverenz on Mar 30, 2009 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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
by bammer on Mar 30, 2009 3:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is crazy
People are going nuts, taking their pants off, Alan Cutler is chasing people, aaaahhhh!
by btcoop71 on Mar 30, 2009 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heh.
Kindred spirits, brother. :-)
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan
by Truzenzuzex on Mar 30, 2009 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by wklawdog on Mar 30, 2009 3:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by bammer on Mar 30, 2009 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oops. Tipton's is up.
I suppose that just proves that no one wants to read his stuff.
by wklawdog on Mar 30, 2009 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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!
by SevenRings on Mar 30, 2009 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I lost my video feed...???
Steelers fan 1st! UK is my 2nd love.
by vinceuk1 on Mar 30, 2009 3:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
To the door?
Just when it was getting exciting?
by wklawdog on Mar 30, 2009 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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!??!
by Hayesfan on Mar 30, 2009 3:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Call him and ask....
I’m sure he is listed.
by sylvar on Mar 30, 2009 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
So not getting any work done these last two days!
by Hayesfan on Mar 30, 2009 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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.
by Hayesfan on Mar 30, 2009 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Insanity at its best
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
by SevenRings on Mar 30, 2009 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I havne't laughed that hard in ages :)
I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!
by tenken on Mar 30, 2009 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That blog post is too funny
Especially the “BOOBIES” comment
The King is dead! Who is the King?
by NYCCats on Mar 30, 2009 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What was memphis's PPG ...
this year ?
by 59Bennett on Mar 30, 2009 3:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
haha...it is a race for information isn't it?
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
by SevenRings on Mar 30, 2009 3:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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!
by tenken on Mar 30, 2009 3:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
??????????????????????????
I only get 5 gig a month of internet use. How much does a live feed use???
by Old Blue Cat on Mar 30, 2009 3:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Agreed. I didn’t know that was still done either. I would be screwed. I have Memphis radio, the stream of the door and about seven sites all open at the same time.
by Strangeite on Mar 30, 2009 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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."
by chirop1 on Mar 30, 2009 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You have to be f**king kidding me
Someone just scheduled a 3:30 meeting here…….
by btcoop71 on Mar 30, 2009 3:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by vinceuk1 on Mar 30, 2009 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I immediately thought of
that part in Van Wilder…..
by uk1982 on Mar 30, 2009 6:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guess I will miss my afternoon nap..
but thats ok..
by 59Bennett on Mar 30, 2009 3:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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!
by tenken on Mar 30, 2009 3:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
some type of chatter where they are typing:)
I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!
by tenken on Mar 30, 2009 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I tether from my cell phone Verizon wireless
by Old Blue Cat on Mar 30, 2009 3:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ohh, yeah, then you will have a limit.
by Strangeite on Mar 30, 2009 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
daggonit...I have to run to the bank
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
by SevenRings on Mar 30, 2009 3:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
we have action...lol
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
by SevenRings on Mar 30, 2009 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or a Brinks truck. . .
The King is dead! Who is the King?
by NYCCats on Mar 30, 2009 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And just think .....
…That’s the BACK door… lol
Steelers fan 1st! UK is my 2nd love.
by vinceuk1 on Mar 30, 2009 3:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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!
by tenken on Mar 30, 2009 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
which
statement?
I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!
by tenken on Mar 30, 2009 3:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The 3:30 statement that everyone has been referring to.
by wklawdog on Mar 30, 2009 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Memphis is on Central Time
so it probably won’t be up until, you know, 3:30. :)
by KYvampyre on Mar 30, 2009 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am at work…keep the updates coming…
by IndyCat644 on Mar 30, 2009 3:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just had a flashback..........Creighton's coach
I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!
by tenken on Mar 30, 2009 3:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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!
by tenken on Mar 30, 2009 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I never was a back door type of guy,
but I dont care to explore this back door.
by Old Blue Cat on Mar 30, 2009 3:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
1600 folks watching that door with me....
my Lord.
by eeluk on Mar 30, 2009 3:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Maggard reporting Cal turned down Memphis counter offer
Which means dick
by btcoop71 on Mar 30, 2009 3:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
2 nerds fights pounding...
Steelers fan 1st! UK is my 2nd love.
by vinceuk1 on Mar 30, 2009 3:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
*fist..... dang it..
Steelers fan 1st! UK is my 2nd love.
by vinceuk1 on Mar 30, 2009 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I will only
believe it when Ken or Tru sat it on ASOB.
by oldcat70 on Mar 30, 2009 3:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
well i’m off to class and will likely be without internet for 3 solid horrifying and gut-wrenching hours… will be waiting with baited-breath to get back on here. Come on Cal!!!
Give me a tin roof, front porch and a gravel road. Go Cats and Go 'Canes!
by Kentucky 'Cane on Mar 30, 2009 3:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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!
by tenken on Mar 30, 2009 3:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They're just discussing summer reading lists
Or not. . .
The King is dead! Who is the King?
by NYCCats on Mar 30, 2009 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn meeting
If I miss something, heads are going to roll
by btcoop71 on Mar 30, 2009 3:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I have a 4:00
I sure hope there is news before that meeting.
by olddoc on Mar 30, 2009 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs