Yet Another Calipari Open Thread (Dear God, let it end)
by Truzenzuzex on Mar 31, 2009 3:35 PM EDT
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If it looks like coach Cal is going nuts in this image, it's because he's trying to demonstrate how your humble correspondent feels.
The Big Blue Nation has officially gone off the proverbial reservation. No work is getting done anywhere where there are a significant number of Kentucky fans. I am declaring this a statewide holiday in Kentucky, so just kiss off your work, tell your Louisville-loving boss to pound sand, and use your work computer to view that ... @#@#$% white door.
The madness is complete, my sanity has been traded in for a white metal door in a brick building. Fortunately, I have no hair to pull out. As we speak, the men in white suits are pulling up and are bringing restraining devices, straight-jackets, and assorted tranquilizing agents dripping from six-inch needles.
I can hardly wait for the comparative sanity of a drug-induced stupor. I hear Our Lady of Peace is nice in the spring ...
[UPDATE: WVEG in Memphis: Calipari heading to the airport for Kentucky.]
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Funny....I just left the last thread it was getting way too stiff for me.
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
It's a stinking, rotting corpse.
No way to keep up, too slow to update.
After about 500 comments, they have got to be replaced. :-)
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Tru....youre doing a helluva job....
did you think you had it in you??
Remember, were having fun now!!!
Heh.
Sure. But this has become a day off. :-)
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Good enough for me
Although I like how Joe B seemed to tell two different stories to the HL and the CJ.
Not really.
I think we need more …
… Nope. The Cats Pause is close, but they’re not calling it yet. :-)
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UK won the 1987 championship, according to Les....!
WOW…
Calipari not even here yet, and he has already produced a title..!!! JC is the MAN..!
Steelers fan 1st! UK is my 2nd love.
Helicopter flying around cal's house
suppose to be live feed at WMCTV.com
by memphis wildcat on Mar 31, 2009 3:40 PM EDT reply actions
they showed Mrs. Calipari leaving
to go pick up daughter and then return home.
asst coached going in and out – bring in pizza….
by memphis wildcat on Mar 31, 2009 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Did you all read
Bozich’s article about how Izzo should be our choice and all that stuff, then he proceeds to bash Cal. And you wonder why I’ve never read or liked any of the courier-journal’s UofL bias junk.
You know
That innuendo about vacating UMass NCAA wins when Cal was expressly exonerated by the NCAA is really lousy journalism. Camby did that all by himself.
This is like election night...is anyone ready to call Kentucky for Calipari
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
tru
I am laughing so hard my sides are killing me . What a post ROFLMAO
We've had ...
… over 700 people on at all times today, which may not seem like that many until you realize how many other sites are being checked. Pretty amazing.
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videos are blocked at my job
What is being said?
by WildcatInHouston on Mar 31, 2009 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions
That Henry kid ...
… is sharp. If I could have just one of Cal’s players, it would be him.
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Glad I’m the boss cause I am not doing anything either!
by CATFANINMEMPHIS on Mar 31, 2009 3:43 PM EDT reply actions
Heh.
Yeah. That’s the one thing that saves me from being fired — I can’t fire myself. :-)
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Wow... it said one comment
I wanted to get in this thread before it was 300 for me to read!
Of course its difficult, its a shortcut... if it was easy it'd just be "the way."
I tell
you what…..I haven’t felt this happy about my Cats in a LONG TIME….and honestly its not because of Cal….its because its nice to see my Kentucky bretheren happy!
I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!
From the people who brought you a live feed of... a door,
today, we proudly present….. the GATE TO JOHN CALIPARI"S house. http://www.myfoxmemphis.com/generic/video/streaming_1/Live_Stream_1 Check it out.
there is suppose to be feed from a helicopter on
www.wmctv.com – but i cannot find it.
they are showing on tv -
by memphis wildcat on Mar 31, 2009 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Sorry, guys.
I got the link from John Clay’s Twitter feed. It took forever to load so I just assumed it was what he said it was.
Lets take a moment and realize...
All of this news, comment and excitement is happening in REAL TIME.
I live in Chicago and I feel like I am right back in the Bluegrass.
Thank you, A Sea of Blue. Absolute best UK site on the ’net.
Nothing
Like watching the paint chip off a gate in real time huh?
It will be soon I have a feeling.
My cousin has a friend of a friend, who’s boyfriend just sold them that pizza, then ran out of there real quick when Billy Gillispie came in to apply for a job. Anyway – he says that he ordered a pepperoni and cheese pizza….. nevermind – I’ll send this story to Bozich
by CATFANINMEMPHIS on Mar 31, 2009 3:46 PM EDT reply actions
i thought we might go to cal's house with go big blue signs up
i figure if my 10 year wore a uk pullover to school today, we could go to his house.
however, probably best to leave them alone right now…
by memphis wildcat on Mar 31, 2009 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions
When do
you think the pep rally will come and I wonder how many of BBN will come..not just students.
I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!
Run Rick Run.....
Does anyone really believe that there is enough ego to go around if Coach Cal comes into the same state as Coach P…
The weeks leading up to the UK LVille game there will be reports of broken legs and certain people swimming with the fishes in the Ky. River.
I live amidst the ignorant
obnoxious UL fans….kills me everytime one of them try to compare Ul tradition to UK’s
GO BIG BLUE!! WE WILL BE BACK!!!
are you
calling me a ul fan..oh goodness..i certainly did not want that impression…just a silly comment..sorry…I BLEED BLUE!
I don't have that problem ...
23 years in Orlando and have yet to meet a UL fan. Never even seen any UL gear.
FEDEX / FRED SMITH
DOING EVERYTHIGN HE CAN TO KEEP COACH CAL……..THEY HAVE PEOPLE STALKIGN HIM ROFL!!!!!!!!
by kentuckybasketballandbbqgrippos on Mar 31, 2009 3:47 PM EDT reply actions
at least roman catholics get some smoke to look at every so often to keep them updated...
on the progress of electing a new pope.
I need a Sea of Blue because I am surrounded by Tennessee orange!
we just get a door.....
I need a Sea of Blue because I am surrounded by Tennessee orange!
by sleepytimetea on Mar 31, 2009 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions
no doubt I am trying to write a few business related letters and thoroughly distracted
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
These Memphis people are too obsessed....they need help. I mean waiting at a gate of someone's home. WHOA!!
I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!
A FED EX truck
just pulled up in front of my office….a guy with sunglasses is getting out…..he has a long slender box….he’s leaving the truck running…..someone HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Remember, were having fun now!!!
Its official!
Obama is the 44th President of the United States.
Possible replacement for Calipari in 8 years…
He would never ...
survive Mark’s background check.
The door has it's own facebook group now
JXClaytor on the 360
No way
I’d get shot on the way down there – with all the UK stuff on my truck – I am already a candidate for a drive-by!!!!
by CATFANINMEMPHIS on Mar 31, 2009 3:52 PM EDT reply actions
Come join us!
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=74443884592
i apologize if this has been posted previously….
I am IN!
http://anythingbutgatorade.blogspot.com - yet another SEC sports blog
by Anything but Gatorade on Mar 31, 2009 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions
totally joining it
GO BIG BLUE!! GO BIG BLUE!!
by UKWildCatFanatic on Mar 31, 2009 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions
LOL (again!)
My boss just brought me an iced coffee from Starbucks and said, “Good luck with that whole door thing,” as he left. LOL! He thinks I am nuts!
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 3:53 PM EDT reply actions
Too late!
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 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions
reporters off camera at the gate
Can anyone hear these guys talking about KY? I can make out some things
Pretty much.
It’s certainly like that on this blog. :-)
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This is great fun.
It’s like liveblogging during a game, except there’s no game and so I’m not getting depressed and needing a drink.
I don't think Cal is celebrating
I think it’s clear he’s battling ninjas.
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
Don't tease me.
You guys said that about the door for, like, 36 hours.
reporter is about to speak.
He has got the mic and everything and is waiting for the green light to start talking
by BleedinUKBlue on Mar 31, 2009 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions
I have watched..
ESPN news until i’m sick of it..
i did last night
i didn’t get any homework done, but i did see highlights from the magic-heat game like 9 times. heh.
UK FANS ARE............
not waiting @ rock ps door when he left lol,,,,,,,,,but i thought we were crazy??? interesting that they are stalking him because he obviously wants to go to a better place for his family where he dont have to worry about getting robbed with a bottle of bbq cause WOOT
by kentuckybasketballandbbqgrippos on Mar 31, 2009 3:58 PM EDT reply actions
The Cats Pause ...
