One thing holding Mitch back says Pilgrim

[LXWildcat]

Not sure if this was posted or not already but full quote below….

“On the administrative side, I've heard it's not as much a financial issue as it is a lack of clear-cut candidates you're certain will be upgrades over Coach Cal. If there was a guy Mitch Barnhart knew was a fit, he'd make a move. It just can't be an emotional decision without an answer you buy into completely with so much on the line.”

"They're tired of the underwhelming results," one source told KSR. "But if you move on, who do you go get? That's the question."

 

[NociHTTP]

Here is my list:

A
N
Y
B
O
D
Y

 

[Son_Of_Saul]

The major issue is that the UK admin has no vision. Mitch is the same clown who offered Gillispie before Calipari back in 2007. He's a play-it-safe guy who's immensely indecisive and I bet it takes him twenty five minutes to pick out a shirt from JC Penney.

They'll keep Cal around because it's the path of predictability where they can pretend that they're holding Cal accountable, but at the same time buy themselves time and not have to make a risky decision. Then Mitch can put all his chips into the "We are giving Coach Calipari more time to make this thing right. He understands what that means." They'll put the pressure on Calipari, but it will be a hollow threat, not unlike a teacher who threatens suspension but follows it up with a stern verbal warning that means nothing.

They'll kick the can down the street. Watch and see.

 

[Lightbringer12]

I mean from not likely to would happen…

Billy Donovan
Jay Wright
Danny Hurley
Scott Drew
Nate Oats
Bruce Pearl
Tang
Paris at South Carolina

I’d take any of these as an upgrade over Cal… if you can win at a smaller school UK sells itself we just need a damn coach that actually coaches!!

 

[LXWildcat]

Here is my list:

A
N
Y
B
O
D
Y

I’ll take Y over Cal any day heard he’s a pretty good coach

 

[kywildcatsfannumber1]

I don't buy that. So they are saying it's better to stay with the status quo and accept 10 loss seasons and winless NCAA & SEC Tournaments? That is what you are going to get and the ceiling with CCC now. Mitch too lazy to look for any promising up and comers. Needs to leave the hiring to a search committee and be far away from the process.

 

[Lightbringer12]

I mean if money is an issue just hire Preston Spradlin at Morehead St and take a chance on a small coach it’s not that hard.. Cal is so damn predictable now…

 

[UKWildcats1987]

So Barney doesn't think Drew is an upgrade at this point?

Barney is a moron. There are tons of upgrades.

 

[CatOfDaVille]

Spoken like a victim of domestic abuse.

"He's a good provider."

"Who else am I going to get that's better?"

"He swears he'll change this time."

Cal is abusing UK with his subpar results. When someone shows you who they are repeatedly, believe them. We need out of this relationship, full stop.

 

[tmuck]

Any high school coach in the state would be an upgrade over this fat clown.

 

[Klix]

There needs to be a change, but my guess is he’s back

 

[RipThru]

I mean from not likely to would happen…

Billy Donovan
Jay Wright
Danny Hurley
Scott Drew
Nate Oats
Bruce Pearl
Tang
Paris at South Carolina

I’d take any of these as an upgrade over Cal… if you can win at a smaller school UK sells itself we just need a damn coach that actually coaches!!

If you can get any of the first 4, then make a move. None of the last 4 are an upgrade.

 

[tmuck]

Barney wanted to hire Drew but he just got an extension with a huge buyout, so he's off the table.

 

[cats2010]

Duke has a coach that had zero head coaching experience and they are headed to the sweet 16 and have the #1 recruiting class coming in next year. You get who you can get but you get this hack out of here at any cost and begin the steps of becoming KY basketball again.

 

[azubuikefan]

The major issue is that the UK admin has no vision. Mitch is the same clown who offered Gillispie before Calipari back in 2007. He's a play-it-safe guy who's immensely indecisive and I bet it takes him twenty five minutes to pick out a shirt from JC Penny.

They'll keep Cal around because it's the path of predictability where they can pretend that they're holding Cal accountable, but at the same time buy themselves time and not have to make a risky decision. Then Mitch can put all his chips into the "We are giving Coach Calipari more time to make this thing right. He understands what that means." They'll put the pressure on Calipari, but it will be a hollow threat, not unlike a teacher who threatens suspension but follows it up with a stern verbal warning that means nothing.

They'll kick the can down the street. Watch and see.

I'm not defending Gillispie by any means, but hiring Cal would have given us the Derek Rose fiasco and I'm not sure if the ncaa would've been as lenient with us.

 

[Ky_Bred_Cat]

It's up to Mitch to keep a list going at all times. Develop relationships constantly. Malpractice on his part. How much does he make? Rediculous.

 

[EliteBlue]

Sean Miller would win here if you strike out on all the obvious ppl. It would like be similar to Sampson getting caught up and then remaking his career at Houston. But Miller can coach and his family wouldn’t have tk move far at all

 

[truebluewildcat]

There are 3-5 guys who can do the job, and one of them already has it. Thus, if you're going to get rid of a national championship winning, multi-FF, coach you best be sure one of the other very few dudes who can do it is lined up and a lock.

 

[RunninRichie]

First call needs to be Billy Donovan. This season is probably his last with the Bulls. Would be a perfect chance to land on his feet at UK. A few good years here, maybe try to go back to the NBA in a couple years? Don’t know. But we can’t bring Calipari back.

 

[Fox2monk]

Not sure if this was posted or not already but full quote below….

