Pitino to USC?

John Clay thinks it could happen.

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I`m thinking

that USC would be a great opportunity for Billy G.

by String Music on Jun 10, 2009 10:38 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I'll Be Amazed If That Happens

Gillispie needs somewhere out of the bright lights. USC is just the opposite of that,

by FortyYearCatFan on Jun 10, 2009 10:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well then,prepare to be amazed !

by String Music on Jun 10, 2009 10:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I`m just messin`

with ya Forty. It probably won`t happen,but it could :)

by String Music on Jun 10, 2009 11:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Andy Katz mentions him for the job

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/columns/story?columnist=katz_andy&id=4247444

If peeing your pants is cool, consider me Miles Davis.

by btcoop71 on Jun 10, 2009 11:29 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I wonder if

he needs to take care of UK lawsuit before USC would be interested? That might speed things up and help Coach G and UK move forward faster and settle the lawsuit.

by String Music on Jun 10, 2009 11:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

He Has The Coaching Skillset

But he cannot succeed in a high profile situation like USc would be.

by FortyYearCatFan on Jun 10, 2009 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

G

He does like rebuilding things and that would be one hell of a project. Probably wouldnt be too much competition for that particular job right now either.

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 Jun 10, 2009 10:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

The word on the street

with some USC fans is that they would love to have Billy G. Not everyone sees him as the villian that many in the Bluegrass do.

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 Jun 10, 2009 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Some Are Satisfied With 62% W-L Record (43% In NCAA Games)

Some aren’t. UK fans certainly AREN’T.

by FortyYearCatFan on Jun 10, 2009 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Right on cue forty

God forbid anyone say anything positive about the man. Thank God and Greyhound you swoop in and make some random comment to save the day like always. Good work.

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 Jun 10, 2009 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Facts

Gillispie is a good coach, that’s all.

Besides 62% and 43% numbers, he has 0 conference tourney titles and 1 conference title in 7 years.

I’d think USC would seek out a different choice than Gillispie.

by FortyYearCatFan on Jun 10, 2009 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

USC

may not have the “pick of the litter” with all that will be coming their way. Gillispie is a re-builder and that is exactly what their program will need.

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 Jun 10, 2009 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I Doubt It

I really think USC would pick a coach with West Coast experience.

I’d be amazed if Gillispie were serious considered.

by FortyYearCatFan on Jun 10, 2009 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Rebuilder

He didnt do much of a rebuilding job here.

DEEETROIT BASKETBALLL!!!

by davw83 on Jun 11, 2009 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Whatever

I dont care. He is a proven rebuilder. I could give a rat’s a** about his experience here. This is just something we will have to agree to disagree on.

My opinion is and always will be that he was not given the time to “rebuild” here. The program was already in a state of decline when he got here. He needed time to implement his system and put players that worked in that system in it.

That is the last time I am going to say that. You all can think whatever you want and hate him as much as you like. I really could care less.

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 Jun 11, 2009 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

P.S

I really dont mean to sound rude about this, but I am just sick to death of anytime I make any good/positive comment regarding Gillispie then the same people just come right behind me and just have to cancel out whatever it may have been with the same ol’ negative (hate) stuff. I mean, its a free country, you can go behind me and cancel every positive I make – whatever – its just really old and exhausting.

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 Jun 11, 2009 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm with you

He has a well deserved reputation as a rebuilder of programs that have never had any true basketball heritage and that typically are an also ran for fans to the school’s football program.

Gillispie’s failings had everything to do with the glare of the spotlight that is coaching at a “blueblood” college like UK.

Of course its difficult, its a shortcut... if it was easy it'd just be "the way."

by chirop1 on Jun 11, 2009 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

because...

…as much as you love him, there are others, (like me), that despise the man for all he “didn’t” do while at UK…

Nothing wrong with supporting your coach Tink, but be prepared to hear the debate when you do post something positive…

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

by vinceuk1 on Jun 11, 2009 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I agree with vince

Don’t dish it out if you can’t take it.

If peeing your pants is cool, consider me Miles Davis.

by btcoop71 on Jun 11, 2009 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think "despise" is a little strong

The man was a mediocre coach for us at best, but I would reserve that level of vitriol for coaches like Eddie Sutton who didn’t represent the school well and broke the rules.

Of course its difficult, its a shortcut... if it was easy it'd just be "the way."

by chirop1 on Jun 12, 2009 7:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

He's corrcet Tink...

…You may be letting your emotional ties to Billy G. cloud your better judgment… ;-)

That;s why I always say, “bet with your head, not with your heart”… Or you’ll loose everything..!

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

by vinceuk1 on Jun 10, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

This USC site says no to Rick

http://www.conquestchronicles.com/2009/6/10/904802/not-happening#comments

If peeing your pants is cool, consider me Miles Davis.

by btcoop71 on Jun 10, 2009 11:39 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Gillispie and USC

It may be in the spotlight as 40 says… but it will always be second fiddle to football on the college level and a big step down from the Lakers on the basketball side of things.

Of course its difficult, its a shortcut... if it was easy it'd just be "the way."

by chirop1 on Jun 10, 2009 12:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Second fiddle

How could I forget to mention that USC basketball isn’t even the most interesting college basketball team in town?!!? UCLA will always hold that honor.

Additionally, as Tink mentioned, the school is bound to be on probation. Gillispie can step in there and labor away in the obscrurity of probation while doing what he does best… build a basketball team at a football school.

Of course its difficult, its a shortcut... if it was easy it'd just be "the way."

by chirop1 on Jun 10, 2009 1:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Correct...

Who ever comes in needs to have the understanding that they WILL be second fiddle. Gillespie has some intrigue with us but his tenure at UK is concerning to us as too. UK is a solid program with a looooong history…USC, not so much.

Tru…I don’t get over here as much as I should but you do an outstanding job here. You have a great community…when ours grows up I hope we can be like yours!!

Keep it up!!

Jim

Conquest Chronicles

by Paragon SC on Jun 10, 2009 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Paragon

Thanks for the compliment on our site. We think it is the best UK site anywhere.

I was one of BG’s supporters but I could see his problems with the media were getting him in trouble. The UK basketball job is not just about recruiting and coaching, it is a lot more than Billy wanted to embrace. He could actually be a good fit for your program.

by kykat51 on Jun 10, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

He's A Better COACH Than Floyd

But the USC job will demand a lot from its next coach over the next few years OFF the court.

by FortyYearCatFan on Jun 10, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Just got around to actually reading Clay's article

I, for one, have to think that Pitino’s attempt to bring former assistant and current Holy Cross head coach Ralph Willard back to his staff portends that Rick wants Ralph to be his successor at the ‘Ville.

Seriously? Wasn’t that who he wanted at UK when he left too? Willard has already tried swimming in the Big East waters and it didn’t work out.

Of course its difficult, its a shortcut... if it was easy it'd just be "the way."

by chirop1 on Jun 10, 2009 1:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Yes

Pitino recommended Willard as his UK replacement.

A (slight) majority of UK players then wanted Donovan.

CM Newton wanted (and got) Tubby Smith.

by FortyYearCatFan on Jun 10, 2009 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Finally We Know

It’s always been a mystery to me why UK named a football field in honor of C.M. Newton. Orlando Smith, intrigued no more.

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by Wild Weasel on Jun 10, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs