Open Thread Continuation: Coach Watch Continues. Calipari Reported to be Near Deal With UK.
by Truzenzuzex on Mar 30, 2009 6:09 PM EDT
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Is John Calipari coming through that door?
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Curious
Any word or speculation on why no announcement yet? It makes me nervous that Calipari wanted to speak with Memphis boosters this afternoon.
by Challen on Mar 30, 2009 6:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
My parents are BIG boosters and
they said the same thing that one of these posters said. Calipari is trying to get the Memphis boosters to support the assistant coach and pay him what he’s worth.
by ikietoy on Mar 30, 2009 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alan - I'm out of Shape - Cutler just reported..
Alan Cutler called Cousins and got a different answer, this was just on TV – someone said here is your scoop, 99.0% and repeated it a few times then the guy who answered Cousin’s phone said, “See you in Lexington.”
This was on the 6pm news lead-in. Apparently he has a new coach to chase down hallways.
by trich on Mar 30, 2009 6:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What?
…interesting news … but I’m confused. Who said “99%”, Cutler?
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by JL Blue on Mar 30, 2009 6:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The voice who answered Cousin’s phone and in typical Cutler fashion he didn’t confirm if it was Cousins. His phone friend just said, “99% see you in Lexington”.
by trich on Mar 30, 2009 6:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
funny - guy in memphis is saying
rivals is reporting that cousins said john not going anywhere……
this is crazy
by memphis wildcat on Mar 30, 2009 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cutler just reported it again… and is sincerely apologizing about the chasing incident. haha
by trich on Mar 30, 2009 6:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope some one youtubes that.
JXClaytor on the 360
by JoshuaClaytor on Mar 30, 2009 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Calipari meeting with boosters to convince them to raie the money to hire a former asistant
as his replacement.
by Ken Pomeroy on Mar 30, 2009 6:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If I were a booster and it looks like Calipari is taking his recruits
I’d tell him to shove it.
The King is dead! Who is the King?
by NYCCats on Mar 30, 2009 6:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's what I'm thinking...
GO BIG BLUE!!
by bluebloodtoo on Mar 30, 2009 6:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Naw, you'd show class and say, "Thanks for the memories."
by Ken Pomeroy on Mar 30, 2009 6:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Probable...
but I did say i was “thinking” it….. lol
GO BIG BLUE!!
by bluebloodtoo on Mar 30, 2009 6:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah! He's probably made some close friends there, though, so they're probably just sad.
Four consecutive 30-win seasons — you appreciate that.
by Ken Pomeroy on Mar 30, 2009 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No doubt
It’s the taking of the recruits that would bug me (if true).
The King is dead! Who is the King?
by NYCCats on Mar 30, 2009 6:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah....that a balancing act for sure...
but you can’t forget that the recruits aren’t possesions… they have their own minds to make up.
GO BIG BLUE!!
by bluebloodtoo on Mar 30, 2009 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And see the post below.
The only signed LOI include provisions that say the recruits can follow the coach.
Sounds as though somebody knew he was out the door to somewhere in a year or two, and wanted to take the spoils with him.
Well, at least he plans ahead.
by Ken Pomeroy on Mar 30, 2009 6:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well Memphis has been a big step up in his career and he must have had a lot of support
and maybe he doesnt want to burn any bridges.
by KyDoug on Mar 30, 2009 6:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tony Barbee who is currently at ... UTEP
But reportedly Memphis has asked Missouri officials for permission to speak with Mike Anderson.
by Ken Howlett on Mar 30, 2009 6:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mizzou has denied that report.
as of 4:00 p.m.
by Ken Pomeroy on Mar 30, 2009 6:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fascinating all around
Time for me to head out for the night. Maybe we’ll have a coach in the morning.
Of course its difficult, its a shortcut... if it was easy it'd just be "the way."
by chirop1 on Mar 30, 2009 6:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ok
just watched the news……….Cal is all but gone to UK. Final details being worked out. Also wanted to say that on the radio they said that the stipulation in the contract are being worked out.
I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!
by tenken on Mar 30, 2009 6:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Huh. That worked out well last time. . .
The King is dead! Who is the King?
by NYCCats on Mar 30, 2009 6:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Todd
wants to keep Ky commits……that apparently an issue
I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!
by tenken on Mar 30, 2009 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can see the issue...
but I’m gonna have to agree with Todd no matter the cost.
A man (or business) is only as good as their word.
GO BIG BLUE!!
by bluebloodtoo on Mar 30, 2009 6:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Todd
won’t let go of these recruits……he said no matter what. I agree with him on this
I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!
by tenken on Mar 30, 2009 6:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seems that is being debated.
"Would Calipari be willing to take the job knowing he had to give scholarships to those players? And it’s not such a small number: Dakotah Euton, Vinny Zollo, KC Ross-Miller, Dominique Ferguson and Avery.
Todd backed off earlier comments about honoring those commitments.
"I’ve got to go through that," Todd said on Monday. "That’s something I have thought about and have some concern with."
by trich on Mar 30, 2009 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well
thanks for that! I think though that we need to keep them
I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!
by tenken on Mar 30, 2009 6:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I mean, do you draw the line somewhere though?
Like Avery, who is still 4 years away from arriving on campus?
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 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Avery is currently...
the #1 ranked player in his class and is averaging double digits in scoring and assists and he is only a freshman. I vote we stay in touch.
by jbt36 on Mar 30, 2009 6:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
as for Avery...
I think that is a non-issue. He is so far out that he could easily reassess the situation. Also, he only verballed which isn’t technically a binding contract to either party.
GO BIG BLUE!!
by bluebloodtoo on Mar 30, 2009 6:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why would anybody NOT want D Ferg, or even KC?
Those two are no-brainers. The others, well, let’s just suffer through them. We can put a team together with the likes of Cousins, Hood, Pilgrim, Orton, Patterson, and Stevenson, etc.
by Ken Pomeroy on Mar 30, 2009 6:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would like to see...
almost all of them commit. But if we could get John Wall and that causes us to lose tucker or vilarino… I wouldn’t be too unhappy about that. There is the consideration that Wall will only be a one and done…. so I’m not sure how i feel about that though. To have him next year would likely make us better exponentially, but what would we lose the following year when the rest of the team goes to the draft?
GO BIG BLUE!!
by bluebloodtoo on Mar 30, 2009 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
recruits
keep Euton, Ross-Miller and Ferguson
Zollo is ANOTHER PG and we won’t need him
Avery is a baby – let him grow up and then see where he is – glad he’s scoring 20+ pts but what if he blows out a knee?
by UKFaninSoFla on Mar 30, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zolo is a forward.
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan
by Truzenzuzex on Mar 30, 2009 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually, either the CJ or HL reported earlier that Todd was backing off of that position.
by wklawdog on Mar 30, 2009 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Then he is a piece of garbage.
If they start running off guys, I may start checking out the Hilltopper board.
by jbt36 on Mar 30, 2009 6:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think the talk is about not honoring verbals.
For some, that is a horse of a different color (not for me, and I assume not you, either).
by Ken Pomeroy on Mar 30, 2009 6:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not for long-time verbals.
For somebody like Konner Tucker, OK, that was done at the last minute before Gillispie was fired. I think all parties could agree that one could be rescinded under the extenuating circumstances.
But beyond that, I think it would be a serious breach of ethics. The University is (and should be) held to a higher standard than recruits.
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by Truzenzuzex on Mar 30, 2009 6:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My position is this...
If aa representative of the University of Kentucky made a committment to these kids, it should be honored if at all possible. This is not a business decision – this is screwing with a young man’s life.
I didn’t like Pitino running Rod Rhodes off even though it made room for Ron Mercer, who ended up being a big piece to a couple of championship game runs.
Kentucky basketball is better than that.
by jbt36 on Mar 30, 2009 6:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree.
I am a bit more flexible to the Tucker situation only because it happened in the middle of Gillispie being fired. I would rather them honor it, but if they didn’t, I could live with it.
But for the others, no way should we ever renege on them.
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan
by Truzenzuzex on Mar 30, 2009 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I won't say never.
Certainly if you do something criminal or fail to perform academically you should lose your scholarship. Also I don’t think it is out-of-bounds to have expectations that the student athletes continue to work on their games diligently and intently.
by Thomas Hunt Morgan on Mar 30, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Honoring the verbals
I would like to see then honor the verbals but if after seeing these recruits the new coach explains to them that they wont get much pt and they decide to look elsewhere I would be ok with it.
DEEETROIT BASKETBALLL!!!
by davw83 on Mar 30, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
verbals
I don’t know what to honor… I don’t think BCG was honoring the commitments to any player on the team – just from the reports of his behavior
if he did mess around w/Legion’s GF and had a gag order in the release to Illini, then who knows what he promised anyone…
but it certainly looked like he was going to start chasing off some people since he had more scholarships promised than available
by UKFaninSoFla on Mar 30, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOI vs. Verbals
Of course it’s a matter of opinion, but until the letter is signed I believe that all parties have the right to change their mind especially if there is a coaching change. If a letter of intent has been signed, then we honor it.
by Challen on Mar 30, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wondering
wondering how long this will go on
by briangwildcatfan on Mar 30, 2009 6:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mashburn on ESPN News
Turn it on
GBB!!!
by OGETARTS on Mar 30, 2009 6:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
did he just say that
Mashburn just said He was the key to pitino’s success
by jshawn17 on Mar 30, 2009 6:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not untrue
His signing announced UK was BACK
The King is dead! Who is the King?
by NYCCats on Mar 30, 2009 6:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well documented..
Pitino has said it a number of times, Mashburn was the key to our rise from the ashes!
by Iam4UKinMI on Mar 30, 2009 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
not disagreeing
just surprised by the bluntness
by jshawn17 on Mar 30, 2009 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Calimari is in.....because.....
Mitch Barnhardt is swingin’ for the fence, in a last ditch effort to save his J.o.b……And….he won’t hire a good-up-and-comer. Mitch isn’t from KY, or at least I don’t think he is? Anyway, he is afraid, and therefore will act quickly and stupidly as before, and may fail as before…….I think that Calipari is also looking to get out of CUSA, now that LVille and Marquette are no longer in that conf. He doesn’t feel respected because of the conf., and the morons on ESPN and sports media in general, saying that CUSA sucks all the time. Just my 2 cents.
by REFs ruin BBall on Mar 30, 2009 6:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm allergic to calamari.
My eyes get itchy, my head swells, and I get Mickey Mouse hands.
by mrmondaynite on Mar 30, 2009 6:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's all say it together...
It is pronounced, “Cal-ih-PEAR-ee”, not “Cal-ih-PAR-ee”
It took me 1.5 seasons to say Gillispie correctly, so lets get going on the right foot on this one.
