Thought this was interesting, this is the Michigan guy I talk about, but he is connected to the college basketball scene for sure.
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Thought this was interesting, this is the Michigan guy I talk about, but he is connected to the college basketball scene for sure.
All I know is Cal’s approach is the wrong one based on everything we’re seeing.
Couldn’t give less of a shit who owns who, if Kentucky isn’t one of the premier programs in the country, which it no longer is, then someone else needs to be in charge.
Couldn’t give less of a shit who owns who, if Kentucky isn’t one of the premier programs in the country, which it no longer is, then someone else needs to be in charge.
Just my though, but if your letting a sports agency dictate who your starters are and what you do with your roster, maybe you should stop working with said sports agency
Having a coach like Pitino who can just take about anyone and make them solid contributors would be wonderful right about now in this new world.
Or jay wright, I know he would never come here, but if I was AD I was give him a blank check and say name your price
Exactly a coach that DEVELOPS players!
No, been there, done that, no more Pitino, just no
Jay Wright retired due to exactly what we're seeing happen with Cal right now. He didn't want to deal with the portal and NIL and all the other nonsense in college sports. It's a circus right now and he would rather retire then have to navigate it.
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That's 8 months old... wonder if he feels differently now?
"Not doing a collective..." no disrespect... but I don't want to be owned... lol.
Except by Tang.
Worst part is... he still wants to take credit for NBA success of the elite talent he coached for less than a year.
Any of those kids could have went someplace else and did as well or better... they've figured that out.
Kids that grew up in Kentucky from family that are affluent will be who we get going forward with that attitude... every out of state kid doesn't know anything about UK and every kid wants to be compensated.
"Not doing a collective..." no disrespect... but I don't want to be owned... lol.
Except by Tang.
Worst part is... he still wants to take credit for NBA success of the elite talent he coached for less than a year.
Any of those kids could have went someplace else and did as well or better... they've figured that out.
Kids that grew up in Kentucky from family that are affluent will be who we get going forward with that attitude... every out of state kid doesn't know anything about UK and every kid wants to be compensated.
I agree with the philosophy Calipari stated in the video that Dwb posted above. But I also agree with the posters above who I think are saying: "If you're going to do it that way and try to be pure to what NIL was supposed to be, then you have to develop players. However, to do this I'm wondering if Calipari might not be forced to rely a little more heavily on OAD freshmen (who likely won't feel the pull of collective money as much) than I think is ideal, and which I think makes it harder to win. The hope, however, would be that he wouldn't have to almost solely rely on freshmen and could annually put together a starting lineup and short rotation from (1) 2-3 good returning players; (2) 1-2 of the top transfers from the portal on the basis that NIL money would be there for a top guy (or two); and (3) a couple of OADs.
Now, I think there's a good chance the collectives are prohibited sooner rather than later, but until it does Calipari/whoever has to figure out a viable approach that let's UK remain in the hunt for championships.
Now, I think there's a good chance the collectives are prohibited sooner rather than later, but until it does Calipari/whoever has to figure out a viable approach that let's UK remain in the hunt for championships.
Shady Sharpe & posse debacle comes home to roost...
He’s been owned by NBA and shoe companies, what wrong with getting transfers lol? He’s basically admitting he doesn’t know who to play and what to do based on past years results. That’s scary not being “owned.”
Shady Sharpe & posse debacle comes home to roost...
I mean, Wheeler checked out when he lost his starting spot. Checked out in January. Other people are already controlling the team, every season.
Who did Klutch tell him to start ? Livingston ? I mean at one point the entire board complained that he wasn’t starting lol .
Who is the other Klutch guy ? I feel like I could be missing someone
Who is the other Klutch guy ? I feel like I could be missing someone
He had enough sense to see it coming and get out. Cal thinks he's gonna win another title in reality he might not even sniff another Final Four. The odds are so far against him this season with the young man rotation, Wagner gonna have to be D Wade like for Cal to advance past solid teams.
So did K and Roy Williams. I live in Roy's hometown and have friends that grew up with him and still speak to him often
I think it’s rich Paul and the Carter guy, and I don’t think they straight up say these guys have to start, but they probably hint at it
Nah I meant did we have any other Klutch players other than Livingston ? I know this year Bradshaw and Edwards are Klutch guys
I said a coach like Pitino.
He's too old anyways at this point... UK needs to go after a younger energetic coach to turn the program back around.
Gotcha I was reading fast and paired your comment with somebody else’s. And I don’t think they have. Those 3 are the only ones I can remember
Couch Cal's swan song...with his game prep, strategy, and uncanny penchant for placing players out of position, we'll be riding the last four in fenceline, that is if we don't have injuries.
Cupboard will be bare for 2024...he will likely bolt and leave Barney holding the bag of shit.
Barney says we do it better than any Orher team you clowns. Kneel to your master or be put on his list
I doubt he has enough sense to leave. I bet u will have to drag him out like a toddler in Candy Craze to ever get a change of direction here. I really thought someone would hire him away now it will take some bad upper management to give him more money then he's took from UK.
I mostly agree with you. The biggest question will be whether or not he can find an escape route that will pay as much as what UK still owes him. I think if Calipari had that offer back from UCLA now, he'd go. He knows the fan base has turned on him. He'll milk the pay checks as long as possible.
Funny you mention anyone's opinions at all. I'm certain you never actually process them in an intelligent way.
You're the last poster in the world who is up for an intelligent debate. Mostly, all you do is rampage around here like a babbling mad man. Whenever you post, I know it's going to be some insane rant. This is the image that comes to my mind when you post:
My guess is he gets a significant buyout and will line up something like a return to UMass, or maybe land in a place like Pitt...or, as much as he likes to hear himself talk, I can see him at ESPN...I mean look at the competition, Dan Jockitch and Creepy Crean
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I do not see him staying on in the role of ambassador...too many bridges burned to play the role of emissary.
It wasn’t looking good, they still haven’t fixed anything yet. Burks add is good, but they still have to get the other pieces
and we still have the same couch, who uses a hammer as his only tool, to pounds square pegs into round holes...
At least we have the hope of light at the end of the tunnel... GO!
34 mill after this season and that is a negotiable figure most assuredly...how much, depending on what he manages to accomplish with his pot luck roster.
My guess it is a mutual separation, since he's tired of us hillbillies.
Exactly!!Shady Sharpe & posse debacle comes home to roost...
Soooooooooooooo true
Who's Tibby...you been dipping into the gin again bass?
UK Athletics run from K Fund, corporate donations, endowments, etc...not just $EC football dollars...
No Mike Pratt to lead the charge, but someone will step up and take the bull by the horns, just watch and see.