… has more people online right now than Rupp Arena will hold. :-)
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Quote from Joe B Hall :-)
From the C-J…..
"I can’t wait until next year when we host Louisville," Hall said. "That will be one hot ticket. Rick and Calipari wil go at it. They’re too much alike."
GBB!!!
have on channel 13
they are about to cue this guy on TV….
I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!
WHOA NECK BEARD
His beard is tremendous!
JXClaytor on the 360
We NEED that guy out front Calipari's house
telling him not to leave. That will seal it for him.
by The Lexpatriate on Mar 31, 2009 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Jones is saying over on KSR
that the big issue is about all of those advance recruits….it almost killed the deal
Remember, were having fun now!!!
Lee Todd has had some concern over UK's future recruits ...so it is not surprising
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I'm not happy with lee todd at all.
If he messes this up there will be a mutiny here on campus
by BleedinUKBlue on Mar 31, 2009 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions
you mean
all the recruits BCG offered to kids not anywhere near their Sr. year? yeah, I’d be concerned about being overcommitted if I were Calipari too.
I like that they broke into coverage of the gate
to report that he had nothing to report.
Here ya go
http://www.myfoxmemphis.com/generic/video/streaming_1/Live_Stream_1 I swear there’s a gate. Really.
And now we're back to regularly scheduled coverage of the door.
You may have missed your chance.
ok.
any west tennesseans want to drive to Lex with me tonight..or maybe I can hitch a ran with Cal
I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!
I got family in Dyersburg Ten.....
maybe you can ride with them….lol
Remember, were having fun now!!!
got to go get kids.......man oh man this is dejavu
I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!
Hey tenken
Stop in middle TN and pick me up! I sure would love to be in Lex tomorrow!
Door is becoming old news.....I want a PRESS CONFERENCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Remember, were having fun now!!!
What is it with the video and the door. Don't they have anything else to show?
Surely someone is getting mugged or something downtown.
You have to hand it to the Fox news afiliate in Memphis
I love the face that they keep covering the Door for no reason at all. Someone has a great sense of humor
Per KSR...lol
Interesting, unnewsworthy note: The server at the Memphis Commercial-Appeal has crashed. This decision might very well destroy the entire internet.
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
This is getting sad....
a 8 man pep rally….a for sale sign….lol….oh man
Remember, were having fun now!!!
Those poor Memphis fans
I TOTALLY know what they are feeling.
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 4:15 PM EDT reply actions
the bad thing is, I don't want to close the 'Door' browser in fear of missing something.....
what the hell would I miss though. lol
I think the next "real" news you hear will be out of Lexington
Honest
Remember, were having fun now!!!
The door
I just joined the madness. My family is on vacation in Orange Lake Floriday, and all we can do is sit around waiting on word about Calipari. So, what’s behind the door?
does this remind anyone else of the 2000 election?
haven’t been following all day, my apologies on violating the politics rule and if this was mentioned earlier…but this is the same feeling…for Kentucky this is probably even more important!!!
Hmm.
Do I detect a hint of concern? Or is it … , … Yes, I do believe it is the distinct aroma of fear.
Interesting.
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Well
It certainly will be better than Bravo Gillispie’s. I spent all night in the bathroom.
-Alan
http://www.overthepylon.blogspot.com
by OverThePylon on Mar 31, 2009 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions
All They Served Was Dr Pepper And PB Cheese Crackers
Add a candy bar and they called it a Combo Meal.
by FortyYearCatFan on Mar 31, 2009 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions
I know right?
It was weird though. I didn’t even get a bill. Or a menu. I got a Memorandum of Food Agreement. Very strange.
-Alan
http://www.overthepylon.blogspot.com
by OverThePylon on Mar 31, 2009 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions
In other news
The door to my office is about to open. And I’m about to walk out of it. In case anyone was curious.
-Alan
http://www.overthepylon.blogspot.com
Every time a national media type calls UK fans crazy...
