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The misery index returned in a huge way. Never should have been. No need for it, no excuse for it, this was 95% self-inflicted.
They got the shot they wanted. Now the talks begin on who stays and who goes. Tough way to end a season.
Cats stage a huge comeback, but lose 74-73. We won't lose anymore this season.
Not even 10 wins. I am not sure that has happened in my lifetime. I believe Sutton's last year they won 13. Nine wins, what can you say
I pray and hope Calipari does some soul searching over the summer. He has left a bitter taste in the mouth of a large portion of the fan base.
The shot I wanted too! I believe the team lacks a serious inside presence. I suspect Oscar Tshiebwe will solve that with Toppin and Ware. Loss of community support will be more tricky.
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Sometimes in life, the snowball starts rolling down hill, and you think you can stop it, and a couple times it seems to be veering off, but it just keeps rolling until it is a giant avalanche littered with frozen airplane waste and Sasquatch droppings.
That was this Kentucky basketball season -- beginning back with decisions like EJ and Hagans to leave, with no place to go, then the COVID mess that kept a bunch of young kids from having a decent chance to mesh, the loss of early cupcake and exhibition games to work out the problems, and so on.
FOR NOW -- I'm taking the attitude that this is part of the giant shit-storm that disrupted all of our world for exactly one year (this was the day everything -- including my office -- shut down in 2020.)
Next year is make-or-break for Cal, and he knows it. He's been an energetic and creative program manager since his UMass Days. Let's see what he's got left.
That was this Kentucky basketball season -- beginning back with decisions like EJ and Hagans to leave, with no place to go, then the COVID mess that kept a bunch of young kids from having a decent chance to mesh, the loss of early cupcake and exhibition games to work out the problems, and so on.
FOR NOW -- I'm taking the attitude that this is part of the giant shit-storm that disrupted all of our world for exactly one year (this was the day everything -- including my office -- shut down in 2020.)
Next year is make-or-break for Cal, and he knows it. He's been an energetic and creative program manager since his UMass Days. Let's see what he's got left.
He needs to become a coach instead of a damned "social justice warrior".
I really don't know what that means but we do not need a "social justice warrior" as the coach at Kentucky.
If Cal plays "social justice warrior" he is sunk.
College basketball has nothing to do with with "social justice". It has a lot to do with the sport. If we are going to be "social justice warriors" then 85% of the team has to be white.
If Cal can't figure it out then let me coach the damned team.
While I'm sure we see the issue very much the same, Bert, I'm a bit more sympathetic with Cal -- whatever his true feelings. What does anybody in the world of Elite (mostly black) Basketball do when the role models for all these kids -- LeBron James and company -- are telling them to kneel or be counted as cowards and Oreos?
My son's a few years out of high school where he played on a mostly black basketball team. He's a conservative, a hard worker contemplating USMC OCS after college. He still stays close to his HS teammates, and he says its a strain because they are all totally brainwashed by the NBA players. Mostly they tacitly agree not to talk about it.
I have no idea how a coach would hold a team of black kids together today by telling them there would be no kneeling, no silent protests, and they would respect the flag and the anthem. The kids are so pressured by everyone from their teachers to their role models to "be counted" that they'd have to revolt.
That's me overthinking things, I suppose. Feel free to disagree, folks.
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I'm still of the mind set Cal was desperately trying to adjust to the consequences of societal madness he didn't create. Kneeling in the swamp slime between the rock and hard spot didn't help but exacerbated the situation.
What a disaster of a season. I'm sorry the season ended in a loss, but looking forward to next season.
Spring football should start up here soon.
Spring football should start up here soon.
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We might lose the total wins crown.
Did not get out to fish today. Hurt my ankle somehow, not sure but probably over exercised this morning and it is painful to walk so, giving it a break. Has happened before and a day or two later, nothing. Pain is sharp and just below the ankle.
Getting older can be a bummer (but better than the other alternative I guess)
Depends, God promises a new body that won't die or get sick and no pain.
Un-kneel Cal, un-kneel. I'd pay to see it...
Be a man. Covers most deficiencies.
It may have been a Mercy killing.
Had a friend of mine years ago who was about 35 years older than me (RIP) who used to say instead of the 'Golden Years' they were the 'Rust Years'.
I would have never thought I'd see the day, when the basketball team would only win 4 more games than the football team.
Sadly, we won't get a Blue-White game.
UK football announces start of spring practice; will not have Blue-White Game
COVID-19 will once again prevent UK from having its annual Blue-White Scrimmage.
www.aseaofblue.com
Prayers out to BC's parents, and to give BC the strength to be a caregiver.
The stat that I think sums up college basketball in general, Kentucky basketball in particular, and the NBA especially:
BJ Boston wasn't able to score a single point in what is likely to be his final college game, but he's expected to decide he's totally ready for the NBA and leave after that performance.
I've tried to remain level headed and optimistic, and see this year as an outlier caused by many unusual factors. But I'll admit that blows my mind.
BJ Boston wasn't able to score a single point in what is likely to be his final college game, but he's expected to decide he's totally ready for the NBA and leave after that performance.
