Open Thread: Talk About Coach Cal and the Wildcats
by Glenn Logan on Apr 1, 2009 10:58 AM EDT
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PrintUse this thread to continue the discussion about Coach Calipari coming to Kentucky.
Some news bits:
- Mike DeCourcy has all the reasons why Calipari will succeed.
- The Charlotte Observer says that Calipari left for the money. They don't get it now, but they will.
- This Florida piece says that Calipari is less qualified than Tubby Smith. Well, you have to say that Smith has more national championships, but Calipari has more Final Fours and a higher winning percentage in college. Qualifications are in the eye of the beholder.
- The Loathsome Troll Jeff Goodman says Calipari is the right coach for UK. I agree with him. Which is something.
- Michael Avery keeping close tabs on the UK coaching situation.
- The Dallas Morning News says SMU should call Billy Gillispie.
More later.
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Cal
is more qualified then Tubby was when he came here. If you take out that Tubby was an assistant…….
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Not Even Close
Calipari is THE most qualified coach Uk has ever hired.
by FortyYearCatFan on Apr 1, 2009 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions
No
U said Cal > Tubby.
I said Cal > any UK coach ever hired.
by FortyYearCatFan on Apr 1, 2009 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions
I did not
I said Cal was more qualified then Tubby .I am looking at it right now
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That's Exactly What I Wrote
You said that. I said he’s > than all UK coaches ever hired.
The “>” means More Qualified Than in Internet lingo.
by FortyYearCatFan on Apr 1, 2009 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Its also pretty standard in math class for "Greater Than"
;-)
Of course its difficult, its a shortcut... if it was easy it'd just be "the way."
Maybe
its from watching that dern door yesterday but apparently I am not smart enough to realize what this conversation is about. It seems that I said the Cal was more qualified then Tubby and then Forty seemed to agree and then I said “didn’t I say that”, and he said no I didn’t and then used those darn more then less then signs. Which by the way my only memory from school was the big alligator(greater) eats the less then. So I am just so confused right now. Some one please help me.
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No
U said Cal > Tubby. (> = more qualified)
I said Cal > any UK coach ever.
> is Internet symbol.
by FortyYearCatFan on Apr 1, 2009 6:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Tenken Does
Your comment is meaningless.
by FortyYearCatFan on Apr 1, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Whoa.....haha
No need for that. I was just confused about what the hell you were going back and forth about. Although, I have come to understand thats just what you do.
More qualified than Eddie Sutton?
Sutton had a pretty strong body of work when he took over.
I do agree, but it’s close, at least in my opinion.
Exciting stuff all around
Sounds like he said all the right things and gave a nod in the direction of all the right people.
The on the court stuff won’t be determined until next November… but so far he’s one up on Gillispie with the public aspect of the job.
Of course its difficult, its a shortcut... if it was easy it'd just be "the way."
BCG to SMU might be a good fit
Aside from some annoying jabs at UK fans in that article, the columnist talks a lot of sense about how BCG could help them.
Also interesting about how if he went there, he would be replacing…Matt Doherty.
The Best Article
is by Gregg Doyel on CBS Sportsline. It may have been referenced on this thread but I honestly have seen too much in the last 2 days to remember. I think it’s a must read for any UK fan and only a UK fan will get it.
Lots of hyperbole in that article
I think Cal will return UK to consistent elite status, but no one program is going to dominate EVERYONE else like Doyel says. UNC under Roy Williams and UConn under Jim Calhoun, just to name two, are not going to be mere speedbumps on the road for Calipari at UK.
Being consistently very-good-to-great and contending almost every year, a la UNC, UConn, Kansas, etc., is plenty to hope for and acceptably realistic to expect.
by WildcatFanInDC on Apr 1, 2009 11:23 AM EDT up reply actions
i got the feeling, Coach Cal
could feel the presence of Adolph Rupp, while sitting in Memorial Coliseum , he referenced, another Coach Rupp attending. I think that he truly “get’s” it, and that is what we have needed for a long time
It's nice that he already knows so much about UK and went out of his way to emphasize all those things
by WildcatFanInDC on Apr 1, 2009 11:35 AM EDT up reply actions
and he opened up his introduction
looking for Miss Hazel, (Keightley) and daughter Karen. He had asked that they be there, because he was such a special man, even to him
Gregg Doyel
I read his piece.
I think someone needs to check his genealogy tree, because he’s either Cal’s son, or maybe a long lost brother :)
Although I think Cal and UK are a lethal combination, I’m not sure if ANY program can dominate to the extent that he states in his article. But, it is nice to see a non-UK fan be so optimistic and positive about UK’s future.
Doyel just likes to hype things
He was sky-high on BCG’s prospects for winning “huge” at UK when that hire was announced.
by WildcatFanInDC on Apr 1, 2009 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions
back on the map at least huh?
good to see that UK will be in the discussion for top 5 recruits from now on.
I had NO IDEA...
…that Matt Doherty was at SMU, and not doing a very good job at that…wow what a fall
Just
because it didn’t work at Kentucky, doesn’t mean that Billy deserves a school like SMU. He is still one of the top ten coaches in the country.
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Wait... Wait... Wait...
Now I was certainly in favor of giving Gillispie one more year… but did you really just say he was a Top Ten coach with a straight face?
Rick Pitino
Coach K
Gary Williams
Roy Williams
Billy Donovan
Tom Izzo
Bill Self
Jim Boeheim
Tubby Smith
Jim Calhoun
That’s ten active coaches who have all won a national title…
I liked him as much as the next guy, but lets be honest… Gillispie’s record doesn’t put him in the top 30 coaches in the country.
Of course its difficult, its a shortcut... if it was easy it'd just be "the way."
Sorry
meant top ten coaches available to coach right now and that would be willing to leave. But we all must realize that this guy is a great coach….not for us but for another school.
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I kept hearing NC State coming up in connection with him
Not sure what the status is there. He might do pretty well there.
by WildcatFanInDC on Apr 1, 2009 11:53 AM EDT up reply actions
I
meant to ask this earlier but what happened to their coach Sidney Lowe? Did he get fired?
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No, but he's pretty terrible
The small degree of success he’s had there has been based on what Herb Sendek left behind when he took the Arizona St. job.
Although it’s no longer an issue for UK, Sidney Lowe at NC State should stand as a stark example of what can happen when a school hires an alum who isn’t ready for the job.
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
No, and I don't really expect him to be fired as he supposedly has a good recruiting class coming in next year
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
so
why are people saying that NC state is interested in BG
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Dunno
For what it’s worth, earlier today I heard Dave Glenn – who runs the ACC Sports Journal and is a guy I really respect and think highly of – was discussing ACC coaching situations and didn’t mention NC State or Lowe at all.
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 remember where I heard it
But I haven’t been following that situation at all, so don’t take my word for it. I haven’t been tracking planes to North Carolina or watching any doors in Raleigh. ;)
by WildcatFanInDC on Apr 1, 2009 12:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Doherty/UNC is the ultimate cautionary tale of alum-hiring for a UK-caliber program
by WildcatFanInDC on Apr 1, 2009 11:58 AM EDT up reply actions
doherty
did not mix well with the players but was an excellent recruiter. If it wasn’t for him…….Roy doesn’t win it all in 2005.
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What if
UTEP’s coach goes to Memphis and then Billy G ends up at UTEP for a few more years. Could see it happening.
yall
I will not be suprised if BG goes to Memphis…….seriously folks
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I just don see that happening....
for lots of reasons.. but just think about what the fans would think. Regardless of how good of a coach Gilispie is, it looks like we are stealing their gold and giving them our hand me downs
I would LOVE that.
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 Apr 1, 2009 12:43 PM EDT up reply actions
I Would
His star is a little tarnished right now.
He’ll need to re-establish success first.
by FortyYearCatFan on Apr 1, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Billy G More Like Top 50
In terms of W-L (%) record and NCAA games.
by FortyYearCatFan on Apr 1, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Does any one know
a link for the memphis press conference that Coach is going to do today?
by kentuckywildcat on Apr 1, 2009 11:33 AM EDT reply actions
try wmctv.tv
or just google memphis tv stations…
by memphis wildcat on Apr 1, 2009 11:33 AM EDT up reply actions
wreg is another one
whbq is the sportstalk and will have audio
by memphis wildcat on Apr 1, 2009 11:34 AM EDT up reply actions
Recruiting drama
Man am I going to be sick of hearing about this by the end of the summer. The national media and our rivals are already stirring the pot big time. To me, it’s definitely worth the risk. Why? I don’t know if you all caught the memphis player’s interview this morning on ESPN, but he pretty much summed it up when he said to our generation, it’s just Kentucky. To Coach Cal’s generation, it’s much bigger(obviously paraphrasing).
The past ten years have put us behind the eight ball big time when it comes to the national scene and getting top recruits. If we don’t go “all in” with a big name recruiter like Cal now, it may be too late. Just like in poker, you have to take a chance to win. You won’t lose your chips if you don’t put them in the middle of the table, but you won’t win either.
The kids that Cal recruits for the 2010-2011 class...
Were 6 years old when Tubby cut down the nets in 1998. That is ancient history to them, in much the same way that Georgetown winning the national title when I was 6 meant nothing to me in high school and remains nothing to me now.
Of course its difficult, its a shortcut... if it was easy it'd just be "the way."
yeah
your right about that. Sad for us. But that is about to change.
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I know Skip Bayless
Likes to play the antagonist. But he said this morning UK has a bloody history of violations. Well, as basketball goes, Rupp is in the grave and the Sutton deal was almost a quarter century ago.
Bayless is a moron
Forde’s column today on ESPN is tough but, I think, pretty fair.
by WildcatFanInDC on Apr 1, 2009 12:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Timetable
What’s the LATEST date that we’ll know, 100%, who from this year’s UK team will be back next season AND which Calipari recruits will be coming to UK AND which of next years’ UK recruits (Orton, Hood, Vilarino) will be honoring their LOI?
I.e., what’s the absolute latest that we know next season’s roster?
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
Signing period for recruits is April 15-May 20
I think we should have the full scholarship picture in place by the end of that time. Patterson signed with UK on the last day of the signing period two years ago.
by WildcatFanInDC on Apr 1, 2009 11:48 AM EDT up reply actions
saw this poll
on CBS about Calipari – better of at KY? or staying in Memphis?
http://www.cbssports.com/
by kentuckywildcat on Apr 1, 2009 11:47 AM EDT reply actions
Almost shed a tear
I grabbed my UK hat and UK zip up and threw them on like I normally do, but today it felt different. Today it felt like it did in 96 and 98.
I was
14 when Pitino came to Lexington but of course there was no internet and such. Was there this much hysteria when he came? I know there wasn’t when Tubbyand Billy came but what about Pitino? Also, I loved when he said “I kept asking my wife if they had called” two years ago
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I was 13 then
I remember it being a pretty big deal, since he had recently been in the Final Four and had accomplished a big turnaround with the Knicks. But I’m sure it wasn’t like this, since the probation was hitting.
I remember Rick laying out his five-year plan for UK to return to elite status, and I think some people even thought that might be optimistic. The fact that they got there even faster than that was a very pleasant surprise.
by WildcatFanInDC on Apr 1, 2009 12:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow - just looked at the history website -
Didn’t know that Basil Hayden (I’m assuming the proprietor of my favorite small-batch bourbon) coached Kentucky for the 1927-1928 season.
Unfortunately he went 3-13.
Tru, 40, same BH?
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
I think so ...
… Forty could tell you for sure.
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Fairly Certain
That it was a different Basil Hayden. The bourbon is named after a famous Distiller in Maryland, whose family moved to Kentucky. Probably the same family, but not the same man. The player worked in the Insurance and Banking field.
Here is the obituary for the player and coach Basil Hayden: Basil HAyden Obit
Thanks.
Surely there is a relation, or else I’m naming my kid that.
2 different Basil Hayden’s – one coaches the best basketball program on the planet, the other is responsible for one of the best bourbons on the planet. Must be related.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
Also UK's First Basketball All-American
1 bad coach year.
No idea on bourbon.
by FortyYearCatFan on Apr 1, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions
I put on my
blue and white tie for work today to wear with pride. I’m always proud of our school but It’s been a long time since I have put in on. Recently, I would have just been asking for jeers from my co-workers here in Georgia, but today…I don’t care what they have to say. What a great day!!!!!
In Illinois
I wear my blue and white with pride with my head held high.(even more so today since it marks out return to greatness) I think in the back of my mind i beleive the illini fans are saying WOW another Kentucky fan , they really are passionate about there hoops huh. They wonder what its like to be a fan of such a prestigousand powerful force.
no i didn't
mean to make that retarded rhyme about pride head held high so u know.
Please watch the use of the
“r” word. Offensive to some. Thanks.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
UK gear
Almost got myself killed in Boston during ‘96 FF. Not only the UMass fans, but the Syracuse fans wanted a piece.
Living in the Northeast, and basing this on the amount of UK gear I see on the street, I’d say a championship/FF appearance gets you a couple of years in the ‘national consciousness’ (ie the minds of recruits). After that, you’re back in the mix with everybody else. No such thing as history.
unless
dukESPN, Dukie V, American Express, Chevrolet are promoting you at every time-out
So everyone's opinions
Which recruits do we get and which players leave?
I don't know
But even if we don’t get another recruit and Patterson and Meeks stay, we should be a sweet 16 caliber team.
