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THE STORY ORIGINALLY LINKED HAS BEEN REMOVED AND THERE ARE REPORTS THAT PERHAPS THIS IS NOT A SURE THING ... CONSIDER THIS A HICCUP UNTIL WE HEAR MORE ...

Memphis' Rivals.com site has posted a story saying that John Calipari has rejected the last offer from Memphis and he will take the head coaching position at Kentucky. Memphis has received permission to contact Missouri's Mike Anderson.

A Memphis-area television report, broadcast over the oddly entrancing live feed of the Memphis Athletics Department door,said that according to his sources several players were considering transferring to Kentucky to follow Calipari, including NCAA tournament freshman star and onetime UK target Roburt Sallie and fellow freshman Wesley Witherspoon. This is in addition to any potential recruits who might choose to follow Calipari from Memphis.

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an NCAA-record $6.67 million per anum.

I bet Billy D. just made a mess in his britches after he heard those numbers…

by eeluk on Mar 30, 2009 4:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Heh.........

think of the mess Billy D will make when he has to play UK with Calipari at the helm twice every year in the SEC…………

by slidemank on Mar 30, 2009 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not to mention .....

the $$$$$$$$$$$$$$ he could have had.

by jpbluekat on Mar 30, 2009 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

WOW

ok…..now I really got to go get kiddos

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

by tenken on Mar 30, 2009 4:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Sorry all ...

… JL and I put up an OT at almost exactly the same time. I deleted mine, so if you were one of the four or five people who made a comment, sorry.

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

by Truzenzuzex on Mar 30, 2009 4:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Sorry, just trying to be fast...

… the Open Thread was getting heavy.

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

by JL Blue on Mar 30, 2009 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You did great.

No problem.

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

by Truzenzuzex on Mar 30, 2009 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

what i would give

to be at midnight madness next year!

Jeff Goodman is a _____!

by gmphidelt on Mar 30, 2009 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ha

What chapter are you from?

Bond 644 Indiana Kappa

by IndyCat644 on Mar 30, 2009 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wasn't there one just like that

when G got hired? Just sayin’.

http://anythingbutgatorade.blogspot.com - yet another SEC sports blog

by Anything but Gatorade on Mar 30, 2009 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I love these pictures

SevenRings, keep em coming! =)

by uk1982 on Mar 30, 2009 6:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I expect a report out of Memphis any second.

No official word as of yet.

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

by Truzenzuzex on Mar 30, 2009 4:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

So theoretically, this coaching carousel

could go on for days and days! We steal their coach, they steal someone else’s coach, they steal another coach, lather, rinse, repeat.

My loyalties are strained because I graduated from UofM. Bottom line is that this is looking good for UK blue, but maybe not so much for Memphis blue.

by BlueInNash on Mar 30, 2009 4:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice to be

the biggest fish in the pond

by Dini-D-Alum on Mar 30, 2009 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pitino

will be dismayed that we didn’t go with Pelphrey or Ford.

by bmillion on Mar 30, 2009 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

"Dismayed."

Could be the understatement of the decade. :-)

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

by Truzenzuzex on Mar 30, 2009 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I can't decide

whether that’s good or bad.

http://anythingbutgatorade.blogspot.com - yet another SEC sports blog

by Anything but Gatorade on Mar 30, 2009 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

John Clay ...

… is reporting a 4:30 meeting for the players.

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

by Truzenzuzex on Mar 30, 2009 4:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'll bet

Very happy about this

by sylvar on Mar 30, 2009 4:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

that's a lot of money

That’s more than Saban makes! I guess it’s early, but is 6.67/year guaranteed or does that include incentives?

by chstrckwl on Mar 30, 2009 4:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

pitino tried

to sway uk to go pelphry or ford. He is scared of what calipari will mean

by BleedinUKBlue on Mar 30, 2009 4:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

It means

The baddest boy in all of college basketball just got the throne to become Caesar.

by Dini-D-Alum on Mar 30, 2009 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Phil Jackson heard 6.6 million and said hey wait a minute

I may be interested…lol

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Mar 30, 2009 4:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Darn hearing loss

I wish I could hear what they are saying

by kentuckywildcat on Mar 30, 2009 4:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice to be at the top of the food chain.

I’ve been getting grief from my Cardinal fan friends about us trying to cherry pick whoever we want, saying we can’t pull it off. Glad to see they’re going to be eating crow. I’d say we just picked up the hottest coach of the last 3/4 years.

by Wats on Mar 30, 2009 4:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I have high hopes that The Door will become an iconic image here at ASoB

That we can all allude to in the future, years after it’s origin has long been forgotten to the mists of time.

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 4:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i totally see it becoming...

…an ASOB inside joke!

GO BIG BLUE!! GO BIG BLUE!!

by UKWildCatFanatic on Mar 30, 2009 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

that's what I'm hoping

We need more inside jokes around 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 30, 2009 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow

that would qualify as the queen holy mother of all April Fools jokes, wouldn’t it?

by tooblue on Mar 30, 2009 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Name Change

Needs to be a Sea of Door. Door of Blue, perhaps.

by Wats on Mar 30, 2009 4:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Behind the Blue Door

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Mar 30, 2009 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Door

Has been added!

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

by JL Blue on Mar 30, 2009 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I Am Very Happy But. . . .

I predict there is going to be a huge backlash over the amount of money being thrown his way.

by Bluegilla on Mar 30, 2009 4:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

If they are talking about you

…you must be doing something right!

