The John Calipari Watch Continues ...
by Glenn Logan on Mar 31, 2009 1:28 PM EDT
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Print[UPDATE: Rick Bozich is reporting that a friend of Calipari's told him that he is going to UK.]
[UPDATE: WREG in Memphis is reporting that a source close to the situation is reporting Calipari has made his decision and it is UK.]
[UPDATE: Calipari meeting with staff right now at his home. News coming soon.]
Here we are, waiting to hear whether or not Memphis has successfully come up with a package that not even Kentucky can match, or if John Calipari of Memphis has decided that it's time to take on the challenge of the Big Blue Nation and the most storied basketball program in the country
With that said, here are the latest news stories I have been able to find:
- The Quad at the New York Times says that UK is "the unintentional comedy king of college sports," and calls UK fans "neurotic." One day, the schadenfreude will be reversed.
- The Chattanooga Times-Free Press says that Calipari to UK would be great for the SEC -- it will give the SEC a villain. I say if the SEC wants to think of UK as Darth Vader, I'm fine with that. I also relish a Pearl-Calipari rivalry.
- WBKO quotes an anonymous Memphis booster who expects Calipari to be gone.
- Mr. SEC asks if Kentucky is a great job right now.
- UK and John Calipari could be a dangerous marriage. With the infamous SI cover sitting right there as if we had forgotten.
- Billy Donovan finds long-term home with Gators. I think the only reason Donovan is still at Florida is because he does not want to uproot his young family, and he makes enough money. When those kids grow up, Donovan's wanderlust will kick in.
- The Rich Brooks Makers Mark bottle. You know you have hit it big when you have your own Ford truck edition and a Makers Mark bottle.
- Congratulations, Jodie Meeks.
- The impact of Calipari coming to Kentucky -- to West Virginia.
More later.
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Lets not completely F it up this time....
by floundringaround on Mar 31, 2009 1:30 PM EDT reply actions
PLEASE
… God, no. This is the last of these before I start destroying things. MOST. ANNOYING. THING. EVER.
The Heart & Mind of the Big Blue Nation ...
yall are harsh...
bet thats the last time he posts..
‘When you build a house and you make it hurricane-proof by putting certain kinds of windows in it, and use cement instead of stick construction and all that kind of stuff, you’re getting prepared for what? A hurricane that may or may never every come." ’We’re going to have 12 hurricanes next year, we know they’re coming.’
- Coach Nick Saban
I
am so confused……what are yall upset about?
I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!
woah sorry everyone
not sure what got into me… i never do dumb thing like that. maybe i should go to bed. sleep would be nice right now.
Lets not completely F it up this time....
by floundringaround on Mar 31, 2009 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, 37 hours without bed hurts
Lets not completely F it up this time....
by floundringaround on Mar 31, 2009 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Good timing Tru
since Memphis news is saying official announcement of Cal leaving is coming soon!
Well, I think we ARE just a tad neurotic, to say the least
And DoorCam is comedy gold, though you can’t exactly blame UK fans for it. :)
carried this over from the other thread. this is the wreg website update
John Calipari Has Made His Decision
Staff Writer
12:25 PM CDT, March 31, 2009
News Channel 3 has learned from a source very close to the situation that U of M coach John Calipari is leaving. Right now, Calipari is at his home meeting with members of his staff explaining the decision. We have live crews stationed in the area as well as working with our sister station in Lexington, KY.
Ode to a Door
Door of wonder
Door of might
Show us Calipari tonight
For Lexington Leaving
Soon Proceeding
To Lead KY back to the light.
Les says......
…Memphis students to rally for John Calipari to stay, but reports are he is going to LEX…!!!!
Steelers fan 1st! UK is my 2nd love.
I don't see a post by JL ...
… did he take it down already?
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan
Some say they
are one and the same.
Happy Days are here again
The sky is all ways BLUE again
Happy days are here again
Cal is number 6
On my favorite Damn Yankees list
I am
so glad I get Memphis news stations………I WOULD BE GOING IN SANE right now
I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!
Dudess
I’m glad you are there to keep us updated.
Happy Days are here again
The sky is all ways BLUE again
Happy days are here again
lol...shoot
yall are watching the door, I am watching the news :) Hehe
I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!
Wanted to repost this from last nights thread
Interesting quote: "Two years is a pretty short time frame for anybody to start gauging whether we are capable of getting to a Final Four under a coaching staff," the Kentucky athletics director said. "Billy is working extremely hard to try to put Kentucky basketball back where the fans want it to be. I know nobody wants to hear it, but it’s going to take time to get our roster filled out like we need it to be."
- Mitch Barnhart, March1, 2009 (from Mark Story article, LHL)
Looks like it’s going to take a little less time to "get our roster filled out" than he thought. ;-)))))))
heard the jokes about...
changing the eruption zone into the calzone.
Do they call the student section the calzone in Memphis?
shoot coop
you just made me crave those…..THANKS!
I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!
Always fixed Italian ...
when Rick and the boys in blue were playing in the post season. Hope I am fixing a lot of pasta next March!
Nice
Works on multiple levels…bad pun, playing on his Italian heritage, etc.
by WildcatFanInDC on Mar 31, 2009 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions
I am
watching WMCTV in Memphis(NBC) now they are still saying he hasn’t decided………LOL
I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!
err, rather wat we are NOT watching. Absolutely nothing happening, for the most part
I keep it up, hoping to hear my man Les goofing off for the web-watchers…
http://www.myfoxmemphis.com/generic/video/streaming_1/Live_Stream_1
How can you watch
the door and still seeASOB?
Happy Days are here again
The sky is all ways BLUE again
Happy days are here again
big monitor!
or, flip back and forth between two browser windows.
And…sometimes…try to get some work done….
Vince
I have El-7, but don’t have puter smarts!
Happy Days are here again
The sky is all ways BLUE again
Happy days are here again
that
is GREAT advice. I took it just the other day (on your recommendation) and I’m incredibly happy I did. I’m a firefox virgin and still learning all the tricks with it, but my-oh-my is it fast. Oh, and the spell-checker totally rocks, too. : )
should try google chrome
even faster
Lets not completely F it up this time....
by floundringaround on Mar 31, 2009 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Tru
you must give a shot to the door when this is all over :)
I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!
You mean
have a “shot” in honor of the door if we get Calipari? Ok, consider it done. This girl will have no problem at all with that. : )
If this thing gets done, I think The Door will be a big reason why.
I like important stuff just as much as the next guy, but please, for a little while, deliver us from meaning, baseball. That's your greatest glory, and we thank you for it very, very much. -- Craig Calcaterra
Ok
now its yalls turn…..let me know when Ky calls a press conference.
I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!
Friend of mine
From Ky. keeps calling me drunk….does that count or do you think YEEHAW I JUST…is a good way to start one :)
Can
we have a moment of silence for Memphis fans ?
I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!
I think they deserve that at least
they seem to be taking it as well as anyone could
Lets not completely F it up this time....
by floundringaround on Mar 31, 2009 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions
everyone knows that there is nobody inside that door that we want to talk to.
But there are multiple news vans stationed there. Through the rain. They refuse to leave.
I cannot tear myself away.
This is as embarrassing as it gets. Hoping against decreasing hopes that Les comes on and tells my my dreams have been answered.
The door is just part of it....
the other part is the chat running…its actually amusing…
ny times
i always find it fascinating when the nytimes likes to comment on sec sports. in the 11 years that i’ve lived in nyc, they have consistently published inaccurate game times and scores. when you can get that right, then you can comment on the neurosis of the fan-base.
NO CONFIRMATION
…I hope everyone does not take one link from a TV station as confirmation.
Remember, Donovan was coming to UK per a Fox affiliate last week.
Just remain patient and watch the door …
The Heart & Mind of the Big Blue Nation ...
Not since the moon landing have
so many people watched a door looking for someone to come outside…
I now can view the door!
And the comments are going by to fast for me to read, other than the one that says UK sucks every 10 seconds.
HELP!!! I'm Addicted to ASOB!!!
I vowed at lunch I wouldn’t look until after work…it lasted 14 minutes!!! Augh…Hi, my name is Brady…I am an addict!!!!
so I'm surrounded by other addicts...should I feel better?! :)
by bradylteague on Mar 31, 2009 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions
helps me
Lets not completely F it up this time....
by floundringaround on Mar 31, 2009 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions
OK....Where are we???
had to do some work for a while….whats the latest??
Remember, were having fun now!!!
ive been this close before....its kind of like a strip club
look but dont touch….lol
Remember, were having fun now!!!
The door ...
… has been named as Calipari’s #1 assistant.
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan
The Door
… has been released from its LOI and plans to transfer with eligibility in 2010.
The Heart & Mind of the Big Blue Nation ...
I hear it can play lock-down defense
I like important stuff just as much as the next guy, but please, for a little while, deliver us from meaning, baseball. That's your greatest glory, and we thank you for it very, very much. -- Craig Calcaterra
Confused
Why is he meeting with his staff if he’s leaving? Can’t he just send a text saying meet me in Lex.
There not all coming
Last nights meeting resulted in 1 ball boy and the towel guy having to stay in Memphis.
"I can run all day"
That is implanted in my memory forever… lol
Steelers fan 1st! UK is my 2nd love.
WHAT
Why fear me…that’s it I am going to KSR ;-P
Yea Tru
but you will still have Us!
Happy Days are here again
The sky is all ways BLUE again
Happy days are here again
I really have to go teach a class soon.
I don’t know if I can do it without hearing some definite news.
Great Idea
Lets stretch this through to Saturday morning
Call it Darwin’s purging of the weak hearted UK fans ….
:O
God No
my wife things I have a girlfriend on here as it is!
Happy Days are here again
The sky is all ways BLUE again
Happy days are here again
Wall...Wall...
come with me to the Dark Side
I always hated us in Black Uniforms…Duke wears them
but maybe this season we should go black just for the intimidation factor – embrace the Sith
neither was our record with BCG...
embrace the future
as I said, I hate the black
but we need a fresh start…the checkerboard crap was stupid…and while Mr. Wildcat will be missed, the K looked out of place, why not just a patch?
back to basics is my preference – something more classic
by UKFaninSoFla on Mar 31, 2009 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions
easy...loved the black uni's...wish we wore them more...
we need people to fear UK again.
by bradylteague on Mar 31, 2009 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions
with the new players
with Pilgrim,Orton and Patterson, they should fear us
just think of how stupid it would be to leave Jodie alone next year no matter who the coach is
by UKFaninSoFla on Mar 31, 2009 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions
but the blue has a history
something about a campus vote and a student’s tie, while black is merely the Nike marketing gurus idea. blue and white, I don’t remember any other colors or tones.
1400 people on the door cam...
versus 600 at lunchtime EST
we had that ages ago
they should fire all their reporters and use us.
by StillCatwoman on Mar 31, 2009 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions
I live in Florida and all the Gator fans either...
A) don’t know anything about basketball and don’t know who Cal is (90%)
or
B) hate that’s he’s probably our coach and what that means for them
Tru: was it anything like this 2 years ago?
I must admit, I am glad I did not know about this online circus when Tubby left and Billy G was hired.
This has been truly maddening.
I was nowhere near as excited last time around....
I wanted Coach Cal and Uk wasn’t going to offer him anyway….I was dissappointed to say the least
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
It wasnt because we had no clue who Billy G was....
now that we’ve been in the valley….we want the best.
UK ...
… fans were also not nearly as on-edge as they are these days.
Two more years with sub-25 wins will do that.
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan
Tru
How large is Coach Cal’s family?
Happy Days are here again
The sky is all ways BLUE again
Happy days are here again
Oh, yeah.
Broke a record yesterday by over 1000. That record was just set the day before. :-)
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan
The day Tubby left the ASoB frontpage article had 51 comments
And I think that might have been the all-time high at the time. When BCG was hired, JL’s article had 26 comments.
So yeah, times – they have changed.
I like important stuff just as much as the next guy, but please, for a little while, deliver us from meaning, baseball. That's your greatest glory, and we thank you for it very, very much. -- Craig Calcaterra
The Billy D watch 2 years ago..
was pretty exciting, but I swear, I think everything might just work out for the absolute best case scenario for UK
but look at his source
the WREG site we have already been talking about. His news is just our news, only later
by StillCatwoman on Mar 31, 2009 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Is his source The Door?
Because otherwise I don’t believe him.
I like important stuff just as much as the next guy, but please, for a little while, deliver us from meaning, baseball. That's your greatest glory, and we thank you for it very, very much. -- Craig Calcaterra
I think
we will appreciate making the tourney next year
I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!
or, go back to expecting nothing else.
I hope I can remember to cherish a good season and not become complacent again
ESPN Radio
Discussing that Calipari probably slept on a bed of money last night
ok.......can we officially celebrate now?
I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!
Dudess
Not til I see him in Memorial with his UK shirt on!
Happy Days are here again
The sky is all ways BLUE again
Happy days are here again
i just got caught up on the posts -
now no one post as i am going to drive by his house – will report back in about 20 mins.
by memphis wildcat on Mar 31, 2009 2:09 PM EDT reply actions
wahoo! Tell him welcome to Big Blue Nation
I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!
For your entertainment ...
… Calipari and Pearl do not like each other.
I’m liking Cal better all the time.
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan
LMAO....
10 students at pep rally….lol
There’s your difference Cal…!!
Steelers fan 1st! UK is my 2nd love.
I am REALLY liking
LES….a lot….this isnt good….I have feelings I dont understand …..lol
Remember, were having fun now!!!
I went to bed last night more convinced than I am right now..
but….things are looking better and better!
emotions UP DOWN UP DOWN UP DOWN!
Everyone is just "reporting" what the Memphis station said
Matt Jones’ most recent Twitter update just said that all Memphis stations have Cal leaving, but nothing yet from any UK sources.
by WildcatFanInDC on Mar 31, 2009 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Well
since the deed is done. Ihave some “Honey Do’s” to take care of so I can come back later. GO BIG BLUE!!
Happy Days are here again
The sky is all ways BLUE again
Happy days are here again
it is a real shame there's no webcam at Cal's house.
too bad our man that is driving by the house doesn’t text us from his cellphone and provide photos too!
ESPN.com still reporting
Calipari is going to sleep on it. If this is the case, Coach Cal has been asleep for over 12 hours. HA HA
no they're not
they’re just not updating with new info
they reported that last night
by UKFaninSoFla on Mar 31, 2009 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions
My third cousin, twice removed
on my great uncle’s side of my mothers inlaws family is a mover in Memphis. He just got the call…..lol
Remember, were having fun now!!!
I didnt mean it as a slur on the State
I just meant they werent KY fans….lol….a thousand pardons TENken….may your camels all have full humps for their lifetimes…..lol
Remember, were having fun now!!!
where is Grasslands?
I thought he said Donovan was coming to UK?! I guess he didn’y have such a “in” source! :)
it was cut and dried as far as he was concerned......altghough he never STATED that....
…it was obvious that was his thoughts and INTENT
still didn't say NO
Donovan never said NO
he had a clause that he was not allowed to speak with UK without Foley’s ok…if he had made any mention he could be in breach
they didn’t interview him so I doubt there was any credibility that he was even entertained for the job just for the UK PR nightmare it would have caused… then because of his statement, UK had a PR issue anyway…and Cal first said he was not a candidate… as did Izzo…but no one TOTALLY said no
they would have been stupid to
Grasslands could have been right…but as far as we peons know it was never truly offered to Donovan…especially after 2 years of NIT and crappy recruits like Calathes
I think Grass was a little over-zealous but it is stupid that anyone lays into anyone in this sport – because no one really knows but MB and the candidate… the only real candidate that has been explored to our knowledge is Cal…
by UKFaninSoFla on Mar 31, 2009 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions
moderation
don’t go all out in claiming something that might not be true.
don’t make enemies because of your personal opinions.
I'm still worried about Hoze!!
Happy Days are here again
The sky is all ways BLUE again
Happy days are here again
At this point Lexington may shut down Main St
and throw Calipari a parade if/when he comes to Lex……It will be a state holiday
:-)
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
Why not?
They shut it down every time the freakin circus comes to town. ;)
It is not worth an intelligent man’s time to be in the majority. By definition, there are already enough people to do that.
by kentuckygirl0724 on Mar 31, 2009 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Whoever's idea the camera
was at the door in Memphis will be the next Presidential candidate for the Republican party!!!
Remember, were having fun now!!!
It is a short flight from Memphis to Lexington
Maybe he is flying to Lexington now. HOPE HOPE HOPE
Addictions
the price of tobacco and alcohol goes up, and the price of coaches goes up, but ASOB is free, which is good, because it is so addicting
I am pretty sure I would pay for this site
It’s my favorite on all of the internet for UK
JXClaytor on the 360
by JoshuaClaytor on Mar 31, 2009 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions
old news but:
Has everyone seen that video of recruit WALL?
There’s never been a recruit that has had a highlight reel such as his…..
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHH
I can’t take this anymore. I need INFORMATION
Does anyone realize UK could be playing basketball tonight
not sure if I would trade it though….I know blasphemy
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
calapari
This from a UMass grad
As a UMass grad, I’d like to point out that Calipari is a filthy cheat, a fact that will catch up with him at some point. You’d think a program as highly regarded as Kentucky would take that into account, but desperation is an ugly thing.
Was that signed
Richard P.
From Louisville?
You may, ultimately, be right
But right now is not the time to be negative. Your concerns are noted.
The King is dead! Who is the King?
Time to join the party Joe
line up straight with everyone and be a good little cat now…..we are going to have fun with this guy…..a lot of fun….
Remember, were having fun now!!!
I hope you're wrong
It seems like an awful lot of people are drinking the Kool-Aid around here.
http://anythingbutgatorade.blogspot.com - yet another SEC sports blog
by Anything but Gatorade on Mar 31, 2009 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions
What A Difference
Anybody remember selection Sunday around here? DOOM & GLOOM. I’ve never seen so many humorous and witty comments as I have the last few days. It’s great or maybe psychotic. Guess it all comes with being a certifiable member of the BBN!
Do Kentuckians
Bleed Blue
For the University
Or the Grass?
I never really quite knew why I bled blue, just that I did.
Im just glad Ill have a reason to explain to everyone why I believe I am royalty
again…..lol
Remember, were having fun now!!!
well
now we’ll at least see a better looking door
by man-bear-pig on Mar 31, 2009 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Link the door again please?
It is not worth an intelligent man’s time to be in the majority. By definition, there are already enough people to do that.
by kentuckygirl0724 on Mar 31, 2009 2:32 PM EDT reply actions
BCG Door
think we can get a camera that will stick on the door when he hits him on the a$$ on the way out of town?
by UKFaninSoFla on Mar 31, 2009 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Impossible
it usually hits Cutler in the a$$ as he is running through with his crack team of reporters.