Mmmm…calimari.
by kyeric on Mar 30, 2009 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Likely gonna be a while.
I wouldn’t expect anything for a while. Even if they get things done, it will take some time to put the specifics together.
by jbt36 on Mar 30, 2009 6:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If anybody is looking for a laugh....
please continue watching the Memphis TV feed. The people don’t always seem to realize they are on a live feed
by Clay Mason on Mar 30, 2009 6:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So...
who stays ….who goes…..who will be left standing wearing KY blue when this is done??
Remember, were having fun now!!!
by ALLBLUCAT on Mar 30, 2009 6:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
have heard Porter may grad
and Liggins is contemplating transferring….any of that true?
Remember, were having fun now!!!
by ALLBLUCAT on Mar 30, 2009 6:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Calipari recruited Liggins. Coach Gillispie beat him out.
by jbt36 on Mar 30, 2009 6:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If they don't honor every single scholarship and committment, it will be disgusting.
by jbt36 on Mar 30, 2009 6:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really?
Come on now. How many of those kids are “Gillispie Kids”? Most of them won’t be on campus for many years. He will be coaching somewhere by then……you really think he’s going to turn his back on relationships he has already built?
Should we stick with the LOI’s? Absolutely!
Should we stick with those in the class after that? We should try
Should we stick with kids who are 4 years out? Wait and see….in my mind those aren’t solid commitments. have you heard of one of those working out yet? I haven’t.
by sylvar on Mar 30, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't know that Calipari will want to keep Liggins after this year.
by Ken Pomeroy on Mar 30, 2009 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Disagree...
…he’s perfect for Cal’s system. He’ll be great.
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by JL Blue on Mar 30, 2009 6:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll keep an open and hopeful mind, but
I’m not sure the system has yet been devised for which Liggins is a perfect fit. I was very disappointed by the constant mental failures.
Maybe it is true that DeAndre freaked out under BCG because Coach made him sit in the toilet stall at halftime. That cannot be the best motivational tool known to Division 1. The soft hearted types like Liggins and Meeks may respond better to Cal.
by Ken Pomeroy on Mar 30, 2009 6:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If BG was as awful to the players...
as was insinuated… I wouldn’t be surprised to find out that they are all alot better than they played this year.
GO BIG BLUE!!
by bluebloodtoo on Mar 30, 2009 6:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was ...
one of my hopes, that Liggins, Galloway, Miller, and others play for Calipari like we thought they would this year.
by jpbluekat on Mar 30, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If the kids want to leave, that's one thing.
If they start showing them the door I’m gonna have a serious problem with it. It’s no way to treat a kid who has come here to live out his dream.
by jbt36 on Mar 30, 2009 6:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope all agree.
It is a university we are operating, that happens to have a helluva basketball program. But first and foremost, it’s an institution for the benefit of those who attend and study and learn. The student cannot be treated shabbily because there’s a new coach in town.
by Ken Pomeroy on Mar 30, 2009 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know I agree.
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan
by Truzenzuzex on Mar 30, 2009 6:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You can bet...
a lot of people are going to say “Who cares?” when it come to the Porter’s, Harris’ and Stevenson’s of the world if it meant we could make room for Wall, Henry, etc.
by jbt36 on Mar 30, 2009 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's hope ...
… that the people that count, don’t.
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by Truzenzuzex on Mar 30, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Porter did Grad...
and I wouldn’t expect LIggins to xfer if Cal is coming to coach.
GO BIG BLUE!!
by bluebloodtoo on Mar 30, 2009 6:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thats odd...
I have two classes with him….
by BigBlue87 on Mar 30, 2009 6:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ohhh... so you graduated too?
ooops… that’s what I get for repeating what i read on here earlier….
GO BIG BLUE!!
by bluebloodtoo on Mar 30, 2009 6:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he is supposed to be graduating....I assume that means at the end of this semester
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by SevenRings on Mar 30, 2009 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's how I understood it...
just didn’t make that very clear I guess.
GO BIG BLUE!!
by bluebloodtoo on Mar 30, 2009 6:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He has completed the requirements for graduation.
Heard him say that postgame Notre Dame.
by wklawdog on Mar 30, 2009 6:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Porter...
Porter’s problem with BCG might have been that he doesn’t live in Wildcat Lodge – he’s married and doesn’t he have a kid on the way
Liggins was going to leave due to BCG’s abuse
by UKFaninSoFla on Mar 30, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I will be loathe to watch
PTI. Wilbon is going to have a field day with this
by jshawn17 on Mar 30, 2009 6:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he wasn't bad at all today
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by SevenRings on Mar 30, 2009 6:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Regarding Memphis Recruits
MEMPHIS COMMERCIAL APPEAL-The mother of one University of Memphis basketball recruit says the letter-of-intent he signed with the school in the fall would allow him to follow John Calipari to another school. The brother of another recruit says no opinion has been formed about the possible departure.
Carol Dennis, the mother of University of Memphis recruit Nolan Dennis, told The Commercial Appeal today that the letter-of-intent her son signed last fall contains an addendum that would allow him to follow Calipari to another school.
Carol Dennis said neither she nor her son had heard from the coaching staff at Memphis about whether Calipari planned on leaving for the University of Kentucky.
by Ken Pomeroy on Mar 30, 2009 6:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The funniest part though was the mock sincerity Cutler gave in the apology on the other hand with that report.
by trich on Mar 30, 2009 6:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thats called
the Boss saying “apologize or lose your job”
by CATFAN85 on Mar 30, 2009 6:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Why didn't Coach just lock one of the damned doors behind himself?