Jeff Goodman is a _____!

by gmphidelt on Mar 30, 2009 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

eh...

you can’t always make everyone happy…if he earns it give it to him

by TheFLCat on Mar 30, 2009 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ya think?

Bama got hammered for what we gave Saban…6 million…dear god!

‘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 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

They don't care enough...

maybe if Tebow was part of the deal.

by jpbluekat on Mar 30, 2009 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

All 100 or so of them

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

by bluesquire on Mar 30, 2009 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice pick up guys...

I just hope he lives up to the 6 million dollars…but one thing is for sure….if he brings some of his players and recruits….UK is going to be disgusting next year!

‘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 4:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I see a red door...

and I want it painted blue.

by tooblue on Mar 30, 2009 4:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Good Line

Long live the Stones!

by Bluegilla on Mar 30, 2009 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

All of these players . . .!

How’re we gonna fit all of these players on our roster? Who can predict who will be off our team as a result of the new hire . . .

"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

by Kuhnnie on Mar 30, 2009 4:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i can think of two who won't

but the rest…c-ya

‘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 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

JV team

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Mar 30, 2009 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i hate to lose some of the guys from last years team . . .

but i guess since WE ARE A 4-REAL team now. . . . .the low grade talent must go to bellermine or something

"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

by Kuhnnie on Mar 30, 2009 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Porter

Made comments about possibly not coming back because he has so much going on in his personal life. I’d say a coaching switch has only made it more likely that he doesn’t come back for his senior year.

by ben-p on Mar 30, 2009 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

So Many Players

Practices should be bitchin’ We could even have game day practices and rotate first, second and third teams thru!

by Bluegilla on Mar 30, 2009 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

gmphidelt

What chapter are you from??

by IndyCat644 on Mar 30, 2009 4:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

UK

Jeff Goodman is a _____!

by gmphidelt on Mar 30, 2009 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm guessing he's going NBA.

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 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bledsoe?

I’d settle for Eric Bledsoe, too.

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

by JL Blue on Mar 30, 2009 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

no doubt

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Mar 30, 2009 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's headed to the NBA; UK will get John Wall most likely

Which is a marjor upgrade over Porter…. lol

GBB!!!

by OGETARTS on Mar 30, 2009 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I really think Wall will end up at Duke, but hope not. Not sure how

Seth Curry’s transfer to Duke affects that, if at all since Wall may be one and done and Curry’s a SG and would have to sit out.

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 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Seth's Dad Can Afford The Tuition

He can be a “walk-on” during redshirt year.

by FortyYearCatFan on Mar 30, 2009 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Never heard that angle before...

  Can you really dodge sitting out a year just by paying the tuition?

by sylvar on Mar 30, 2009 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Link

http://www.lex18.com/Global/story.asp?S=10096463

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 4:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Thanks Tink

and welcome back!

by oldcat70 on Mar 30, 2009 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks

Good to be back.

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 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey Tink

So glad to see ya!

by kykat51 on Mar 30, 2009 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

WHAS11

WHAS11 is confirming the Calipari hire

"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

by Kuhnnie on Mar 30, 2009 4:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Confirmation Nation

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Mar 30, 2009 4:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

yes

he said a rumor is that Cal is meeting with UM boosters tonight to talk about who he would recommend for his replacement at UM

by Gobe Igbloo on Mar 30, 2009 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Said Cal will recommend

UTEP coach (former assistant at Memphis). Said that a lot of the recruits would be more likely to stay if that guy comes back.

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 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

the live feed has moved onto Mike Anderson conversation....

sounds like they are pretty sure Cal is gone

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Mar 30, 2009 4:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Porter

Would love to see Mike trying to guard someone like John Wall in practice. Just about everyone on this roster is in for a rude awakening when they see the absolute animals John is going to bring in.

by Wats on Mar 30, 2009 4:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Porter already has a degree

So really he was already on the fence about coming back for his senior season.

I like the kid, I hope he does come back.

by Hayesfan on Mar 30, 2009 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He Won Me Over During SEC Tournament.

However, bring on the competition.

by Bluegilla on Mar 30, 2009 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think he has a child coming or just had one.....

it is possible he may not even play next year….although he probably will

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Mar 30, 2009 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He played hard, but that’ll only get you so far.

by Wats on Mar 30, 2009 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Porter

has already finished his degree requirements and is expecting a daughter this summer.

by wklawdog on Mar 30, 2009 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'd say if Wall says he wants to come Porter may decide to hang it up.

Not likely to see much floor next year in such a scenario.

Some other players may have to rethink things as well, esp. if the transfers happen.

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

by bluesquire on Mar 30, 2009 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

New Players

need to work on their free throws. Only negative I see.

by Bluegilla on Mar 30, 2009 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah - I do agree with that

I really liked seeing UK be a solid FT shooting team the past few years, and would be very upset if we shoot free throws like Memphis has of late or like Tennessee does (or Louisville).

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 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Its time...

for higher expectations! %^)

by kyeric on Mar 30, 2009 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

haha

i love to dream

by TheFLCat on Mar 30, 2009 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Christmas in March

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Mar 30, 2009 4:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I can't believe we already have our new coach

That is amazing. You gotta give Mitch, Pratt and everyone else big props.

GBB!!!

by OGETARTS on Mar 30, 2009 4:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Quick

awful quick isnt it

by briangwildcatfan on Mar 30, 2009 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The one's to thank

 are the one’s coming up with the MONEY!

by oldcat70 on Mar 30, 2009 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good Stuff

He currently has the top-rated recruiting class in the country headed to Memphis, but his latest recruit 6-foot-10 DeMarcus Cousins committed verbally within the past month and could follow Calipari to Kentucky if the coach leaves.