I've been watching all day.... haven't had a chance to post anything yet
THIS is crazy. It sounds it’s done or very close to being done. I would expect that we will hear something within the next hour or two either way. I can’t wait for this to be over….
GBB!!!
Thanks guys!
It is not worth an intelligent man’s time to be in the majority. By definition, there are already enough people to do that.
by kentuckygirl0724 on Mar 31, 2009 2:33 PM EDT reply actions
they gave me the door link again
It is not worth an intelligent man’s time to be in the majority. By definition, there are already enough people to do that.
by kentuckygirl0724 on Mar 31, 2009 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm gettin' there.
I am excited, but its all still a little bittersweet to me right now. Thanks for asking though.
It is not worth an intelligent man’s time to be in the majority. By definition, there are already enough people to do that.
by kentuckygirl0724 on Mar 31, 2009 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Long time, Tink
Welcome back. I also miss Billy, but wish him the best wherever he goes and will follow his success.
Please read my fanpost about Mr. Wildcat and leave your favorite Mr. Wildcat story
Today is the one year anniversary of Mr Wildcat’s passing
Mr. Wildcat
If he were still here, there is always the chance that we would not be going through any of this in the first place. Just my opinion.
It is not worth an intelligent man’s time to be in the majority. By definition, there are already enough people to do that.
by kentuckygirl0724 on Mar 31, 2009 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions
PLEASE
Do not announce today!
Make the nation continue to talk about it!!!
Bozich is also saying...
That Calipari has already called and talked to Joe B. Hall about UK and its tradition…
I agree. A source close to the conversations says that they discussed the future of the door and its impact on UK basketball
The door was linked to recruiting voilations
But it claims it was framed.
The King is dead! Who is the King?
by NYCCats on Mar 31, 2009 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
I thought WE were the only ones
who had envelopes pop open in the mail???
Remember, were having fun now!!!
Great move...
… Anyone think Gillispie ever did the same? Probably never occurred to him.
The Heart & Mind of the Big Blue Nation ...
Dont call Eddie!
It is not worth an intelligent man’s time to be in the majority. By definition, there are already enough people to do that.
by kentuckygirl0724 on Mar 31, 2009 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Says Bozich...
Calipari calls Joe B. Hall, trying to connect with former UK coaches
Former Memphis coach John Calipari is coming to Kentucky — and he’s starting the job by reaching out to former UK coaches.
Minutes ago, Calipari called former UK coach Joe B. Hall to talk about the Kentucky job and the Kentucky tradition.
“That was awfully nice of him,” said Hall, who coached UK to the 1978 NCAA title.
“Coach Cal is a hot item. He’s a great coach as well as a superior recruiter. His track record speaks for itself. I think Kentucky was looking to do something dramatic in the face of all that has gone down.”
I’ve been told that Calipari intends to speak with several other former Kentucky coaches, including Eddie Sutton and Tubby Smith. No word on whether his phone call list with include Rick Pitino or Billy Gillispie.
I Sent This To OTS' Admin In Minnesota
She LOL-ed but said thanks.
by FortyYearCatFan on Mar 31, 2009 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions
It's been great everyone...
But I really must go before I get fired/dumped/committed. Hopefully when I return to ASOB it will be to join in on the Celebration Open Thread!
The door
is no more… on to a new door. They said they are going to Cal’s house
by kentuckywildcat on Mar 31, 2009 2:36 PM EDT reply actions
They have to do this today
not tomorrow….please….NOT tomorrow…the irony will overtake everyone
Remember, were having fun now!!!
just drove by Cal's house
Here is what i saw:
6 police cars
15 or so fans
5 tv trucks
1 helicopter
bottom line is that if he is there, the tv crew had it covered.
i thought about getting out and yelling “Go Big Blue!!” but figured i would be classy and not. however, with a dozen or so other UK fans, we would have the crowd dominated…..
by memphis wildcat on Mar 31, 2009 2:38 PM EDT reply actions
one end was blocked off
not sure why just one end, but that is the way memphis works – and it was early. crowd was just beginning to build.
I live a few blocks over and can hear the helicopter circling -
by memphis wildcat on Mar 31, 2009 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions
by the way
my 10 year old son wore his UK pullover to school today – living in memphis, i was proud of him….
by memphis wildcat on Mar 31, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions
It's times like these
that remind me that the internet is full of nerds.
http://anythingbutgatorade.blogspot.com - yet another SEC sports blog
by Anything but Gatorade on Mar 31, 2009 2:47 PM EDT reply actions
That was ANOTHER Kentucky team....
an evil team….one that we couldnt enjoy….we have sent them away for reconditioning at the local BBSN reconditioning center
Remember, were having fun now!!!