It was irking me that the man got as far as he did.
by Ken Pomeroy on Mar 30, 2009 6:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
had phone on ear
couldnt get keys
by briangwildcatfan on Mar 30, 2009 6:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, he had to use his access card to keep opening doors,
and the bastard just kept pushing through each doorway after him. Coach should have smashed the guy’s pinkies in the door.
And there was NOBODY on that phone in his ear. It was just a dodge. He never once said anything to that phantom person.
by Ken Pomeroy on Mar 30, 2009 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yea
they both were wrong but cutler stinks as a reporter
by briangwildcatfan on Mar 30, 2009 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wishing
he would sorry excuse for reporter
by briangwildcatfan on Mar 30, 2009 6:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
other than they met yesterday I haven't heard anything
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by SevenRings on Mar 30, 2009 6:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nothing definitive...
other than Wall has not committed to anyone yet.
GO BIG BLUE!!
by bluebloodtoo on Mar 30, 2009 6:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wonder if the NCAA
would consider increasing our scholarships by 3 or 4 for 4 years???…lol
Remember, were having fun now!!!
by ALLBLUCAT on Mar 30, 2009 6:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Andy Katz article
I like his lede: “John Calipari and Kentucky inched ever closer to a deal”
It really feels like we’ve been living this out inch by inch by inch. Time take the final step.
by Thomas Hunt Morgan on Mar 30, 2009 6:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If Andy Katz...
is the one that breaks this story, I will have a lot more to say about his relationship with the AD’s office later. He has been one of Coach Gillispie’s biggest detractors since he arrived here.
by jbt36 on Mar 30, 2009 6:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Vaught's Views
Sources have confirmed that the University of Kentucky has reached a deal with John Calipari to be the Wildcats’ new basketball coach.
No official announcement is scheduled today according to UK, but sources indicated Calipari will sign a $4 million per year contract anywhere in length from seven to 10 years.
"It looks like eight years is going to be the magic number," said the source.
Kentucky recruit Daniel Orton of Oklahoma has not heard from anyone at UK today about who will replace Billy Gillispie, who was fired Friday. However, his father, Larry, understands that Calipari is the likely choice.
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
by SevenRings on Mar 30, 2009 6:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Makes Sense
Wouldn’t they wait for the formal announcement until Coach Cal (I like the sound of that) could get on a plane up here and be physically present.
by Bluegilla on Mar 30, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
More from Vaught
"Right now Daniel is still going to Kentucky until we get a chance to talk to Calipari," Larry Orton said based on the assumption that Calipari will be UK’s next coach.
Another source in Memphis indicated that Calipari had resigned and The Commercial Appeal, a Memphis newspaper, said Memphis guard C.J. Henry referred to Kentucky as the Notre Dame of basketball when he met with the team this morning.
Kentucky acknowledged this afternoon that it had been given permission to talk to Calipari, who took Memphis to the Final Four last year and lost to Kansas in the title game.
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
by SevenRings on Mar 30, 2009 6:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gary Parrish is reporting
that Xavier Henry would be released from Memphis if Cal. goes.
by wklawdog on Mar 30, 2009 6:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Would he be willing...
to play behind Jodie Meeks? I think he was expecting to walk in and start from day 1.
by jbt36 on Mar 30, 2009 6:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I cant believe that after all Meeks has been through
that he wouldnt be willing to do whatever it took to play for a National Championship next year….hes too much of a team player
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by ALLBLUCAT on Mar 30, 2009 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Caliapari, per Parrish, promised to help keep Memphis' recruits together
if they hired his ex-assistant, Barbee
by Thomas Hunt Morgan on Mar 30, 2009 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
UK Players meeting...?
Any news..???
Steelers fan 1st! UK is my 2nd love.
by vinceuk1 on Mar 30, 2009 6:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It happened.
But the coaching situation was apparently not discussed. Heard that on the radio, don’t have a link.
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan
by Truzenzuzex on Mar 30, 2009 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Coaching Decision Not Discussed???????????
That’s seems almost unbelievable.
by Bluegilla on Mar 30, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Memphis Live Feed
I had the Live Feed in a background window, muted (the feed that was the camera on the door all day long). When I looked over at it 3 minutes ago, there was a newsman in the newsroom in front of the camera, not talking.
A voice on the feed was saying something like “he was saying that a booster said that there is no done deal.” A second voice said “should I quote ____ on it?” First voice says “no.”
by Gobe Igbloo on Mar 30, 2009 6:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This all tells me one thing....
ANYONE that ever said we were no longer a top tier program was a joke….no 2nd tier program generates this much excitement and activity over a hiring thats not done yet
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by ALLBLUCAT on Mar 30, 2009 6:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The only people ...
… that believe UK is not a top-tier program are some miserable UK fans. :-)
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by Truzenzuzex on Mar 30, 2009 6:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone think that Donovan regrets listening to Pitino now about coming??
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by ALLBLUCAT on Mar 30, 2009 6:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nah.
I think he likes where he lives. He has young kids and doesn’t want to uproot them. He makes plenty of money.
When the kids grow up, that’s when Donovan will entertain offers
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by Truzenzuzex on Mar 30, 2009 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I get a strange vibe from Donovan anyway...I can't put my finger on it tho
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by SevenRings on Mar 30, 2009 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's That Widow's Peak
Reminds me of Eddie Munster.
by Bluegilla on Mar 30, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
As a father I can understand that....
I did the same thing….of course I was only talking about 10-15k a year….lol
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by ALLBLUCAT on Mar 30, 2009 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone know
How many scholarships UK has available for next year?
by jwnky on Mar 30, 2009 6:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
-3 at this moment.
We won’t renew Williams, who was on a one-year deal. That means -2 Two other players have to leave for us to bring the players we have already signed and verballed. If we renege on Konner Tucker, then -1.
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by Truzenzuzex on Mar 30, 2009 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think Orton will come now...
…Hope I’m wrong…
Steelers fan 1st! UK is my 2nd love.
by vinceuk1 on Mar 30, 2009 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
VInce Per Vaughts Views
"Right now Daniel is still going to Kentucky until we get a chance to talk to Calipari," Larry Orton said based on the assumption that Calipari will be UK’s next coach.
"Imagine the bigs you could have with Patrick Patterson, Daniel, Matt Pilgrim and Perry Stevenson along with Cousins coming in. What an offense that would be," Larry Orton said. "Then you would have Jodie Meeks and maybe throw in John Wall and Nolan Dennis, who is as good as Wall. You are talking about automatic Final Four."
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
by SevenRings on Mar 30, 2009 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's pie on the sky,
but I’m glad the recruits’ fathers are drinking the Calipari Kool-Aid.
by Ken Pomeroy on Mar 30, 2009 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
gee, maybe we could have Orton and Cousins at the same time
if only we were allowed a bunch more schollys
by Gobe Igbloo on Mar 30, 2009 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I Know It's Fun to Contemplate
But there’s that all important component called CHEMISTRY. Remember, we didn’t have any this year.
by Bluegilla on Mar 30, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Larry orton sounded pretty happy when speaking to Vaught
"Imagine the bigs you could have with Patrick Patterson, Daniel, Matt Pilgrim and Perry Stevenson along with Cousins coming in. What an offense that would be," Larry Orton said. "Then you would have Jodie Meeks and maybe throw in John Wall and Nolan Dennis, who is as good as Wall. You are talking about automatic Final Four."
by Thomas Hunt Morgan on Mar 30, 2009 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Cal comes ...
… and Orton doesn’t, I feel good we will get Cousins. I consider that an even swap.
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan
by Truzenzuzex on Mar 30, 2009 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And if Patterson goes pro ...
… we’ll be at 13.
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan
by Truzenzuzex on Mar 30, 2009 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tru, you really think that Patterson is gonna go?
I get the feeling he could end up looking like another KY bigman that made the same mistake
Remember, were having fun now!!!
by ALLBLUCAT on Mar 30, 2009 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have no clue.
None. He seems to be saying not, but I have no clue.
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan
by Truzenzuzex on Mar 30, 2009 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Should Porter decide not to return and support his new baby it would open up another
I expect him to return tho
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
by SevenRings on Mar 30, 2009 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not sure why Porter would stay
He’ll be finished with school and now he has a family to support. I can’t see him playing much under Cal if that deal happens.
by jwnky on Mar 30, 2009 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If he stayed it would be because he is in graduate school
by Clay Mason on Mar 30, 2009 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he could stay...
he could let his scholarship go and do “hardship” since he is married…
I think there will be someone else that will go off scholarship… look at some of the non-players
by UKFaninSoFla on Mar 30, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's true.
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan
by Truzenzuzex on Mar 30, 2009 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tru, you missed my earlier post about John Wall and Xavier Henry
providing some quality back up minutes for Porter next year.
Typed it with a straight face!
by Ken Pomeroy on Mar 30, 2009 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is Wall a one and done??
I keep hearing he is Rajan Rondo only less turnovers
Remember, were having fun now!!!
by ALLBLUCAT on Mar 30, 2009 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah.
Most likely.
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan
by Truzenzuzex on Mar 30, 2009 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What about
Matt Scherbenske, Landon Slone, Mark Krebs … are these guys all on scholarship?
I have been tortured the entire day … reading without being able to comment …. stinks having to work for a living :)
by ukcris on Mar 30, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
All Walk-Ons
Hard to say if they return or not.
by FortyYearCatFan on Mar 30, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks
So other than Jared’s scholarship and Porter likely going off to father hood … how many scholarships do we likely have to offer ?and is there a chance that any of these top recruits would walk on here to play with coach Cal??
by ukcris on Mar 30, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No Walk-Ons (Costs $20K To $30K At UK)
UK has 13 scholarships. I look for 2 or 3 openings for Memphis recruits and/or transfers.
by FortyYearCatFan on Mar 30, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guess there's going to be a bottleneck then...
Witherspoon, Henry, Wall( .if?), Cousins and others .. Think a senior may be asked to give up last year of a scholarship? Maybe Ramon Harris or Stevenson?? Do you think Galloway stays??
by ukcris on Mar 30, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I see him on the roster as well as freshman Mark Halsell
I don’t know the situation with these two … they didn’t play much
by ukcris on Mar 30, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't see
Galloway, Harrellson,Porter, or Stewart playing alot under Calipari
by champcat24 on Mar 30, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but........
if MP thinks the team could go far into the NCAA he may want to stay just to be a part…
Not play, but be apart of a great KY year or leave and miss out.
by BBUKFAN on Mar 30, 2009 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How close is this?
is cal as close to coming as we are all hoping?or should we dial it down a notch to avoid feeling devastated?
GO BIG BLUE!! WE WILL BE BACK!!!
by KYCATS77 on Mar 30, 2009 7:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
PPat will stay
I mean…how COULDN’T he want to stay and finally play his natural position?
by kyeric on Mar 30, 2009 7:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Why would he NOT want to play a year under a coach with NBA experience?
And it is clear he wants that NCAA experience as well, of which he has thus far been sadly deprived.
by Ken Pomeroy on Mar 30, 2009 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Definitely agree
If Cal comes it would be a good chance for Patrick to:
1. Be coached by a former NBA coach
2. Be coached by a guy who still has connections to the NBA and friends there
by jwnky on Mar 30, 2009 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Patrick in a win-win situation
He’ll either be playing with Cousins, Orton or both … and will have finally have a point guard (all though untested at this level) to distribute the ball …. lots of offense for sure – but we will need defenders and good team chemistry to win a title – whoever has defense to stop Carolina’s potent offense can take the title this year … defense wins championships
by ukcris on Mar 30, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How can PP go
He has never played in the NCAA tournament. I think he still wants to big on the big stage
by champcat24 on Mar 30, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nope
not yet anyway =)
Still has title “Gillispie not retained with UK blah blah blah”
by uk1982 on Mar 30, 2009 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know if Cal comes...
he will have his guns loaded..
by 59Bennett on Mar 30, 2009 7:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
espn link
May have already been posted…… but anyway here goes..
by uk1982 on Mar 30, 2009 7:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Radio callers are saying...
…that the players came out of the meeting with big smiles..?? Anyone else see that…?
Steelers fan 1st! UK is my 2nd love.
by vinceuk1 on Mar 30, 2009 7:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Does it bother people than Calipari plays no zone defense?
by Thomas Hunt Morgan on Mar 30, 2009 7:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is like Christmas!
Does anyone else agree?
It’s soo much sweeter considering all the shittyness surrounding UK basketball as of late.
I’m so happy!
by uk1982 on Mar 30, 2009 7:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
well, I guess now people will be saying...
…WWJCD.. ?
Steelers fan 1st! UK is my 2nd love.
by vinceuk1 on Mar 30, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the wife wants to know
where you can get those WWJCD bracelets at???
Remember, were having fun now!!!
by ALLBLUCAT on Mar 30, 2009 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just wait...
…They’ll we EVERYWHERE soon…!
What
Would
John
Calipari
Do
Steelers fan 1st! UK is my 2nd love.
by vinceuk1 on Mar 30, 2009 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you telling me they are on backorder already???????
Remember, were having fun now!!!
by ALLBLUCAT on Mar 30, 2009 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm getting positively weepy over the good news. This is pathetic for a grown man.
There’s something wrong with us.
by Ken Pomeroy on Mar 30, 2009 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
This flippin rocks . Its hard to be patient and see how all this shakes out but if C foes come I cant freakin wait for next season to start.
DEEETROIT BASKETBALLL!!!
by davw83 on Mar 30, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I HATE winter
but this is one I will DEFINITELY welcome with open arms.
by uk1982 on Mar 30, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Liggins
I hope he stays….he didn’t show much this year,many speculated reasons,but,i see a lot of potential in him and hope he gets a chance to show it.
GO BIG BLUE!! WE WILL BE BACK!!!
by KYCATS77 on Mar 30, 2009 7:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Class break...
main man not in meeting with Cal so nothing will be announced from that meeting until he arrives… Cal has negotiated this way with Memphis before (ie threatening to leave). This is all just the word from the campus. Class starting back in a few.
by mark12kentucky on Mar 30, 2009 7:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is killing me.
I need to stay away from the ’net for the night.
You know you have an unhealthy UK obsession when this happens: Last night I had a dream (I guess this is more of a nightmare) that Doug Gottlieb was the new coach of UK.
by DeadHeadCat on Mar 30, 2009 7:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
relax deadhead....we have all lost it....lol...
btw….vince uk is selling WWJCD bracelets….better get your order in now
Remember, were having fun now!!!
by ALLBLUCAT on Mar 30, 2009 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Trying my best.
I just want an official confirmation. I am getting increasingly nervous that we are getting way ahead of ourselves. Lets wait until its confirmed before we start talking about the future.
by DeadHeadCat on Mar 30, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
cant....I have fought this all day long
It has taken over my body like a virus….lol…..but I understand your trepidation….felt the same way on my wedding day…..thought the perfect woman might call and take me away at the last second….lol
Remember, were having fun now!!!
by ALLBLUCAT on Mar 30, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OT: Nick Calathes will enter NBA draft
Florida’s Calathes to enter draft but won’t hire agent
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/mensbasketball/2009-03-30-florida-calathes-draft_N.htm
GBB!!!
by OGETARTS on Mar 30, 2009 7:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He will not get drafted...
Steelers fan 1st! UK is my 2nd love.
by vinceuk1 on Mar 30, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
One of the greatest lines in modern westerns..!
“Smells like someone die”
Steelers fan 1st! UK is my 2nd love.
by vinceuk1 on Mar 30, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL...
my favorite is definitely “I’m ya huckleberry”
by the spork on Mar 30, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Best Role EVER...
….by ANYONE.
