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Memphis Commercial-Appeal Reports: John Calipari Accepts Kentucky Head Coaching Position

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When the Commercial-Appeal reports it, I am calling it official.

John Calipari is officially the 21st Head Men's Basketball Coach at the University of Kentucky.

This has been one heck of a day.  Half of the Commonwealth has been following this story, and there was all kinds of drama -- from white doors to gates to helicopters to airplanes ...  You know the drill.

But barring a Dana Altman, John Calipari has made up his mind and will take on the challenge of guiding the most storied college basketball program in America from it's current irrelevance back to national respectability.

These last three weeks have been a wild ride.  At this point in time, I have no interest whatever in rehashing the events of the past, because the future looks so promising at this particular moment.  John Calipari will be embraced by the Big Blue Nation, and he is one of the few coaches in America with the automatic stature, credibility and ego to take on this iconic position.  There will be no learning curve, and if you think expectations were high before, welcome to the quantum leap.

I will have much more on this tomorrow, but for now, I just want to welcome Coach Calipari and his family to the Kentucky family.  We are glad to have you, and confident that the Big Blue Nation and the legacy of Adolph Rupp, Joe B. Hall, Rick Pitino and Tubby Smith are now in capable hands.

So I hope you will all join me in welcoming the new Head Wildcat.  May his reign be long, prosperous and filled with lots and lots of shiny hardware.

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Halleluja!!!!!

Pretty much everyone is confirming this…yes yes yes yes

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Mar 31, 2009 6:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

What's a matter Matt?

Your site still down?

by jbt36 on Mar 31, 2009 6:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

wklawdog is not Matt Jones

wklawdog however is a lawyer, in Western Kentucky

JXClaytor on the 360

by JoshuaClaytor on Mar 31, 2009 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

HMM

I had wondered about that since lawdog began posting around these parts. Thanks for the info.

DEEETROIT BASKETBALLL!!!

by davw83 on Mar 31, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow, I can sleep tonight knowing that we have a coach.

Unless there is bird turbulance or some other such thing.

by wklawdog on Mar 31, 2009 6:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Don't Even Think That

for God’s sake! Not when we’re this close to the promised land.

by Bluegilla on Mar 31, 2009 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Parrish also says it's done

Parrish reports here.

Gregg Doyel weighs in too. Upshot – it’s basically over for every college program not named Kentucky.

I like important stuff just as much as the next guy, but please, for a little while, deliver us from meaning, baseball. That's your greatest glory, and we thank you for it very, very much. -- Craig Calcaterra

by JLeverenz on Mar 31, 2009 6:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Doyel also thought BCG would win huge at UK

I certainly think things are looking much better for us this time around, but I wouldn’t start assuming annual dominance like everyone stereotypes UK fans as demanding.

by WildcatFanInDC on Mar 31, 2009 6:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, Calipari is a known commodity whereas Gillispie wasn't

So I think there is good reason to believe that dominance will follow – maybe not as soon as next year, but soon.

I like important stuff just as much as the next guy, but please, for a little while, deliver us from meaning, baseball. That's your greatest glory, and we thank you for it very, very much. -- Craig Calcaterra

by JLeverenz on Mar 31, 2009 6:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes, I think Cal is very likely to return UK to the highest elite level

But that doesn’t mean EVERYONE else is going to be mere peons. Too much parity these days for that to happen.

Remember when Duke made 7 Final Fours in 9 seasons? I don’t think anyone’s ever going to have that level of success again.

by WildcatFanInDC on Mar 31, 2009 6:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I sent it anyway!

"The dictionary is the only place that success comes before work. Hard work is the price we must pay for success. I think you can accomplish anything if you're willing to pay the price. "
Vince Lombardi

by Kuhnnie on Mar 31, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Doyel Is Hyperbolic

Greg Doyel tends to speak in superlatives. One of his quotes was to the effect: If I had to win one game the coach for that game would be Billy Gillispie. I took it to the bank at the time, turns out my deposit was not insured by FDIC, it seems.

by Wild Weasel on Mar 31, 2009 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

this is exciting news....

lots o teams gonna be scared of UK now.

by bluecrip on Mar 31, 2009 6:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Is it too early to speculate...

An Elite 8 team next year?

Or is that too high for expectations?

by thefakebillyG on Mar 31, 2009 6:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

according to Doyel you are thinking too low!!!

he said favorite to get to final four (with a little help from some recruits mind you)

by bluecrip on Mar 31, 2009 6:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Depends who comes in with him

If both Patterson and Meeks stay, Orton sticks with UK, AND Cal somehow brings Wall and Cousins with him, then no, those expectations are not too high. That team would be a legit Final Four contender.

But there are other scenarios where those expectations will be way too high.

by WildcatFanInDC on Mar 31, 2009 6:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The way he gets players .....

there could be 5-6 first round draft picks on next year’s team.

by jpbluekat on Mar 31, 2009 6:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not Too Fast

I’ve got one word for you – CHEMISTRY.

by Bluegilla on Mar 31, 2009 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Too high

still a relatively young team, new coach, new style

though we have the talent to make a deep ncaa run, I think we should expect to make the tournament and a top 8 seed – anything else is a bonus

by schizm42 on Mar 31, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe, But

Tubby won in his first year.

by Bluegilla on Mar 31, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

also

was a bonus =)

by schizm42 on Mar 31, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Big Difference

Smith inherited a team that was in the habit of winning and was in the championship frame of mind; Calipari does not have that luxury.

by Wild Weasel on Apr 1, 2009 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Interviews on ESPN...

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.

by thefakebillyG on Mar 31, 2009 6:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

UGA...

offers Anderson. May be a totally different look on the sidelines across the SEC.

by the spork on Mar 31, 2009 6:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Any trash talk of Cal and Ricky P?

Can you imagine the early season mayhem next year?

by thefakebillyG on Mar 31, 2009 6:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

those will be some interesting games

the one coach who could eff up Calipari’s plans was Anderson! :)
good rivalry and good for the SEC!

by bluecrip on Mar 31, 2009 6:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Being in Gator country ...

I hope Calathes is drafted. Billy D might be looking at perennial 4th or 5th in the SEC East. Of course they were happy to win one more this year than last, even though they didn’t advance as far in the NIT.

by jpbluekat on Mar 31, 2009 6:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cal gave em a shot though...

I’m a little surprised by the anger. Maybe just over the recruits issue?

by scfcats on Mar 31, 2009 6:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I Take It As A Positive

that he took so long to commit. It shows that he really cared about the area and the people involved. I hope he finds that there will be as much love in Lexington and maybe more.

by Bluegilla on Mar 31, 2009 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

in calipari's defense

Recruits signed with HIM and not so much “Memphis”.

by uk1982 on Mar 31, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sportscenter right now

Reporting that Dan Wolken of Commercial-Appeal says it’s a done deal…so nothing really different from the link Tru posted above.

by WildcatFanInDC on Mar 31, 2009 6:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I will say it now - offically

IT IS ON LIKE DONKEY KONG!!

will be interesting to see how long it takes Cal to use that expression himself.

by memphis wildcat on Mar 31, 2009 6:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Thank you God!

Hallelujah! Praise Jesus! haha

I am so unbelievably happy right now! (along with everyone else in the BBN)

I had a HORRIBLE day at work and this totally wipes the shittyness of today out!

Welcome to Kentucky John Calipari!

by uk1982 on Mar 31, 2009 6:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I did not realize UK has had 21 coaches (including Cal)

must havehad a bunch before Rupp

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Mar 31, 2009 6:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I...

was thinking the same.

by the spork on Mar 31, 2009 6:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Memphis

… I’d look long and hard at Andy Kennedy.

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

by JL Blue on Mar 31, 2009 6:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Don't Think He'd Go

He is a quality coach, has a little problem with ethnic cab drivers but, he has some good players coming back along with freshman of the year (I think). Two of his best players went down early in the season and he still did well. CUSA compared to SEC. I don’t think so.

by Bluegilla on Mar 31, 2009 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I Sent Him An E-Mail

I don’t know him that well but maybe.

I know a K-St guy better. He’ll know.

by FortyYearCatFan on Mar 31, 2009 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

the players said, but didn't

that the school would find them another coach, and you couldn’t be mad at Calipari for chasing his dreams

by a2d2 on Mar 31, 2009 6:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Kentucky is stacked next year...

And BCG’s career is over.

You heard it here first.

He’s media trash now….and his stock is trading in the dirt.

If he don’t get a job in 2 days, he’s done.

by thefakebillyG on Mar 31, 2009 6:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I certainly don't agree, regarding BCG

I think plenty of schools will want him, and that he’ll do just fine at a place with less pressure and attention than UK.

by WildcatFanInDC on Mar 31, 2009 6:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Stop trashing Gillispie ...

I won’t warn you again.

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

by Truzenzuzex on Mar 31, 2009 6:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

This guy has posted something along those lines on EVERY thread over the past few days. It's not only annoying at this point,

it’s just wrong.

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 31, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't Agree

Gillispie will do fine at another venue. One where he not under the microscope on a daily basis.

by Bluegilla on Mar 31, 2009 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

BCG is a good coach when the situation is right – I hope he doesn’t end up in the SEC.

by schizm42 on Mar 31, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

VERY Good Coach

Square peg in round hole at UK.

by FortyYearCatFan on Mar 31, 2009 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

the door guys

think we no longer care…………………..

by a2d2 on Mar 31, 2009 6:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He’s a great coach, I just hope he stays clean

by Bluehound on Mar 31, 2009 6:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Now i don't have to take a valium

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

by KYCATS77 on Mar 31, 2009 6:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ESPN---CBS---SI---AP

..All are reporting, DONE DEAL..!!!!!

UK will not announce until contract is signed…

Steelers fan 1st! UK is my 2nd love.

by vinceuk1 on Mar 31, 2009 6:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Check out this little piece of Doyel's article on 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

by beef10 on Mar 31, 2009 6:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Too much to expect

I don’t think any program, ever, is going to be absolutely dominant absolutely every year.

I’m sure Cal will do great things at UK and will have us contending consistently. That’s plenty good to hope for.

by WildcatFanInDC on Mar 31, 2009 6:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Obviously to think that we would utterly dominate year in and year out is unrealistic

The point is, we are going to be relevant again, instantly, and we will be in a position every year to make a run.

B. Mc

by beef10 on Mar 31, 2009 6:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Right

But Doyel actually IS saying we’ll dominate every single year. I know he likes to talk big; just keeping things a bit real.

by WildcatFanInDC on Mar 31, 2009 6:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree

Maybe Doyel did get a little carried away with it.

B. Mc

by beef10 on Mar 31, 2009 6:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

read the article carefully

he was carried away and then some other things too

by Gobe Igbloo on Mar 31, 2009 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

he was hyping the UK fanbase

great for a billion hits and his job. :)

by bluecrip on Mar 31, 2009 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He got carried away for sure

But he wasn’t hyping the fanbase. Doyel doesn’t care about any fanbase, coach, administration, anything.

I like important stuff just as much as the next guy, but please, for a little while, deliver us from meaning, baseball. That's your greatest glory, and we thank you for it very, very much. -- Craig Calcaterra

by JLeverenz on Mar 31, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

he does from a job perspective

those billion hits he can use to tell his boss that he is writing stuff that LOTS OF PEOPLE ARE READING so his boss should keep him in this tightening economy especially. :)

personally, i know he doesn’t give a rat’s ass about UK.

by bluecrip on Mar 31, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

My point was he doesn't need to play-up any coach, fanbase, etc

He writes what he writes and it’s going to get tons of hits. If he had written a more negative column focused on the shady Cal rumors and connecting that to previous UK scandals he would get just as many (perhaps more) hits from the UK fanbase.

I like important stuff just as much as the next guy, but please, for a little while, deliver us from meaning, baseball. That's your greatest glory, and we thank you for it very, very much. -- Craig Calcaterra

by JLeverenz on Mar 31, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ok ...

… everybody reload. I added a bunch of stuff.

I just wanted to get another thread up fast. :-)

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

by Truzenzuzex on Mar 31, 2009 6:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Dick Vitale on ESPN right now.

Calipari.

Vitale says it’s official. “it’s a Grand Slam from UK” “Calipari is Rick Patino all over again.”

“Unbelievable facilities” “They were part of the real elite big time programs. He’s going to be dynamite (at the elite program in the country).”

Memphis will get a quality coach, per Vitale. He has a problem with the players going with the coach to UK, unless there is a release signed. They shouldn’t be able to go immediately."

More developing.

by thefakebillyG on Mar 31, 2009 6:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

OH HAPPY DAY!

I was beginning to think this moment would never come!!

by AthKat on Mar 31, 2009 6:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ricky P - - Surrender Now

We wont humiliate you more than you have already been

by Dini-D-Alum on Mar 31, 2009 6:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

welcome aboard coach Cal!!!!!!!!!

Here’s to buzz and a united BBN like we haven’t seen in years!!

by wldcatsfreak on Mar 31, 2009 6:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

just got done

confirming again on ESPNEWS. I had heard that it was all over Memphis tv today as I was riding through Lexington listening to the radio. Its as solid as it gets now guys. Lets go get us some banners! Whaddaya say?

GO BIG BLUE!

by ky1wildcats7 on Mar 31, 2009 6:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm just glad

that I don’t have to fear losing my job or the Commonwealth’s economy completely collapsing due to a complete lack of production at any jobplace in the state.

B. Mc

by beef10 on Mar 31, 2009 6:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

scooped

wow! i knew H-L’s site was terrible, but today confirmed it. they got scooped by everyone on the confirmation. kentucky.com still doesn’t have this story! crazy!

by mccoyblue on Mar 31, 2009 6:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Thank GOD!!!

Quick somebody get that man a pen and ink this thing …

by ukcris on Mar 31, 2009 6:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

My Wife..

and I will make love tonight..

by 59Bennett on Mar 31, 2009 6:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

First NYCCat takes his pants off, now this

Where will it end?

I like important stuff just as much as the next guy, but please, for a little while, deliver us from meaning, baseball. That's your greatest glory, and we thank you for it very, very much. -- Craig Calcaterra

by JLeverenz on Mar 31, 2009 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Way ...

… Too much information. :-)

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

by Truzenzuzex on Mar 31, 2009 6:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Please

Stay away from the door or the gate

:O

by Dini-D-Alum on Mar 31, 2009 6:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Welcome Calipari!

Make SURE you speak to the Rotary club! ;)

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 6:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I think it was great .....

that Coach Cal called the former Cat coaches. If he can build a relationship with them and former players he will be well on his way to understanding UK basketball. I loved Doyel’s "He’ll get Kentucky rolling, too. Heaven help anyone who gets in the way. "

by jpbluekat on Mar 31, 2009 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

A Classy Move

Already showing respect for the tradition.

by Bluegilla on Mar 31, 2009 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

wow..

that really impresses me. He truly does understand the empire that is Kentucky basketball, something unfortunately Gillispie didn’t get.

by uk1982 on Mar 31, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Welcome Coach Calipari!

I’m hyped!!!!!!!!!!!!! What an emotional roller-coaster we’ve been on!

by goinss1 on Mar 31, 2009 6:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Amen ...

Was really on the edge all day … this is a very important day in UK history!!!

by ukcris on Mar 31, 2009 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fox Sports

Ranks UK as the #2 hardest job in sports behind Yankees Manager but ahead of Alabama and Dallas

http://msn.foxsports.com/cbk/pgStory?contentId=9399090#sport=COLLEGE%20BASKETBALL&photo=9399124

by Dini-D-Alum on Mar 31, 2009 7:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Did anyone see Pitino today when he got asked about Calipari?

During an interview about the final four… He was asked how he thought Cal would do at UK. He said “I think he’ll do a good job”, when a 2nd question was asked he said “Look, (sigh, literally he sighed), everyone knows I have a deep affection for Kentucky but this is about Louisville”. lol

B. Mc

by beef10 on Mar 31, 2009 7:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

LOL

Only now, at the end, does he understand the full power of the Dark Side of the Force

by Dini-D-Alum on Mar 31, 2009 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Perfect. Now RP make it a common practice to stay out of Kentucky's business with the media:

RP opened the door to mixing the two schools interests when he allowed his opinions to be printed in the newspaper about the Kentucky hire this past weekend.

by blue oregon on Mar 31, 2009 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He definately knew what he was doing

He wanted someone in there that he thought he would always overpower. Sorry ’bout ya luck there Ricky P.

B. Mc

by beef10 on Mar 31, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh and...

congratulations fellow Cat fans! it’s a great new day!

by goinss1 on Mar 31, 2009 7:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Will that plane..

fly over Hopkinsville ?

by 59Bennett on Mar 31, 2009 7:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ity should be in lexington in about 10 minutes

according to that link about airplane tracking

by bluecrip on Mar 31, 2009 7:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I haven’t been this excited about Kentucky basketball in a long, long time. The good times are back in the bluegrass!

GO CATS!

by wildcatlee on Mar 31, 2009 7:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Sweet

This is the sweetest news. I feel like one lucky dog. Even my Bloodhounds are smilin’. Line up the shooters. I’m ready to celebrate.

The more people I meet, the more I like my Bloodhound.

by Blue Bloodhound on Mar 31, 2009 7:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Confirmation

Tru said it:

But barring a Dana Altman, John Calipari has made up his mind and will take on the challenge of guiding the most storied college basketball program in America from it’s current irrelevance back to national respectability.

(Empahsis mine)

And it’s been said numerous times by numerous commentators: UK for years has been relegated to the irrelevant, now after one failed attempt it appears those dark days are behind us. I’m hopeful though not ecstatic, I’ve learned the ephemeral nature of the enraptured.

by Wild Weasel on Mar 31, 2009 7:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

UK Was Very Relevant 1998-2005

Slipped a bit in 2006 and 2007.

Fell off the cliff in 2008 (injuries) and 2009 (who knows why).

Thankfully Mitch listened to adult professionals this time.

by FortyYearCatFan on Mar 31, 2009 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

in other good news

There were no violent crimes in Memphis today.
Well, I infer that from the fact that the entire Memphis media was camped out in parking lots and street corners. One station had a crew at the athletic dept, a crew at coach’s house, and two crews at the airport all at the same time.

by Gobe Igbloo on Mar 31, 2009 7:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Press Conference

Commonwealth Stadium

with live feed to Rupp for overflow?

by Dini-D-Alum on Mar 31, 2009 7:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Calipari

Welcome aboard sir, I REALLY look forward to watching a new era of UK basketball.

by Thestache on Mar 31, 2009 7:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

true or false

True or False
UK has never hired a coach with this much success

by Gobe Igbloo on Mar 31, 2009 7:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

SO???

Does anybody think Pitino will take the heat? He’s been coach at UL for sometime and has a history of leaving most of his jobs after about this long. I heard speculation that he might be bailing for Arizona. What do you guys think?

by goinss1 on Mar 31, 2009 7:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I think RP may be wanting more bucks ...$$

Since now he’s only the second highest paid coach in Kentucky … don’t think he’ll leave though because if I remember it was his wife’s love of horses what brought him back to the bluegrass state <:)

by ukcris on Mar 31, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think right now

RP is so jealous of Cal’s contract he can hardly stomach it.

by kykat51 on Mar 31, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

More than that ...

I thnk he is really NOT looking forward to UK/Louisville game this year … even though their recruiting calss is no slouch …
GO CATS!!

by ukcris on Mar 31, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No Zona

Back east if anything.

by bluecrip on Mar 31, 2009 7:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

does UK have

scholarships available if some of the recruits decide to follow coach

by Bluehound on Mar 31, 2009 7:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

About A Week Ago

Someone posted, and I can’t remember who, stated a profundity:

It’s Always Darkest Right Before the Dawn.

Dawn has broken over the Nation Of Big Blueness!!!!!!!

by Bluegilla on Mar 31, 2009 7:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Woo hoo!!!! Lets go Cats!!!!

I knew as soon as I would leave work something would happen. I hadn’t been gone 5 minutes and heard the news on ESPN radio. This is huge!!!!!!

So what ever happened to ‘door man’???? hahahaha

by UKfan79 on Mar 31, 2009 7:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I should warn you guys...

Expect UK basketball to have a lot of ones-and-dones in the not too distant future.

by V. Money on Mar 31, 2009 7:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Who cares???

