Cal’s weird post game presser after Arkansas first game

[Seth_C]

Cal is the same rude obnoxious loudmouth that made John Chaney so mad that he threatened to do serious bodily harm to him. Most on this board disliked Cal until he became the head coach. Because he won early aided by no challengers for OAD players, fans overlooked his bad behavior.

Exactly right. I’m not saying Cal is evil or anything, but “good men” don’t have that much obsession with feeding their own ego. Truly good men do good things without making themselves the center of attention and inviting the media to attend.

 

[Woodsmoke]

Not hurt at all. Don't really care. I just find it weird.

Cal was here for 15 years. He’s a polarizing figure. Of course we’re gonna discuss him. Anybody that doesn’t understand that is weird.

 

[LmdCat]

Put down the Mad Dog 20/20 and call it a night, Chief! He's gone now! He did some good things here but it was time to go!

+ John Chaney was a TURD!

If you think I am defending Cal, you are the one who should stop drinking. I am one of the few who didn't like Cal even when he was winning. The guy has been an @ss for as long as I have known of him as a coach.

 

[FurdTerguson]

I'm ambivalent to him coaching there, but I gotta admit it hurts seeing so many of our ex-players there. They probably can't even use the bathroom without someone yelling "Go!"

 

[Blueaz]

Cal is the same rude obnoxious loudmouth that made John Chaney so mad that he threatened to do serious bodily harm to him. Most on this board disliked Cal until he became the head coach. Because he won early aided by no challengers for OAD players, fans overlooked his bad behavior.

To be fair. John Chaney was not the best person or coach.
But, the point is true.
@sk73
Basically, he was a big part of our lives for over a decade.
99% of people, can’t just ignore that and immediately “move on”. It’s not obsession, it’s normal behavior

It would be more Abby Normal, and more strange; to not discuss him.

Now, in another year or so….

 

[bigblueinsanity]

Pretty sure we broke him

Nah its the spotlight. Just like pitino referencing us as Camelot, it was never about uk. It is about a place with the spotlight. Thats what cal loves and thats why hes dying inside now.

Even if they have nice attendance, noone else cares about their game. Noone outside that room cares what he says or does. Thats why he continues to throw uk into every interview because its the only thing that might get some national attention.

Hes in a form of purgatory known only to coaches of such ego. 3 years max before hes out. The only question is if someone is dumb enough to let him back in the nba.

 

[electricat2]

Not whining . just wondering why you waste your time obsessing about someone that is not a part of UK program. I really don't care what you say about Cal or anything.. Just making an observation.

why are you posting on this thread?
obsessing on a thread that is not a part of uk program.
seems like you are contributing to the problem

 

[ccukuk]

I will take you at your word.

Haven’t watched a minute of the man’s interviews, press conferences, etc for at least the past 4 years not gonna start now. He was always borderline unlistenable even at the beginning of his tenure but I tolerated it. The last few years it’s just downright bizarre. I have no doubt the way the whole thing with us went down and now him essentially being in exile in freaking Arkansas has pushed him over the ledge.

I suspect it will get much much worse before he finally hangs it up.

Well at least the traffic has to be more manageable than in Lexington, right. I hope he’s miserable though.

 

[ccukuk]

Not whining . just wondering why you waste your time obsessing about someone that is not a part of UK program. I really don't care what you say about Cal or anything.. Just making an observation.

No, you’re whining and you clearly care enough to be here saying you don’t care.

 

[sk73]

Cal was here for 15 years. He’s a polarizing figure. Of course we’re gonna discuss him. Anybody that doesn’t understand that is weird.

That wasn't a discussion. It was a spliced video that any 2nd grader can do. Quit acting like it was a big intellectual endeavor. I think its weird. I didnt say you had to agree.

 

[Cleatortoises]

Welcome to the hornets nest 73
🦟🦟🦟
🐄 wouldn't fight this hard for you.

 

[Woodsmoke]

That wasn't a discussion. It was a spliced video that any 2nd grader can do. Quit acting like it was a big intellectual endeavor. I think its weird. I didnt say you had to agree.

You must be slow on the uptake. You're getting torched in this thread and still can't see the light. Ever think about taking some classes on common sense and self-awareness?

 

[sk73]

why are you posting on this thread?
obsessing on a thread that is not a part of uk program.
seems like you are contributing to the problem

You must be slow on the uptake. You're getting torched in this thread and still can't see the light. Ever think about taking some classes on common sense and self-awareness?

Nope, never have thought of doing anything like that. I am already totally aware that I am responding to a person that will never be called clever.

 

[Woodsmoke]

Nope, never have thought of doing anything like that. I am already totally aware that I am responding to a person that will never be called clever.

Savage, nice one bro! You totally got me!
Now you can bail on this thread instead of derailing it further.

 

[seccats04]

Cal left UK (thank goodness) for one of our biggest rivals. Of course we're gonna talk about him. If he had gone to a Cincinnati or a Minnesota, like Tubby, he would be talked about less. He also took three of our players with him so most of us probably didn't like that either.

 

[kennyskywalker34]

He is trying to paint himself as the victim... and he is the one THAT LEFT.
He wants to be the villain, then when he gets booed unmercifully at Rupp... he will give backhanded compliments and play it up

This will never happen. But when he is announced at Rupp I wish the fans wouldn't react at all. Dead silence would really hurt his ego.

 

[LmdCat]

This will never happen. But when he is announced at Rupp I wish the fans wouldn't react at all. Dead silence would really hurt his ego.

I couldn't agree with you more. I hope there is a movement at the campus to simply ignore him until the game starts and then do whatever to get him worked up.

 

[cardkilla]

Definitely pretty weird!

LOLZ, i hope he has to say pig sooie once a week per contract. Idiot

 

[Blueworld_3.0]

All I know is that as a UK fan I am in a much better mood now that Calipari is gone. The program has been reset, the fanbase has reset and now we hope for a return to relevancy with a new coach who has a totally different approach to the game. It feels like we are playing a modern version of basketball and the emphasis on preparing guys solely for the NBA is greatly reduced. A lot has yet to be determined but, the excitement is returning to UK basketball and as a fan that's all I want.