…they are absolutely right. I’m obsessed. I can’t count how many times I’ve googled John Calipari and hit news. I’m ready for the real party to begin!!! JUST SIGN THE CONTRACT ALREADY SO WE CAN GET SOME REST!!!
ya think?
remember Eddie’s “crawl over broken glass” comment…ya think that JC has to make this thing draw out to give the impression of serious consideration both for his sake and the sake of the Memphis program? Seems like this is a done deal, but….
I hope that
all the people who all ready think we are NUTS done log on to ASOB
Happy Days are here again
The sky is all ways BLUE again
Happy days are here again
You can see both DOOR and GATE
In case you weren’t aware … there are two live video streams:
Door: http://www.myfoxmemphis.com/generic/video/streaming_1/Live_Stream_1
Gate: http://www.myfoxmemphis.com/generic/video/streaming_2/Live_Stream_2
unfortunately, the same chat crap spam is channelled to both views.
I wish there was a way to turn the chat off….
Serious consideration is a good thing
Do we really want a coach that made the decision quickly, got here, and then realized they weren’t a good fit? If Calipari looks at the decision and says “hmmm… don’t think I would be successful there.” and backs off, i’m okay with that. If he takes his time and decides that he wants to be here, well that’s even better. Especially after how fast the Billy G introduction happened (and remember how we were left w/o a contract?).
You know....gardening is a nice hobby
lets you relax and not get caught up in the stress and strife of the daily grind at work, makes you appreciate nature’s beauty and all of its splendor….the trees, grass, flowers and fresh air give one a sense of being a part of something bigger….something more important than the day’s problems and woes….think of the sun and gentle breezes…..
Remember, were having fun now!!!
The gate is
NO MORE
Happy Days are here again
The sky is all ways BLUE again
Happy days are here again
I have Bengals season tickets
and they just sent me an email about UK-Miami, OH tickets….anyone interested
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
Sorry
You had my sympathies at “I have bengals season tickets”
-Alan
http://www.overthepylon.blogspot.com
by OverThePylon on Mar 31, 2009 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Now ill need a loan for Football tickets too....lol...
but honestly thats not a bad price…
Remember, were having fun now!!!
Kentucky basketball
No other fanbase would have thousands of people watching a door and a gate on a campus that isn’t our own. God love us.
-Alan
http://www.overthepylon.blogspot.com
Wait...
You mean Memphis is now controlling the weather to get him to stay? Those slimy bastards!
-Alan
http://www.overthepylon.blogspot.com
by OverThePylon on Mar 31, 2009 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions
I think they should...
temporarily make pot legal. We all could use a “chill-out” session.
Good theme song for the door scene...
The Doors singing their version of “Who Do You Love?”
by chrisgettlefinger on Mar 31, 2009 4:46 PM EDT reply actions
What's the Question?
-Alan
http://www.overthepylon.blogspot.com
by OverThePylon on Mar 31, 2009 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Id go buy liquor but they raised the taxes on it so high I cant afford it....
Remember, were having fun now!!!
Price Increase
starts tomorrow!!
Happy Days are here again
The sky is all ways BLUE again
Happy days are here again
you know someone is making a web video now of
wait for it….wait…..“Behind the White Door”
Remember, were having fun now!!!
Travis Ford
How cool are you guys with Travis being the next head coach.
I’m just not convinced this is anywhere near done.
The Heart & Mind of the Big Blue Nation ...
JL just threw cold water on our parade!!
Happy Days are here again
The sky is all ways BLUE again
Happy days are here again
?
Do you really think that UK would go after him? He’s gotta be several coaches down the list.
Only if every other coach remotely qualified said no.
-Alan
http://www.overthepylon.blogspot.com
by OverThePylon on Mar 31, 2009 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow
The jokes write themselves.
-Alan
http://www.overthepylon.blogspot.com
by OverThePylon on Mar 31, 2009 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions
It will be nice when we hear...
“This is the End” and he finally makes this thing official
Hood
Jon Hood named Mr. Basketball, per Courier-Journal….
Congrats, Kid. I can’t wait for him to arrive.
The Heart & Mind of the Big Blue Nation ...
Yeah ...
… I don’t think he’s considering a move.
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan
Wow, really?
… more effing Door posts and nothing on one of our future Cats, huh?
C’mon, folks …
The Heart & Mind of the Big Blue Nation ...