"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

by Kuhnnie on Mar 30, 2009 4:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

PPat, Cousins, Orton, Pilgrim

UK would be beastly inside

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Mar 30, 2009 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The thought of a real point guard

Setting up Jodie and PPat is too good to be true.

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

Orton

Can’t imagine he’d want to be here with Patterson and Cousins. There’s only so many minutes to go around.

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

He has the #2 and #3 players in the country inked

With the possibility of John Wall. Could we really have the #1-#3 overall players coming in next year?

by Oakie.myers on Mar 30, 2009 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

If only...

Carter had one more year of eligibility..

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

331

in Nashville

GBB

man listening to the guys on the local Memphis sports radio is sorta depressing

by Thestache on Mar 30, 2009 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

nice go Tomcats

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Mar 30, 2009 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

NAHHH.

Go Tomcats.

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 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow. Nice showing from Ashland/BC/Russell (Bellfonte?)

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 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

no doubt

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Mar 30, 2009 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

WHBQ

Just said 21600 on UK boards right now…20000 on aSoB :)

by Thestache on Mar 30, 2009 4:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

gotta share this...

I went to the USC game in Columbia with a friend of mine…HUGE UK Fan…here is his analysis…classic. I laughed out loud at the Home Makeover connection:

I just checked on Xavier Henry and Demarcus Cousins – both are verbal commits and are free to go wherever they want by NCAA rule. An article by Steve Parrish on CBSSports.com says that Memphis assistants are already working the phones to make sure those two will come with them to Kentucky. Oh my goodness. Henry is 6’6", built like a tank and is the top small forward in the country. Cousins is huge and the #1 center in the country. I can’t imagine Patterson, Orton and Cousins playing together – perhaps Patterson leaves, or Orton or Cousins decides not to go to Kentucky just because the others are there. Seems like one of them will get left out in the cold.
 
But seriously – if they get Wall and can start –
 
Point – John Wall
2g – Jodie Meeks
Sf – Xavier Henry
Pf – Patrick Patterson
C – Demarcus Cousins
 
with Perry Stevenson, Jon Hood, Daniel Orton, DeAndre Liggins, Darius Miller, etc. all coming off the bench? Good lord!
 
This must be like Christmas morning when you were 8 years old – being a Kentucky fan. This is the basketball equivalent of that show Extreme Home Makeover – where they show the sad story of the family, then send them to Disney World, bomb their house and build a new one, bring them back and yell “move that bus” and showing some mansion. You have a complete idiot in Gillispie, underacheiving and soiling the Kentucky name, you’re at home feeling the shame of not even having success in the NIT, then all in one day you go from that to possibly having the most physically talented team that Kentucky’s had ever – maybe even more talent than 1996 when their second team would have been a top 5 team.

by bradylteague on Mar 30, 2009 4:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I thought Xavier Henry had signed, but not Cousins.

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 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Also, Henry and Orton are AAU teammates.....

I’m bet it would be pretty cool to be teammates in college too

GBB!!!

by OGETARTS on Mar 30, 2009 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No

Nolan Dennis was the player with the ‘provision.’

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

by JL Blue on Mar 30, 2009 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

If Henry get out of Memphis,

Look out for Kansas as they were his second choice and he can avoid the issues of a new school

by wklawdog on Mar 30, 2009 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

We don't have enough schollys to accomodate three more players, even if we drop our verbal.

We are currently two in the hole, so we would have to send a total of five players packing. Tucker’s verbal could probably be dropped more or less ethically, but after that …?

How do you do that?

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

by Truzenzuzex on Mar 30, 2009 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I've been wondering about that for weeks.

I know we have 1 from Carter and 1 from Williams (he was only garenteed 1 year), I’m guessing Porter since he has been talking about not coming back. After that???? No clue

by Oakie.myers on Mar 30, 2009 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well ...

… Patterson goes to the NBA, that’s four if Porter goes. That leaves you with having to drop Tucker to make room for one more player. Since Tucker was verbaled only a few days before Gillispie was fired, I think you could break that agreement more or less ethically.

But beyond that, it gets really hard.

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

by Truzenzuzex on Mar 30, 2009 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't want to lose PPat

PPat is the Man. PPat saw us through the hard times.
No Pushing Out PPat!

by Gobe Igbloo on Mar 30, 2009 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

And agree with you.

Of course Patterson staying is my priority.

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 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Still seems pretty possible that Stewart transfers, and maybe Liggins too.

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 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

If you were on the team....

and were facing a situation of very little playing time on top of possibly being seen as keeping others from following Calipari to Lexington, what would you do? Then again, Calipari could very well turn Liggins, Miller, and Galloway into what we hoped they would be all along.

by jpbluekat on Mar 30, 2009 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I heard

Calipari is going to convince Derrick Rose to come back to college and play at UK too!!!!

by bmillion on Mar 30, 2009 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's

got a lot of assumptions, you’re assuming Orton will still come, and John Wall almost definitely won’t. Demarcus Cousins and Xavier Henry aren’t good bets either.

by Byron on Mar 30, 2009 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think at best ...

… you get Wall.

Cousins if Patterson goes to the NBA.

If Jodie goes, and he just might rather than play for a third different coach, you could talk about Xavier Henry.

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

by Truzenzuzex on Mar 30, 2009 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh, yeah ...

… sure, if Orton goes to Oklahoma or OSU, yes.

But I’m thinking he might stay.

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

by Truzenzuzex on Mar 30, 2009 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hope he does.

