Cal update on bigs after game

[Boyd94]

You really don’t think Cal expected him to play if healthy? You think Cal spent time recruiting him, signing him, training him, etc. just so he could not play?

Do you realize how ridiculous this sounds?

It was one player in what, 13 years? How many first rounders played the entire season? You act like this is a common occurrence.

But hey, if you want to carry around a pitchfork, go for it. The kid and his handlers were to blame. Nobody else.

What the hell are you talking about. Cal is the coach. He could have put Sharpe in the game. He didn't. How many other none and dones are you aware of? Cal feeds us bull all the time and some of you eat it up like hes a messiah and can't do no wrong.

 

[Blue Bigfoot]

You really don’t think Cal expected him to play if healthy? You think Cal spent time recruiting him, signing him, training him, etc. just so he could not play?

Do you realize how ridiculous this sounds?

It was one player in what, 13 years? How many first rounders played the entire season? You act like this is a common occurrence.

But hey, if you want to carry around a pitchfork, go for it. The kid and his handlers were to blame. Nobody else.

Nope Calipari allowed it. Nobody else.

 

[Big Cat fan]

Could we be a top 8 seed in March if none of the bigs play?

 

[Slowwalker]

What the hell are you talking about. Cal is the coach. He could have put Sharpe in the game. He didn't. How many other none and dones are you aware of? Cal feeds us bull all the time and some of you eat it up like hes a messiah and can't do no wrong.

The kid refused to play. You are right, Cal could have said, “get out there,” and the kid would have sat his ass right on the bench.

The kid refused to play. You seriously think Cal didn’t want him to play? Cal is a competitor and wants to win, probably as much as the players out there, but we have seen what parents and handlers can do and the influence they can have.

The kid was worried about getting injured and refused to play. Not on Cal, no matter how much you want it to be so you can have another reason to complain.

 

[dl51344]

The kid refused to play. You are right, Cal could have said, “get out there,” and the kid would have sat his ass right on the bench.

The kid refused to play. You seriously think Cal didn’t want him to play? Cal is a competitor and wants to win, probably as much as the players out there, but we have seen what parents and handlers can do and the influence they can have.

The kid was worried about getting injured and refused to play. Not on Cal, no matter how much you want it to be so you can have another reason to complain.

He could have been escorted off the bench. But that takes nerve though.

 

[Slowwalker]

He could have been escorted off the bench. But that takes nerve though.

I don’t agree with the kids decision at all. It pisses me off, but to blame it on Cal is laughable.

Cal probably wanted to boot him after realizing he would never play, but nothing positive would have come from doing so.

 

[sk73]

Another jumbled up roster. No bigs. No rim defenders. Rebounding could be a big problem.

Amazing how slow these young men heal according to Cal. His talking is nothing but irritation. I just don't trust him or believe what he says.

Bradshaw was injured in the McDonalds game. If he had made the choice of USC instead of UK, seriously, do you really think he is 100% right now?

 

[crestcat]

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Cal has zero obligation to the fans to give any sort of details, timeline, etc. Zero. If I were him, I’d be as vague as possible as well.

Why people get all bent out of shape is hilarious. Why people would want other teams to be able to game plan against us by knowing who is playing is beyond me. They will be back when they are back.

We’ve had one kid come here and not play and people act as if this is Cals fault.

Imagine that, team mgr should have cleaned his locker out.

 

[BlueSince92]

Right. But, even assuming he's cleared, how much can he do? He's been here, what, three weeks? Sick half of that? Swollen knee as well. So, even if he CAN go, what can he actually contribute? Does Cal play him for his size and five fouls, or does the team actually function better without him, on both sides?

This is what I’m thinking. Similar to how we had a low chance facing Marquette without Bogans——but then when Tubby played a non-jumping boot-wearing Bogans so many minutes that low chance went to no chance.

 

[WildmanWilson]

Big Z will get cleared January but Call will not play him because he’s not in game shape so it won’t be fair to play him and he rides the bench until the draft.

 

[AzubuikeandFitch]

Cal has zero obligation to the fans to give any sort of details, timeline, etc. Zero. If I were him, I’d be as vague as possible as well.

Why people get all bent out of shape is hilarious. Why people would want other teams to be able to game plan against us by knowing who is playing is beyond me. They will be back when they are back.

We’ve had one kid come here and not play and people act as if this is Cals fault.

Yeah bc Cal is secretly practicing guys only to surprise the opposition with a lineup. I'm more concerned about them not knowing our out of bounds plays 😆.

 

[Eagles_Ball]

Nope Calipari allowed it. Nobody else.

For the life of me, I can’t figure out those who don’t understand this.

 

[Cawood86]

Bradshaw was injured in the McDonalds game. If he had made the choice of USC instead of UK, seriously, do you really think he is 100% right now?

That game was in what April? 7 months or so. Must heal like Cal plays zone

 

[RunninRichie]

You really don’t think Cal expected him to play if healthy? You think Cal spent time recruiting him, signing him, training him, etc. just so he could not play?

Do you realize how ridiculous this sounds?

It was one player in what, 13 years? How many first rounders played the entire season? You act like this is a common occurrence.

But hey, if you want to carry around a pitchfork, go for it. The kid and his handlers were to blame. Nobody else.

So Cal (a guy whos been coaching 40 years) either got played by a 19 year old and his ''handlers'' or he let him do it. Neither option is good for your hero.

 

[Blue Bigfoot]

For the life of me, I can’t figure out those who don’t understand this.

They do. They have an agenda to protect Cal with every post.

 

[Cowtown Cat]

That game was in what April? 7 months or so. Must heal like Cal plays zone

Right! Exactly! I mean, SEVEN months ago?! That’s a longgggggg ass time for any kinda injury to heal. Absolutely ridiculous.

 

[ganner918]

Right! Exactly! I mean, SEVEN months ago?! That’s a longgggggg ass time for any kinda injury to heal. Absolutely ridiculous.

He had surgery on his foot in mid June, we're about 4 and a half months out. Foot injuries on big men have a long history of being nagging, season derailing, career derailing things. It is wise to take it slow and make sure he doesn't have a setback like Vanderbilt did. People are letting their PTSD over Sharpe make them irrational about Bradshaw. (Though, lot of people were and still are irrational about Vanderbilt who was legitimately injured. Lot of people are too proud to admit that they were wrong in bashing the kid.)

 

[Cowtown Cat]

He had surgery on his foot in mid June, we're about 4 and a half months out. Foot injuries on big men have a long history of being nagging, season derailing, career derailing things. People are letting their PTSD over Sharpe make them irrational about Bradshaw.

Lmao 4.5 months and it still isn’t healed? Pretty wild, man. Basically, 5 months out. It’s almost middle of November. By the time he’s able to finally practice it’ll be over 5 months. Lulz

 

[ganner918]

Lmao 4.5 months and it still isn’t healed? Pretty wild, man. Basically, 5 months out. It’s almost middle of November. By the time he’s able to finally practice it’ll be over 5 months. Lulz

Joel Embiid missed two entire NBA seasons trying to get his foot healed. Vanderbilt was out almost a calendar year after our season ended. Foot injuries, especially on big guys, are not a boo boo that magically heals to 100% in a short time. They're serious, career-threatening injuries.

 

[TyCatPrice14]

Everyone needs to just watch this team/season for what it is exactly, just another basketball team/season. Have zero expectations, learn from the past, and find something else to enjoy in life. Made my life a whole lot easier.

 

[LmdCat]

Notice how it's 1-2 weeks to be able to fully practice with the team and not return to play? We will be lucky to see Bradshaw or Ugo before January 6th.

I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if all 3 never play a game this season.