I wouldn't read too much into it
At this point the Door has taken on a life of its own. Wait a few days and Hood will get plenty of well deserved talk.
One other possibility, a lot of people just haven’t seen him play and thus don’t have anything to really say. I fall into this group. I’m glad he got Mr. B, but I don’t really having to say about him one way or another.
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, I just did about an hour of actual work...
…and came back to about 200 new comments.
ESPN (Andy Katz) reporting that deal is not done
but some UK officials say that it COULD be done as early as this evening. He said that Calipari is still in his home and making phone calls (like we have already heard) asking what it is like “on the big stage.”
C’mon Coach, you will be THE MAN!
Lets get this over with tonight, PLEASE!
Nah. Nothing to see here. Move along.
-Alan
http://www.overthepylon.blogspot.com
by OverThePylon on Mar 31, 2009 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions
We are now watching a gate instead of a door
That’s about it.
Of course its difficult, its a shortcut... if it was easy it'd just be "the way."
Not really
As far as I can tell, the only recent thing that’s sort of an update is Matt Jones tweeting about “strong rumors that Cal will be in Lexington tonight.” Take that for whatever it’s worth.
by WildcatFanInDC on Mar 31, 2009 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions
OK
what is up with this…….did WREG report wrong?? Has he not decided??
I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!
Here comes the cold water!
http://www.wreg.com/wreg-calipari-decision,0,7710064.story
Headline: “Calipari reportedly wavering ….”
Film at 11.
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So
the drive around time didn’t help him see the light, huh?
Could be time to post some scouts around various Memphis donut shops
For tomorrow morning. :)
by WildcatFanInDC on Mar 31, 2009 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions
**UPDATE**
Les on the “Door Channel” is saying that he thinks Calipari will not come to a decision today, by the latest tomorrow. Saying Calipari wants to make sure that he knows that UK will have people he will love and that there will be people backing him/giving him support.
part of an article from scoop jackson where he says this UNC team could be the last great NCAA team UNLESS.....
We might never again see a team with the promise that the one from Chapel Hill opened this season possessing. Unless …
Say John Calipari is allowed to take his incoming recruits for Memphis with him if he goes to Kentucky next season: DeMarcus Cousins and Xavier Henry along with John Wall, the still-uncommitted top point guard in the country who was rumored to be leaning heavily toward Calipari’s school. Say he can convince Jodie Meeks to stay along just one year for the ride.
A once-in-a-lifetime NCAA ride.
Then it — that team — could be the greatest college b-ball team we’ll ever see that we’ll never see again. It will be the one to challenge history. Then we all will witness the possible promise of this season simply repeating itself all over again.
(I know getting all those recruits won’t happen, but I still smiled when I read it!!!)
DOOR UPDATE
Door viewers still holding over 2000 strong
It is...
The Memphis Athletic Dept Door…and no…it is only the door now, haha.
This morning,
Dave Baker gave the warning when he said that if it doesn’t happen today, it won’t. Hope he was wrong.
Dont believe it
This is all about building the drama and getting the attention of the nation
Getting attention?
Dude, it has been on every sport channel and network nationwide. The longer it goes, the more the nation tunes out. Only those of us watching the door will be paying attention before long.
what in the hell is the sticking point?
OMG, up down up down up down…..currently spiraling into the abyss
TIME TO CELEBRATE!!!!
I just got home from work, but thought I would bring good cheer to everyone. Today, one of my bosses was viewing my private email (it was a set up) I HATE THIS GUY! Now he is getting fire and facing prosecution for breaking a half dozen privacy laws.
It suddenly feels like Friday!!
don't you feel that this is EXACTLY what he wants...
raising the banner, putting everyone on suspense…he has to be absolutely loving this and this is the whole reason he is PERFECT for UK…he wants this stage…wow…gotta love the guys cahoonas.
Oh Snikes
Fuzz is at Cal’s house, party is over!!!
Meaning what?
They’re going to escort him to the airport?
To go shopping for a new door/gate?
To a tropical island far away from all the insanity?
by WildcatFanInDC on Mar 31, 2009 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Meaning
Keep the noise down and pretend not to be stalking
They...
are reporting at the gate that we just sent a plane to Memphis. If he gets on it will be as our new coach.
So it's back to tracking planes now?
