Fox and Monk

[Rupp'sRunt]

Calling fans out on twitter for crying over players leaving early? I'll let you be the judge

http://www.nationofblue.com/deaaron-fox-sends-a-message-thats-likely-directed-to-some-fans/

Some pretty vocal frosh this year.

 

[DanDrungus]

Anyone who was bothering either Fox or Monk to return because it would be best for them, deserves plenty of flak.

 

[track42]

I haven't seen anyone put down Fox and Monk for leaving.High draft picks so it makes total sense.

 

[Deli owl]

Petty imo

 

[Rupp'sRunt]

Anyone who was bothering either Fox or Monk to return because it would be best for them, deserves plenty of flak.

Tweet came today, I think they're talking abt Diallo

 

[Madcat62]

Calling fans out on twitter for crying about over players leaving early? I'll let you be the judge

http://www.nationofblue.com/deaaron-fox-sends-a-message-thats-likely-directed-to-some-fans/

Some pretty vocal frosh this year.

i have been a fan of the UK program for almost 45 years my concern is whats best for the program

 

[marshalfan]

Fox and Monk lived up to their commitment and have most UK fans blessings. Diallo if he leaves did not do anything for his scholarship.

 

[brianpoe]

i have been a fan of the UK program for almost 45 years my concern is whats best for the program

Why the context of how many years a poster has been a fan...?

As if a 25 year old cannot be a program first fan?

Also, why are people not considered program fans because they understand why kids leave and are not angry that Cal doesnt lie to them and physically hold them by their ankles to stay?

 

[Madcat62]

Tweet came today, I think they're talking abt Diallo

he should have played this year if he leaves now he got coached and a free ride and gave not one thing back to the program

 

[irishcat1965]

i have been a fan of the UK program for almost 45 years my concern is whats best for the program

I assume you would take a 20% pay cut for the company you work for right now. You know, for the good of the company.

 

[brianpoe]

he should have played this year if he leaves now he got coached and a free ride and gave not one thing back to the program

So, even if offered a 1st round guaranteed contract, he should come back, leave momma in the projects working 3 jobs so he can spend a year working off those 3 months of practice?

 

[WildMoon]

i have been a fan of the UK program for almost 45 years my concern is whats best for the program

ironically, you are hurting the program thinking like that. Nice job!

 

[Rupp'sRunt]

So, even if offered a 1st round guaranteed contract, he should come back, leave momma in the projects working 3 jobs so he can spend a year working off those 3 months of practice?

Do we know for a fact Diallo mom is in the projects? Serious question

 

[UKWildcats#8]

I assume you would take a 20% pay cut for the company you work for right now. You know, for the good of the company.

Hell let the guy work for free.

 

[TrustinCal]

Spot on. They don't owe us anything. The system is what it is. These kids have made many, many people rich and made a lot of money for free.

 

[irishcat1965]

Do we know for a fact Diallo mom is in the projects? Serious question

As far as I'm concerned, it's irrelevant whether she is or is the president of Microsoft. If my son had a million dollar opportunity, I would tell him to leave college in a second.

 

[CatsnRoses]

ironically, you are hurting the program thinking like that. Nice job!

Huh? I don't understand this line of thinking at all. Some people have gotten a bit lost in the fog these last few years.

 

[ukmelanie]

As far as I'm concerned, it's irrelevant whether she is or is the president of Microsoft. If my son had a million dollar opportunity, I would tell him to leave college in a second.

But it seems like it would be the smarter decision to wait a year.I see no way he's a guaranteed first rounder in a tough draft.Make more money next season with a weaker draft.

 

[CatsnRoses]

Anyone lashing out at these kids directly via Twitter or any other social media platform is an idiot. There's no excuse for that. At the same time, fans have every right right to be upset/disappointed when a kid decides to leave the team/program they support. Let's not conflate these two distinctly different reactions.

 

[Rupp'sRunt]

As far as I'm concerned, it's irrelevant whether she is or is the president of Microsoft. If my son had a million dollar opportunity, I would tell him to leave college in a second.