It's outta my head but stuck in my mind, in time I find my spine is crooked in design.
by UrthWyrmJim on Mar 30, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WE play for blood here at ASOB
DEEETROIT BASKETBALLL!!!
by davw83 on Mar 30, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i was so gonna say that
love that movie
by uk1982 on Mar 30, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Andy Katz says the offer to Cal is for $35 million over 8 years
That’s 4.375 mil per. Someone else linked to the ESPN report upthread, but I didn’t see anyone having posted the specific number.
Matt Jones tweeted about “around $6 million per year” earlier today, so that’s probably the max with all incentives included.
by WildcatFanInDC on Mar 30, 2009 7:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
6.67 Million with incentives
Highest paid coach regardless.
by Ken Pomeroy on Mar 30, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why are folks saying Cal has a vicious rivalry with Pitino?
by Ken Pomeroy on Mar 30, 2009 7:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
well, if he didnt, he does now!!!!
Remember, were having fun now!!!
by ALLBLUCAT on Mar 30, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cuz They HATE Each Other
I’d tell Calipari, Get In Line Behind The Rest Of Us.
by FortyYearCatFan on Mar 30, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't understand, Forty; what happened?
Pitino used $5,000.00 of his own money to help get Calipari hired at U Mass when he was on the selection committee. He was a huge Calipari fan, claiming Cal was the next Rupp. Of course it turns out that that is something else Pitino was right about.
I was not aware the relationship has soured. What happened
by Ken Pomeroy on Mar 30, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not Sure When It Soured
UMass vs UK in 90’s or Memphis vs U of L in 2K’s.
But they don’t like each other now.
by FortyYearCatFan on Mar 30, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK that's it
I’m out. My blood pressure and heart rate going way to the extremes with the waiting and talk. You guys close the deal and have your people call my people about our next steps… :P
by jwnky on Mar 30, 2009 7:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't worry
we’ll guard the door for you jwnky
by AthKat on Mar 30, 2009 7:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn you all!
You are starting to get me excited about this.
by jbt36 on Mar 30, 2009 7:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
awww.go ahead jbt36....let yourself go for a minute
it feeeeeeeeels soooo good
Remember, were having fun now!!!
by ALLBLUCAT on Mar 30, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I tell you what....just dont inhale....lol
Remember, were having fun now!!!
by ALLBLUCAT on Mar 30, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Enablers.
You guys are justa bunch of enablers.
by jbt36 on Mar 30, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
1st one is a freebie.....
next one is gonna cost you though…..lol
Remember, were having fun now!!!
by ALLBLUCAT on Mar 30, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
update
commercial appeal is reporting Cal has been at a memphis boster’s house for over 2 hours – he was one of Cal’s biggest supporters.
not sure what it means as they were friends as well – could be a long good bye – could be a heart to heart – “do you really want to do this?”
by memphis wildcat on Mar 30, 2009 7:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Being reported at other sites.....
…….that Cal is meeting with them to convince Memphis that former assistant (Tony Barbee) is the right guy to hire.
GBB!!!
by OGETARTS on Mar 30, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
some good bye linguini...;-)
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
by SevenRings on Mar 30, 2009 7:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gulp, Gulp, Gulp!!!
Sorry guys, I was just drinking some of that John Calipari Kool-Aid. Everyone get a drink, there is plenty!!
B. Mc
by beef10 on Mar 30, 2009 7:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rick Bozich: All Systems Go on Calipari
Update from Bozich
http://www.courier-journal.com/blogs/bozich/2009/03/all-systems-go-on-calipari.html
GBB!!!
by OGETARTS on Mar 30, 2009 7:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Could be Wednesday or Thursday?
Aw, hell to the no!
by AthKat on Mar 30, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wednesday or Thursday??
Give me a break? Please…..
by kykat51 on Mar 30, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
with Cal -
not only does the fat lady have to sing, but she has to have showered, eaten dinner and gone to bed……….
by memphis wildcat on Mar 30, 2009 7:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm as nervous as a cat up a tree, and trying very hard not to get over the edge excited
about this coaching hire until they drive the moving van to Lexington.
by bluegrassgal on Mar 30, 2009 7:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
maybe he can rent BCG's house
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
by SevenRings on Mar 30, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rent?
He can BUY IT with $ from the ATM machine.
by FortyYearCatFan on Mar 30, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would prefer he buy...renting may mean a short stay....;-)
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
by SevenRings on Mar 30, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he can buy it...
burn it down
and build a retreat for the kids
by UKFaninSoFla on Mar 30, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good Gawd
I have missed class and my gf is mad cuz i wont look at her while shes talking cuz im too busy reading this stuff. I hope it really is a done deal. There would be a substantial amount of people look stupid if it wasn’t.
by danial on Mar 30, 2009 7:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Why are we having to hear about girlfiends on a night like this?
Do you have your priorities straight? Girlfriends are for later, for the celebration after the confirmation.
by Ken Pomeroy on Mar 30, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cal himself would look all kinds of bad if he backed out now
I guess there is the precedent of Donovan actually SIGNING with Orlando and having the press conference before changing his mind, and then getting off virtually scott-free in the media; Bilas is the only one I can remember ripping into him for it. But this seems like a different situation.
by WildcatFanInDC on Mar 30, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
calipari
UK does not need calipari, we will be on probation in 2 yrs. Get real and get a coach with a love for Kentucky Basketball.
by ukjoe on Mar 30, 2009 7:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Show me the proof???