If we are competing for national championships then I don’t care.

by goinss1 on Mar 31, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can we have a drum roll and

a “Carmelo Anthony” please …

by ukcris on Mar 31, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think they will find a happy median between the two.

because surely this was or will be talked about between Cal and the program.

by UKfan79 on Mar 31, 2009 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wanted

to let yall know…….Cal is meeting with players as I type….has not left Memphis yet….per WMCTV

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

by tenken on Mar 31, 2009 7:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Two years ago Cal

hadn’t just made it to the NC game and did not have the #1 recruiting class in his back pocket.

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

by bluesquire on Mar 31, 2009 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

And most of the people now celebrating this hire were screaming he was dirty, evil, and our program shouldn’t attempt to hire such a shady character… And those same people will be screaming that same thing after the first loss. ;)

by trich on Mar 31, 2009 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

thats the only thing

that bothers me, we don’t need another " Kentuckys Shame "

by Bluehound on Mar 31, 2009 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree

Want to win but not at all costs. Hope Barnhart & Todd emphasized that very point.

by Bluegilla on Mar 31, 2009 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

lord in heaven

please don’t let it happen. i’m sure with all the pressure and inspection, especially in this day and age of technology, he’ll have to run a TIGHT ship. hopefully that doesn’t affect his recruiting.

by bluecrip on Mar 31, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have been concerned...

about Coach Calipari’s past and have said as much. But the decision has been made to hire the man and I am on board with it. After the past 10 years, it is high time that, sink or swim, we do it together.

by jbt36 on Mar 31, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Anyone

Does anyone know who we open up with next year?

by Bluegilla on Mar 31, 2009 7:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

My favorite part of this hire is...

the fact that we can simply trust this guy to go out and bring in the best players and organize a successful team year-in and year-out. No more questioning what is wrong. The guy has won everywhere and I feel we are lucky to have everything work out so well. As much as the national media tries to deny it, TRADITION MATTERS.

The money didn’t hurt either.

by goinss1 on Mar 31, 2009 7:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I think most of the national media understands that tradition matters

With a few exceptions, most have been acknowledging that the UK job is a cut above everyone else, save for the other four or five historically great bball schools.

by WildcatFanInDC on Mar 31, 2009 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

At the moment, they are remembering again what the BBN really is. However, for the last 5 years, they kind of forgot. There was even talk that the BBN was dead. Well, if that was the case, WE ARE BACK!!!!

by goinss1 on Mar 31, 2009 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Our Demise

has been greatly exaggerated.

by Bluegilla on Mar 31, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Memphis

is just devastated. People are in tears. WOW! They just lost their Rupp

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

by tenken on Mar 31, 2009 7:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Did anyone else hear Dick Vitale's comments????

I heard an interview with him on ESPN radio, the one thing he said that caught my attention was that he didn’t think it was right for players who had committed to a program be allowed to follow a coach (if the coach left) and play that year. He thinks they should sit out a year.

My thoughts were this would not be even brought up if:

a) it wasn’t UK

b) if Cal didn’t have 3 of the top 5 recruits interested

by UKfan79 on Mar 31, 2009 7:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

it makes sense to me

stop looking for UK bias where none exists. The NCAA has long tried to remind players that they sign with schools, not coaches. Even if it is a naive sentiment.

by Ontherocks on Mar 31, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He has mentioned those same ideas

before on TV when talking about similar situations.

this is just the perfect opportunity to force his opinions on us.

by schizm42 on Mar 31, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe he just got caught up in the moment

But I don’t think many people are going to argue that verbal-only commits shouldn’t be free to go elsewhere without sitting out.

by WildcatFanInDC on Mar 31, 2009 7:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I think that was a quadruple negative

Not sure even I understand what I was trying to say…LOL.

by WildcatFanInDC on Mar 31, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

WMCTV

had a story about Mark Story’s piece. OUCH

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

by tenken on Mar 31, 2009 7:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The NCAA just announced that they

are looking into the LOI program and seeing what modifications need to be made so that college players are not allowed to leave schools willy nilly.

Their exact words.

by bluecrip on Mar 31, 2009 7:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Really?

I hadn’t heard that. Got any links?

by WildcatFanInDC on Mar 31, 2009 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

sorry i was being sarcastic

it seems everytime UK makes news the NCAA holds a press conference too.

by bluecrip on Mar 31, 2009 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

funny -

i was already going to call in the UK rule until i realized you were kidding….

by memphis wildcat on Mar 31, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Right...

like when the NCCA ruled in the ’80’s that blue telephones and extra-long beds for the basketball players in the Lodge were violations.

by jpbluekat on Mar 31, 2009 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He has a signed LOI, and those guys usually don't switch schools

Wall and Cousins (verbal only/uncommitted) could be a different story.

by WildcatFanInDC on Mar 31, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

well

they just interviewed a student from UofM who said Henry told him his brother would stay at Memphis. But he its just a student

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

by tenken on Mar 31, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Poor Coach Brooks

Doesn’t the first day of spring practice (football) start tomorrow?

by Bluegilla on Mar 31, 2009 7:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

WREG

reported that those who have signed LOI have a clause that lets them out if Cal left

by mark12kentucky on Mar 31, 2009 7:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

but expected

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

by tenken on Mar 31, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Scheduling

Don’t guess we’ll be scheduling Memphis anytime in the near future.

by Bluegilla on Mar 31, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He was going regardless of what Cal did

I like important stuff just as much as the next guy, but please, for a little while, deliver us from meaning, baseball. That's your greatest glory, and we thank you for it very, very much. -- Craig Calcaterra

by JLeverenz on Mar 31, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

And on cue, ESPN starts playing up the UK-UL rivalry game.

Funny they never mentioned it until they got the rights to the game.

by wklawdog on Mar 31, 2009 7:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Just Be Careful Coach

With the animosity surrounding Coach Cal leaving don’t send any packages to recruits by FedEx, please.

by Bluegilla on Mar 31, 2009 7:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Watch for

WWW to be on the plane!

Happy Days are here again
The sky is all ways BLUE again
Happy days are here again

by oldcat70 on Mar 31, 2009 7:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i don't

that’s where some of the best recruits will come from!!!

by bluecrip on Mar 31, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

WWW hasn't been aproblem for him yet

in fact almost all coaches talk to him regularly…it wish i had a link regarding WWW

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Mar 31, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I can't tell if your last statement is being ironic or not

Given the preponderance of that one link in the open threads the last few days.

I like important stuff just as much as the next guy, but please, for a little while, deliver us from meaning, baseball. That's your greatest glory, and we thank you for it very, very much. -- Craig Calcaterra

by JLeverenz on Mar 31, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

So, any word on the Kentucky end of things?

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

by tenken on Mar 31, 2009 7:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ten

You have done good today!

Happy Days are here again
The sky is all ways BLUE again
Happy days are here again

by oldcat70 on Mar 31, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks

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

by tenken on Mar 31, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks for your fieldwork on the Memphis end of this story...

Looks like you have a future in sports journalism…what is your 40 time?

by cpacat on Mar 31, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol

nahh…….way to emotional for that :)

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

by tenken on Mar 31, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cal

Has the opportunity to actually eclipse and replace Rick in Kentucky lore

by Dini-D-Alum on Mar 31, 2009 7:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Got the feeling

both not coming to Cats.

Happy Days are here again
The sky is all ways BLUE again
Happy days are here again

by oldcat70 on Mar 31, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

my feelings as well

maybe once calipari gets to talk to them through others they’ll reconsider UK. they both did stress wanting to play for him.

by bluecrip on Mar 31, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bring on JC!!!

Between Coach Cal and Rick P there will be a shortage of hair gel in the Bluegrass!!

by bigbluefan on Mar 31, 2009 7:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh

crap!!!!! I just realized something….my inlaws are Memphis grads……..huge Memphis fans……..what does this mean for me? I am getting scared :)

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

by tenken on Mar 31, 2009 7:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Have Them

root for our shade of blue.

by Bluegilla on Mar 31, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ESPN Says

that CoachCal has just set a new standard for top notch college coaches. The bar has been raised for others.

by Bluegilla on Mar 31, 2009 7:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

How long

is flight from Memphis to Lexington?

Happy Days are here again
The sky is all ways BLUE again
Happy days are here again

by oldcat70 on Mar 31, 2009 7:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Don't know

but I have flown from Memphis to Nashville 45 minutes

then another day flown from Nashville to Lex 45 minutes

so 1 and a half :)

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

by tenken on Mar 31, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

calipari my worst nightmare

After 55 yrs I have just left my beloved UK Basketball. I never thought that there would be a coach of this kind at my beloved UK. The tradition of this program will be forever changed and it will be missed . As Rupp said there is only one Kentucky and will only be one Kentucky forever.

by ukjoe on Mar 31, 2009 7:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

you will be missed...;-(

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Mar 31, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Joe, please reconsider and see what happends

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

by tenken on Mar 31, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't let the door hit you in the ...

UL Football Fan/UK Basketball Fan ~ Shreveport Louisiana

by The White Mandingo on Mar 31, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hit Ya

Where the Good Lord split ya.

by FortyYearCatFan on Mar 31, 2009 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Here's your sign

Steelers fan 1st! UK is my 2nd love.

by vinceuk1 on Mar 31, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol vince

I bet you drive your wife crazy with all your sarcasm.

by uk1982 on Mar 31, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Happy Days

I hope we all get those happy days we have wished for……We will, because we are the KY Wildcats……….no other like us, never will be

by a2d2 on Mar 31, 2009 7:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

As soon as I get forced by the girlfriend...

to the grocery, the news breaks! I’m ecstatic. Glad this is over and looking forward to next season now. Cal has some work to do but I’ve got no doubt he can get it done.

Xbox Live Gamertag: hoopchi

by hoopchi on Mar 31, 2009 7:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

CBS Sports

Has anyone read the article by gregg doyle on the CBS Sports page? It will put cold chills on you.

by barrierreef on Mar 31, 2009 7:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ESPN

doing a story on the hiring right now.

by Bluegilla on Mar 31, 2009 7:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Sorry Again

Too excited. It’s on ESPN2.

by Bluegilla on Mar 31, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

If I did not live a two hours away

I would be there!

JXClaytor on the 360

by JoshuaClaytor on Mar 31, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tru

How about posting an interview for ASOB?

by Bluegilla on Mar 31, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey

fellow west tennessean……………memphis is a wreck right now huh!

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

by tenken on Mar 31, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i feel for the city

and – as you know – cal has his warts.

but i am jumping on the bandwagon with both feet. just hope everyone’s eyes are WIDE OPEN…..

the man can recruit – we will see how he does with the nightly grind of the SEC….

by memphis wildcat on Mar 31, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

OMG J WIlliams said UK could be a preseason favorite for a NC

way to early for that but itis music to my ears

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Mar 31, 2009 7:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

yes - j williams

just became my favorite dukie

by memphis wildcat on Mar 31, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Henry signed but it is reported he has an clause

Cousins just verballed

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Mar 31, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

oops "OUT" clause

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Mar 31, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Last I heard.

I thinkI Henry has but Cousins is only a verbal. Not 100% on that but I think that’s the way it is.

B. Mc

by beef10 on Mar 31, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Henry

was talking about Kansas.

Happy Days are here again
The sky is all ways BLUE again
Happy days are here again

by oldcat70 on Mar 31, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes

He said there was a connection

Happy Days are here again
The sky is all ways BLUE again
Happy days are here again

by oldcat70 on Mar 31, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Love your

new avatar!

Happy Days are here again
The sky is all ways BLUE again
Happy days are here again

by oldcat70 on Mar 31, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

haha thanks....I changed it last nite

hoping i was gonna have to change it back

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Mar 31, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

My wife does things

like that with the computer.

Happy Days are here again
The sky is all ways BLUE again
Happy days are here again

by oldcat70 on Mar 31, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Andy Katz gets email from Cal...

The coach sent a text message to ESPN.com’s Andy Katz on Tuesday evening saying, “I am accepting the UK job! Go Big Blue, coach Cal.”

Steelers fan 1st! UK is my 2nd love.

by vinceuk1 on Mar 31, 2009 8:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ky Fans can

go from extreme exhaustion , from watching a door for hours and hours, and have that turn into utterly, absolutely, jumping up and down, joy, in a matter of seconds,,, Go Big Blue !!

by a2d2 on Mar 31, 2009 8:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Fandom

It’s called passion with a huge dose of pride

by Bluegilla on Mar 31, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I've Got It Too

Next year’s team = Big Blue Meanies.

Sorry Beatles.

by Bluegilla on Mar 31, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tom Cruise jumping on Oprah's couch

can best describe the collective emotion within the BBN at this time…..

by uk1982 on Mar 31, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Any News

about a landing?

Happy Days are here again
The sky is all ways BLUE again
Happy days are here again

by oldcat70 on Mar 31, 2009 8:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I have to work tomorrow, so if/when the press conference is announced can someone

please post a link so I can sneak and watch? Can’t be all day on line looking for it, but I’ll check this site every little bit.

by bluegrassgal on Mar 31, 2009 8:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

After Georgia Fills Their Job..

The SEC will be LOADED! I think Anderson may end up at Georgia, Alabama has finally gotten smart with Anthony Grant. Billy and Bruce better look out.
I would have given anything to be a fly on the wall in Bruce’s office at UT when he found out Calipari was coming to UK….

by JKW19742004 on Mar 31, 2009 8:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I joined the "Bring John Calipari to UK" group on Facebook Saturday

there were 135 members when I joined…..right now there is 18,990…..wow

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Mar 31, 2009 8:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Where can I buy my new UK shirts...

K a l i p a r i
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Steelers fan 1st! UK is my 2nd love.

by vinceuk1 on Mar 31, 2009 8:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Vince, I gonna be visiting...

the fair city of Pittsburgh for a conference next week. Want me to bring you a vial of Three Rivers water or anything?

by jbt36 on Mar 31, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

nahh...

