He’s a joke.

That’s his words
That would be my first question if I was in that conference room

I said before the SEC tourney that if the CATS were to lose would all the Cal bandwagon folks watch the wheels fall off once again? I feel for the BBN suckers who paid money to go to Nashville expecting this team to be the champions. Now what? Head home? Rationalize it will be different in the NCAA tournament?

Do you realize that not winning the SEC or the SEC tournament this team will have accomplished nothing once again unless they win it all? Plus, we have two top 5 draft picks along with several other first round probable selections. The problem is they can't overcome Cal.

His song and dance is getting old.

I see a pattern.

Note: I’m NOT counting anomalies for some of these stats (ie, 1952-53, 2019-2020, etc.). Apologies for any mistakes, truly. As you can probably guess, there’s not a particularly great database that houses these stats and makes them easy to review. If anyone finds any errors (legitimate ones, not “THAT AINT FAIR TO COUNT CUZ NERLENS GOT HURT”), then I’ll gladly correct.

1) least number of wins in a four year period:

• Worst stretch I can find is 1962-65 (75 wins).
• Worst recent stretch (post-1970s) was the last two years of tubby plus BCG two years (84 wins).
• Worst recent stretch (post-1970s) by a single UK coach was 99-02, tubby smith (97 wins).
• Current four year stretch (2021-24) is at 72 wins (obviously still a lot of season left, but I think we’re all but guaranteed to have the worst 4 year stretch by a single UK coach from a total wins perspective since the 1970s.)

2) most losses in a four year period

• Worst stretch I can find was the last two years of tubby plus BCG two years (52 losses).
• Worst stretch by a single UK coach is the current four year stretch, 21-24 (41 losses).

3) worst win percentage over a four year period

• Worst I could find was last three years of Sutton plus pitinos first year (.59016).
• Current win percentage for 21-24 (again, season not complete) would be the worst by a single uk coach at .63716.

4) least number of tournament wins over a four year period

• Worst by a single UK coach is Hall at 3 wins from (79-82) (note, the tournament wasn’t always 6 rounds; I didn’t take the time to adjust for that; ie, if a coach made it to the sweet 16 in 1980, I gave that coach credit for 2 wins instead of 1).
• Currently have 1 win over the last three seasons. Need to get to the s16 to at least tie for the worst four year stretch by a single UK coach (again, not adjusting for the fact that tournament wasn’t always six rounds).

5) longest stretch without at least a share of the SEC regular season title

• Worst stretch I can find was Tubbys last two years plus BCGs last two years - 4 straight seasons without a share of the SEC title.
• Worst stretch by a single UK coach was Rupp from 59-61 (three years) and Calipari 21-23 (three years).
• If we don’t win it this year, Cal will own the longest streak without at least a share of the SEC regular season title by a single UK coach dating back to Rupp.

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I have heard him say time and time again. I don’t worry about the other teams players I just worry about mine.

If he would go back and look at our loss to them earlier you will see we got beat the same way, yet we did nothing different.

Cal enough talent here to win the title. He needs to prove he can win titles, not prove he can go to Final Fours.

It’s unbelievable

…. When we went to the zone. We had 3 straight stops and scored ZERO on our offense. It was a chance to change the game and we blew it.

Probably have 1500 people watching the semis and final. Fools Gold once again

Is no way to go through a season. Sans Adou.

Crazy that the best shooting team in UK history is also possibly the softest team in UK history.

How many other coaches would realistically have this team ready for a title run? Clearly Cal has failed here but realistically how many guys out there would have them in the top 5 and primed for a 1 seed and big run(which is frankly where they should be). 25? 50?

I just want Kentucky basketball back. This shit isn't cool.

No excuse for this. Poor officiating and unreal shooting aside, John’s lack of care for the SEC tournament is unacceptable. It’s a slap in the face to the fans. Despite what he thinks, it means more to us. 75000 or so people save up all year long to go to Nashville. Most of them don’t even get to attend games but they go for their love of the Big Blue. John poo poo’s it and acts like it doesn’t matter.

Cal is a FREAKIN JOKE!!!!!

Blah blah blah it ends after seeding. We have seen teams use the momentum of winning their conference tournament into the NCAA and WINNING (UConn)

God bless all of yall that spent your hard earned to go to Nashville. It’s just too big of a gamble for me. My time and money is too important to put it at risk. I feel so bad for everyone who made the trip

Cal sure is trying his best to leave the tournament early to get home sooner.

are trash and should be fired/investigated.

Why is it acceptable you don't start your best team!? You wouldn't last a week in the NBA with this mentality! WHY IS IT ACCEPTABLE HERE!? I'm sick of it.

UK fans have another sign to post! Also, what is the address for John Vincent Calipari?

When will we learn?

When Edwards and Wagner add nothing we lose. Tonight Reeves had another no-show