I guess it’s either that or staring at doors.
by WildcatFanInDC on Mar 31, 2009 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Or maybe someone ordered Rendezvous par avion?
‘cause that’s totally something I would do. Those ribs could make a grown woman cry happy barbecue sauce tears.
Hold the phone...
Have been lurking for 3 days now……and hate to throw water on the parade, but…..
"Latest Report: John Calipari Reportedly Wavering On Decision
The latest report coming into our newsroom is from our sister station News Channel 3 in Memphis, Tennessee.
WREG is now reporting a close source to the Calipari family tell them that John Calipari keeps changing his mind and nothing is definite.
Former Kentucky coach Joe B. Hall told the Memphis station that he did speak with Calipari about the job but that Calipari did NOT say he was accepting the position.
We’ll keep you updated with the very latest as it comes available on 27NEWSFIRST."
by safelykept44689 on Mar 31, 2009 5:20 PM EDT reply actions
That plane is registered to one YZ Corp.
Theodore “Ted” Weise is the president of YZ. Mr. Weise previously was CEO of FedEx. Probably not the plane you’re looking for.
Richard Pittman
by Richard Pittman on Mar 31, 2009 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah that plane is owned by Weise.
Maybe one last goodwill gesture to Calapari.
by Thomas Hunt Morgan on Mar 31, 2009 6:18 PM EDT up reply actions
There he goes...
I live in Nashville and I just saw Alan Cutler running full speed out 40 west towards Memphis…does that mean anything?
Just passed me
I was on my way towards memphis to pick Cal up in my truck and Cutler passed me…RUNNING
It is like the status part of Facebook....
People post what they are doing type comments….quite lame IMO
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
good for us
finally laying down the law, taking the reins, etc.
Easy to do
When you are on you hands and knees huh?
that update about him wavering..
is also 4 hours old. We have much more recent updates that say otherwise
As a wise person once said,
“Poop or get off the pot,” Coach Cal.
The Gate
… finally pays off!
SUVs leave his home, a plane expected to land at Wilson Air Base near Memphis 5:15 CT.
Are they headed to Lexington?
The Heart & Mind of the Big Blue Nation ...
Gate reporter
Is saying a plane will be in Memphis at 6:15 to take Cal to Lexington
I have to leave work
and go home. It should take no more than 4 minutes. But I’m scared to death the door is gonna open. What should I do? :)
"Learned to love the Cats at a young age, via tape delay."
wave 3 news
in louisville just said UK was chartering a plane for memphis,reportedly to bring our new coach back…at this point who the hell knows….
GO BIG BLUE!! WE WILL BE BACK!!!
They
just said three cars are leaving Cal’s house…….oh and they said UK is preparing for a pep rally right now
I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!
Instant pep rally
Just add water. Or Calipari.
WREG
in Mempihs(CBS) station…..the guy who said it ………was the cbs reporter from Lex
I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!
I was told ...
… they’ve been prepping for the pep rally all day. A little birdie told me.
The Heart & Mind of the Big Blue Nation ...
UPDATE
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) – – UPDATE: The University of Kentucky is sending a charter plane to Memphis for John Calipari. The plane is scheduled to land at 5:15pm CDT. If Cal boards the plane, it will be as the new head coach for the Kentucky Wildcats.
GBB!!!
Flightaware
http://flightaware.com/live/flight/N23YZ
Should be the flight… if anyone wants to check out bluegrass field around 7:15 tonight.
Yeah
If he says yes, we should probably have him huh?
:P
If he is really flying here tonight....they should announce it
so we can all head to the airport and greet him…..UK style
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
Chizik
As opposes to Auburn greets Gene Chizik style…man that was brutal
that BOO sound bite gets a lot of play on the Joe B and Denny Show
and it cracks me up
JXClaytor on the 360
by JoshuaClaytor on Mar 31, 2009 5:42 PM EDT up reply actions
les at "The Door" had a good point....
Has Coach Cal even been to Lexington yet to see the facilities, neighborhoods, etc.? That is a good point because I’m not sure anyone would take a job site unseen? I know its UK, but I would think he would at least want to tour the facilities?
Gate reporter
said that they were not sure that he had been there today, but his family had and his assistants
Really
Its a done deal, lets just enjoy Cal milking it and demonstrating to Big Blue Nation his mastery of the media.