Door
Wow. Cal’s house looks JUST LIKE the University of Memphis Athletic Office!
It is not worth an intelligent man’s time to be in the majority. By definition, there are already enough people to do that.
by kentuckygirl0724 on Mar 31, 2009 2:48 PM EDT reply actions
This is as bad as watching one of those
webcams in someone’s bedroom for hours waiting for nothing to happen….lol…..every once in a while you see their cat go by….lol
Remember, were having fun now!!!
I didnt go that far dog....lol.....
I have friends however that have no life….lol
Remember, were having fun now!!!
Dear Colonel Sanders...
Thank you for putting a chemical in your chicken that makes us crave it fort-nightly…and thank Miss Claudia for sending a bucket to Cal along with 6.67M/yr
This door has had a profound impact on UK Basketball
Starting a fund raiser to bring to Door to Lex, or at least paint to Blue
Joe Craft center's greatness
One of the last construction jobs that my dearly departed husband worked on. He made me so proud…
And us too
It’s a magnificent place.
by kentuckywildcat on Mar 31, 2009 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions
What did the sign say??????????????
It is not worth an intelligent man’s time to be in the majority. By definition, there are already enough people to do that.
by kentuckygirl0724 on Mar 31, 2009 2:53 PM EDT reply actions
It was nice of Tubby to tell Cal good things about UK
Assuming the reports are true about them having spoken.
Of course, we shouldn’t expect anyone in the “those UK lunatics ran him out of town” camp to think for 5 seconds about whether they might have had it wrong.
It says hello to people.
The door has spoken
JXClaytor on the 360
by JoshuaClaytor on Mar 31, 2009 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions
You guys watching a door
Makes me feel better about some of my own personal insanity for the orange.
The things we do for our teams…
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**********MEMPHIS: CALIPARI HAS LEFT THE BUILDING
*****2PM UPDATE
We can now say for CERTAIN that John Calipari is the new head coach of the University of Kentucky and he has CONFIRMED this with the UK Brass. My guess is all hell is about to break loose in the next 1-2 hours. It is also being reported by Memphis Tv Stations that Calipari is currently meeting with his staff and plans to take all of them to Lexington.
Guys, IT IS FINALLY OFFICIAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by kentuckywildcat on Mar 31, 2009 2:55 PM EDT reply actions
just curious
when it is said, “plans to take all (his staff) to Lexington.” Do you suppose that means that the University is paying the moving expenses/relocation package of everyone on Calipari staff? Or that a number of people at UK could lose jobs?
Or are we just talking a coach and roughly 3 assistant coaches?
by StillCatwoman on Mar 31, 2009 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions
gotta run
hope to hear about a press conference later. Peace out!
by kentuckywildcat on Mar 31, 2009 2:56 PM EDT reply actions
Think Alan Cutler
is jogging down to Calipari’s house?
Never said it was
that is a direct quote from the facebook group. I did not say it was official. Merely posting what I saw.
Peace
by kentuckywildcat on Mar 31, 2009 2:58 PM EDT reply actions
Go to work
Someone needs to be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law!
JXClaytor on the 360
by JoshuaClaytor on Mar 31, 2009 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Dog, we gotta get some help for KSR.....
hate that its been down most of the day
Remember, were having fun now!!!
You're my favorite person in the entire world
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by JoshuaClaytor on Mar 31, 2009 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions
If you are coming up to Louisville let me know.
I have something exciting for the weekend.
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by JoshuaClaytor on Mar 31, 2009 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Cal's house????
It is not worth an intelligent man’s time to be in the majority. By definition, there are already enough people to do that.
by kentuckygirl0724 on Mar 31, 2009 2:59 PM EDT reply actions
i was just about to say the same thing
a gate on a 1.5 million dollar house
Lets not completely F it up this time....
by floundringaround on Mar 31, 2009 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Calipari's
Pen ran out of ink.
UK sending him a new one, via UPS ground.
no....gate seems transparent....its like I can see right through it
Remember, were having fun now!!!
Seth Davis ...
… says Calipari is perfect for Kentucky.
For what that’s worth. :-)
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan
Heh.
Doubtful. Too busy kissing his K’ness and Roy. :-)
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Wow.
What do you think the crowd will do when (if) he announces that he is leaving?
It is not worth an intelligent man’s time to be in the majority. By definition, there are already enough people to do that.
by kentuckygirl0724 on Mar 31, 2009 3:07 PM EDT reply actions
WREG
just scrolled that Aa respected newspaper in Lousivlle said that Cal is callling old coaches and telling them he is going to UofK and that they have a live feed on their WREG of Cal’s house
I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!
I closed everything and went to work for 20minutes
I had hoped something had been decided!
Not so.
almost 500 posts on this new thread!
the word DOOR appears 76 TIMES on this page!
Maybe we could get the door
ship it to KY and hang it in the Craft center as a memorial to this great event
"Learned to love the Cats at a young age, via tape delay."
I LIVE IN MEMPHIS
Yes – feel sorry for me. There is no one in this city loving us UK fans right now. Their fans have a great amount of enthusiams, but nowhere near what he’s going to experience here. The sad thing is that the Tigers were the reason that the FEDEX forum was built and its main source of income. Him leaving will hurt the city (As if it needs any help). Anyway – I’ll keep ‘em straight down here and try to console them so they don’t head to Lexington on a crime spree.
by CATFANINMEMPHIS on Mar 31, 2009 3:10 PM EDT reply actions
Someone in the background
griping about him keeping them waiting….says she is pissed about the way Calipari is handling this
Remember, were having fun now!!!
Door.....Gate.....Door....Gate......you know what this is gonna be called!!!!
Remember, were having fun now!!!
gate watch not quite as exciting
Lawn needs some maintenance.
That stuff won’t fly in the Bluegrass stae.
FOX IN MEMPHIS
Just posted it’s official – I’ll post what i know in a minute
by CATFANINMEMPHIS on Mar 31, 2009 3:12 PM EDT reply actions
which
online site are you guys watching? Fox or WREG
I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!
not quite a press conference:
According to sources close to the deal, the Kentucky Wildcats are offering Calipari a multi-year, multi-million dollar contract.
Yes, relax
If you want to hold back a bit until it’s no-kidding-100%-there-he-is-in-Lexington official, that’s certainly reasonable. But relax to the extent that you can consider the answer to this: what are the odds that he’s NOT taking the UK job? Don’t they seem awfully long at this point?
by WildcatFanInDC on Mar 31, 2009 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Sorry if this has been posted
I just heard an interview with Joe B Hall on A.M. radio in Lexington and he said Calipari called him and wanted indicated he would want some sort of relationship with Coach Hall if he shoul dtake the job. He did not confirm to Hall whether he was going to take it or not.
I also heard audio from Xavier Henry that he does not know what is going on with Cal and would have to reconsider all opportunities if Call takes the Uk job.
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
damn damn damn.
But, perhaps we don’t have long to wait?
Maybe Les was correct about that 4pm press conference. But CDT or EDT is anyone’s guess
It’s more fun than the gate.
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by Anything but Gatorade on Mar 31, 2009 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't
know about yall but I just feel the door has brought us so much closer to each other :)……sniff sniff
I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!
If Coach Cal comes
I bet someone could auction that door on Ebay and make a killing
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
You fooz are batshit crazy ...
… watching that door.
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Dubious
Not sure given what I saw on those comments that’s a good thing!
Those folks sure seem to talk about people “being gay” and “giving head” a lot. I wonder if they realize how gay that makes them seem?
The Heart & Mind of the Big Blue Nation ...
Remember that scene in Toy Story?
The Claaaaaaaaw!
yeah im not understanding and
am actually annoyed at having to read through so many freakin door posts!! Who gives a crap…;
‘When you build a house and you make it hurricane-proof by putting certain kinds of windows in it, and use cement instead of stick construction and all that kind of stuff, you’re getting prepared for what? A hurricane that may or may never every come." ’We’re going to have 12 hurricanes next year, we know they’re coming.’
- Coach Nick Saban
LOL!!!!!!
My boss came in and saw the gate up on my screen and said, “What’s that?” I just answered with, “The gate in front of John Calipari’s house,” to which he got a very strange look on his face. I told him about the live feed, etc and that I was just “checking in” and he looked relieved and said that he was afraid that I had completely lost it (with the BCG firing and all) and was planning my vengence.
It is not worth an intelligent man’s time to be in the majority. By definition, there are already enough people to do that.
by kentuckygirl0724 on Mar 31, 2009 3:19 PM EDT reply actions
Hah!
Now that’s funny right there, I don’t care who you are. :-)
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan
THanks Tink
for almost making me ruin my laptop with coke!!!
I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!
your boss is a SC fan isn't he?
that funny look was fear. Fear the Cat. Fear the Cal.
by StillCatwoman on Mar 31, 2009 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Recruits ...
Unlike some, I don’t really expect Calipari to raid his recruits or players. In fact, I think it’s more likely he just tells them it’s up to them.
UK fans are giddy thinking about Cousins, Henry et al all coming to UK, but I just don’t see that happening.
Expect Hood, Orton, Vilarino to stay on board. I don’t expect Tucker to stay. Cousins is a possiblity, but look for Henry to Kansas.
The Heart & Mind of the Big Blue Nation ...