But we also have Pilgram. We are definately not hurting down low.

by Oakie.myers on Mar 30, 2009 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think

Pat wants a chance to show the dance what he’s made of. He’s got nothing to lose, his stock goes nothing but up. If Pat stays, chances are Meeks will stick around

by Byron on Mar 30, 2009 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed.

I’m giddy just think about next year. And I really wanted Coach G to stay. What a difference a day makes.

by Oakie.myers on Mar 30, 2009 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

PP will get a chance...

to work on what he needs in terms of NBA skills without needing to carry the load inside.

by jpbluekat on Mar 30, 2009 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nope. I think they both stay

Orton said he wants to play with PPat. I don’t think either leaves. I have no clue how this will all work out, but I can’t wait to find out.

by Oakie.myers on Mar 30, 2009 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

But unrealistic. We will have at most either Cousins or Orton. I guess its possible that we can sign Wall and Henry, but only with a lot of current players/signees leaving. Perhaps Villarino will “decide” not to come when he is told that he will never see a second of floor, ever. Porter perhaps leaves for reasons mentioned previously. Still not enough. Perhaps Liggins leaves as well.

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

by bluesquire on Mar 30, 2009 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You cant even find a job in our area!

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

by ukpastor on Mar 30, 2009 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ha!

reporter on live feed just called it “Memphis State”

by Gobe Igbloo on Mar 30, 2009 4:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

hate to admit it

but it is hard for me not to call them that too sometimes.
guess that makes me an older gentleman too … oh, wait, I ’m no gentleman

sorry… punchdrunk with relief that this is over (or nearly) and it looks like it will turn out better than we ever dreamed.

by StillCatwoman on Mar 30, 2009 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lots of Hype today

one thing I do believe, though, is that Pitino-Calipari brings with it a rivalry to rival Duke-UNC

by Gobe Igbloo on Mar 30, 2009 4:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

EXACTLY

this season was not very fun

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Mar 30, 2009 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

talking about it on Jim Rom now

by DTharp on Mar 30, 2009 4:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Bringing players with him

I just wish he would leave the thugs in Memphis.

by teech62 on Mar 30, 2009 4:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Which thugs would those be?

…. unnecessary. I guess Tayshaun was a thug from Compton, huh?

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by JL Blue on Mar 30, 2009 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

Tayshaun was godawful. Played his heart out, stayed four years, is basically a super stand-up guy…plays his heart out in the NBA and went to the Olympics to boot.

What a horrible human being.

by Byron on Mar 30, 2009 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

BOOOO!!!

That was awful, thanks for reminding me why 95% of the world hates UK fans.

by IndyCat644 on Mar 30, 2009 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hopefully...

being at Kentucky will eliminate the need for “thug” players, but the Florida schools sure make good use of them in football.

by jpbluekat on Mar 30, 2009 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm guessing

you’re one of the idiots making racist remarks on that Fox live feed as well?

by DTharp on Mar 30, 2009 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

There is nothing really wrong with ink

today’s kids have a swagger about them. But there is something wrong in implying that because one has tats and other crap that they are thugs.

It’s 2009, and while you have a right to your opinion, it;s old, it’s outdated, and it’s just plain wrong.

JXClaytor on the 360

by JoshuaClaytor on Mar 30, 2009 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sure you do ...

… and we have a right to tell you your comments are lame.

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by JL Blue on Mar 30, 2009 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

+1

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

by bluesquire on Mar 30, 2009 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

having tatoos (or not) has absolutely nothing to do with being a thug, or a bad person, or anything really

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 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yup....I guess I am a thug then

hangs head

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by SevenRings on Mar 30, 2009 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Like wise

I guess it’s back to looting and robbing people instead of being fat and old on my compy

JXClaytor on the 360

by JoshuaClaytor on Mar 30, 2009 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That sounded really bad.

It’s sarcasm, but rereading makes me sound stupid. Sorry :(

JXClaytor on the 360

by JoshuaClaytor on Mar 30, 2009 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

FYI

The reason this is a reaction is “thug” is modern racial code for “scary black man.” Maybe that’s not how you meant it, but it’s pretty commonly used to deride black guys in a “safe” way …

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by JL Blue on Mar 30, 2009 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I just did a victory dance around my computer

Thought the boss would be mad, but surprisingly I’ve been showered with ones. I’m making it sprinkle.

by daniel81 on Mar 30, 2009 4:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Been away from the news about 24 hours

Just logged on. HOLY CRAP!! Existing players + players transferring + UK recruits + Memphis recruits

Are they going to sell tickets to watch practices? Wow.

Now what’s our preseason rank going to be?

by hoboat33 on Mar 30, 2009 4:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Depends on how the recruiting/transfer situation falls out

But my hunch (barring massive changes from our recruits right now) is top 15.

by ben-p on Mar 30, 2009 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

"This is bad news for SEC coaches..." note from above

Coach Cal has had it relatively easy coaching in the CUSA over the last few years (hello, SMU?). So what happens when he starts coaching in the SEC? Even Florida on a bad day is better than any of the CUSA cellar dwellers.

by BlueInNash on Mar 30, 2009 4:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Talent

I think if you look at the level of talent he is able to recruit, and develop, we will be okay

by Thestache on Mar 30, 2009 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Memphis has played plenty of good teams out of conference and performed quite well

I don’t the jump to the SEC is going to be anything to worry about

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 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Paul Finebaum is currently playing a feed (radio) from a Memphis station that

Cal is coming to UK, bringing all assistants, etc etc. I know you all are reporting it from different sites, but I’m at work and can’t review all the comments. Just wanted to make sure y’all knew everything that Finebaum’s program was reporting.

by bluegrassgal on Mar 30, 2009 4:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Devil's Advocate

Man, I hate to post this…I hope this does not turn into a Billy Donovan Orlando Magic deal :(

by Thestache on Mar 30, 2009 5:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Not sure

Not sure about that, but man that would make ALL my hair fall out. After the last 2 years, I am not sure I would not drive the 2.5 hours to Memphis and pee in the BBQ :)

by Thestache on Mar 30, 2009 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

official

any idea when/if this becomes official?