UL Football Fan/UK Basketball Fan ~ Shreveport Louisiana
by The White Mandingo on Mar 30, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now, Mr. Pitino, Go On Back Over To Louisville
And let Cat fans celebrate and/or salivate.
by FortyYearCatFan on Mar 30, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd bet anything that will be the answer, but just wondered if ukjoe would actually admit it.
If I hear “love Kentucky basketball” one more time. Let’s settle this – if Pel or Ford either one comes to UK, while I know they have ties to the school, you can bet your last $ its about the money. They want to make their living same as anyone else. Bring either one of them in here now, and when they bomb (and they would at this stage imho), the split in the BBN would make the Civil War look like a disagreement in a Sunday School Class.
by bluegrassgal on Mar 30, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OMG
Meeks…Patterson…Orton…Cousins…Miller…Stephenson….and all the rest.
by Wildcatt on Mar 30, 2009 7:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Shame on me, but...
at least I didn’t call him Gomer Pyle (like some others).
by Ken Pomeroy on Mar 30, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Please Cal Come to the pormised land!!
This is the only man I want for the job
UL Football Fan/UK Basketball Fan ~ Shreveport Louisiana
by The White Mandingo on Mar 30, 2009 7:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
theres no way this many people are wrong
Cal is the next coach. Uk AD wouldn’t let this story get this far out of hand! right?
by danial on Mar 30, 2009 7:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nazr To Calipari: Hire Padgett
As further indication of how quickly both sides are moving to an agreement, a source told SI.com on Monday that former Kentucky center Nazr Mohammed called Calipari to recommend that he hire Scott Padgett, another UK alum, as an assistant.
by Wild Weasel on Mar 30, 2009 7:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
thats interesting
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
by SevenRings on Mar 30, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe they can hire Roderick Rhodes to coach free throw shooting....
oh snap
;-)
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
by SevenRings on Mar 30, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That would
be a great move on Cal’s part to help win fans over even more!
"Learned to love the Cats at a young age, via tape delay."
by ukpastor on Mar 30, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
By the looks of things
I dont think he needs help. : )
by DeadHeadCat on Mar 30, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
MITCH
he needs this home run to save h is ass!!!
by Wildcatt on Mar 30, 2009 7:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Assuming he is driving this train.....
by bluegrassgal on Mar 30, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank God UK Put Some Professional ADULTS On The Committee
Whoever recommended Gillispie should never be allowed to pick a coach again.
by FortyYearCatFan on Mar 30, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Love technology.
I just followed all this on my laptop all day long between ASOB, KSR (when I could get on there), and ESPN.COM. I watched the “door” with everyone else using my laptop. I kept up when I had to leave the office with Twitter on my Blackberry and then on the drive home I tuned in 84 WHAS to hear call ins about the situation on my Blackberry! I couldn’t have done this even just a few years ago! Man, I love technology.
Xbox Live Gamertag: hoopchi
by hoopchi on Mar 30, 2009 7:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I know - I'm going to get fired if I don't stay off this site at work!
by bluegrassgal on Mar 30, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why let that worry you?
Quit your job. You could start a movement and become a “Calhead”. Just follow him everywhere he goes, holding up a cigarette lighter. At least until the restraining order was filed.
by jbt36 on Mar 30, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kinda like DeadHeads, right? ; )
Except for the restraining order, of course.
by DeadHeadCat on Mar 30, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm a little late
Can someone give me the back story on the door?
by Thomas Hunt Morgan on Mar 30, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Doorcam
by WildcatFanInDC on Mar 30, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heh.
Thanks. UK fans #1, no doubting that.
by Thomas Hunt Morgan on Mar 30, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Honestly
I have gotten a headache from all these staggering numbers for a coach.
Been reading most of the day but I had to take a break and get my taxes finished. So glad it is done.
I was hoping for an announcement when I returned.
by kykat51 on Mar 30, 2009 7:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Way Too Early
For filing taxes, I mean.
by Wild Weasel on Mar 30, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not even seen the CPA yet
I usually have all this stuff done before Feb. Oh, woe is me anymore…big time procrastinator. Is that another symptom of old age?
by kykat51 on Mar 30, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Better see your CPA early...
Cause he is busy reading ASOB and doesn’t have time to mess with this stupid “tax crap”….doesn’t the IRS know it’s always basketball season in Kentucky!!! LOL
Enter a number on Schedule A, check ASOB, enter property tax paid, check ASOB…is there a support group for us?
by cpacat on Mar 30, 2009 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
door cam is dead!
I miss it terribly
15324 bricks in that wall
by eeluk on Mar 30, 2009 7:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Quote from Larry Orton !!!!!!
"Imagine the bigs you could have with Patrick Patterson, Daniel, Matt Pilgrim and Perry Stevenson along with Cousins coming in. What an offense that would be," Larry Orton said. "Then you would have Jodie Meeks and maybe throw in John Wall and Nolan Dennis, who is as good as Wall. You are talking about automatic Final Four."
http://vaughtsviews.com/?p=111
GBB!!!
by OGETARTS on Mar 30, 2009 7:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oops, didn't mean to make it bold like that
GBB!!!
by OGETARTS on Mar 30, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
excuse me its worthy of bold
I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!
by tenken on Mar 30, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just realized
that the car everyone has been watching all day was actually provided to Calipari by the Univ…..he left the keys in the Bldg and walked out the other door….lol
Remember, were having fun now!!!
by ALLBLUCAT on Mar 30, 2009 7:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs