10 reasons why Cal won't go to UK

I came across this article that I believe to be written the day the "toughest" coach UK ever had was fired.  It is pretty interesting as they name 10 reasons why Cal wouldn't jump ship at Memphis to swim for that magical basketball paradise which is UK.  

I find these very humorous now because many of the reasons they have listed as deterrents were actually catalysts to Cal's success.

Here they are:

Number 10: It's Not About the Money

Exactly, they got this one right.  The problem is it WASN'T about the money because Memphis offered more. As it turns out, Cal wanted the opportunity to coach, as he put it, "at the Notre Dame of basketball"

Number 9: Championships Trump All

Yes they do.  And Cal has insinuated, along with the press, that when he moved theaters the chances of building a college basketball juggernaut, not seen since the likes of UCLA, are far better at UK than at Memphis.

Number 8: Seeding is Everything

Can you say Number 1 or 2 seed right out of the box?  What else could you ask for?

Number 7: Kentucky Fried Fans

Cal has embraced the fans and they him.  We love our coach and the love affair will continue.  We've seen a spark of fun and excitement that we haven't had in 10 years.  Honestly, for me, I haven't been this excited since I watched the Unforgettables.

Number 6: Tie - Cal's Steakhouse/Dunkin' Donuts

Gimme a break.  

Number 5: Xavier Henry

They assumed he was going to Memphis.

Well, we all see how that worked out and it may have been a blessing in disguise.  Could you imagine trying to coach Za-V-A and trying to sooth his mom's conscience because he didn't go to Kansas?  There is more drama with that family than the Soprano's.  X is good for sure, but what if we get 3 more years out of Miller, how good can he be as a Jr and Sr? I think Cal is happy with the trade off, don't you?

Number 4: Demarcus Cousins

They assumed He was going to Memphis.

Boy were they wrong.

Number 3: John Wall

He was un-committed at the time.

Guess what color he will be wearing this winter?

Number 2: Can't Play "No Respect Card" at Kentucky

Coach doesn't have to play that card now.  He has the best facilities, the best fans, the best opportunity of any coach in America.

Number One: In Memphis, Cal is King

If he was King in the CITY of Memphis, Cal is Emperor in the entire STATE of Ky.  No more fighting with Bruce Pearl for allegiance of fans.  He has the allegiance of the entire BBN.