GO BIG BLUE!! WE WILL BE BACK!!!

by KYCATS77 on Mar 30, 2009 5:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'll be happy

When we have someone’s actual name to go with these “sources.”

by bmillion on Mar 30, 2009 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rob Brumley

nothing official and UK players are in a meeting with UK officials

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Mar 30, 2009 5:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Not A Done Deal Yet

WLEX is reporting from their local affiliate in Memphis that a group of boosters are going to match UK’s offer. YIKES!

by Bluegilla on Mar 30, 2009 5:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

if calipari

is interested in UK, matching our offer does nothing…

by Byron on Mar 30, 2009 5:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Everything just sounds to good to be true

My mom always said, " If it sounds too good to be true it is." I hope she is wrong or was wrong for that matter.

by Old Blue Cat on Mar 30, 2009 5:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Agree

We will go from a lack of talent to an overabundance of talent at almost every position. I hope I don’t wake up!

by Bluegilla on Mar 30, 2009 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Live feed

“what/who are you waiting for?”

“The guy who comes out to that car right there”

“You mean whoever has the keys to drive that car…”

by Gobe Igbloo on Mar 30, 2009 5:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't

think it’s as done as everyone thinks it is, but there’s a good chance. I guess we’ll find out.

by Byron on Mar 30, 2009 5:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

If he does

he goes from the outhouse to the penthouse in 48 hours! Only in America!!!!!

by Bluegilla on Mar 30, 2009 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just Asking

Where is all this excess cash going to come from? Anybody?

by Bluegilla on Mar 30, 2009 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Of course I am not privy to their financial status

but I don’t believe UK Athletics is hurting for money….and they still think they won’t pay the full 6 mil to BCG

we will see though

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Mar 30, 2009 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Watch for the price on your ticket stub to go up

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

by chirop1 on Mar 30, 2009 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

"anybody"

no, “everybody”

by hoboat33 on Mar 30, 2009 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good One

dark but probably true.

by Bluegilla on Mar 30, 2009 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is Kentucky

since we had, for KY standards, a “failed season” are we going to get some government bailout money?

by Bluegilla on Mar 30, 2009 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You just stole our villain!

CUSA is now, finally and without a single doubt, a suck conference. Unless Anderson goes to Memphis that is, which “GAH! We can’t hate Anderson!” Y’all have really screwed up my basketball world today….

Roll Bama Roll

by Todd on Mar 30, 2009 5:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

And just so the Anderson comment makes sense...

….I’m a UAB alum and basketball fan, could care less about Alabama basketball (though being able to continue rooting against Calapari might make me a little more interested.)

Roll Bama Roll

by Todd on Mar 30, 2009 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Memphis TV reporter

says he is “going to talk in the past tense” about Calipari

by Gobe Igbloo on Mar 30, 2009 5:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Having dinner with a couple of the players tonight,

hopefully they have some idea how the transfer/recruit thing will pan out.

by BigBlue87 on Mar 30, 2009 5:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

If their meal cards don't work

I guess they’ve been asked to transfer?

The King is dead! Who is the King?

by NYCCats on Mar 30, 2009 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bah!

Theres enough pizza and beer joints around campus, you’d have to be crazy to eat on campus…

by BigBlue87 on Mar 30, 2009 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The memphis AD said

they will try everything they can to keep Cal. M
aybe he was not joking. These boosters might win out. However i can not picturer UK losing a great coach to another college due to money. We have to have wins, it is what keeps this states economy above death. And it keeps the fans from eating each others fingers off or what have you.

by Old Blue Cat on Mar 30, 2009 5:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm still listening to Paul Finebaum (radio). He just made the comment that in

his opinion, MB would be a dead man walking if Cal takes the job because MB said something about Cal being “too dirty” to be at UK last time around. I’m not quoting this verbatim, but PF’s show has a web replay, so you can check it there if interested in the exact wording. So, if this pans out is MB really going to the penthouse or will he be a dead man walking? Again, this was spoken by P.F. on his radio program out of Birmingham. Just thought it was an interesting comment.

by bluegrassgal on Mar 30, 2009 5:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

eastern kentucky coal mine owers

horse farms and a lot more is where the money will come from.any amount to get us back on top

by massaccatfan on Mar 30, 2009 5:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I bet.........

Pitino will even pitch in a couple mil just to make his life more interesting 8^ )

by slidemank on Mar 30, 2009 5:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

In other news: Nick Calathis to enter the draft

From Gary Parrish here

To me, this looks like Nick just doing his due diligence. He hasn’t hired an agent, and while I’m certainly no draft expert I would expect him to be back at Florida next season.

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 5:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Just Wondering

if Donovan had this little tidbit before he rejected our interest in him?

by Bluegilla on Mar 30, 2009 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You only get to do that once (declare and pull out) IIRC

And he’s only a sophomore. Seems a little premature to me.

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

by chirop1 on Mar 30, 2009 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ugh

Until this is officially announced I am going to get nothing accomplished.

by Hayesfan on Mar 30, 2009 5:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Seriously

C’mon somebody make it OFFICIAL! It’s been an hour since this apparent meeting started…come ON

by AthKat on Mar 30, 2009 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ME!

Can you say embarrassing??

by AthKat on Mar 30, 2009 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have lost

three fingernails….and wasted 2 reams of paper today on messed up apps…..and changed my shorts twice

Remember, were having fun now!!!

by ALLBLUCAT on Mar 30, 2009 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

nah...

until the deal is done, who the heck knows…lot of coin, but with the light speed that this moved today, IMO no way a done deal was announced by COB…asking permission to talk to Anderson is the clearest signal to me that MU is moving on…

by bradylteague on Mar 30, 2009 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I am freaking out

and will not get a single thing done until I know for sure.

by bmillion on Mar 30, 2009 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

where???....who said it???

Remember, were having fun now!!!

by ALLBLUCAT on Mar 30, 2009 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Link plz

Any linkage…am listening to 680 in Atlanta and they have not said anything

by Thestache on Mar 30, 2009 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

pure evil...;-)

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Mar 30, 2009 5:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Protest the Announcement Delay

By giving up your lower level season tickets

(to someone else— like an Alum named Dini)

by Dini-D-Alum on Mar 30, 2009 5:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

another rumor

this is how bad it is = rivals apparently saying cousins is saying cal is staying – that is coming from the door web cam update

by memphis wildcat on Mar 30, 2009 5:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Sounds like ...

… Memphis is trying to talk him out of it.

They can definitely match it.

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by Truzenzuzex on Mar 30, 2009 5:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Especially

with all that FedEx money behind them.

by Bluegilla on Mar 30, 2009 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

If this doesn't happen

It’s not an egg on our face – it’s a whole freakin’ omelette.

The King is dead! Who is the King?

by NYCCats on Mar 30, 2009 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I Hear

Pitino is even contributing to his staying!

by Bluegilla on Mar 30, 2009 5:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

WREG

 in Memphis is just now reporting that Cal is meeting with Memphis Boosters now.

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

by tenken on Mar 30, 2009 5:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

aaarrrggghhh

I just keep thinking that they will not let him go easily, and also, what if this is a ploy for more money to stay at Memphis

by Thestache on Mar 30, 2009 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Either Way

Cal is going to end up a very rich man!

by Bluegilla on Mar 30, 2009 5:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You know Ricky is hating this

Even he could have rationalized coming back to UK for this much $$$

Remember, were having fun now!!!

by ALLBLUCAT on Mar 30, 2009 5:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh What It Must Feel Like

to be wanted so badly by so many.

by Bluegilla on Mar 30, 2009 5:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

actually if he will just send his recruits

ill be ecstatic….lol….we can get anyone we want for this kind of cash

Remember, were having fun now!!!

by ALLBLUCAT on Mar 30, 2009 5:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

If Memphis matches us dollar for dollar...

does he stay, or do all the other factors (facility, exposure, prestige, conference, etc.) win?

by chstrckwl on Mar 30, 2009 5:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That's the

6 million dollar question

by AthKat on Mar 30, 2009 5:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

If it comes down to money, he never really wanted to come.

by Dini-D-Alum on Mar 30, 2009 5:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't know.

Maybe. It just depends.

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by Truzenzuzex on Mar 30, 2009 5:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

take yourself out of this for a sec

youre not a catfan…..stack the two side by side….we still win out hands down

Remember, were having fun now!!!

by ALLBLUCAT on Mar 30, 2009 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

smart thinking

and it doesnt even come close….this will make Calipari a history mark in college sports from now on

Remember, were having fun now!!!

by ALLBLUCAT on Mar 30, 2009 5:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

AH...

first news I’ve looked at since around 1 today. I was really hoping for the headlines to read Calipari to UK, without a retraction that is.

by the spork on Mar 30, 2009 5:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I think Izzo is plan B.

After that, I don’t know.

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by Truzenzuzex on Mar 30, 2009 5:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

thats a solid plan B

a less sexy plan B, but good nonetheless

by Ontherocks on Mar 30, 2009 5:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

WOW

I’ve gone from elation to depression in 30 minutes.

by Bluegilla on Mar 30, 2009 5:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

This has to be done tomorrow....

no one will believe it if it happens on Wednesday

Remember, were having fun now!!!

by ALLBLUCAT on Mar 30, 2009 5:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Some...

good news. Calathes to declare for the draft.

by the spork on Mar 30, 2009 5:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

but

it’s not on their site as a done deal. which makes me nervous.

by AthKat on Mar 30, 2009 5:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm at the University of Memphis in Class - Ball Hall 210 (Statistics)

Word here is mixed. Possible that he is meeting with supporters to make recommendation and the boosters are trying to convince him to stay. Nothing official. I’ll see what I can hear.

by mark12kentucky on Mar 30, 2009 5:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Why Does

NO ONE know what the real story is???????

Where’s our “Memphis Throat”?

by Bluegilla on Mar 30, 2009 5:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Where is Grasslands1???????

The King is dead! Who is the King?

by NYCCats on Mar 30, 2009 5:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

haha...ooops

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Mar 30, 2009 5:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I dont suppose Bruce Pearl

just took the Arizona job did he?….pleeeeeeeeze?

Remember, were having fun now!!!

by ALLBLUCAT on Mar 30, 2009 5:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I hope not.

I want him right where he is, so we can kick him where it hurts, :-)

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by Truzenzuzex on Mar 30, 2009 5:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

in the clackers?

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Mar 30, 2009 5:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Exactly. :-)

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by Truzenzuzex on Mar 30, 2009 5:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Take this for what its worth
Memphis matched UK’s offer immediately during the first meeting early today. Calipari turned it down. The story that UM has matched the offer is old news.

The current meeting Calipari is having is to try to convince Memphis that a former assistant (no longer at UM) is the right guy to hire.

Matching of the offer is a non issue. Calipari told Memphis “it’s not about the money”

Marc Maggard

True Blue Kentucky

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Mar 30, 2009 5:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Good News

If true, he really wants to be here.

by Bluegilla on Mar 30, 2009 5:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Works for me.

Marc has better sources than I do.

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by Truzenzuzex on Mar 30, 2009 5:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not sucking up Tru

but you run a better site…not a knock on Maggard, but you seem to be better at presenting a balanced site

Remember, were having fun now!!!

by ALLBLUCAT on Mar 30, 2009 5:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks.

I do what I can. :-)

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

by Truzenzuzex on Mar 30, 2009 5:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fans here in Nashville

Tru, where I work, this is the ONLY site we believe. Of course some other sites are fun to laff at, but for a real good story, with knowledgable fans and writers… A Sea of Blue FTW BABY

I know of 3 other Cat fans here, all use this site

by Thestache on Mar 30, 2009 5:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree

I’ve reccommended it numerous times over the last few days as “the least hype—the most facts” fansite

by AthKat on Mar 30, 2009 5:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No consideration

Don’t these people realize that they need to make it official so I can teach my 18 month old to say “Coach Calipari” to her UofL fan teacher tomorrow??

by AthKat on Mar 30, 2009 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

"Cal beats Rick"

should be easier to learn

by Gobe Igbloo on Mar 30, 2009 5:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe

I should just teach her to say “On like Donkey Kong…” let her teacher connect the dots…

by AthKat on Mar 30, 2009 5:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gotta Believe

We wont get an announcement until Cal is in Lexington, earliest possible would be tomorrow.

by Dini-D-Alum on Mar 30, 2009 5:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Either

I am right or I am wrong

:P

by Dini-D-Alum on Mar 30, 2009 5:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's the best picture they have of Anderson?

Who is he, Mullah Omar?

The King is dead! Who is the King?

by NYCCats on Mar 30, 2009 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who knows what's really going on?

I wouldn’t be surprised to hear in the next 5 minutes that Calipari is retiring from coaching and moving to the South Pole.

by bmillion on Mar 30, 2009 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cal meeting boosters

Word here in Memphis, Cal meeting with big $ boosters to get backing for Tony Barbee to replace him

by UKfaninTENN on Mar 30, 2009 5:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

good to see

him go to bat for a guy on his staff

by Ontherocks on Mar 30, 2009 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I saw an article that quoted the UK student newspaper...

which stated the deal was done…. I’m wondering how long the editor will have their job after that?

GO BIG BLUE!! Long Live Coach G (so long as he wears KY blue)!!!

by bluebloodtoo on Mar 30, 2009 5:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I mean seriously... the student newspaper breaks this story?

GO BIG BLUE!! Long Live Coach G (so long as he wears KY blue)!!!

by bluebloodtoo on Mar 30, 2009 5:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Darrell Bird says ...

… no news conference likely tonight. They are unable to confirm the Memphis site report.

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by Truzenzuzex on Mar 30, 2009 5:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Which is no surprise ...

… since they have not reported the deal as done.

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by Truzenzuzex on Mar 30, 2009 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Anything good

going on with the door? My computer will slow down too much if I watch it.

by AthKat on Mar 30, 2009 5:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I think they about to change that to the 5pm local newscast

which will probably then have a piece with the guy guarding the door.
who will give all of Memphis the rumors.

by Gobe Igbloo on Mar 30, 2009 5:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Paint

Seems to be pealing, not positive, could have just been an abberation after watching it for 4 hours straight.

by Dini-D-Alum on Mar 30, 2009 5:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kinda. . . .

like watching paint dry.

by Bluegilla on Mar 30, 2009 6:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

let's see

Billy Donovan to the Orlando Magic
Dana Altman to Arkansas
Rick Majerus at Univ. Southern Cal.
done deals sometimes come undone

by StillCatwoman on Mar 30, 2009 5:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Unfortunately true.

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by Truzenzuzex on Mar 30, 2009 5:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

hey tru

I mentioned this elsewhere, but there have been a lot of threads going on today. Do you and asob usually get page one ranking on Google News for related searches? I noticed you there today and wondered if all your traffic and the postings were driving your seo …

by StillCatwoman on Mar 30, 2009 6:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

There are a lot of things driving it.

Our network is big, we have an agreement with Google news, several things.

I’m not privy to enough of the details to speak to it intelligently.

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

by Truzenzuzex on Mar 30, 2009 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

do you just work to attract human readers

or do you deliberately do things to attract the search engines?

by StillCatwoman on Mar 30, 2009 6:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I find that the idea of UK hiring the nation's winningest coach over the past four years

is making me emotional.

As is the idea of Xavier Henry and John Wall providing some quality back up minutes for Michael Porter for next year.

What was this I heard about Porter perhaps leaving the team? It was on an earlier thread, but I didn’t see the original rumor.

by Ken Pomeroy on Mar 30, 2009 5:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

No rumor, really.

He’s having a kid. Some speculate he may decide to be a full-time dad. He has already graduated.

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by Truzenzuzex on Mar 30, 2009 5:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

If he already graduated....

…. what does that mean for the scholarship situation, assuming he plays next year?

by Clay Mason on Mar 30, 2009 6:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's still eligible for a scholly.

