Can We all Agree that the Calipari Era at UK is over?

[Blueworld_3.0]

He is of course still being paid by the university and he gets to sit in the coaches seat on the bench but, he's done. I think both he and the administration are just running out the clock. Waiting till the buyout is more manageable or a mutually agreed upon number can be negotiated.
Calipari's teams now show no growth during the season and many times actually regress. His in-game adjustments are non-existent. Not sure what the team works on in practice but, it most certainly isn't defense. Lots of mystery illnesses and injuries that keep players out though they appear to be just fine. Weird condescending comments about the fanbase and players.

Yep, I think we're done here.

 

[TheBlueMist]

In another timeline, he takes the UCLA job and we remember him fondly while winning more than we are currently.

 

[yes_takeaside]

Don’t know about that but Rick Barnes, the continued butt iof UK fan jokes owns Cal.

 

[BigRedMachineBigBlueNation]

He is of course still being paid by the university and he gets to sit in the coaches seat on the bench but, he's done. I think both he and the administration are just running out the clock. Waiting till the buyout is more manageable or a mutually agreed upon number can be negotiated.
Calipari's teams now show no growth during the season and many times actually regress. His in-game adjustments are non-existent. Not sure what the team works on in practice but, it most certainly isn't defense. Lots of mystery illnesses and injuries that keep players out though they appear to be just fine. Weird condescending comments about the fanbase and players.

Yep, I think we're done here.

Yep . I mean was done a while ago, the whole Sharpe fiasco finally put a permanent stamp on it. Games like tonight only confirm my feelings.

 

[Ugoff]

You are assuming we have an AD with some f'ing sense.

 

[CatPhight]

It's like he's on a food bank drive, but collecting L's instead of can goods...he'll wind up in Clyde territory before Brainfart's ball ascend far enough to kick him to the curb...

 

[cats2010]

Cal has been done here for awhile. It’s been on display for many years now. Just took a team that many thought would be serious FF contenders to shit the bed on his watch for it to come to light for some. I still contend he is the worst coach in D1 today.

 

[Cawood86]

Been over for a while. Heading into year four of full suckage.

 

[Blueworld_3.0]

It just kinda feels like THIS is the moment...the tipping point. The beginning of the end if you will. Whatever mojo he had is officially gone and not returning. Time to wrap it up and put a bow on it.

 

[bbncal02]

He’s dead him. The last life shaving measure of this No1 hasn’t worked. Time to metaphorically bury him.

 

[Runnin'Ramel]

The loss to St Peters was the end. This was a BS season so he could coach his precious DJ.

 

[uk78]

The mystery illnesses really don't serve Cal. Perhaps all the players that have had these over the years possibly had legitimate somethings occurring. But, keeping it secret or not explaining only has fueled speculations which are all negative. Whatever he is doing in practice that cause all these injuries exceeds all other programs out there. So, something is terribly wrong it just can't be bad luck.

Also, it does seem like his teams regress for many seasons. Kentucky is no longer Kentucky unfortunately. It's all gone.

 

[SemperFiCat]

It's over. I don't think he has the drive or ability to salvage whatever time he has left in Lexington. The end of the Cal era has officially begun. Only questions left are; how long will this take, and how messy is it gonna get?

 

[BC_Wader]

It just kinda feels like THIS is the moment...the tipping point. The beginning of the end if you will. Whatever mojo he had is officially gone and not returning. Time to wrap it up and put a bow on it.

When I heard boos when Edwards was put in for Dilly who was on a heater in the first half THEN it hit me.

 

[RMorris33]

72-42 overall record and 1 tournament win since 2020 should get you fired at Kentucky

 

[UkMccurdy]

Former players who didn’t play for him sure don’t love him.

None of his NBA guys come back anymore.

He was neutered in 2015 semifinal loss.

He lost his fastball during Covid.

It’s over.

However, he won’t be fired until fans stop showing up.

 

[Blueworld_3.0]

I may be wrong here but, my understanding is that a negotiated buyout would pay Calipari an agreed upon sum over a period of time and not in a lump sum?
Of course, if he wants to play hard ball, Calipari could just say "No thanks, I have a contract." but, that would probably destroy whatever legacy he hopes to have after his coaching career is over.
Not sure how it will be done but, I don't see Calipari staying beyond this year or next.

 

[ukfan041]

I tried to believe this year, but Cal is completely washed! A f’n blind man can see it!

 

[G0 B1G BLUE]

72-42 overall record and 1 tournament win since 2020 should get you fired at Kentucky

Those numbers are discouraging. Wow.
I know people want us to see the bigger picture and it’s only a game. But this just isn’t right.

 

[Stan the caddy]

No.

There shouldn’t even be a conversation.

He god damn well needs to go.

 

[RondoBaller21]

9 years without a final four ran tubby out of town. Cal is on that magical number.

 

[yabbadabbadoo]

Said as much 7 years ago

 

[ChicagoCat1990]

Can someone explain what exactly changed in CCC? The first 5 years he was here was such a magical run. It truly felt like we would catch and surpass UCLA. Now a FF seems like a crazy fantasy by delusional fans.

 

[Farsight]

Can someone explain what exactly changed in CCC? The first 5 years he was here was such a magical run. It truly felt like we would catch and surpass UCLA. Now a FF seems like a crazy fantasy by delusional fans.

For the life of me I can't find this message. I remember a poster on here who went to a booster dinner after we won 2012. A big booster not as big as Joe Craft sat at that table too. The older gentlemen who was a booster point blank asked Cal, how many championships he wants at Kentucky until he's satisfied. Cal simply looked at his wife and laughed while saying, "glad that's over, don't have to worry about that anymore". That should tell you something. Not to mention his book comment that his calling is more than Kentucky Basketball.

 

[DSGTCAT28]

When I heard boos when Edwards was put in for Dilly who was on a heater in the first half THEN it hit me.

I still cannot believe he did that.

 

[dckala2]

Barnhart is too comfortable.

 

[UKortho]

Don’t you guys realize he has another great recruiting class coming in? This coming class has his type of players. Have to give him one more year!

 

[fatguy87]

It's not about wins and losses, trophies and banners. It's about changing lives and standing next to a talented player on draft day.

 

[Catfanlou]

If I was AD I would tell him we can’t buy you out. However , you are not to sit on the bench or conduct practices . Ulyis is coaching the team until I find the right replacement . He would Leave .

 

[Catfanlou]

Don’t you guys realize he has another great recruiting class coming in? This coming class has his type of players. Have to give him one more year!

Here we go again

 

[UKortho]

Here we go again

Dude I can’t stand Cal. Mocking others here.

 

[CladinBigOrange]

I still cannot believe he did that.

Neither can I

 

[CatPhight]

I may be wrong here but, my understanding is that a negotiated buyout would pay Calipari an agreed upon sum over a period of time and not in a lump sum?
Of course, if he wants to play hard ball, Calipari could just say "No thanks, I have a contract." but, that would probably destroy whatever legacy he hopes to have after his coaching career is over.
Not sure how it will be done but, I don't see Calipari staying beyond this year or next.

He could retire and take the Asst Ad job and get around 1 mill a year, or take another HC job and get $0.

Buyout is 33.4 mill after this season and drops around 8 mill every year after.

 

[TriCountyCat]

Freaking Hubert Davis is having more success than Cal. We can’t be afraid or be held hostage. UK will always draw players, especially with NIL.

 

[BigRedMachineBigBlueNation]

Freaking Hubert Davis is having more success than Cal. We can’t be afraid or be held hostage. UK will always draw players, especially with NIL.

Looks like Hubert’s rough season last year was an aberration.

 

[CROCAT]

Freaking Hubert Davis is having more success than Cal. We can’t be afraid or be held hostage. UK will always draw players, especially with NIL.

I still don't know how good H. Davis really is, but what I do know is that he's 100% focused on the UNC program, elevating its status and winning.

Meanwhile, the useless lardass on our bench is focused on just about anything but the UK program. Doesn't mind cashing those obscene checks though...

 

[Blueworld_3.0]

Looks like Hubert’s rough season last year was an aberration.

I thought Davis would be a huge flop, basically because he such a limited coaching resume. Obviously I was wrong about that. He has the Cheats rolling now.

 

[Jakerz]

Cal was done for good the minute the transfer portal became a thing.
Recruiting soft freshmen to compete with transfer teams of grown men isn’t going to work. Especially when you have no turnover

 

[CincyUKFan]

Can these guys agree?

WayneDougan
kybassfan
HerrosHeroes
Kl40504
Ed3232
Sejonesy
83cat
Jload22 (now BlueCephus)
BBNinSC
Fitches4
FoolishUlis3
sk73
StormCruzzer
bevcat
2Adulterers
seakat311
UKat51
SpamburgerHamburger
Rockfly78
1Catmantoo
Cardsstink
Dubya C Dubya
BallerCal
Blue Tsunami
MdWildcats55
TampaCat_54

 

[RunninRichie]

Can someone explain what exactly changed in CCC? The first 5 years he was here was such a magical run. It truly felt like we would catch and surpass UCLA. Now a FF seems like a crazy fantasy by delusional fans.

Wisconsin loss.