…I head that way about 2-3 times a year.. But thanx all the same…!

Steelers fan 1st! UK is my 2nd love.

by vinceuk1 on Mar 31, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Two fans

My son lives in Dallas so I read the paper daily. This was a pleasant read…so much so I just copied it….

March 31, 2009
Calipari all the rage pregame
6:50 PM Tue, Mar 31, 2009 | Permalink | Yahoo! Buzz
Eddie Sefko E-mail News tips
Nobody was more excited that John Calipari signed on to be the University of Kentucky basketball coach than Mavericks’ basketball-communications manager Scott Tomlin.

A proud Wildcat alum from 2002, Tomlin was bouncing off the walls after news leaked out of Calipari’s signing.

Actually, there may have been one Maverick who was more excited: Dirk Nowitzki.

"We’re back baby,‘’ Nowitzki yelled in the locker room before the game against Minnesota. "Kentucky is back on the map.’’

Kentucky, of course, was where Nowitzki was going to attend college had he not bypassed college to go straight from Germany to the NBA.

Of course, the best line came from a Maverick who shall remain unnamed, who said: "Dirk was only at Kentucky long enough to pick up the envelope with the payment inside.’’

—Eddie Sefko

by CAWebb on Mar 31, 2009 8:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

awesome!

i like dirk. had no idea he was a UK recruit

by schizm42 on Mar 31, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Crapola.

We almost had Dirk???? I had NO idea. What year would he have been a freshman?

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 31, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I Think

Anderson will choose Georgia unless Mizzou matches. There will be some wonderful games to watch in the conference in the next few years. Plus, shouldn’t be much talk about the conference being “down” or “weak” with these guys. We will be the equals of the Big East and ACC in the eyes of the media….and of the kids..

by JKW19742004 on Mar 31, 2009 8:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

We need to read up on this and get ready...!!!

“dribble-drive motion offense”

That’s the new CATS offense my friend..!!! And Meeks will thrive in it…!

Steelers fan 1st! UK is my 2nd love.

by vinceuk1 on Mar 31, 2009 8:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Since it is official

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Mar 31, 2009 8:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Beautiful

Steelers fan 1st! UK is my 2nd love.

by vinceuk1 on Mar 31, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

OMG

just picture the lineup!!!

by Wildcatt on Mar 31, 2009 8:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

BCG

Could end up at NC State, but really needs to get to a team where basketball is not a huge deal. I think he ends up somewhere in Texas. If UTEP’s coach gets the Memphis job, then I could see him returning there…

by JKW19742004 on Mar 31, 2009 8:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I hope he ends up at Mizzou

…After Memphis gets Anderson

by stephensmith on Mar 31, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

UT

The “Big Orange Turd” better look out now. Anyways, they couldnt even beat Billy

by Wildcatt on Mar 31, 2009 8:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Quality Program

Top recruits ….without slime…..NCAA every year, Final Fours and Elite Eights like Calamari (maybe you will get there some day). Is the SEC still a mid major or has it moved down the pecking order?

by IUTex on Mar 31, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!

Never heard that one before!!!!!!!!! You are so damn funny!!!!!!!!

Aikman and Bradshaw?

Please. They are in the same league as Trent Dilfer and Jim McMahon as QBs who were taken to the SB by great Defenses and great Running Games.
-DJCahill

by SarasotaRanger on Mar 31, 2009 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ASOB is

such a wonderful place, a place to be surrounded by people who get it, who know no other way to be, to share all the good and the bad, along with each other, and enjoy every single second of the passion that is KY Wildcats

by a2d2 on Mar 31, 2009 8:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes it is.

Glad you found us. No better site for UK sports.

by kykat51 on Mar 31, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have no conformation on this

but someone on john Clays live chat just said that they saw that konner Tucker has decommited

by uk52 on Mar 31, 2009 8:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That's one scolly open...!

Konner Tucker de-commits fro UK

Steelers fan 1st! UK is my 2nd love.

by vinceuk1 on Mar 31, 2009 8:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Good.

We’ve already got Landon Slone, IMHO

by thefakebillyG on Mar 31, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wish him good luck....

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Mar 31, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like to give everyone the benefit of the doubt.

But I really wondered what BCG was doing recruiting this guy just based on his stats. Now we will never know.

Xbox Live Gamertag: hoopchi

by hoopchi on Mar 31, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Theres mmy conformation:)

I’m pretty happy that he did this. I think there could have been some unnesessary drama if Calipari decided not to honor his verbal since it was given right before BCG was released.

by uk52 on Mar 31, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Smoke Screen

This is all a front. Who do they keep asking his opinion? Pitino. Just wait. Pitino has a history of up and leaving suddenly in the middle of building a program. He did it here once already, then in Boston, and now Louisville will be next. Just watch and see. Pitino is coming home. He has been quote time and time again saying that the Big Blue was his favorite coaching job ever. Just wait. He’s coming home.

by crackerjack43 on Mar 31, 2009 8:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

get some sleep man...

Steelers fan 1st! UK is my 2nd love.

by vinceuk1 on Mar 31, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Also Quoted That Louisville Is His Best Job Ever

Know how to tell when Pitino is lying?

Watch for his lips to move.

by FortyYearCatFan on Mar 31, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

haha....ditto

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Mar 31, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

SAY WHAT

are you smoking something?

by Wildcatt on Mar 31, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm actually thinking...

he may bolt to Arizona since he won’t be the Big Show anymore. I have to admit a certain amount of satisfaction hearing him say “this is not about Kentucky, it’s about Louisville” during the presser today. Because, by the look on his face, he knows it’s ALL about Kentucky now.

by jbt36 on Mar 31, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm getting scared.

What if the Confiker worm hits tommorrow and it keeps me from watching the press conference. I swear to God, if that happens I will track the little nerd who designed it down and squeeze the life out of him with my bare hands.

by jbt36 on Mar 31, 2009 8:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

April Fools.

It’s Y2K.

KInda like Ricky P actually thinking he could dictate a T Ford hire.

I don’t know.

by thefakebillyG on Mar 31, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Here's what we do know...

The dribble drive allows players to improvise…a lot.

And with the inevitable onslaught of one-and-dones, these aren’t your grandfather’s Cats anymore.

by V. Money on Mar 31, 2009 8:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Anyone else remember when Memphis put a smackdown on UK in Maui three years ago?

It was a clinic. Driving into the lane pretty much whenever they wanted, kicking it out for wide open 3s whenever the defense collapsed.

by WildcatFanInDC on Mar 31, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was reading this morning on ESPN.com

and i cannot find it there now, so it is there somewhere

by a2d2 on Mar 31, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

OMG! That's funny!

Might be another something I’ll share on FB and Twitter again! :)

That pic deserves its own FB group!

by thefakebillyG on Mar 31, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh the sun shines bright..

on my Old Kentucky Home! :)

It was WAY past due. Learn it, Live it, Love it.

B. Mc

by beef10 on Mar 31, 2009 8:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

New UK shirt will be out tomorrow...

