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Open Thread Continuation: Coach Watch Continues. Calipari Reported to be Near Deal With UK.

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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."

Source:
http://www.kentucky.com/232/story/743635.html

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

I guess

it would depend on the situation

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

by tenken 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

Zollo...

thought he was a PF…don’t know much about the future recruits so I’m not sure.

by the spork on Mar 30, 2009 9:44 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

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.

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

by Truzenzuzex on Mar 30, 2009 6:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agree

We can’t totally lose our soul here. I think they call it INTEGRITY.

by Bluegilla on Mar 30, 2009 7:40 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

yep

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

by tenken on Mar 30, 2009 7:16 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

???
if he did mess around w/Legion’s GF

Thats just funny, surely you aren’t incinuating that. What exactly are you referring to as GF?

by the spork on Mar 30, 2009 9:48 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

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

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

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

Me too

When I was watching Memphis in the tournament, I could see Liggins playing like Tyreke Evans (sp?).

by goinss1 on Mar 30, 2009 6:54 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

UK

The institution is for the benefit of the Hospital and research dollars not for those who study and learn there.

DEEETROIT BASKETBALLL!!!

by davw83 on Mar 30, 2009 7:45 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

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

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

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

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

Remember, were having fun now!!!

by ALLBLUCAT 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.

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by Truzenzuzex on Mar 30, 2009 6:57 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

Remember, were having fun now!!!

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

$$

I think if the numbers we are hearing are correct then he is at least thinking twice about it

by AthKat on Mar 30, 2009 6:58 PM EDT up 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

As a father I can understand that....

I did the same thing….of course I was only talking about 10-15k a year….lol

Remember, were having fun now!!!

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

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.

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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.

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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.

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by Truzenzuzex on Mar 30, 2009 7:08 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

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

I did not miss it.

I was mildly amused. :-)

J/K

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

by Truzenzuzex on Mar 30, 2009 7:20 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 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

He...

played last year. Even though it was a one and out.

by the spork on Mar 30, 2009 10:02 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

18 news

they say it done deal

by briangwildcatfan on Mar 30, 2009 7:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

espn link

May have already been posted…… but anyway here goes..

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=4026848

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

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

NO

it’s just BIG BLUE MADNESS!!!!!

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

by KYCATS77 on Mar 30, 2009 7:27 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

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

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

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

LOL

Yah, if he really does dislike Pitino that much he’d be hard pressed to find fans who agree more!

by AthKat on Mar 30, 2009 7:33 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

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

I know Jb

they got me too! I am about to get crazy here.

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

by tenken on Mar 30, 2009 7:48 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

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

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

LOL

And a huge cheers for me. I’m getting very excited, especially considering who he can bring, from Cousins, Wall, Henry. Wow.

by EEWildcat on Mar 30, 2009 9:16 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

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

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

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

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

hoopchi

is Bruce shaking yet? hehe

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

by tenken on Mar 30, 2009 7:50 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

NAZR

Great call Nazr!!!!!

by Wildcatt on Mar 30, 2009 7:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Pitino

are you reading the news Rick?

by Wildcatt on Mar 30, 2009 7:49 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

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

thank you

all donations are graciously accepted….please make checks out to the “How the Devil are we gonna pay Calipari??” fund

Remember, were having fun now!!!

by ALLBLUCAT on Mar 30, 2009 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs