Quotes from Cal’s call in show last night

[yoshukai]

Someone used to summarize during the show, must’ve got tired of listening.

Guard play
“I don’t want to take away from Notre Dame — we didn’t play good,” Calipari said. “Our guard play was not good at all. The movement of the ball, the spacing of our team.”

Wheeler
“The first thing is, if they play that way, you have to play a little different,” Calipari said of his conversation with Wheeler. “Maybe not do some of the things you were doing, just run our team. Just do that. The second thing is, this has to have happened to you before. Well, tell me what you did. How did you play? How did you go against it? Instead of me guessing, you tell me.”

“It wasn’t just him,” he said of Wheeler. “I thought TyTy started really solid, and maybe we didn’t go to him enough. That was an issue, we needed to. But he didn’t finish, and it was also defensively for both of them.”

We normally win these LOW scoring games
“We’re up two with a minute (and) 30 (seconds) to go,” Calipari said. “Should have won the game. We held them to 60, 62 before the last play. Do we lose games when we give up only 60 points? Normally we don’t. … As bad as it was, we still were in position to win. In my mind, we should have won — up two with a minute (and) 30 (seconds) to go. Do we have work to do? Yeah. Am I happy? Come on, you know me.”

“At the end of the day, our teams win these kinds of games,” he said. “I thought we were going to win, but we didn’t.”

Prepare for OSU
“Now we get after it for our next game with three days of football practice. Why? Because I’ve got to prepare them to play great. I told them today, I don’t know if that means win or loss, but I know how you’re going to have to play and what we have to do. We’ve got three days to get after it.”

“I said, ‘If you don’t want this, it’s too much, get the flu, whatever you want, hamstring, bad back, whatever. Step aside so we can do what we have to do.’ … It’s going to be physical.”

OSU
“They’re very physical. Their big guys are not 6-11, but they’re 6-7, long and strong,” Calipari said. “If you wait for them to get in your body, you’ve got no chance. They go high-low, set unbelievable screens, many of them on one possession. It’ll be a hard game for us.”

Talks about Tuesdays telethon for Western KY. Just including bb quotes in this post.

Oscar
“I’m really proud of him,” he said. “We’ve got to protect him, though. We’ve got to have great spacing. You have to because — are you going to let him get 50? You’re going to trap. We’ve got to do better, and that’s my mission right now.”

Not calling TO at the end
“Ten seconds, nine seconds to go. Let’s talk about it and understand why I normally don’t call timeout. I normally don’t,” Calipari said. “If you call a timeout, OK, you’ve got a 30-second timeout. You bring your team over, you draw up a play. ‘Listen, listen! We’re going to do this! Alright, now to get it in, we’ve got to go on a zipper cut and in. Now, when we get it in, you only got 10 seconds, so we’re gonna do this.’ And then the horn goes. ‘Ah!’ And then somebody says to me, ‘What if they go zone?’ ‘Ah, go give it to Jimmy. Jimmy, just go.’ I mean, it’s not as easy as you think. The best thing you can do is let a guy go.”

“… I’m still learning about my team. Seeing that, I probably would have called a timeout. Probably would have done something, if they were man or zone, ‘Here’s what we’re doing.'”

Thanks fans for showing out in South Bend

Dontaie Allen
“Dontaie is going to get his opportunity if guys don’t start making them,” Calipari said. “I’ve been on him about, when we do shooting drills, you cannot shoot the ball like you’re in a HORSE game. You have to be shot-ready. As you’re catching it, it’s leaving your hand to go off.”

Still thinks team has a chance
“We’ve got great kids, we do,” Calipari said. “I think we’ve got a team that before it’s all said and done, we’ll be fine. I hate losing. … Right now, we have to get back to who we are.”

Thanks for doing this man . For the life of me , I can’t remember the poster that used to do this ! But I always appreciate it.

 

[UK_born_b_bread]

No, not anymore man. Cal needs to step it up and the team does too. We need to have a great game plan going into Vegas. This stuff can't fly anymore. This isn't a young team and we cannot keep doing the same thing an expecting different results.

The hope would be that this team figures it out like '19 did...we had early season losses to Evansville, Utah, OSU and then went on a run of sorts.

There just isn't an excuse to lose to a team like ND this year. We need to rebound quick.

You're coming around!

 

[Phil_The_Music]

Two things.

1. I think Cal legit believes the game is won by holding your opponent to 60 points. I suppose this explains why he doesn't do shit with an offense.