He has four years of eligibility. Not uncommon for players to get their undergrad in 3 years.

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by Truzenzuzex on Mar 30, 2009 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks.

I love the man, but will be among those wishing him a fond farewell if Calipari can bring in some of what he has lined up.

by Ken Pomeroy on Mar 30, 2009 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He has said he has alot going on off the court....

a child coming, already has his degree etc.

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Mar 30, 2009 5:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tipton

Being interviewed on ESPN News

by Dini-D-Alum on Mar 30, 2009 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What I saw about Porter...

was that he has a family to consider and he is done with school but has one more year of eligibility. You would think that his home life might be a bit complicated to enjoy a year of riding pine.

GO BIG BLUE!! Long Live Coach G (so long as he wears KY blue)!!!

by bluebloodtoo on Mar 30, 2009 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well the 4:30 meeting for UK players...

could possibly clear this up a bit…. I’m curious about all the talk of players transferring and such. Just how many schollies do we expect to free up this year? I’m thinking there could be some problems with that myself. I would expect Porter to bail if we get a big time PG, but what about all the JUCO’s and Pilgrim…. BG had already overextended himself hadn’t he?

GO BIG BLUE!! Long Live Coach G (so long as he wears KY blue)!!!

by bluebloodtoo on Mar 30, 2009 5:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm kinda ...

… doubting that actually happened.

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

by Truzenzuzex on Mar 30, 2009 6:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fox News Memphis

unconfirmed reports that Cal is all but signed, sealed, delivered

by Gobe Igbloo on Mar 30, 2009 5:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

to....

stay in memphis or trek to kentucky?

by AthKat on Mar 30, 2009 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Memphis business journal

reporting the deal is done 35 million over 8 years

by jshawn17 on Mar 30, 2009 6:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That sounds...

a lot more believable than 6.6M a year.

GO BIG BLUE!! Long Live Coach G (so long as he wears KY blue)!!!

by bluebloodtoo on Mar 30, 2009 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tony Bennett ...

… to Virgina.

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

by Truzenzuzex on Mar 30, 2009 6:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

WSU is my other team...

now the universe owes me.

by bmillion on Mar 30, 2009 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wazzou?

R u ok?

GO BIG BLUE!! Long Live Coach G (so long as he wears KY blue)!!!

by bluebloodtoo on Mar 30, 2009 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well at least...

you aren’t a UW Football fan…. I heard their suicide rate went through the roof this year….lol.

GO BIG BLUE!!

by bluebloodtoo on Mar 30, 2009 6:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Heart to remain in San Francisco

The King is dead! Who is the King?

by NYCCats on Mar 30, 2009 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thank you for saying what we all were thinking

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 6:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ESPN just reported (6:04)

an 8 year 35 million dollar contract getting final touches.

by Ken Pomeroy on Mar 30, 2009 6:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Intersting fact

At five minutes and six seconds after 4 AM on the 8th of July this year, The time and date will be 04:05:06 07/08/09. This will never happen again.

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Mar 30, 2009 6:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Getting punchy, are we?

The King is dead! Who is the King?

by NYCCats on Mar 30, 2009 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol...:)

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Mar 30, 2009 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

actually it will...

12 hours later ;-)

GO BIG BLUE!! GO BIG BLUE!!

by UKWildCatFanatic on Mar 30, 2009 6:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes it will happen again....

at 4:00 pm of the same day. Why get up early?

by PadCatFan on Mar 30, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Welcome Pad

I guess that is Paducah.

by oldcat70 on Mar 30, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ESPN

has been drooling all over this. I’m glad b/c they have been in the “kentucky isn’t what it used to be/shouldn’t feel so entitled” camp for a long time

by AthKat on Mar 30, 2009 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think we've all

been in the “Kentucky isn’t what it used to be” camp for the last 3-4 years. No shame in that.

by Ontherocks on Mar 30, 2009 6:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

OMG

Tipton actually talking good about Big Blue Nation and Calipari

by Dini-D-Alum on Mar 30, 2009 6:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

8 years $35 Mil by ESPN

6 years, $40 Mil by Tipton on ESPN

by Dini-D-Alum on Mar 30, 2009 6:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

add it to the list...

of conflicting internet reports….

GO BIG BLUE!!

by bluebloodtoo on Mar 30, 2009 6:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rivals saying $40 million,

but it is merely quoting the UK student newspaper.

by Ken Pomeroy on Mar 30, 2009 6:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

New thread open.

This one is pretty stiff.

Team meeting did happen, but wasn’t about Cal.

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

by Truzenzuzex on Mar 30, 2009 6:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

TWSS

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 6:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

From a St. Louis TV station wen site:

John Calipari may be leaving the University of Memphis, but broadcast reports stating the U of M has contacted Missouri about speaking with its coach are not true.

That’s according to the University of Missouri Sports Information Director.

Missouri’s SID says that there has been no contact with the University of Memphis about Mizzou coach Mike Anderson.

Missouri beat Memphis in the NCAA Sweet Sixteen last week.

by Ken Pomeroy on Mar 30, 2009 6:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

UK Officials Confirm

Larry Vaught says nothing to be announced until tomorrow.

by Wild Weasel on Mar 30, 2009 6:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

race to 2000 wins

Calipari is going to put the pedal to the metal and get that 2000 wins

it is GREAT that someone will win it who doesn’t have the initials BCG

Calipari will have an immediate milestone!!

when is the UT game? I wonder if it coincides with 2000?

by UKFaninSoFla on Mar 30, 2009 9:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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