I've tried to remain level headed and optimistic, and see this year as an outlier caused by many unusual factors. But I'll admit that blows my mind.
Boston should come back. I say this every year for multiple players but what do I know. If I had to guess, Saar (obviously), Jackson and Boston are gone. A few may take a shot at the pros (Brooks, Clarke). Some may transfer (Allen, Askew, Ware, Fletcher) and others? The recruiting class coming in is not one of Cal's best. It still could be but the top remaining prospects are doubtful. Just my 2 measly cents worth.
It could be feast or famine.
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Just trying to scroll through the D. Y’all are some great people. Don’t have time to like all post but believe me I appreciate it. Thanks everyone. Rested up some today thanks to a sister helping. Feeling some better than yesterday for sure. Long road ahead, but with your encouragement here, things will hopefully get better. I know y’all have made me feel better. Can’t thank you enough. I imagine the cats lost from what little I have read. Mercy killing imo. A year to forget. Good night all, and God bless.
To me the kneeling was a big mistake. Cal should have said we can kneel before Anthem, we can kneel after the Anthem, but during the anthem we will stand up at attention with our hands over our hearts. And he should have explained to one of my favorite players that Coach Rupp was not a racist, and we ain't changing the name of Rupp Arena! I hope next season we can play basketball and forget all this other crap. Let the Pro's demonstrated if the want to.
Praying for You and Your parents. I have been there and done that and I know how tired You must be!
Hats off and hearts out to ...these guys...
Agree with your coulda shoulda. Lessons for all. History is crazy enough without false assumptions. A hasty generalization without examination of the accusatory evidence creates victims where there are none. This truth, that truth, his truth, her truth, our truth, their truth is plain ole childish silliness.
The truth is the truth. Anything else is a lie. The issue is the dasturbization of the truth.
So many now have perfected the ability to look you straight in the eye and lie. As easy as getting a drink of water and mostly no one calls them on it as the other liars pile on the person that calls out the lie. Where does it end?
Good morning from ATX. Currently 70°F, cloudy with light drizzle and winds from the south. Expecting 84°F for today's high.
Another basketball season in the books. Severely disappointed. Wife says watch out next season because the Cats will be back. We'll see.
Happy Friday!
Wishing happiness and health for all our fellow D-League members.
Another basketball season in the books. Severely disappointed. Wife says watch out next season because the Cats will be back. We'll see.
Happy Friday!
Wishing happiness and health for all our fellow D-League members.
Morning Legionnaires!
70's on tap today with possible thunderstorms. Need to spread "Weed & Feed" before the rain to start out the yard work year. Ankle still hurting but not as bad so, I will try to gut it out to spread the mixture.
Not unhappy the season is over since I did not watch many games this year due to the reasons stated above. I know we all have standards we live by and mine is respect to God, Family, Country, then UK. The only way I have to protest the disrespect shown our country lately is to not support the culprits monetarily or by watching. I know some will say one person does not make a difference but, it does to me because if makes me feel as if I am making a difference and I am in my life. In fact, my wife likes the fact that I have not been yelling at the tv when things are going bad during a game much this year. Not only that but, she has more time to watch what she wants. Also, If more people stop watching and buying tickets, and UK gear their pocket books will suffer and perhaps they will wise up.
All that being said, I am a UK fan for life and will never change that nor did I want them to lose any game this year. I am just glad it is over and hope that they can get their act together and teach these kids what this country is really about and that most people are not against them.
Oh and by the way Austin, not a big scallop fan so...heh, heh, heh, I won't be eating that today.
Good morning D-League. Up and at the day early today as my wife had that occasional 5am hospital shift to make.
I've already logged a five mile walk, made a little breakfast for my son as he heads out to his "Hunks Hauling Junk" job, and thought I'd check in before my shower.
Trying to put the terrible hoops season behind me. Won't be able to until the tournament is over -- even though I won't watch a minute of it, I'll know it is going on.
I'm getting scorched by the pitchforks and machete crew on Rafters who want to tear it down and start over. Hell, I'd join them, but I honestly still believe the quickest path to a Kentucky turn around involves Calipari, and not some complete reboot. At his best the guy has magic. He's just got to find that again. Can he? I don't honestly know but it seems a better bet than burning it down and rebuilding.
Anyway, I hope its a great Friday for you folks.
I've already logged a five mile walk, made a little breakfast for my son as he heads out to his "Hunks Hauling Junk" job, and thought I'd check in before my shower.
Trying to put the terrible hoops season behind me. Won't be able to until the tournament is over -- even though I won't watch a minute of it, I'll know it is going on.
I'm getting scorched by the pitchforks and machete crew on Rafters who want to tear it down and start over. Hell, I'd join them, but I honestly still believe the quickest path to a Kentucky turn around involves Calipari, and not some complete reboot. At his best the guy has magic. He's just got to find that again. Can he? I don't honestly know but it seems a better bet than burning it down and rebuilding.
Anyway, I hope its a great Friday for you folks.
I told the Director it was like the odds caught up with the boys this year in close games.........seems like there were a lot of winnable ball games...in my time as a fan, they more than often came out on top in those situations.....it just didn't happen this year........now on to gardening and spring fishing.......
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