Calipari ...
… is on the way to the Bluegrass according to WVEG
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan
I stopped paying attention and decided to do something constructive - laundry and cleaning. I'm already NOT at work, and haven't been all day.
Please just make this final so I can return to some normalcy tomorrow.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
WREG
reporter said the people in the cars were two assistants and his wife……..I am thinking this IS VERY GOOD
I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!
Either that
or his wife has some splaining to do
OK this
is insane……I have lost my mind……I came so close to posting my cell number and having one of yall text me to let me know news because I am about to be out of pocket. INSANE!!
I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!
radio saying tv is running video of cal heading to the airport
crazy
by memphis wildcat on Mar 31, 2009 5:47 PM EDT reply actions
Not many left.
Should be no wingless angels left in Heaven.
LOL
The WREG station is showing weather in Lexington and saying that “its not looking good”
I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!
They just said he was at the F Center talking with the players
by chrisgettlefinger on Mar 31, 2009 5:50 PM EDT reply actions
What
is the worst is when they say we haven’t been relevant in a long time ……..like Bama…….
I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!
truth hurts...but it might change rather quickly...
like a buddy of mine said yesterday…UK is like Home Makeover…NIT then Final Four!!! Move that Bus.
by bradylteague on Mar 31, 2009 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions
getting this from my 10 year old son
the one that wore his uk shirt to school today.
2 local stations are following his SUVs and the are supposedly heading to the airport
by memphis wildcat on Mar 31, 2009 5:51 PM EDT reply actions
i asked my son if the tv was showing his cars headed to the airport
he said – no his SUVs – :)
by memphis wildcat on Mar 31, 2009 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions
your
son needs to talk to mine.a Dukie fan
I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!
that's just a link to the home page :/
JXClaytor on the 360
by JoshuaClaytor on Mar 31, 2009 5:53 PM EDT up reply actions
let the commercial play
and the feed from the helicopter will come up
by memphis wildcat on Mar 31, 2009 5:54 PM EDT up reply actions
gonna have dreams about gates and planes and doors tonight
JXClaytor on the 360
by JoshuaClaytor on Mar 31, 2009 5:54 PM EDT up reply actions
OH NO KILLER BEES!
JXClaytor on the 360
by JoshuaClaytor on Mar 31, 2009 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions
I am going to fast like Ghandi until Cal accepts UK's offer
hey I could lose a few pounds anyway
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
I think it was when the cars were pulling out of his driveway
not even sure who was in the car
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
They are leaving because
Cutler is running to Cal’s house, should be there any minute
CUTMAN
needs to start running back to Lex…he is on a plane..Cutler might miss him this time..lol
I pray
The helicopter giving the live feed stays clear of the plane or Mitch will be down to Plan B
Have to leave gang....hate it but I
am going to Lexington….just got a call about the press conference…..lol…jk….have to go get children….hope everything turns out ok….talk tomorrow
Remember, were having fun now!!!
UK players off limit to the media....probably a good thing with Cutler on the prowl
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
Welp... I'm out...
Have to go teach a class tonight. Hope I don’t miss any good door action!
Everyone stay sane!!!
Of course its difficult, its a shortcut... if it was easy it'd just be "the way."
ok
WREG sports director said the following:
A plane from Lexington landed in Memphis and plans to leave back for Lex at 5:15.
I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!
they
just said Cal’s wife drove by the AD department
I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!
If he thinks that paltry "don't go" crowd is touching
wait till he sees the pep rally. I know they’ve brought a bus in. Can they land a plane in Rupp?
by from_left_to_right_on_your_radio_dial on Mar 31, 2009 6:05 PM EDT reply actions
Sorry i'm late.....
so we gonna land ol boy? I couldn’t read all the comments…these are some killer threads.
Thread natty thread-lockJust saw vdideo of calipari leaving from the gate
You all better hope .....
the control room operators at Kentucky Utilities don’t spaz out- your laptop can run on batteries, but local internet access doesn’t!!
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Adios Tigers, Hello Wildcats
March 31, 2009 by MemphisRoar
It appears as thought John Calipari has finally ended this ordeal. Just minutes ago, MemphisRoar was able to confirm that Calipari, his family and the assistant coaches just left his house on the Galloway Golf Course in a total of three SUV’s. According to our sources, they are headed to the Memphis Airport where a private jet is s
GO BIG BLUE!! WE WILL BE BACK!!!
He hasn't come back yet to say anything.
For all I know it could be some soccer players or something? I will update if I hear anything though.
It's official
No, not that.
It’s been officially reported that KSR’s “web server” (aka Everyone’s Favorite Commodore 64) has passed into the Great Beyond.
Please keep it in your prayers.
It's a door, It's a plane, IT'S MY SANITY!!!!
Yep, there it goes.
B. Mc
Judging by the number of posts I can believe it
Hopefully there will be a press conference soon. If it’s an hour flight and a few minutes to campus there could be one by 7:30 Lexington time.
WREG
Just confirmed live, said Cal just told his players.
Airport sealed off by police, WREG thinks UK wants a conference tonight.
WREG
just confirmed…….Cal IS GOING TO KENTUCKY…..official word from the UofM
I don't care who is coach as long as Kentucky is Kentucky!
Doubt it, dude
I don’t think Miss Tenken is, um, mistaken.
She’s been on this board for days, and has been watching the Memphis news. If she posted that, it was probably a new report on that station.
That sure sounds good
Even without that, if we believe the reporting about the plane, it seems more than a bit far-fetched that he would get on a plane to come to Lexington just to turn the job down.
by WildcatFanInDC on Mar 31, 2009 6:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Once the confernece is
held the next craze will be his recruits and players. we’ll probably have live feeds waiting on their decision!!! :)
After this whole episode. . .
. . . I’m going to need to take a break. And a shower.
The King is dead! Who is the King?
From Commercial Appeal site:
BREAKING NEWS: Memphis Tigers coach John Calipari will take Kentucky basketball job, according to a source
GBB!!!
ESPN: Done Deal
8 yrs/$35 million
what we’ve heard all along. Why worry?
by Thomas Hunt Morgan on Mar 31, 2009 6:32 PM EDT reply actions
Definately Confirmed!!!
Commercial-Appeal reported just reported LIVE ON ESPN that Calipari has ACCEPTED the job!!!!
B. Mc
ESPN just announced.
it’s official…after all the waffling.
He wanted the UK job but didn’t want to leave…but decided at the end of the day, he wanted the opportunity.
Nothing is friendly in Memphis, per the Commercial Appeal reporter on ESPN.
Reporting, Memphis is pissed that Calapari is taking his recruits.
Andy Kennedy from SEC and Anderson are talked about as possible Memphis coaches. They will move fast to replace him.
Sportsline Calls It
Parrish puts it on the front page for Sportsline. Calipari to UK! And Doyel follows that up with an opinion piece that ought to give any decent Kentucky fan excitement for the years to come!
EELUK
It’s concrete. Per ESPN, he told the brass at Memphis and they are already beginning a replacement search. Hence the reason that Calipari is on his way to UK.
B. Mc
Les currently interviewing players...
And they know nothing.
All this internet watching keeps us up to date!
they say they are not saying (the players)
but they ARE saying, they will find us somebody, and you can’t be mad at JC for chasing his dream……He IS coming here
Check out this exerpt from the Gregg Doyel from CBS!!!
"At UMass, a nothing school on the college basketball landscape, John Calipari won like he was at Kentucky. At Memphis, a bigger basketball school than UMass but still nothing much to look at when he got there in 2000, Calipari won again like he was at Kentucky.
So what happens now that John Calipari is coaching Kentucky?
I’ll tell you what happens. Kentucky will win like it’s the Boston Celtics.
College basketball as you know it? It’s over. That sport doesn’t exist anymore, because that sport had a semblance of parity. One year North Carolina is the dominant program. One year it’s UConn. One year it’s Duke or UCLA or Florida. Maybe those teams don’t win the national title the year they’re dominant, or maybe they do. Either way, every year there is a team that, on paper, is the dominant program in college basketball. And every year it’s a different team.
Until now. Until John Calipari merges with Kentucky."
Now tell me that doesn’t put a smile on your face. :) GO CATS!!!
B. Mc
ESPN---CBS---SI...
..All are reporting, DONE DEAL..!!!!!
UK will not announce until contract is signed…
Steelers fan 1st! UK is my 2nd love.
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