I think Wall and/or Cousins are the only ones who might switch to UK
Though perhaps Henry if he has that get-out-of-LOI thing that’s been mentioned. I seriously doubt the reports of guys who already there transferring to follow Cal.
by WildcatFanInDC on Mar 31, 2009 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions
WTF?
now we are watching a live feed of a live feed in front of the Bluegrass Door. Awesome
I am
hearing copters….ok someone about to do update…going to check around newsations now when she talks..lets see here what channel is shre from……
I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!
I'm going to start worrying about you...
…if you start posting about BLACK helicopters.
Aside from that, keep us updated! ;)
by WildcatFanInDC on Mar 31, 2009 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions
THE DOOR
OK, folks … let’s start limiting the “Door” posts into a single one. Consider this your Open Door Thread …
Knock yourselves out.
The Heart & Mind of the Big Blue Nation ...
I have heard reports that UGA has offered Mike Anderson a deal for 2 mil a year
heard on an ESPN affiliate on XM radio
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
Is UGA a better job than Mizzou?
I guess it is if they break the bank for you. Aside from that, not particularly.
by WildcatFanInDC on Mar 31, 2009 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Why would you leave Missouri to coach at Georgia?
Better facilities in Missouri and the Big 12 north is much easier than the SEC east. Plus, he has some family playing for him.
this is hysterical
http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/6905/zoolanderky.gif
something definetly worth a look. Its just a picture but I’m pretty sure it was taken from a street here in lexington. South Limestone I believe…
thats cool...I actually posted that as a Fanshot yesterday.....Mitch looks hilarious
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
yeah
pretty sure that is a local action photo so id say its 100% for sure!! haha
by BleedinUKBlue on Mar 31, 2009 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions
I am
watching that lady in front of the door………she is on WMCTV!
I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!
new york times calls kentucky fans neurotic?
and yet we as kentucky fans arent here calling the NEW YORK TIMES terrorist lovers OR keep it simple,,,,a newspaper that LOSES MONEY rofl……who gives a chit what a fake newspaper says
by kentuckybasketballandbbqgrippos on Mar 31, 2009 3:28 PM EDT reply actions
Nice
Terrorist lovers.
Stay classy. I’m sure they miss your non-subscription.
The Heart & Mind of the Big Blue Nation ...
You can't say ...
terrorist anymore. I think its nontraditional freedom fighter.
Just On WHAS
All 5 of Memphis’s recruits have an addendum in their LOI to opt out and follow Calipari! WOW! What a ridiculous surplus of talent! How’s this going to work out?
Memphis News Station
Don’t know if its been said before, but Memphis News stations reporting that FedEX founder Fred Smith reportedly has been in contact with Calipari in efforts to get him to stay… apparently offering stock options in FedEX in an effort to match money-wise what Calipari would get from UK.
For more updates check out SECLiveNews.com
He's barking up the wrong tree...
he should be donating campaign cash so the feds will step in.
she
is reporting no new news……assistants are arriving and eating lunch….IThey have copters over Cal’s house too….and they are showing lunch being brought in……Yall think we are obsessive…..REALIZE this is Memphis newstations yall
I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!
the facebook group
“Bring John Calipari to UK” already has almost 20000 members and it is not even 3 days old
fedex.........
yea thats desperate……calling uk fans out of line and here this guy is giving away stock which isnt worth chit and prob wont be worth much when the auto people fail(fedex lives iff ford and gm) so hes not doing much to keep calipari………….the best deal is how memphis wouldnt put up $145k to match the city for surrounding communities to get a fixer upper YET they can spend $5 mill ……….LOVE IT! 0-)( I STILL SAY LETS GET TRAVIS FORD BUT ID BE HAPPY WITH COACH CAL
by kentuckybasketballandbbqgrippos on Mar 31, 2009 3:32 PM EDT reply actions
DOOR LINK?
somebody anybody got a link to the door?
by kentuckybasketballandbbqgrippos on Mar 31, 2009 3:33 PM EDT reply actions
love their news team.
JXClaytor on the 360
Newscaster Not Up To Date
Just said that Calipari called Joe B. Hall who won the 1987 national championship! Cal needs to get on that plane right this minute and come to where the fans know what year we won our national championships!!!!
Someone must have transposed '78 with '87
Mildly forgivable for a Memphis broadcaster…obviously not acceptable for anyone in the state of KY.
by WildcatFanInDC on Mar 31, 2009 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Might have been mentioned
But the Courier Journal has it as official. Check out their homepage.
wow
dyslexia is pretty nommoc here in empihsm
by CATFANINMEMPHIS on Mar 31, 2009 3:37 PM EDT reply actions
New thread open ...
… this one is about to slow to a crawl.
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Thanks
how do you get to a new thread????sorry i am a little new here.
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He is going
espn just reported he will coach uk
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