Drew offered job

[Sejonesy]

I think the hiring for the big sports should be taken out of Mitch’s hands. He seems to not do well when he has to make a big decision for those sports…

Let’s fire him for hiring a top 5 coach in CBB with a national championship under his belt. You guys are something else.

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[catlogic15]

Waaaaaaaaaay out in left field for me here as I never know anything except what I read on here. I couldn’t tell you if this is even remotely close to possible or accurate but a friend text me and said it’s Drew. Said he has a friend that works at Baylor and he’s already held a team meeting, talking with his family tomorrow and we’ll know on Thursday. Who knows

So, he has a team meeting today, but talks to his family tomorrow? HA. Makes no sense.

 

[Kamuka]

He's a good coach but doesn't seem like a huge upgrade over Cal and not sure he would get the program to where it should be. It definitely won't re-energize the fan base.

 

[UK90]

So 2 options here


1. Mitch never considered going after anyone but Drew
2. Someone is lying

They’re actually not “options.” Both of those things could easily be true.

 

[IH8BlueDevilsandUNcheat]

I'm just going to believe who we hire ... when we hire

 

[HoneyMoon155]

I’m ok with Drew. I think he can do a heck of job here.

If you’re okay with mediocre we should have kept cal

 

[GoNoles111]

Drew was always it. Don't know why anyone is surprised.

 

[Kantucke]

Amazing how fast everyone gets over the terrible contract that Barnhardt gifted to Calipari, and yet he's still here making an executive decision. Imagine Kentucky not getting a dime out of Calipari leaving for another school, let alone another SEC school.

 

[KyLegacy]

Donovan already said no and people that wanted him are living in a different reality.

 

[kywildcat41086]

Let’s fire him for hiring a top 5 coach in CBB with a national championship under his belt. You guys are something else.

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When the money people was going to front the money for the guy coming off of back to back championships…. You swing for the fences man…..You Cal guys are something else….

 

[9timeChampion]

i don't think he was the first call. I think the story is wrong. People complaining what if Hurley and Donovan turned us down already. They probably wouldn't say it in public. If it is him we need to support him until he starts losing games at least.

 

[UKat51]

I think Drew is a pretty good coach but I wouldn't be excited with this hire. He's boring but so am I.

I like boring winners. No more ego maniacs.

 

[9timeChampion]

If you’re okay with mediocre we should have kept cal

Drew at least keeps players for 4 years and can switch defenses. Its not mediocre. Just because you love Cal. Cal supporters drive me crazy.

 

[The Grand Poohbah]

Hurley made it pretty clear he had no interest. On more than 1 occasion the last couple of days.

Oats did the same.

Wright was never happening.

Drew will do well here but I think we have now realized just snapping our fingers will not cause “a coach to crawl over broken glass to get here”

Mitch tried with Hurley. Offering him $11 million + a year. He declined it seems.

Every time there is a coaching search every coach rumored to be making a move denies it, usually even stronger than these folks denied. This is how it goes and means absolutely nothing.

 

[RunninRichie]

Donovan already said no and people that wanted him are living in a different reality.

He said no 20 years ago.

 

[hoggwildcat]

Maybe it's first come first serve

 

[maysvilleky]

Hurley made it pretty clear he had no interest. On more than 1 occasion the last couple of days.

Oats did the same.

Wright was never happening.

Drew will do well here but I think we have now realized just snapping our fingers will not cause “a coach to crawl over broken glass to get here”

Mitch tried with Hurley. Offering him $11 million + a year. He declined it seems.

This is what I believe has happened. Why does Hurley need UK? He’s from the North East and can obviously win championships at UConn. To him I’m sure he sees it at a lateral move at best.

Donovan would be the only one I’d be upset about if he wasn’t at least asked.

 

[kb22stang]

People always looking for a complicated answer because the obvious one hurts their feelings. Clearly neither Hurley nor Donavon had any interest, regardless of the money, so now we're on the fourth choice. Keep it simple...

 

[HoneyMoon155]

Drew at least keeps players for 4 years and can switch defenses. Its not mediocre. Just because you love Cal. Cal supporters drive me crazy.

I don’t love cal at all, try again

 

[cole854]

I bet money he was not yet offered the job.

Pay up.

 

[ukalum1988]

I thought Mitch would at least work a little….

He’s definitely pushing the Easy button…..

 

[Victorbmyboy]

You never…ever ever ever hire a buddy or family.

 

[SCChucktownCat]

I just can’t get excited about Scott Drew. Especially not as the first/primary target.

 

[maysvilleky]

He's a good coach but doesn't seem like a huge upgrade over Cal and not sure he would get the program to where it should be. It definitely won't re-energize the fan base.

Anyone is better than Cal IMO.

 

[sportspm]

Is it possible to offer 3 at the same time? And if more than 1 accepts, the board and boosters vote on which one? Just guessing idk 🤷🏻‍♂️

 

[cawoodsct]

Pay up.

Will you accept a check and not cash it for a couple weeks?

 

[kywildcat41086]

He’s definitely pushing the Easy button…..

Mitch is letting us down again.

 

[Wildcat-in-STL]

LOL people act as if there's some youtube channel or TV station where AD's offer jobs to coaches so we can see and hear them say yes or no.

I dont like Mitch, I want him gone and a basketball first guy back in charge of UK. But We will only know who turned us down officially if that coach that turned us down has his side leak it. Mitch sure as hell aint going to leak that he was rejected directly or on back channels. No AD is going to leak they were rejected. So we wont know unless the Coach or Agent of the coach leaks they turned down the job

 

[Rideordiewildcat]

Barney never really tried for Hurley. He’s going directly to his guy. Bbn revolt on this clown. It’s awful cal is gone and Barney who has made major blunders hires the next coach. Not going after oats in a meaningful way is the end for this guy

He's not even going to ask Billy D. At least feels that way and I think he's interested.

"Billy Donovan said Kentucky had not contacted him about the head coach position.Spoke highly of UK and said he’s flattered, but brushed the last 48 hours off as speculation.“My total commitment and focus is here.”Quipped later: “Has John even left yet?.”

 

[maysvilleky]

People always looking for a complicated answer because the obvious one hurts their feelings. Clearly neither Hurley nor Donavon had any interest, regardless of the money, so now we're on the fourth choice. Keep it simple...

One thing Cal said that is true…UK isn’t for everyone…even at a crazy salary. Some on here just aren’t willing to accept that fact.

 

[true blue1]

If you’re okay with mediocre we should have kept cal

Drew is an upgrade at this point of Cal’s career!

 

[Captain_Kentucky]

He's a good coach but doesn't seem like a huge upgrade over Cal and not sure he would get the program to where it should be. It definitely won't re-energize the fan base.

Cal can’t “coach”…Drew can coach. That’s the upgrade

 

[HoneyMoon155]

Drew is an upgrade at this point of Cal’s career!

Yep an upgrade to the round of 32 and that’s about it

 

[Gater4Life]

Donovan is not going back to college.

 

[kywildcat41086]

I’d almost be just willing to go with Pitino for the last few years of his career as a bridge for the next coach.

 

[flacat22]

I’d almost be just willing to go with Pitino for the last few years of his career as a bridge for the next coach.

Jesus 🤦‍♂️

 

[true blue1]

Yep an upgrade to the round of 32 and that’s about it

Let’s see how he does. Give him a chance!

 

[Bluegrassking]

Co-coaches.

I like boring winners. No more ego maniacs.

Sounds like a recipe that risks being the next IU to me.

Ego maniacs are who thrive here. This is not a workman/shrinking violet job.

 

[FrankUnderwoodX]

Barney never really tried for Hurley. He’s going directly to his guy. Bbn revolt on this clown. It’s awful cal is gone and Barney who has made major blunders hires the next coach. Not going after oats in a meaningful way is the end for this guy

You clearly have an agenda lol.

Oats does NOT want to be here.

The landscape has changed. We can’t just snap our fingers and get whoever we want (as has been seen).



Relax.

 

[Wildcats1st]

You clearly have an agenda lol.

Relax.

Whats my agenda? If you think it’s anything other than UK being back on top then you’re a fool.