It's really....
up in the air. I think that Coach C is going to come in and clean house BIG TIME. I wouldn’t be suprised if he found a way to make room for the top 3 next year on top of Hood/Orton. We just really have to wait and see.
On a sad note, I think lots of guys currently on scholarships will be told that they won’t be getting them renewed (those on 1 year).
Porter, thank god, I think will be told he needs to focus on his graduate studies and focus on his family (daughter being born in July) instead of basketball.
after
all the crap he has gone through(Porter) he deserves to stay for his senior season. Yall if it wasn’t for him we would have lost more games. I am serious.
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at the absolute worst
he should become a grad assistant. Jerking his scholly would be incredibly callous.
That ...
… is not going to happen. The non-renewal of scholarships, I mean.
The outcry would damage all the good will hiring Calipari provided. And I will make it my mission to criticize everyone involved.
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan
100%
with you on that Tru. Telling guys that they don’t fit into the system is one thing, then let them decide if you want a front row seat to (40 or so?) great college games next year or if they want to transfer and get PT elsewhere. You do NOT take away scholarships from anyone.
i don't think anyone would suggest that
schollys get withdrawn, but i wouldn’t be surprised if they were told their possibilities of PT being limited to zilch and THEY decide to jet.
That could happen.
But in reality, there are only three players for which a transfer is realistically possible — Liggins, Harrellson and AJ Stewart. Even if all those transferred tomorrow morning and Porter did not come back, you would still have room only for two more players.
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Porter and the seniors
Should be allowed to finish for all they’ve endured, with the exception of maybe Galloway. We’ve discussed this before. Academic scholarships are taken away if the student isn’t performing. I have always felt the same should be true in athletics, which isn’t nearly as important in the long run.
Cats' Perimeter
Many, many interesting items deriving from UK news conference but perhaps none more intriguing than Calipari’s comments on dribble-drive offense. I thought it was revealing that the area where the offense demands talent is the exact area where UK was woeful this year: perimeter play and ability to create shots. Porter, Harris, Stevenson, and even Meeks to a point, were incapable of the process. Miller, Liggins and Galloway were somewhat more proficient but certainly not laudable. Considering Calipari’s remarks that many players are not physically talented enough to play the dribble-drive and should play in another system poses quite a dilemma for current UK perimeter players: bench time or playing time, persevere or scarper. Promises to be an interesting spring and summer and something to maintain our interest until FB season.
Williams?
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
The rumors have always been that Williams was a one year deal
Of course its difficult, its a shortcut... if it was easy it'd just be "the way."
every scholarship
is for one year and one year only
Technically ...
… that’s true. Practically, it isn’t.
Williams had an explicit agreement not to seek renewal, according to my understanding.
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Perhaps by the letter of the law
But we all know that it is generally accpeted to be a four year deal in big time basketball.
Of course its difficult, its a shortcut... if it was easy it'd just be "the way."
I support you on that
Kentucky is great because we win the right way. Jerking the scholarships of seniors who have given three years of their lives to Kentucky to make way for somebody who has never had the jersey on (or taken the ACT) is not the right way.
Beg all you want.
It will not happen. Henry will go to Kansas or stay at Memphis. Cousins is not qualified to come to UK, has not even taken the ACT.
Wall is a real possibility, however.
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan
ha ha ha ha
i guess you don’t need to take an entrance exam to get into memphis huh?
you can’t be doubting the prowess of our new coach already are you?
perhaps
you can take the SAT and not the ACT to get into a TN school? I believe accepted entrance exams vary by state at public schools.
He has taken neither.
There is a lot of suspicion he will not qualify.
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Pretty much.
It’s not his prowess. I’m sure if we had the need and the scholarships available, he would try. But in reality, it makes little sense for Cousins to come here with Patterson, Orton and Pilgrim already here.
Xavier Henry is a really, really sharp kid that I would love to have, but I don’t expect him to come to UK. UK has never been on his radar, but Kansas has. I have already heard rumors that he may well stay at Memphis. I hope he does.
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press conference?
does anyone have the link where i can watch the press conference that happened at 9 30?
Press Conference Link
Can be found on this page.
I beleive we at least get Cousins
I hate to see guys get booted, but in all fairness theirs alot of players that don’t deserve to be playing for UK. I think we need Wall more than any of them. Can Xavier play point? I know hes a SG.
Won't Get Booted
I think Cal will be honest with the players. He will tell them whether or not they will sniff the court next year. Then he will let them make the decision of whether or not they are fine being fans with front-row seats.
I can not imagine that Todd and Barnhart will let him straight-up boot players off of the team, especially next year’s seniors.
I believe this will be the same with the recruits that have already verballed to Kentucky
by aidanpryde18 on Apr 1, 2009 12:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Some people would have told you
back in the day that some or all of The Unforgetables didn’t belong in a UK uniform.
Cousins?- Patterson -Orton- Pilgrim-Stevenson
Thats a scary thought.
oh heck
yall DID NOT TELL ME that Wall was a point guard!!!!!!!!! Also that he is non signed………..OH MY WORD! Now I understand why Konner took his interest elsewhere! WOW!
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Now....
search for him on youtube. I saw some very impressive footage of him last night.
wall would be the starting PG next year
if he comes – and would play 30+ minutes….imo
by memphis wildcat on Apr 1, 2009 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions
I mean really Konner Tucker
I’m sorry but I lived in Laurel County and still ever heard of the guy. I know he went elsewhere when he was like 15 but still. If he was that good I thought I would of heard something about him.
Cal would have been honest and said....
move along, nothing to see here………
by memphis wildcat on Apr 1, 2009 12:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Or it could be .....
some 8 year old when a fax turns up offering him a spot on the 2019 team.
BCG recruits
I think Clyde may have had a bit of a bunker mentality, leading him to recruit guys he felt he could trust and/or control. That Konner Tucker offer was a real WTF moment.
Actually ...
… he made some sense. One of the things that really hurt us this year was a lack of outside shooting. Tucker would have given us that, but not much else.
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it's up now
the press conference has started
http://www.wmctv.com/Global/category.asp?C=4192&nav=menu59_1
they are also to be at his house around 130 or 145 because of a delay in getting to memphis
I cant see anywhere to click to start the feed
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 Apr 1, 2009 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Tucker never signed a LOI
and he doesn’t want to come anyway now. My expecations are one of the 3 come to Ky. Wall,Henry or cousins. It’s a real possibility we don’t get any of them. Cousins would come if he is eligible.
I expect ...
.. only Wall is a real possibility, unless Patterson goes off to the NBA.
If Cousins could get qualified, he could theoretically replace a departing Patterson. I hope that isn’t a consideration, though. ;-)
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That's ...
… the guy that would be the difference between a top 25 and a top 10 or 15 next year.
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Tru...really? Who are the other teams?
With Wall, Meeks, Patterson, Orton, Pilgrim, Miller, Hood, Vilarino…
I can’t name a better 8 man rotation. I know Michigan State is going to look good, but honestly, if Kentucky starts clicking in lat January with the new system, I see no reason they would not be in the Top 5….easily.
Well ...
… I don’t know about better, but at least as good:
1. North Carolina:
2. Duke
3. Kansas
4. UCLA
5. Villanova
6. Connecticut
7. Ohio State
8. Wake Forest
9. Michigan State
10. Syracuse/Louisville/USC/UCLA/several more.
All contingent upon what happens with the NBA draft. The thing is, Calipari will be installing a new system with all new (to him) players. You almost never see a team like that wind up in the top ten in its first year.
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Tar Heel Losses
If we’re speaking pre-season then I don’t perceive UNC, considering their losses to graduation (Hansbrough, Green, Frasor and Copeland) and Lawson likely leaving for NBA, to be a top 5 team.
I have a hard time...
believing city college will be in the Top 15 next year, at least early on. They are losing a lot through graduation and probably some early exits too. Pretty sure Clarke is going and I wouldn’t be surprised if Samuels stuck his toe in as well.
They have a VERY good class coming in.
I don’t think Samuels will leave, and Terrence Jennings will fill in for Clark just fine. They’ll be very good next season.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
I'm not saying they won't be good.
I just don’t see them as Top 10 or 15 at the beginning of the season.
I would have to add in the fact that Florida might be very good next year.
They only lose Walter Hodge, assuming Calathes does not go pro. They have Kenny Boyten (top 5 overall player), Erik Murphy, and Deshawn Painter (two solid, big power forwards) coming in. Eric Bledsoe also lists Florida as top contender for his services, and Florida had a very good freshman class this year. Yes, they underperformed, but they have a LOT of potential next season.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
Same as last year.
But I don’t think Billy D is all he’s hyped up to be. Another reason I was glad he said no. I don’t think Duke or UNC will be top five next year by the end. Or Ohio State and Loserville in the to ten.
Henry And Orton
Daniel Orton is on record as saying, to the effect, that he will not play with Xavier Henry.
If Henry came ...
… I would be drop-dead shocked.
I’d bet a tidy sum against it.
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I thought Orton and Henry played on the same AAU team. Bad blood?
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
Does...
anyone know if the players were interviewed after the press conference? If so do you have a link to video or transcript?
Ummm Yall
the Memphis AD just said he would tear up any LOI!!!!!! He said that was his policy
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by the way......I love this guy....Mitch needs to take some lessons from him
Kentucky bretheren united once again! Thanks Cal!
That's a good policy.
In fact, he has no choice. All Memphis’ LOI’s came with an agreement that they would be released if Calipari left.
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Henry Family
CJ and Xavier’s father, Carl who played in KU in 80’s, said that they want decision ASAP. CJ being a walk-on simplifies the situation a bit. More on Henry and Lance Stephenson.
PITINO KICKING CALIPARI'S ASS IN FOXSPORTS POLL
“who would you rather have, Pitino or Calipari?”
We can’t let the poll end the day with Coach getting killed in the poll. Go vote!
http://msn.foxsports.com/cbk/story/9400228/Calipari,-Pitino-a-rivalry- to-revel-in
VOTE!
Interesting
he said they became concerned after Donavan said he wouldn’t leave.
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Which "he" and "they" are you referring to?
by WildcatFanInDC on Apr 1, 2009 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions
sorry
I was trying to imitate Tru…….giving notes from the press conference. I failed……Tru just cannot be replaced :(
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please
put them back on………..your blinding me :). Sorry couldn’t resist :)
Kentucky bretheren united once again! Thanks Cal!
You know you're going to be the butt of jokes for the next several months, right? ;-)
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
puns are *always* intended
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
video about the "door"
someone has wayyyyy to much time on their hands.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwLxBeHLCmk
We have been saying...
… for a while “Look at our roster next year!” And then putting up a list that looks like this:
PG: ?
SG: Meeks
SF: Miller (Harris)
PF: Patterson (Stevenson)
C: Orton (Pilgrim)
But seriously how much better does it look w/ just one change?
PG: John Wall
SG: Meeks
SF: Miller (Harris)
PF: Patterson (Stevenson)
C: Orton (Pilgrim)
This...
Looks even better…
PG: John Wall
SG: Meeks (Hood)
SF: Miller (Harris)
PF: Patterson (Stevenson)
C: Orton (Pilgrim)
MUCH better with Hood.
We still really need that kid – he’s a 4 (at least 3) year player, and will likely be a great team leader. Wall, Orton, and Cousins (if he qualifies or whatever) give us 2 years at most, probably, and only 1 in the case of Wall.
Anyone have any idea of what Dominique Ferguson will decide to do? We really could use him the following season to replace Patterson.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
I hope Hood can play the new offense.
Is it his kinda style of play. Is he suited for it? For that matter, what about Orton?
No idea what his style is, but he's a good enough player to do just about anything asked of him, hopefully.
High school ball, espeically AAU, tends to run the more run and gun anyway, so I’m thinking any highly regarded high schooler is going to have had exposure to that style.
Same goes for Orton.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
Gillispie On Orton
On Gillispie’s — remember him? — last call-in show he addressed Orton’s playing style: not a back-to-basket player, more a 4 with outstanding hands and feet, able to put ball on floor and run the break. Sounds like a more talented version of Dorsey and should fit the system well.
He has to create a lot of...
his own shots and he has a pretty good handle. I think he will be fine. One thing I really like about Hood is when he gets around the rim, he tries to tear the damn thing down. He is aggressive, but I guess when you are basically a one man show you don’t have any choice.
How quick to learn a new system
Seems like the roster will be pretty impressive either way it shakes out. How quickly do you think the players can adapt to a new coach/new system? I would expect early games may be a little shaky. Cats have proven the last two years that, in early season games, even against inferior athletes, you can’t get by on talent alone.
Well, it has to be especially rough on
Meeks, Stevenson, and Harris, as this will be the THIRD system they’ve had to learn.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
Although, one could make the argument they never really learned the last one. . . ;-)
The King is dead! Long live the King!
Heh. There is truth in that statement.
I think Harris probably “got” GIllispie’s style and system better than anyone.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
now now
we do not bash past coaches around here…. :)
by memphis wildcat on Apr 1, 2009 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Look at Memphis the last two years
The system was run by a freshman both times.
Last year he struggled until he put the system in the hands of his freshman point guard. The style is very free flowing and open. These players will come to it naturally.
Of course its difficult, its a shortcut... if it was easy it'd just be "the way."
"The style is very free flowing and open"
Yes, that is also my understanding of Calipari’s offense. However, as far as coming into it naturally, I would think that the players who excel at one-on-one style of play will have an easier time fitting in with the system. I’m sure all our current players are capable of learning the system, but I do think that some will come by it much easier than others and quite truthfully, I can see some having a tough time with it due to the fact that as Calipari pointed out in his press conference when referring to the offense and what players must understand, “we can’t hide you”.
Honestly, I am fascinated by the dribble-drive offensive scheme and am quite excited to see it in action by players wearing the UK uniform. Very excited, indeed. : )
HILARIOUS
From: http://www.kentucky.com/817/story/745968.html (good story about state of football program, Cobb, etc,)
From that story comes the best quote I’ve seen in a long time. In discussing the injury report, Brooks stated that he “had another ‘injury’ to report: ‘We also have a pulled hamstring from Alan Cutler that may limit his playing time early,’ he said. ‘I thought I might see him here, but obviously he’s getting treatment.’ Brooks said he couldn’t resist the comment.”
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
Also, from same story:
“Brooks also said media members would be allowed to run with the players during conditioning workouts ‘so you can keep up with your interviews.’ There were no takers.”
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
To celebrate our new coach...
Dad and I went out to lunch at an Italian restaurant today.
;-)
Of course its difficult, its a shortcut... if it was easy it'd just be "the way."
Ha! That would have been perfect!
And they do have good Calzones. What was I thinking?!!?
Of course its difficult, its a shortcut... if it was easy it'd just be "the way."
Big game night was .....
Italian night when Rick was the coach … good thing I like Italian!
Did any of you notice
Herky Rupp was called Hutley?
Happy Days are here again
The sky is all ways BLUE again
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Anyone watching the press conference in memphis
Coach Cal just stopped talking (I guess he was going to break down)
yes I saw that
He is so good with the press/media
by kentuckywildcat on Apr 1, 2009 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Just looking at recruiting.
ESPN has KC Ross-Miller ranked a 90 (better than Vilarino and same as Bledsoe).
Wall for one year, then Vilarino/Ross-Miller could leave us in great shape at PG.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
I have a "Door" hangover
Thank gawd Coach is hired and I can get back to my life……;-)
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
Hits today will be so far
off that Tru will think the system is down.
Happy Days are here again
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The fact that I can leave my computer for an hour and only come back to 30 or so comments...
Is very refreshing! ha!
Of course its difficult, its a shortcut... if it was easy it'd just be "the way."
Actually ...
… about 50% of what we were seeing.
I’ll take that anytime. :-)
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan
The last few days
by the time I caught up reading, the thread had changed.
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First timer on here , but been reading for year or so,
This, I do believe will be better than went pinto bean came..I say at least 4 NC’s during his tenure here.
Whoaaaaa Nellie. Let's not get ahead of ourselves. I'm optimistic, but 4 NC's in 8 years?
Sure, hopefully he’s great and stays longer, but right now we have him for 8 years at best.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
Our next coach after Cal wil be...
Barack Obama. He love basketball, he will have free time in 8 years and he looks to be a pretty good leader.
This only makes sense.
And folks say
We have our expectations too high. Pffffft!
Tru
How many new members did you take on in last week?
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Don't You Wish
we were paying.
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Speaking of paying
They talked about how high Coach Cal’s salary is. It only breaks down to about 3 bucks each for the loyal big blue nation.
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I don't have to have
National Championships-I only want to be there fighting for them.
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Agree 100%
If I can fill out at a bracket with Kentucky in the championship game without thinking I’m going to be killing myself in my pool… I’ll be happy with that!
Of course its difficult, its a shortcut... if it was easy it'd just be "the way."
You got that right!
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I also want
read the paper and watch Sports Center and find us being discussed with the other BEST programs again.
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I've got a lot of wants
I want to go to UNC and win!
I want to go to Puke and win
and last but not least UofL and WIN
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Well, I've got 4 I really hope to win next year, at the least:
UNC at Rupp
UofL at Rupp
Florida at Rupp
Tennessee at Rupp
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
I want Bruce Pearl
to burn that orange jacket that He wears for us and Vandy.
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I made the statement
last week that I had been lucky enough to see hear,or watch all of UK’s coaches. I did not know about all the ones before Mr. Rupp.
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Are you superstitious?
I am incredibly superstitious and I say, “keep wearing the tangerine blazer, Bruce, I love it!” — good things have happened to us recently when he has been wearing that horribly unflattering garment. : )
You may be right Sky
It hasn’t Done him much good has it.
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I think that the thingWE ALL WANT IS RESPECT
We used to be feared. Now we are not. Bring it on coach Cal
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I wonder if He
has thought about how many secretaries it will take to answer all the letters He said He would answer?
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Well, while I hope to win every game forever,
I hope Vandy NEVER beats us EVER again.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
I would like to not lose to any team ranked worse than 150 at home.
Oh, and beat Vandy on the road in addition to the ones listed above.
Maybe, Maybe Not...
Ya gota dream big to live in the Big Blue
I missed Coach Cal’s presser in Memphis. Anything interesting to report from a Kentucky prespective?
That's what
it’s there fir!
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Like to see things in BOLDDDDDD.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
Cal's easy sense of humor dealing with the press
Q: When are we gonna get Memphis on Kentucky’s schedule?
Cal: You know what, we have to do that. … in about a decade.
Just Reported By...
random person on KSR comments..
“WORLD WIDE WES seen on ”http://www.myfoxRaleigh.com" target="_blank">http://www.myfoxRaleigh.com outside THE DOOR of John Wall’s house waiting for him to get home from school.WORLD WIDE WES seen on http://www.myfoxRaleigh.com outside THE DOOR of John Wall’s house waiting for him to get home from school."
No confirmation yet.
More and more doors...
Of course its difficult, its a shortcut... if it was easy it'd just be "the way."
Yall, Remind me about something, please ...
Does Donald Williams actually exist? Is he/was he ever a Cat? Have I ever seen him on the floor playing?
What’s the story here, because I have forgotten, and most importantly…. was he/is he on scholarship???
Williams
He was on scholarship.
He is a Cat.
He never saw a minute of playing time.
IIRC, a caller asked BCG about it back in December and the coach said that he just didn’t see any opportunity for Donald to contribute based on the talent in front of him at the 2/3 position. He said he didn’t want to burn a year of eligibility for a couple minutes in a game that won’t matter.
Of course its difficult, its a shortcut... if it was easy it'd just be "the way."
I think ...
… that since he didn’t play one minute, he probably didn’t use any eligibility at all.
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan
I think
That’s right.
He can transfer somewhere and have a full four years of eligibility in front of him.
Of course its difficult, its a shortcut... if it was easy it'd just be "the way."
Actually NOT Necessarily
He would have to sit out ANOTHER year first.
NCAA gives 5 years to complete 4 years of eligibility.
He can petition for 6th year (to get 4th year playing).
by FortyYearCatFan on Apr 1, 2009 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Speaking of transfers...
I wonder if Alex Legion is kicking himself right now…
Of course its difficult, its a shortcut... if it was easy it'd just be "the way."
I Think...
We need to re institute the old Wooden drill…
If you want to get them but they aren’t going to play their freshman year, send em to JuCo to play and get experience. Then bring them to UK when they are ready. Just need to find a couple of JuCo Farm Schools.
Calipari 2010's = Rupp In 1940's And 1950's
UK is in for its best decade since since those Days Of Rupp dominance.
But...
We at UK like counting our Banners before they are sewn. :-D
He's THAT Good
UK once gain has the best coach in KY.
by FortyYearCatFan on Apr 1, 2009 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions
A repeat of the '90s would be A-OK with me
An 8 season stretch with:
7 Elite Eights
4 Final Fours
3 national title games
2 national titles
Not even getting my hopes up that high…that was a RIDICULOUSLY great stretch of success.
by WildcatFanInDC on Apr 1, 2009 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions
UK Won Over 85% Of Its Games In 40's And 50's
NIT = NCAA in 40’s.
So 6 FF (3 NIT, 3 NCAA) then.
3 NC (2 NCAA, 1 NIT) then.
2 more NC in 50’s plus undefeated (Helms Trophy) season in 1954.
90’s were great but 40’s and 50’s were even better.
by FortyYearCatFan on Apr 1, 2009 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions
A bygone era
The ‘40s and ’50s were indeed the golden age for UK, but I don’t think they can ever be that dominant again. I’m not sure anyone can, what with the biggest stars often leaving college early.
by WildcatFanInDC on Apr 1, 2009 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Hide And Watch
Calipari and UK are a magical mixture.
by FortyYearCatFan on Apr 1, 2009 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't know if a stretch like that...
can ever be repeated anywhere. Unless Doyle was right and we completely take over college basketball
I doubt that's possible
I just don’t think anyone can be that dominant anymore.
It was 20 years ago that Duke went to 7 Final Fours in 9 seasons. Think anyone’s EVER doing that again? I don’t.
by WildcatFanInDC on Apr 1, 2009 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions
how about 5 (more) gold rings
instead???
by memphis wildcat on Apr 1, 2009 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions
I hope you're right.
I’m totally sold on his recruiting, but I think he is still learning to be a bench coach.
Does he have much left to learn?
Not to say there aren’t things he could still improve on in terms of in-game coaching, but he’s already been a head coach for about 20 years.
by WildcatFanInDC on Apr 1, 2009 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions
2nd Most W Ever in First 17 Yrs As HC
Calipari is right near top of the heap.
by FortyYearCatFan on Apr 1, 2009 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm not trying to put out anyone's fire.
I’m just saying that the Memphis teams that I have seen lately (last three or four years) simply tried to overwhelm people with talent. The guy can definitely coach, but I don’t think he is a finished product. Wow. That kinda makes it sound scary when you say it like that.
Perhaps he can develop a wider talent base in recruiting at UK
And that might allow him to broaden his style a bit. Might be the best-case scenario for us.
by WildcatFanInDC on Apr 1, 2009 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions
That's the Rub in his system
If it is executed correctly on the floor, the players do not need much input from him during the game.
Look at the Final Game last year, if the kids make their free throws, that game is over. Nothing he can do about that from the bench.
I know people say that he should have fouled in the final shot situation, but I very rarely see any coaches foul in a 3-point tie situation. If the player fouls too late and the offense gets the shot to go, then you have lost. He did the smart thing and forced them to make a tough shot to send it to overtime. It went Kansas way, but I don’t see how he could have changed much from the bench in that offense.
Agreed on the title game last year
I only believe in fouling when up 3 if the other team has less than 5 seconds on the clock. I’m pretty sure Kansas had several seconds more than that when they brought it up court for the final attempt.
He did take some hits for the FT thing, perhaps deservedly, because he had dismissed questions about it during the season. He had that quote of “it’s 26th on my top 25 list of things that are most important to the team,” or something to that effect.
by WildcatFanInDC on Apr 1, 2009 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Do you think though...
that saying “OH my gosh these kids are so horrible at free throw shooting, you’re right its going to cost them a game” would have helped.
Likely it just would have given the kids more pressure at the FT line and made it even worse.
As a fan of the person with the worst FT shooting form in the NBA.. it’s more psychological than it is physical.
Like the guy said, he won’t throw a kid under the bus. He took the only tactic that he could at the time.
True, he was probably just trying to defend his guys
But dismissing it as totally unimportant was probably going too far. Maybe he should have just said “I’m confident they’ll make them whenever the game is on the line” or something like that.
by WildcatFanInDC on Apr 1, 2009 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions
which is exactly what he said -
for the first 5 3/4 games of last year’s tourney, they hit them…….
2 years ago, he “coached” better free throw shooting by telling the team to visualize 10 perfect shots before going to bed
last year he said the will make them when we need them
this year, he had the team start shooting 100 shots in practice and charting them – their FT% from low 60’s to upper 60’s.
his teams’ inability to hit FT has been one of my biggest criticism of him – i am hoping he continues the charting in practice AND maybe he gets Macy to help him :)
by memphis wildcat on Apr 1, 2009 5:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Off Topic
Anyone know the status of Arizona’s search? I heard lots of rumbling that it was going to be Pitino but nothing lately. On the Arizona rivals forum, they seem to think Capel and not even mentioning Pitino.
Capel Negotiating
Looks like him.
Pitino’s 60. Zona wants a younger guy.
by FortyYearCatFan on Apr 1, 2009 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions
How can you be 60 when you were born in September of 1952?
Pitino’s only 56 and 7 months.
Looks 60 Then
Zona wants younger guy.
by FortyYearCatFan on Apr 1, 2009 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Capel is what I'm hearing
It will be a good “permanent” job for him until Coach K retires and he can swoop in to the rescue a la Coach Roy.
Of course its difficult, its a shortcut... if it was easy it'd just be "the way."
Maybe Kelvin
Sampson can come back to the Sooners!
Coach K retiring...
Can’t happen soon enough for me. Every time I see that rat-faced bastard screaming at the officials or watch one of his guys flop for the cameras, I throw up in my mouth a little bit.
Tired of Duke
I’m just tired of Duke. I’m sick of the blatant fouls being ignore the “hop” drives being ingored for the walks that they are and just plain ole tired of Duke. You know what include UNC in that too. I used to hate to watch Kentucky play when John Clockerty was reffing b/c he called everything against UK but they earned every win that way and now I miss it. It seems like some games the refs are Duke’s and UNC’s 6th and 7th man off the bench.
by crackerjack43 on Apr 1, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions
RSCI Hoops Recruiting Winners (2002 Thru 2009) Calipari Or UK?
Link www.rscihoops.com here.
2009 Memphis 6, UK 14.
2008 Memphis 3, UK 14.
2007 Memphis 7, UK 11.
2006 Memphis NR, UK 14.
2005 Memphis 6, UK NR.
2004 Memphis 10, UK 2.
2003 Memphis NR, UK NR.
2002 Memphis NR, UK NR.
Interesting
2009 Memphis 6, UK 14.
2008 Memphis 3, UK 14.
2007 Memphis 7, UK 11.
2006 Memphis NR, UK14
Sure seems like the talent gap on our teams last year was a lot worse than that, didn’t it?
Of course its difficult, its a shortcut... if it was easy it'd just be "the way."
2009 Class Wasn't On Last Year's Team
And those rankings only factor HS recruits.
UK had more talent than 22-14 indicates.
by FortyYearCatFan on Apr 1, 2009 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Stop The Presses
FortyYearCatFan says W-L can be misleading! Oops, I missed the disclaimer: UK 2002-3 not included.
Nope
Gillispie’s coaching was poor the past 2 years.
40-27.
Poor.
by FortyYearCatFan on Apr 1, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Too Bad Mike Pratt Wasn't On The Selection Committee In 2007
He might have overruled the fraternity brothers who recommended Gillispie.
by FortyYearCatFan on Apr 1, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Those PTI guys
are such Kidders…..Pitino to Kentucky and Calipari out…..APRIL FOOOLS ……hahaha
they acted so serious and did a whole segment on it….lol
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
I absolutely took it.
Wow! My jaw dropped and promptly called my brother (mid- PTI segment) – luckily his secretary did not put my call through and prevented me from looking like a total ass.
I really got had.
It would have been more effective if at the beginning of the segment the scroll at the bottom didn't list Calipari signing the contract
It was pretty transparent, but they did a good job playing it up.
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
lmao @ pti
man,,,,,,,,,i almost cried and i surely had to collect myself HOWEVER i opened my I phone and didnt see any HUGE news on here and felt better!!!! now i must go clean my underwear
thank you !!!!!!!!!
by kentuckybasketballandbbqgrippos on Apr 1, 2009 6:21 PM EDT reply actions
Meeks is going to be on SportCenter
Right now. Turn it on.
They're interiviewing him "live"
I’m curious to get his reaction to the excitement and to discuss players.
by thefakebillyG on Apr 1, 2009 6:29 PM EDT up reply actions
He said he and the players were excited
He talked up the catch of the great coach.
Later in the segment, he said he was still going to look at his NBA options, but hasn’t even thought that much about it (the NBA draft) and that he was going to speak with Coach Cal and his parents, and make a final decision after the NCAA tournament was over and the player situation panned out.
Overall though, it wasn’t a “stellar” moment for Jody. His articulation was a bit unpronounced and somewhat “sloppy.”
I don’t know. Just wasn’t very impressed overall. I’ll give it a B – . No energy was there.
If it were a good segment of material, you’d see ESPN re-running it every 15 minutes with all the other Cal coverage….
But you don’t.
Know what I mean?
by thefakebillyG on Apr 1, 2009 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions
THANKS THEFAKEBILLYG
Is it me or is the excitement hard to handle>??? also…….now that its FUN TO WEAR BLUE is it me or does the time seem to be going slow? now this is good because we have alot of time to put together a SQUAD! but i wish we could open the season tomrw
by kentuckybasketballandbbqgrippos on Apr 1, 2009 6:41 PM EDT reply actions
Dug in the closet
yeah I know what you mean. i got in the back of my closet today and pulled out the good old blue. i’m not a fair weather fan but it just sucks defending a losing schools all the time especially since I live in Syracuse country. Don’t disown me for this but I was about to change to Louisville Red if things didn’t get better.
by crackerjack43 on Apr 1, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Still true
I have always been a fan I just don’t wear the shirts everyday. I pay for the ESPN Season Pass to watch every UK game. A shirt don’t mean my blood doesn’t run blue.
by crackerjack43 on Apr 1, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions
true.
I was just making a point at how low the program had sunk. Also my company gives out shirts for us to wear and they are red .
by crackerjack43 on Apr 1, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions
I gotcha.....
but you have to be careful when you mention that other Ky team and ‘fan’ in the same sentence. : )
I see
how touchy everyone is about that. I don’t hate them just don’t like to seem them win over us. I do love to see them beat Syracuse and everyone here mope around for 2 days.
by crackerjack43 on Apr 1, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions
I get crap for cheering for UL Football
even though I am crazy about UK basketball. I am from Louisville so I pull for them in football had season tickets and all. Really the only time I hope they lose in basketball is when they play UK. Other than that I hope they do well. Anything to help the reputation of my city and state.
UL Football Fan/UK Basketball Fan ~ Shreveport Louisiana
by The White Mandingo on Apr 2, 2009 1:57 AM EDT up reply actions
our starting lineup next year?
just wondering if some of you would furthermore excite us with our starting line up next year AND after if poss?
by kentuckybasketballandbbqgrippos on Apr 1, 2009 6:42 PM EDT reply actions
coach cal
is a HUGE monster in recruiting which is actually all we have lacked.We have had some good teams that were missing that 1 star or that 1 bench guy and this guy is going to get it done!!!! i cant see whats in the guys head BUT if this was his DREAM job…shows how much the school and its tradition mean to people who know the know…..
by kentuckybasketballandbbqgrippos on Apr 1, 2009 6:50 PM EDT reply actions
DREAM JOB !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"This was a dream I’ve had since we brought our team down here," Calipari said. "I believe it was 1992, we had won the Alaskan Shootout, came down here to play and I could not believe the environment. At that point I said — ’I would love to coach there someday."’
by kentuckybasketballandbbqgrippos on Apr 1, 2009 6:59 PM EDT reply actions
Envy/Fear Tshirt
Have you seen the new “Envy our past, Fear our future. The John Calipari era is HERE!” t-shirts? I got mine for $13.99 at www.KentuckyCollectibles.com.
got it
I got it’s. It’s 14.99 at the UK Store. More for XX and XXX.
Here’s the link http://www.ukteamshop.com/ukcart/customer/product.php?productid=17836&cat=0&page=
by crackerjack43 on Apr 1, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions
He's a 5th year senior....
and therefore not eligible this year.
some things you just do not joke about………..
by memphis wildcat on Apr 1, 2009 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions
next years roster
Does anybody wanna throw around some roster ideas for next year?
by kentuckybasketballandbbqgrippos on Apr 1, 2009 9:57 PM EDT reply actions
Did not see Meeks ESPN interview, however
LHL post which interviews both Meeks & Patterson reads very promising for a
return by both to UK.
Meeks on ESPN
It was a very brief phone interview. He said he hasn’t really sat down with his family yet to discuss whether to declare for the draft, but he was very positive on Calipari and sounded like he definitely feels good about potentially playing for him.
by WildcatFanInDC on Apr 1, 2009 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions
I posted my take on it above...
just scroll up if anyone’s interested.
I thought Jodie sounded bad.
by thefakebillyG on Apr 1, 2009 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions
I haven't heard many interviews with him
Does he usually sound smoother than that?
Most of these guys aren’t so much at making with the words. People were posting video clips of Demarcus Cousins at the McDonald’s AA game a couple of days ago, and he sure didn’t sound like the sharpest knife in the drawer (uh, mixed metaphor, but you get the point…)
On the other hand, Xavier Henry did sound like a reasonably sharp guy.
by WildcatFanInDC on Apr 1, 2009 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions
MEEKS
PATTERSON
COUSINS??
WOWSER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by kentuckybasketballandbbqgrippos on Apr 1, 2009 10:37 PM EDT reply actions
Just...
a TV guy. When he was introduced, under his name it said Memphis and Kentucky, you got to believe that him going to Memphis now is a long shot.
But will it require further Caliparification?
Or whatever that crappy song is that everyone was linking to yesterday. :)
by WildcatFanInDC on Apr 1, 2009 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Well sources are saying
that K.C. Ross-Miller is going to de-committ.
Really not that surprized by this. Both parties are probably better off.
B. Mc
Actually...
quite disappointed on this one. Even though not many of us knew much about him, he seemed to be one hell of a player.
I guess Cal isn't too big on him
The widely cited report about Cal saying that only one of BCG’s 2010-and-beyond commits seeming “UK-worthy” was surely in reference to Ferguson.
Ross-Miller, that is
Darned reply function keeps tripping me up.
by WildcatFanInDC on Apr 1, 2009 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Euton?
Can’t see Dakotah Euton performing well in dribble-drive offense. From video only he appears slow-footed without handles.
KC ROSS MILLER?
Who wouldnt want to play under calipari? interesting……. but at the same time maybe he LOVES billy g like we keep hearing these guys love calipari?>? in 2 years you will quite possibly see on e of the strongest teams ever in OUR blue unis considering just half of the guys that will be/should be coming and the guys that will play for this guy. You have to wonder how many of these kids are NOW on google or whatever checking out some of the history involved here?
by kentuckybasketballandbbqgrippos on Apr 1, 2009 11:03 PM EDT reply actions
WHY NOT THROW IN THE CLASSIC -)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZPJQrHsIng&feature=related
ONE OF OUR NEW FANS…..YES HE HAS SOME GOOD POINTS ABOUT TUBBYS TEAMS WHICH WERE MISSING SOME STARS THAT HE WOULDNT /REFUSED TO RECRUIT
by kentuckybasketballandbbqgrippos on Apr 1, 2009 11:33 PM EDT reply actions
COACH P
Was lobbying for travis ford lol……………of course he was -) who the $%^&* wants to recruit against calipari?
by kentuckybasketballandbbqgrippos on Apr 1, 2009 11:40 PM EDT reply actions
Quote of the day
from Cal’s on his first day, in reference to Alan Cutler, “Did you really chase”THAT GUY"?"
by The Fake Calipari on Apr 1, 2009 11:51 PM EDT reply actions
Reactions - Meeks & Patterson; Hood & Orton; Wall, Cousins, & Henry
Reactions to Calipari
Meeks & Patterson – http://www.kentucky.com/1034/story/747180.html |
http://kyvoice.com/winchestersun/thirdandlong/?p=816
Hood & Orton – http://www.kentucky.com/1034/story/745951.html
Wall/Cousins/Henry – http://www.zagsblog.com/2009/03/31/calipari-to-kentucky-recruits-in-flux/
Xavier Henry – http://www2.kusports.com/news/2009/apr/01/recruit-xavier-henrys-dad-carl-henry-said-family-w/
GJ Val just decommitted
as per KSR. This is the link they gave. (subscription required)
http://www.truebluekentucky.com/index.php?option=com_jcs&view=jcs&layout=form&Itemid=244
And No April Fool's either.
The word is Coach Cal spoke with GJ earlier today and they both agreed it was in the best interest of both to go separate ways.
Chips falling? Open schollies?
by thefakebillyG on Apr 2, 2009 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions
Sounds like Cal has reviewed Pilgrim, too.
and that Cal likes Pilgrim. that Pilgrim will fit into the system nicely.
by thefakebillyG on Apr 2, 2009 1:00 AM EDT up reply actions
None of this came from Jones.
sounds like it’s occurred this evening though.
by thefakebillyG on Apr 2, 2009 1:01 AM EDT up reply actions
nicely written -)
decades5 wrote on 04/01/2009 11:01:57 PM:
Calipari will cast a big shadow over Lexington. He is a class act and the best hire for Kentucky…a great family, a great person, and a great coach. Coach Calipari will vote with his feet and not with his voice…he will put the win/losses on the board. And, the players, assistant coaches, AD will be enhnanced by the wonderful work this man will do at Kentucky. Calipari will bring basketball back to the level of the Rupp/Hall and Pitino Days. And, he will make us long forget Rick Pitino although he did a great job at Kentucky. Calipari has great qualities…family, drive, determination, rise-from-humble-beginnings, love of KY, respect for our tradition, a believer in the heritage, a concern and love for players, personality and charisma. He is triple crown quality. Thank you Coach Calipari for your great belief and respect for the University of Kentucky tradition…no one could restore this image like you will.
by kentuckybasketballandbbqgrippos on Apr 2, 2009 2:24 AM EDT reply actions
Maybe already discussed, but I was curious
Does anyone know why John Wall was not in the McDonald’s All-American game? Obviously a top guy but not in the game??
Asked...
the same thing myself. Someone said that he was a fifth year senior and that made him ineligible. I’m not sure if that is correct or not.
5th Year Preps
Not eligible for McDonalds A-A.
by FortyYearCatFan on Apr 2, 2009 2:49 AM EDT up reply actions
Vilarino and Ross-Miller will not be at UK
Vilarino will get his release from UK and Ross-Miller is re-opening the recruiting process.
Here is some info:
http://www.courier-journal.com/blogs/demling/blog.html
GBB!!!
Both Good Players
New coaches often recruit different players.
Vince Yarborough was a “lock” to attend UK in 1998. But there was a coaching change in 1997 first.
He went to Tennessee instead. UK’s new coach landed Tayshaun Prince.
by FortyYearCatFan on Apr 2, 2009 6:37 AM EDT up reply actions
Hear This Morning
That CoachCal has already talked to Jon Hood? And that he is coming to UK and very excited about it.
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