“Envy our Past, Fear our Future. The Calipari Era Begins Now.”

Hands on Originals..!

Steelers fan 1st! UK is my 2nd love.

by vinceuk1 on Mar 31, 2009 8:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

This is bigger than Hillary and Obama, huh?

We’re freaks.

Love it!

Where can I pre-order?

by thefakebillyG on Mar 31, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

would like to preorder

but I bet fatties are told no :(

JXClaytor on the 360

by JoshuaClaytor on Mar 31, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

SO

Roman Catholics have their smoke

UK Faithful have their DOOR!!!!!!

by Dini-D-Alum on Mar 31, 2009 9:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

hahahaha

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Mar 31, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Andy Katz is on ESPN about Cal and Memphis now

Talking about recruits coming vs. not coming.

Also, SNR has a live audio stream talking non-stop Cats: http://radio.sportingnews.com/

by thefakebillyG on Mar 31, 2009 9:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Katz said Mitch told Calipari that they listened to the wrong people 2 years ago

and that is whay Calipari did not get a look…..no chit

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Mar 31, 2009 9:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

BCG would.

But they won’t talk about him.

by thefakebillyG on Mar 31, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

If I were BCG I'd be chasing that job right now.

If BCG can connect with GA talent, he’d have a great draw of recruits.

by thefakebillyG on Mar 31, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think the UGA job is the easiest in the country to take from a coaches perspective.

Better recruiting base than the U of Arizona job, and less expectations than Memphis.

by thefakebillyG on Mar 31, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Forty hasn't been

heard from in a long time.

Happy Days are here again
The sky is all ways BLUE again
Happy days are here again

by oldcat70 on Mar 31, 2009 9:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

You Can't Get A Word In Edgewise

There are a 100 new posts in just a few minutes.

by FortyYearCatFan on Mar 31, 2009 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agree.

I wonder if things will calm back down to the “regulars” in a week or so.

I’m sure Tru enjoys the traffic, but I just don’t know where to put something in.

A new thread pops, and it hits 500 in under an hour. Too much.

That said, welcome to the newbies/lurkers.

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 31, 2009 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

AMEN!!

Happy Days are here again
The sky is all ways BLUE again
Happy days are here again

by oldcat70 on Mar 31, 2009 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

All that needs to be done to limit the number of comments...

is put up a football related post! Us UK football fans are special type.

by Thomas Hunt Morgan on Mar 31, 2009 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Okay, Cat fans, which coaching hire will have a bigger effect on the upcoming season?

Lane Kiffin to Tennessee, Cal to UK, Gene Chizik to Auburn, or Anthony Grant to Bama?

by V. Money on Mar 31, 2009 9:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Either.

For example, Chizik being there is bad. Lane Kiffin running his mouth is worse.

On the other hand, Grant winning is good, while Cal snagging some top recruits and potentially earning a Final Four berth to follow is even better.

by V. Money on Mar 31, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Anyone know

how close Coach Cal is to Lexington?

B. Mc

by beef10 on Mar 31, 2009 9:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Im guessing it is tomorrow, last private flight plan has expired for today....

…another could be filed, of course, but I’d say it will be tomorrow

by teambeam on Mar 31, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Private Plane

If I had to guess I would say Mitch sent the charter jet to pick him up folks.

DEEETROIT BASKETBALLL!!!

by davw83 on Mar 31, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I am watching UFC's Ultimate Knockouts

and imagining that this is what we are going to do to SEC opponents once again…lol

Slower Traffic Keep Right!

by SevenRings on Mar 31, 2009 9:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

FlightAware

Since I’m a member of the site:

This flight took off today at 7:53PM Central Time, due to arrive 9:52PM Eastern.

FLG2210 CRJ2 Blue Grass (KLEX) Tue 19:53 CDT Tue 21:52 EDT

Other than that, I can’t find a KMEM to KLEX flight leaving after 4:18PM Central.

by jwnky on Mar 31, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

And that flight shows up as

a Northwest Airlines flight. Not a private plane. So I doubt Cal is on that plane.

by jwnky on Mar 31, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The video on the Memphis affiliate

is that flight. Dunno. Maybe they wanted one more chance to see Cal before they left for Lexington

by CATFAN85 on Mar 31, 2009 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ten

said it was 45 mins.

Happy Days are here again
The sky is all ways BLUE again
Happy days are here again

by oldcat70 on Mar 31, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i am sorry

i meant 45 min from nashville to memphis……and another 45 min from nash to lex…….so i figured 1 and a half.

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

by tenken on Mar 31, 2009 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not

I can make Memphis in six hours in a car. No way it’s a two to three hour plane flight. Atlanta is only 45 min by plane from lex.

DEEETROIT BASKETBALLL!!!

by davw83 on Mar 31, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What if...

Coach Cal’s first words through the microphone happened to be him singing a line from “My Old Kentucky Home”. Talk about blowing the place up. lol

B. Mc

by beef10 on Mar 31, 2009 9:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

This just in

9:30am press conference…

Steelers fan 1st! UK is my 2nd love.

by vinceuk1 on Mar 31, 2009 9:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

excellent news!

other than that I’ll have to wake up early to watch….

by man-bear-pig on Mar 31, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's official per Cat's Pause

Calipari has OFFICIALLY signed a 8 year contract worth 31.65 Million.

B. Mc

by beef10 on Mar 31, 2009 9:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Orlando Antigua

He’s one of Cal’s assistants who will apparently be coming with him to UK. Anyone else remember him playing for Pitt in college? He was on the team that stomped UK in Rupp in the pre-season NIT at the beginning of the ’91-92 season.

AND…anyone else remember who the point guard of that Pitt team was?

by WildcatFanInDC on Mar 31, 2009 9:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

No...LOL

BUT, it WAS someone who has been prominently mentioned in this current UK coaching search.

by WildcatFanInDC on Mar 31, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Almost a Wildcat, Too

He nearly picked UK but Pitino chose someone else.

by FortyYearCatFan on Mar 31, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Calipari commercials on Kentucky tv/radio!!

I keep thinking of all these great things!

“Hi, this is Kentucky head coach John Calipari reminding all Kentuckians to buckle up……click it or ticket”

Remember the PItino Golden Flake commercials? I can see a bag of those things without thinking about him….

by uk1982 on Mar 31, 2009 9:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

And just a decade ago,

He was coaching UMass against UK in the 1996 Final Four.

by V. Money on Mar 31, 2009 9:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i agree

ther was NOOOO way cal was going to beat us like he did the second game of the season

by Wildcatt on Mar 31, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

His first real first hand tase of

Kentucky Pride. Whetted his appetite.

by hoboat33 on Mar 31, 2009 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I expect him to arrive around midnight.

Bringing up the metaphor for a brand new day and age.

by V. Money on Mar 31, 2009 9:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I just got back from work

I’m super excited about all of this… i wish i would have been here when it happened

by TheFLCat on Mar 31, 2009 9:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

another Dick Vitale interview on ESPN News.....

He said he would pay to be court side for the UK/ UL game next year. He said I will actually donate all the money I would make at that game to the V Foundation.

My, how opinions change so quickly with the “outsiders”

by UKfan79 on Mar 31, 2009 9:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

heard WBUL

would be broadcasting live from a recently "vacated " home in Jessamine Co, $1.500,000 price

by a2d2 on Mar 31, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Matt Jones live-blogging now on KSR

Started off with some roster possibilities for next year, in terms who on the current UK team might leave or not,

by WildcatFanInDC on Mar 31, 2009 9:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

You can go ahead and log on over there, I think

I got on with no problem. He says he’ll be off for a few minutes doing a radio interview.

by WildcatFanInDC on Mar 31, 2009 9:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Whoops

Intended for Wildcatt above re: KSR live blog.

by WildcatFanInDC on Mar 31, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is this a surprise?

Isn’t he supposed to come to Lexington at some point in order to act as coach?

Aikman and Bradshaw?

Please. They are in the same league as Trent Dilfer and Jim McMahon as QBs who were taken to the SB by great Defenses and great Running Games.
-DJCahill

by SarasotaRanger on Mar 31, 2009 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, I don't really care.

I just can’t fathom the need to follow the airport cam when the local/national media gives an update every time Calipari has a bowel movement.

Aikman and Bradshaw?

Please. They are in the same league as Trent Dilfer and Jim McMahon as QBs who were taken to the SB by great Defenses and great Running Games.
-DJCahill

by SarasotaRanger on Mar 31, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I heard

Kentucky fans were watching an athletic department door and/or calipari’s front gate to try to get some kind of “sign” as to what he was doing. Just wanted confirmation for my own amusement. G’nite.

Cannons... fire them.

www.BucEm.com - SBNation's home for discussion of all things regarding the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

by Craig T on Mar 31, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ok

Didn’t realize the watch had been on like that. I just watched the news reports.

Aikman and Bradshaw?

Please. They are in the same league as Trent Dilfer and Jim McMahon as QBs who were taken to the SB by great Defenses and great Running Games.
-DJCahill

by SarasotaRanger on Mar 31, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cal

Apparently drove, not flew. According to USA Today.

-Alan
http://www.overthepylon.blogspot.com

by OverThePylon on Mar 31, 2009 9:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

6 hours?

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 31, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think I noticed somewhere earlier something about a press conference tomorrow....

John Clay’s facebook says “UK just announced a 9:30 a.m. press conference for Wednesday”

by UKfan79 on Mar 31, 2009 9:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Is it safe to say ?

That Miych hit a home run and we like him a little bit better now?

"You are what you are and you ain't what you ain't"

by iam4ukintn on Mar 31, 2009 9:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Eh.. a bit.

-Alan
http://www.overthepylon.blogspot.com

by OverThePylon on Mar 31, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dick Vitale...

called it a Grand Slam.

by thefakebillyG on Mar 31, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

On a side note....

How about the Broncos wanting to trade Jay Cutler. Like now!!!!

by UKfan79 on Mar 31, 2009 9:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

who cares...

Jay is a cry baby… IMO

Steelers fan 1st! UK is my 2nd love.

by vinceuk1 on Mar 31, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

trade

jay to niners for alex smith

It's outta my head but stuck in my mind, in time I find my spine is crooked in design.

by UrthWyrmJim on Mar 31, 2009 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah.

You think he’s watched/heard any media today?

Normally, it would be impossible to miss.

But we ARE talking about BCG here.

by thefakebillyG on Mar 31, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Billy will be just fine.

Wait and see.

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 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Some difference of opinion

about planes leaving Memphis fo Lexington tonight at all>

Happy Days are here again
The sky is all ways BLUE again
Happy days are here again

by oldcat70 on Mar 31, 2009 9:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I saw

live footage of Cal’s plane being boarded, someone loaded a white door in the baggage compartment! j/k

by The Fake Calipari on Mar 31, 2009 9:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't care how he gets here as lon gas he does

but the Cats Pause said he faxed a signed contract to the UK Brass just before 9PM then boarded a plan en route for Lexington.

Driving, flying. Doesn’t matter to me. Just get here.

B. Mc

by beef10 on Mar 31, 2009 9:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That Ryan Parker

Song is too good!!!

"You are what you are and you ain't what you ain't"

by iam4ukintn on Mar 31, 2009 10:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

On the "One and Done" players..

The answer is not to avoid recruiting TOO GOOD of a player. Pitino was always clear to All America recruits that he would not stand in their way and would HELP them turn pro. That’s one of the recruiting advantages of an ex NBA coach. They know the league and what they look for. The answer is rather for the NCAA to ban the one and done.

by chrisgettlefinger on Mar 31, 2009 10:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

They just showed his plane leaving Memphis on WREG.

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

by tenken on Mar 31, 2009 10:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

well

I saw a plane flying with him in it and it was going up in the air :)

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

by tenken on Mar 31, 2009 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Someone Asked About Nowitski

I can’t find it.

1998. He liked UK but would not have been able to play NCAA basketball. He would not have been considered an amateur because of German pro teams where he played.

by FortyYearCatFan on Mar 31, 2009 10:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I just saw an interview with Preston Laird, a freshman guard at Memphis

very good interview with the kid, hope someone can get a video shot of it.

He kinda talked bad about UK at one point but good interview otherwise.

by UKfan79 on Mar 31, 2009 10:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't think he was talking bad

He basically said that to him it’s Kentucky…. to Coach Cal is KENTUCKY.

Which says that Cal understands our fanbase and our history.

by Hayesfan on Mar 31, 2009 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes

He was a very well spoken kid. Many smart things coming out of his mouth… very respectful.

by Hayesfan on Mar 31, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well he wasn't happy

but he was very congenial and spoke intelligently with the media.

by Hayesfan on Mar 31, 2009 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

CHannel 5 - Memphis

Reporting UK news conference tomorrow at 8:30am central time. (sorry if already reported)

by mark12kentucky on Mar 31, 2009 10:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

John Wall

Anyone watching ESPN2 at halftime of ND and Penn state…talking about where John Wall… “So you think he’ll go to memphis?” “I think he’ll go to Kentucky! can you imagine that team?!”

what a great thing to hear

by uk52 on Mar 31, 2009 10:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

gahh...

Should say…. talking about where john wall will go to school

by uk52 on Mar 31, 2009 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Let's just hope...

… he doesn’t get up there tomorrow and say, “APRIL FOOLS!” 8D

It's outta my head but stuck in my mind, in time I find my spine is crooked in design.

by UrthWyrmJim on Mar 31, 2009 10:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

If this works out...

like we all believe it will, April Fools Day will be an official Big Blue day from now on.

by jpbluekat on Mar 31, 2009 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

that is being relevant

how many questions do you think there will be about the possible louisville coaching job? oh, i forgot, it will be about kentucky……

by memphis wildcat on Mar 31, 2009 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs