Cal is officially gone - video message to BBN
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I'm glad he can go out on that note. Now, on to the future.
Thank you too, Cal. Best wishes!
The wicked witch is dead!!!!
Cool of him to do the video, he didn’t have to. I didn’t like what he had become these last 5 years but are appreciative of what he did in his first 10
Maybe it's an act but he seemed pretty genuine. I am sure a big part pf him is disappointed that it ended this way.
I am as frustrated at the last few years and as happy that he is moving on as anyone on this board. But danged if that didn’t choke me up just a little bit.
This is my exact thought.
I am excited about the future, but a little sad about how things with Cal ended. I didn’t hate the man and I thought he genuinely cared about his players. But at the end of the day, he is in a results-driven profession and recent results were not on par with his compensation.
This. It's like a divorce. You still remember good times, and have regrets. Cal was the last coach my dad and mom knew before they passed so, getting a new one is going to be tough for me because, I'll want to tell them about the big changes.
And I always had hope he would turn it around and I bear no shame in that. I've been angry with him the last few seasons, but still always held a little hope that he could get it done.
So, yeah, I'm a little sad today for various reasons.
I love Cal and am thankful for the memories. He looks so tired though. You’ve left your mark, Coach. Enjoy your life now!
Yep, I did tear up a bit. Because it's really the end now. And while that's a good thing, he was here FIFTEEN YEARS. Gonna be a bit weird not seeing him on the sidelines for awhile.
But it's time. It was past time. I'm just sad it ended like this. Wanted him to grab a second title and ride off into the sunset.....for both him and UK.
Lol. Bro, get off the hurley thing. Uconn is the Kentucky of yesterday. He isn’t leaving there
Such a bittersweet moment for me. Cal came in and made UK exciting again. He made us the most visible college teams again after some subpar years under Tubby and Gillispie. It was time for a new face and a new voice for the program but there are many things Cal did that I am thankful for and the message to the fans is more than most fans get. I respect it.
Same, I don't want to hate the man. And it was getting to that point, and I think he was starting to hate us.
Yep. 2 of my 3 kids were born after Cal became coach. He is all they have known as UK fans. Definitely going to be a bit weird for a while but it's time for a fresh start for everyone.
Rubbing it in our faces that he didn't have to start our Kentucky boy shooting it better than anybody was enough for me.
Two best days of my life. When I bought a boat and when it was gone. But I do appreciate the ride. Some of it has been great fun.
Definitely not, I wish I could not produce at my job and still get my check too
As with any successful coaching that leaves UK, it’s a bittersweet surreal moment with some sadness. As a fan I’m ready to move on but it still hurts a little. Wish I didn’t care so much!
Now Mitch needs to find someone better than Scott drew.
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We had some great times with Cal. But it's time. I'm happy he went out this way. He saved us 33 million dollars when he didn't have to. I can't say I wish him luck, but I don't wish him any ill either. Good bye Cal!
Thanks for the good times Cal I will always appreciate those.
But I was ready for a change.
But I was ready for a change.
Well.....crap. Now I can't hate him. I actually appreciate that he didn't make us pay him 33 mil to leave and took the time to say goodbye. He has my respect. I'll still cheer like hell against him when Arky comes to town though.
This is definitely a bittersweet day. Cal took us from a very bad place and brought back excitement that had been missing since Pitino left. He embraced the job like no other. He became an ambassador for the state and did the little things to help people in need. I hope one day that he will be welcomed back and consider Kentucky his home.
It was time to move on for both sides.
It was time to move on for both sides.
What’s the new name gonna be? bbndrew02?
He's "dead" and gone man. It's time to let all of the anger and hate go. For our sakes.
The saddest part of that video and this entire situation is the fact that the Cal UK hired 15 years ago DIMINISHED to what we saw right there now.
The Cal from 15 years ago would have ADAPTED to the college game by being the INNOVATOR that Danny Hurley is NOW. That was the Cal we ALL wanted to return, he just couldn't allow his ENORMOUS EGO to admit it. Now he is taking a step DOWN to try again somewhere that is so desperate to be relevant again that they are willing to take BROKEN DOWN version of Cal.
So, if we couldn't get the OLD Cal back, this was the best for EVERYONE.
The Cal from 15 years ago would have ADAPTED to the college game by being the INNOVATOR that Danny Hurley is NOW. That was the Cal we ALL wanted to return, he just couldn't allow his ENORMOUS EGO to admit it. Now he is taking a step DOWN to try again somewhere that is so desperate to be relevant again that they are willing to take BROKEN DOWN version of Cal.
So, if we couldn't get the OLD Cal back, this was the best for EVERYONE.
I have always been called a Cal slurper or Cal cultist and I did support the man until the end. It wasn’t that I worshiped Cal , it’s just I was hoping he could turn it around and leave on better terms. I admittedly had a longer leash than most. I am UK through and through, but I will never forget the great memories made with my now 23 year old son watching so many good and exciting Cal coached teams. It’s all he has ever known and it was a heck of a run. Now let’s go get someone to carry on the tradition and make new memories!
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No idea. Been needing to change it for awhile, but had bigger concerns. Probably will keep it to "honor" the good Cal for a bit until we get rolling next season.
As I've thought many times when loved ones passed, "Either they come back whole, or they go home."
It was time.
I was a Cal dude up until the last three years or so, still took up for him a few times since then when he did good things.
It was just time to go.
Now, we all need to somewhat come together and get behind the next coach (until he starts sucking lol)
Very nice message. Now Mitch, go get us the coach we need and please no more buyouts favorable to the coach like the one we just escaped.
I must be overly cynical
I’m not sad and I’m not sympathetic
The man tried to pull some shady stuff if what Dick Gabriel said was true
and that video? Of course he looks sad
But I wont believe it’s anything but an act
So please forgive me y’all. I’m just happy it’s over
I’m not sad and I’m not sympathetic
The man tried to pull some shady stuff if what Dick Gabriel said was true
and that video? Of course he looks sad
But I wont believe it’s anything but an act
So please forgive me y’all. I’m just happy it’s over
