Unpopular Opinion

[Taiza]

Despite the last 4 seasons Calipari has taken UK to the Elite 8 in 50% of the seasons he has coached here.

I didn’t want him to go out like that. I’m happy to give it one more go.

 

[KAB Cats]

Conform to my opinion, heathen!

 

[Artex]

Here at Kentucky, we’re all about Elite 8’s. FOH 🤡

 

[JwUKFan11]

Cal gave us a ton of great memories, I just can't see us getting back to that again after what I have witnessed over the last 4 years.

 

[westerncat]

Despite the last 4 seasons Calipari has taken UK to the Elite 8 in 50% of the seasons he has coached here.

I didn’t want him to go out like that. I’m happy to give it one more go.

I don't think to many on here will agree with you .

 

[Catfan2226]

Despite the last 4 seasons Calipari has taken UK to the Elite 8 in 50% of the seasons he has coached here.

I didn’t want him to go out like that. I’m happy to give it one more go.

That Cal with the chip on his shoulders is gone. All that's left is a content,egotistical, lazy, little house on the prairie watching, arrogant politician in its place.

 

[aceman509]

Despite the last 10 years I've still had sex with my wife hundreds of times. Why not give it another go?

 

[Drudis]

My unpopular opinion is that I actually feel sorry for Cal. Because we’re all humans and he’s more or less universally disliked across this entire state. It’s gotta be tough making it all the way to the top of your career goals, and then slowly crashing and burning.

With that said, I still don’t want him to be our coach. Because if any of us performed as poorly as him for several years in a row, we would have all been fired years ago.

 

[TheDude73]

I promise not to tell you you were wrong if (when) we have the same outcome in 2025 as we have the last 4 years, as long as you promise not to come back here saying you were right if Cal pulls off a miracle and gets us to the Final Four.

 

[cat tat2]

Unpopular opinion because the elite 8 isn’t the goal.

 

[WeWant9]

I doubt you apply this concept to any other area of your life.. “Well my dr was amazing 10 years ago, but he has misdiagnosed me the last 4 years, but I’ll give him another shot.” “My mechanic was great at fixing my old car, he keeps screwing up my new one, but I don’t want him to go out like that.”

 

[Taiza]

Am I disappointed in the last four years? Yes.

In that time we had a global pandemic, and the college basketball world was turned upside down with NIL.

Is Cal’s time about up? Yes. The right candidate wasn’t there. The money wasn’t right.

Worst case we have a better hiring pool next year and $9 million more to play with. Best case we have one of the most legendary seasons in our history and Cal walks off into the sunset a hero.

I’m good with it.

 

[ManitouDan]

My wife says " dont be dumb and stupid at the same time " thats to the OP

 

[yes_takeaside]

Despite the last 4 seasons Calipari has taken UK to the Elite 8 in 50% of the seasons he has coached here.

I didn’t want him to go out like that. I’m happy to give it one more go.

Dream, when you’re feeling Blue
Dream, and it might come true
Things never are as bad as they seem
So dream, dream dream

 

[THE_HOOK]

UK's opponents love the fact cal is staying.

 

[saxonburgcat]

I don't think to many on here will agree with you .

Yet in the Tubby years, E8's were the standard for a lot of our fans. Some are still bragging on the fact that in his last 8 years he made 2 of them! LOL

 

[Taiza]

Yet in the Tubby years, E8's were the standard by a lot of our fans.

Anyone should be happy with an Elite 8. That’s a good run.

 

[Wildcats1st]

Cals whackadootle troll farm saved his ass for another season. He probably has pics or something on Barney

 

[azubuikefan]

Cals whackadootle troll farm saved his ass for another season. He probably has pics or something on Barney

You think Barnhart made a decision based on what people on Rupps Rafters thought?

 

[*CatinIL*]

Maybe it's just me (I doubt it) but I don't have a sympathetic bone in my body for a coach getting paid 9 MILLION dollars a year and sucks at his job.

 

[Wildcats1st]

You think Barnhart made a decision based on what people on Rupps Rafters thought?

No. It’s all the spin in the media that began Sunday with the ESPN guys saying it would be stupid to fire cal.

 

[Smashcat]

Despite the last 4 seasons Calipari has taken UK to the Elite 8 in 50% of the seasons he has coached here.

I didn’t want him to go out like that. I’m happy to give it one more go.

Don’t know why folks are talking about the NCAA numbers. We are no longer seriously competing for SEC titles. It’s that bad.

 

[Smashcat]

Maybe it's just me (I doubt it) but I don't have a sympathetic bone in my body for a coach getting paid 9 MILLION dollars a year and sucks at his job.

Same.

 

[saxonburgcat]

Don’t know why folks are talking about the NCAA numbers. We are no longer seriously competing for SEC titles. It’s that bad.

SEC titles? We don't need no stinkin SEC titles!!

 

[CatPhight]

 

[CASblue]

UK's opponents love the fact cal is staying.

This one made me laugh out loud.

 

[yabbadabbadoo]

Go away

 

[DDMatUK=NBA]

That Cal with the chip on his shoulders is gone. All that's left is a content,egotistical, lazy, little house on the prairie watching, arrogant politician in its place.

You really don't know jack, I hope. We knew there were better x and o coaches when we hire him. Tubby sucked at recruiting and Billy G was a disaster. We got what we asked for. He's solid but with flaws. Aren't we all?

Ideally, I hope he brings in x and o assistants but keep bringing in the topp players.

Either way, he is what you wanted at the time and it is You that is wrong for bringing him here and then wanting to run him off. Let's be honest here!

I do hope we can turn things around from where we are but at this date and time, he is again probably the right person, even if some watt tò hang him. Again, let's just be honest, mature and not emotional, but rational...I suggest wkipipedia for that term.

 

[Catfan2226]

You really don't know jack, I hope. We knew there were better x and o coaches when we hire him. Tubby sucked at recruiting and Billy G was a disaster. We got what we asked for. He's solid but with flaws. Aren't we all?

Ideally, I hope he brings in x and o assistants but keep bringing in the topp players.

Either way, he is what you wanted at the time and it is You that is wrong for bringing him here and then wanting to run him off. Let's be honest here!

I do hope we can turn things around from where we are but at this date and time, he is again probably the right person, even if some watt tò hang him. Again, let's just be honest, mature and not emotional, but rational...I suggest wkipipedia for that term.

It's Wikipedia just to let you know.
WE all loved his first 6 seasons. Fun times, but you can't live in the past either. It's a what have you done lately for us world and in that regard, he hasn't done shit. I'm for the program. Coaches and players come and go but the program is the one constant. That's me being rational.

 

[NociHTTP]

Cals whackadootle troll farm saved his ass for another season. He probably has pics or something on Barney

Probably pics of them from here on RR, too.

 

[DDMatUK=NBA]

It's Wikipedia just to let you know.
WE all loved his first 6 seasons. Fun times, but you can't live in the past either. It's a what have you done lately for us world and in that regard, he hasn't done shit. I'm for the program. Coaches and players come and go but the program is the one constant. That's me being rational.

No sir. Firing a proven recruiter with the new nil and portal rules is not being rational. The days of playing for the name on the front of the jersey appear to have ended and the new nil rules don't make that better. Emotion should never ever be part of a multi million dollar decision and thats just being rational.

 

[Catfan2226]

No sir. Firing a proven recruiter with the new nil and portal rules is not being rational. The days of playing for the name on the front of the jersey appear to have ended and the new nil rules don't make that better. Emotion should never ever be part of a multi million dollar decision and thats just being rational.

And just what the hell has your proven recruiter done with those proven recruits lately?
Don't live in the past, what has your proven recruiter done over the last 5 seasons ?

 

[Ripcord65]

I doubt you apply this concept to any other area of your life.. “Well my dr was amazing 10 years ago, but he has misdiagnosed me the last 4 years, but I’ll give him another shot.” “My mechanic was great at fixing my old car, he keeps screwing up my new one, but I don’t want him to go out like that.”

This is a GREAT post ! ! !

 

[Taiza]

It's Wikipedia just to let you know.
WE all loved his first 6 seasons. Fun times, but you can't live in the past either. It's a what have you done lately for us world and in that regard, he hasn't done shit. I'm for the program. Coaches and players come and go but the program is the one constant. That's me being rational.

OK. If you’re for the program let me put a hypothetical out there for you.

We pay the $33 Million dollar buyout. The home run hires you all want (Donavan, Wright, Stephens, Hurley) don’t bite. We’re left with Drew, Oats, Pearl, and …Sean Miller?

We strike out on one or two and feel like we have to get our guy. Pay a big buyout for Drew or Oats (like $15 Million?).

Then it doesn’t work. They are not up to the task. A new coach will probably sign for at least $6-$7 million a year? 4 years?

You are out $80 million and back in the same position with much less resources, 4 years down the drain, and still likely to hire the guy that will probably be there next year if it doesn’t work out with Cal.

 

[DDMatUK=NBA]

And just what the hell has your proven recruiter done with those proven recruits lately?
Don't live in the past, what has your proven recruiter done over the last 5 seasons ?

Not mine and not enough. I'm not even saying we should keep him for more than a year or so more but more that there are a lot of unknowns right now and we have a reason for players to come here, now. Yes, changes might be needed but this is not the time and certainly not while we are all upset with how this season ended

 

[DDMatUK=NBA]

OK. If you’re for the program let me put a hypothetical out there for you.

We pay the $33 Million dollar buyout. The home run hires you all want (Donavan, Wright, Stephens, Hurley) don’t bite. We’re left with Drew, Oats, Pearl, and …Sean Miller?

We strike out on one or two and feel like we have to get our guy. Pay a big buyout for Drew or Oats (like $15 Million?).

Then it doesn’t work. They are not up to the task. A new coach will probably sign for at least $6-$7 million a year? 4 years?

You are out $80 million and back in the same position with much less resources, 4 years down the drain, and still likely to hire the guy that will probably be there next year if it doesn’t work out with Cal.

Great post

 

[Catfan2226]

Not mine and not enough. I'm not even saying we should keep him for more than a year or so more but more that there are a lot of unknowns right now and we have a reason for players to come here, now. Yes, changes might be needed but this is not the time and certainly not while we are all upset with how this season ended

My God you must love mediocrity.

 

[ace on the river]

Anyone should be happy with an Elite 8. That’s a good run.

If you think like that go root for Ohio state or some other team

 

[Taiza]

This is a GREAT post ! ! !

No it isn’t. It’s apples to oranges.

Your doctor isn’t competing against other doctors who are trying to keep you from dying. Your doctor isn’t relying on 20 year olds to perform to decide whether or not he did a good job. Sometimes the shots don’t fall.

Any of you all gamble? Ever hear of the term variance? Eventually statistics regress to the mean. At the moment, Cal’s average finish is a. Elite 8. And with all of the factors working against a gold hire right now, you all think one more year is out of the question?

 

[BlueSince92]

YEP!!!!! ++++++++++++++++ 💪🏻👊🏻

That’s unpopular.