“On the administrative side, I've heard it's not as much a financial issue as it is a lack of clear-cut candidates you're certain will be upgrades over Coach Cal. If there was a guy Mitch Barnhart knew was a fit, he'd make a move. It just can't be an emotional decision without an answer you buy into completely with so much on the line.”

"They're tired of the underwhelming results," one source told KSR. "But if you move on, who do you go get? That's the question."

You won’t know until you offer someone like Hurley the job. Make an offer that will make the top guys think. Go after every big name. Ask Few, ask them all. Figure it out Mitch, this is your legacy now. Cal let you down big time but that contract you gave him caused a lot of this.

 

[azubuikefan]

Sean Miller would win here if you strike out on all the obvious ppl. It would like be similar to Sampson getting caught up and then remaking his career at Houston. But Miller can coach and his family wouldn’t have tk move far at all

I'm pretty sure he also got cleared of any violations, I could be wrong though. He would be a good fall back if the other options don't work out for sure.

 

[Titpwhami2014]

If the AD at Kentucky can’t figure out potential candidates for a MBB coach…then why is he the AD at Kentucky?

 

[the nail at the foul line]

Here is my list:

A
N
Y
B
O
D
Y

Is that you in your avatar?

 

[JwUKFan11]

Here is my list:

A
N
Y
B
O
D
Y

That's how you make a bad decision thinking anything could be an upgrade, when in reality if you move on and the next coach doesn't work the financial side would cause us to be stuck even longer.

 

[yes_takeaside]

Mitch canned Elzy so there’s that.

Obviously, she did a much worse job than Cal so the move couldn’t really be questioned. And I’m betting the new hire for the women will bea good one.

Just because the portal opens soon should not be a factor. The better players in the portal do not have to be in a hurry.

 

[LXWildcat]

People can say all they want that Cal is the only guy who can get the job done at Kentucky. But what about Duke? What about UNC? How are their seasons going with new coaches? They gambled on guys and now look at both teams.

 

[HoopsDavid]

Totally ridiculous that the AD of Univ of Ky does not at least have some feel about what would be next, when this has been building for 2/3 years.

 

[cat tat2]

Offer Pitino a 5 year deal. Buy yourself some time.

 

[jca4446]

People can say all they want that Cal is the only guy who can get the job done at Kentucky. But what about Duke? What about UNC? How are their seasons going with new coaches? They gambled on guys and now look at both teams.

Good comment.

 

[Stan the caddy]

The devil you know is better than the one you don’t.

 

[USARMYWILDCAT]

Duke has a coach that had zero head coaching experience and they are headed to the sweet 16 and have the #1 recruiting class coming in next year. You get who you can get but you get this hack out of here at any cost and begin the steps of becoming KY basketball again.

I agreed with this to a point. The deference is they have K in the background as a mentor. We wouldn’t have that. Part of me wants Golden and just hire a seasoned assistant that can be a mentor. That’s a big risk though.

 

[Chief Paducah]

Barnhart is in quite a pickle. Lots of good coaches signed extensions which makes Cal’s buyout and theirs untenable. That marks several top level coaches out. I don’t think he pulls the trigger on a young up and coming coach (Golden, Iowa St coach) that has proven nothing over a hall of fame coach. It’s career suicide if he does that and the new coach flames out and Cal is successful somewhere else. Best we can hope for is Cal takes the Ambassador role, joins the coaching search and wait until the end of the tournament and try to pry someone away like Zona’s coach.

 

[the nail at the foul line]

The devil you know is better than the one you don’t.

No, no it isn't.

 

[jca4446]

Not sure if this was posted or not already but full quote below….

“On the administrative side, I've heard it's not as much a financial issue as it is a lack of clear-cut candidates you're certain will be upgrades over Coach Cal. If there was a guy Mitch Barnhart knew was a fit, he'd make a move. It just can't be an emotional decision without an answer you buy into completely with so much on the line.”

"They're tired of the underwhelming results," one source told KSR. "But if you move on, who do you go get? That's the question."

Cal will get done this next time sound.

 

[jca4446]

No, no it isn't.

Say what!

 

[FitchandMurray29]

I don’t understand why he won’t pull the trigger, if they wait until next season the same exact candidates will be available. Sounds like Mitch doesn’t have the nuts to do it.

I’ve said this in other threads but fits here as well. If Mitch wants to fire him, he needs to fire him now. He has a much weaker recruiting class for 24 than he will in 25. Do not let him get AJ and Caleb Wilson type prospects in 25 with Quaintance a guarantee to do multiple years. There’s a very real chance that 25 roster would have 3 top 10 picks on it.

Mitch can not let it get that far if he wants to fire him. Do it now or you’re going to lock yourself up through March of 26 effectively.

 

[Coach Marrow]

If we missed on all the main targets and ended up with someone like Buzz Williams, I’d be more likely to watch and enjoy the games than if Cal is still here. Mitch needs to remember that we supported the team even when Gillispie was here.

 

[Rockfly78]

So Barney doesn't think Drew is an upgrade at this point?

Barney is a moron. There are tons of upgrades.

Who says we get Drew? What proof do you have that Drew would make the move? I totally understand if this is the sticking point. We can’t make a change just for the sake of change or we will be doing it again 3 years.

This is a lot like job hunting. If I have a job then I’m gonna line up my next employer before I walk in and quit the one I have.

 

[crawfords corner]

Alabama did a very smart thing in giving Oats that contract extension.

 

[Dontworryboutit23]

This post is funny because the things he says in it highlight the exact reasons why you can’t bring him back. The amount of pressure on next years team if he comes back would be in a level never seen before