2. The Wisconsin loss straight up turned Cal into coach Klein from Waterboy.

 

[CincyUKFan]

Which makes me wonder, How in the HELL did he score 2000 points at Davidson ? I realize he was playing against lesser competition but he HAD to be the focus of every team’s defense. How can it be that he is not ready to shoot when he gets the ball ? It’s mind boggling.

720 of the 2000 came from 3 pointers and almost 300 came from the foul line. So yeah, good question, if the dude got 500 buckets inside the 3 point line, why aren’t we seeing this?

 

[RunninRichie]

Thanks for doing this man . For the life of me , I can’t remember the poster that used to do this ! But I always appreciate it.

@Blueathletics

 

[STL_Cat]

It is funny, our Division 1 2,000 point scorer looks more like a pretty good Juco transfer so far.

 

[zannmann]

Cal ruins good players. Look what he did to Sarr last year and Grady this year.

 

[Jumpercat]

I’m not seeing the usual Cal defenders in this thread! Would sincerely like to here them defend these post game comments.

 

[cathouse]

I’m not seeing the usual Cal defenders in this thread! Would sincerely like to here them defend these post game comments.

They are quickly becoming the "Last of the Mohicans".

They keep trying to fight for Cal and he keeps breaking their arrows.

If the downward spiral of the program continues, it will be impossible for anyone to defend Cal.

He can't even defend himself anymore.

 

[uk78]

So disappointing but maybe it's "coach speak" and behind the scenes he perhaps is doing something different! I know. Wishful thinking. In fact, it sort of is what I said in another thread. HIs coaching is "You figure it out and make a play." He needs to trust his assistant coaches then to make recommendations and in game adjustments and just be a top notch recruiter.

 

[BlueWhite21]

Cal ruins good players. Look what he did to Sarr last year and Grady this year.

He does ruin certain players but Sarr kinda ruin himself! Cal actually did draw up a play or 2 at the end of games early in the season last year trying to go to Sarr and he misses those shots and then it was like he hung his head. Now with Grady though you have a point so far he looks unsure of himself or what to do. He did get robbed on the trey that rimmed out on him in the ND game and that would’ve been big. If those shots fall and he sees though go in it could do a lot for his confidence. I’m not saying your wrong though. I feel like Cal messes up certain guys. I’m not defending Cal. I’m not dissing him too bad either, but I ain’t hating on anyone that does. Lol!

 

[TankedCat]

I don't have a problem with anyone supporting the coach.

Going after posters for thinking we need a change - not so much

 

[rivercatinfl]

Exactly, Oscar should have had over 30 points IF the coach had demanded that the ball go inside every trip down the floor. BUT he wasn't smart enough that. Even the casual fan could see that ND had no one that could handle Oscar and that he was on a roll. Everybody that is except the over paid coaching staff. Even a good high school coach would ride the player with a hot hand. Looks like he learned absolutely nothing with the loss to Wi that cost UK a title & a perfect season. I've seen mules that were this hard headed

Great post. I think that’s what so many of the fans are saying. Play to your hot hand.
I do think UK will beat OSU. We’ve had a couple tough shooting games but our can shoot. If we make 2 more 3’s against ND we win.
I think our shooting touch will return and we play all around better and beat them. They are good but so are we.

 

[Jumpercat]

Great post. I think that’s what so many of the fans are saying. Play to your hot hand.
I do think UK will beat OSU. We’ve had a couple tough shooting games but our can shoot. If we make 2 more 3’s against ND we win.
I think our shooting touch will return and we play all around better and beat them. They are good but so are we.

I hope you are right rivercat!

 

[cathouse]

He does ruin certain players but Sarr kinda ruin himself! Cal actually did draw up a play or 2 at the end of games early in the season last year trying to go to Sarr and he misses those shots and then it was like he hung his head. Now with Grady though you have a point so far he looks unsure of himself or what to do. He did get robbed on the trey that rimmed out on him in the ND game and that would’ve been big. If those shots fall and he sees though go in it could do a lot for his confidence. I’m not saying your wrong though. I feel like Cal messes up certain guys. I’m not defending Cal. I’m not dissing him too bad either, but I ain’t hating on anyone that does. Lol!

Cal gets in the heads of his players. He pretends to be a "players led" team but in reality Cal is a control freak.

You can see the confusion of the players caused by all the one word screaming that Cal does while we have the ball, especially in the second half when our offense is always right in front of him.

Stoppppp!!!

Gooooooooo!!!

Shoooooooot!!!!

Plaaaaaay!!!!!

If you don't shoot I’m taking you out.
Stop taking bad shots.
Shoot quicker. Be ready as soon as the ball comes to you. (Rush)
Slow down. We need to be more patient.
I love this one. IF all the other players continue to miss shots, Dontai will get his chance.

Cal is all over the place and the players don't have a clue what he wants from them.

 

[Jumpercat]

Cal gets in the head of his players. He pretends to be a "players led" team but in reality Cal is a control freak.

You can see the confusion of the players caused by all the one word screaming that Cal does while we have the ball, especially in the second half when our offense is always right in front of him.

Stoppppp!!!

Gooooooooo!!!

Shoooooooot!!!!

Plaaaaaay!!!!!

If you don't shoot I’m taking you out.
Stop taking bad shots.
Shoot quicker. Be ready as soon as the ball comes to you. (Rush)
Slow down. We need to be more patient.
I love this one. IF all the other players continue to miss shots, Dontai will get his chance.

Cal is all over the place and the players don't have a clue what he wants from them.

I believe you are spot with this post.

 

[Jumpercat]

Cal gets in the head of his players. He pretends to be a "players led" team but in reality Cal is a control freak.

You can see the confusion of the players caused by all the one word screaming that Cal does while we have the ball, especially in the second half when our offense is always right in front of him.

Stoppppp!!!

Gooooooooo!!!

Shoooooooot!!!!

Plaaaaaay!!!!!

If you don't shoot I’m taking you out.
Stop taking bad shots.
Shoot quicker. Be ready as soon as the ball comes to you. (Rush)
Slow down. We need to be more patient.
I love this one. IF all the other players continue to miss shots, Dontai will get his chance.

Cal is all over the place and the players don't have a clue what he wants from them.

I meant to say you are spot on with this post! Now I’m even confused! 😂😂😂

 

[CincyUKFan]

It is funny, our Division 1 2,000 point scorer looks more like a pretty good Juco transfer so far.

Averaging half of what he did each season there. And I’m not saying that Allen or Mintz have played or shot well, but both those guys average 9pm if they play the amount of minutes he does. And they also out-rebound (Allen) and out-assist (Mintz) him.

 

[kybassfan]

I’m not seeing the usual Cal defenders in this thread! Would sincerely like to here them defend these post game comments.

Well, you know with so many slinging crap on the program, you have to pick and choose where you use your shovel. Vast majority of these hater droppings are nothing more than drivel, conjecture and total falsehoods. Hardly worth the time.

 

[Jumpercat]

Well, you know with so many slinging crap on the program, you have to pick and choose where you use your shovel. Vast majority of these hater droppings are nothing more than drivel, conjecture and total falsehoods. Hardly worth the time.

I’m by no means slinging crap. Genuinely concerned about the answers he gave in the postgame interview.

 

[Jumpercat]

Well, you know with so many slinging crap on the program, you have to pick and choose where you use your shovel. Vast majority of these hater droppings are nothing more than drivel, conjecture and total falsehoods. Hardly worth the time.

Just so you know Kybassfan I’m the type of person that was taught at a young age that just because I’m think I am right about something doesn’t mean I am right! I will listen to what other people say and respect their opinion and have even changed my opinion. So having said that do you have an opinion on his post game comments.

 

[phyrekat]

I’m by no means slinging crap. Genuinely concerned about the answers he gave in the postgame interview.

You have to forgive him. His head has been up Cal's ass so long that everything looks and smells like crap to him now.

 

[kybassfan]

I’m by no means slinging crap. Genuinely concerned about the answers he gave in the postgame interview.

That’s what all the crap slingers say.

 

[Jumpercat]

That’s what all the crap slingers say.

Your response doesn’t even make sense.

 

[cathouse]

I meant to say you are spot on with this post! Now I’m even confused! 😂😂😂

STOPPPPPPPP!!!!

 

[Jumpercat]

That’s what all the crap slingers say.

If you want to respond respectfully and defend his answers I’m all for it. However your childish response is just foolish.

 

[kybassfan]

Your response doesn’t even make sense.

English class helps.

 

[kybassfan]

If you want to respond respectfully and defend his answers I’m all for it. However your childish response is just foolish.

I see no point in refuting every piece of drivel in this thread.

 

[Jumpercat]

English class helps.

I see no point in refuting every piece of drivel in this thread.

You had you chance.

 

[Blue63Madison]

Averaging half of what he did each season there. And I’m not saying that Allen or Mintz have played or shot well, but both those guys average 9pm if they play the amount of minutes he does. And they also out-rebound (Allen) and out-assist (Mintz) him.

Grady’s shooting numbers are actually better this year than they were at Davidson. FG%, 3FG%, FT% … all currently higher than, or identical to, his four year averages at Davidson. The only difference is he’s getting only half as many shots now (14pg at DU, 7pg at UK). Grady is the same player and same shooter he was at Davidson. He’s just not being used the same way now. His 5-year shooting and scoring numbers are crazy consistent. It’s not like he’s suddenly become something else. He’s just in a different system now.

 

[kybassfan]

You had you chance.

Yawn. Chance at what? Endless crap scooping?

 

[Blue63Madison]

Yawn. Chance at what? Endless crap scooping?

Gotta hand it to you. You’ve never strayed from what you are lol.

 

[kybassfan]

Two things.

1. I think Cal legit believes the game is won by holding your opponent to 60 points. I suppose this explains why he doesn't do shit with an offense.

2. The Wisconsin loss straight up turned Cal into coach Klein from Waterboy.

Hold your opponent under 60 and you’ll win a hell of a lot of games.

 

[kybassfan]

Gotta hand it to you. You’ve never strayed from what you are lol.

This is just Tubby all over again. Bunch of armchair coaches thinking they can manage KY basketball better than KY.

I’m just thankful for that contract. Maybe we get salaried another BCG pooch screw.

 

[Blue63Madison]

This is just Tubby all over again. Bunch of armchair coaches thinking they can manage KY basketball better than KY.

I’m just thankful for that contract. Maybe we get salaried another BCG pooch screw.

You put way too much thought into it. I remember you and I being on Tubby’s side long into his tenure at UK. I stayed on probably too long — but I held on because of the wonderful things Tubby did for my mom when she was fighting cancer, and finally passed in December of 2001. I loved Tubby. But as a coach, I eventually could no longer support him his last two years. Despite you and I being on the same side for awhile, you trashed me when I started wanting Tubby to step down. You trashed me to the point I responded enough to get briefly banned. It’s the only time I’ve been banned in my 20+ years on this site. I know you believe you’re above the average fan, but you aren’t. You just take your frustrations out on your fellow fans, instead of criticizing a coach who is clearly no longer earning his pay.

 

[kybassfan]

You put way too much thought into it. I remember you and I being on Tubby’s side long into his tenure at UK. I stayed on probably too long — but I held on because of the wonderful things Tubby did for my mom when she was fighting cancer, and finally passed in December of 2001. I loved Tubby. But as a coach, I eventually could no longer support him his last two years. Despite you and I being on the same side for awhile, you trashed me when I started wanting Tubby to step down. You trashed me to the point I responded enough to get briefly banned. It’s the only time I’ve been banned in my 20+ years on this site. I know you believe you’re above the average fan, but you aren’t. You just take your frustrations out on your fellow fans, instead of criticizing a coach who is clearly no longer earning his pay.

I just support my team. Tubby is gone.

 

[Blue63Madison]

We all support the team. Coaches come and go. I’ll never be 100% supportive of any coach. I support them as long as they earn their paycheck. That might be 5, 10, 15 or 20 years. Cal has been paid $50million the past seven seasons, with nothing to show for it. At what point do you see a problem?

 

[Jumpercat]

I just support my team. Tubby is gone.

I support the team also however for the life of me his post games comments just didn’t make any sense in which you never responded to. You just evaded the question with your immature responses.

 

[kybassfan]

I support the team also however for the life of me his post games comments just didn’t make any sense in which you never responded to. You just evaded the question with your immature responses.

I have nothing to say to his comments. I posted to respond to a baiting post made on this thread. You can’t respond to coach speak. Reporters babble questions. Coaches babble responses. It’s pretty much crap. Then the thread was just more crap slung at crap.

Fun watching you try to be a grown up though. Do it some more. I’ll go pop some corn.

 

[Jumpercat]

I have nothing to say to his comments. I posted to respond to a baiting post made on this thread. You can’t respond to coach speak. Reporters babble questions. Coaches babble responses. It’s pretty much crap. Then the thread was just more crap slung at crap.

Fun watching you try to be a grown up though. Do it some more. I’ll go pop some corn.

Okay I’ll try to be a grown up and you just keep being you! Let’s beat Ohio states ass and have a Merry Christmas Bass! Sincerely