Easier to stay if you're parents are loaded, I'm not arguing either way though. Too each his own

 

[irishcat1965]

But it seems like it would be the smarter decision to wait a year.I see no way he's a guaranteed first rounder in a tough draft.Make more money next season with a weaker draft.

Could be. But it's his life and his decision. If he makes the wrong one, he has to live with the consequences.

 

[irishcat1965]

Easier to stay if you're parents are loaded, I'm not arguing either way though. Too each his own

It would be easier to stay- absolutely no doubt about that.

 

[Madcat62]

I assume you would take a 20% pay cut for the company you work for right now. You know, for the good of the company.

he should have played then do you get paid for setting on your ass and not contributing anything

 

[CHAMPCAT11]

Why the context of how many years a poster has been a fan...?

As if a 25 year old cannot be a program first fan?

Also, why are people not considered program fans because they understand why kids leave and are not angry that Cal doesnt lie to them and physically hold them by their ankles to stay?

I'll weigh in on this one Brian if you don't mind because you and I have tossed this subject around in the past.

Being a true fan of any sports team for 45 years is commendable. Being a fan of a 'gold standard' team like UK, Yankees, Red Sox. Packers, Bears etc for that long is strong no matter how you slice it.

A 25 year old CAN be a program first fan for sure but it isn't nearly as credible as a fan that's supported the same team for darn near a half century.

Lastly, people can certainly be program fans and understand why kids leave early (times change) and they don't have to be angry at Cal. But in the big picture Cal's job is to try to win the ultimate prize no different than any coach in any sport, not to rack up personal firsts (first round draft picks / players first over team and school that pays him to win team championships). Those are Cal's words and I believe Cal himself preaches (or used to preach) unselfishness i.e.Terrance Jones ?

You post well and seem to be a solid UK fan but I've posted similar comments to those of Madcat62 and you don't seem to like it when fans feel this way.

 

[floatingyou]

he should have played this year if he leaves now he got coached and a free ride and gave not one thing back to the program

He practiced against Monk and Fox. Made them better players. But I know you're not going to understand this

 

[kyups01]

Maybe Monk should be tweeting all the laughing faces over his NCAA Tourney performances because thats whats really funny.

 

[Madcat62]

He practiced against Monk and Fox. Made them better players. But I know you're not going to understand this

i don't guess they made him a better player that would be way out of the question

 

[floatingyou]

Maybe Monk should be tweeting all the laughing faces over his NCAA Tourney performances because thats whats really funny.

No. Your posts are what's funny. You call yourself a fan, that's funny.

 

[floatingyou]

i don't guess they made him a better player that would be way out of the question

Are you guessing that? Because I did not say that. I'd say you are wrong if you guessing that tho

 

[irishcat1965]

he should have played then do you get paid for setting on your ass and not contributing anything

You can't be serious. Sitting on his ass? Yes clearly that is what he did. Sit on his ass all semester.

 

[Jbapp1978]

I'll weigh in on this one Brian if you don't mind because you and I have tossed this subject around in the past.

Being a true fan of any sports team for 45 years is commendable. Being a fan of a 'gold standard' team like UK, Yankees, Red Sox. Packers, Bears etc for that long is strong no matter how you slice it.

A 25 year old CAN be a program first fan for sure but it isn't nearly as credible as a fan that's supported the same team for darn near a half century.

Lastly, people can certainly be program fans and understand why kids leave early (times change) and they don't have to be angry at Cal. But in the big picture Cal's job is to try to win the ultimate prize no different than any coach in any sport, not to rack up personal firsts (first round draft picks / players first over team and school that pays him to win team championships). Those are Cal's words and I believe Cal himself preaches (or used to preach) unselfishness i.e.Terrance Jones ?

You post well and seem to be a solid UK fan but I've posted similar comments to those of Madcat62 and you don't seem to like it when fans feel this way.

Actually Cal said on his 30 for 30"My job is not to win championships, its just not".
People are not mad about players that are lottery to first round picks leaving, people are angry when EVERYONE wants to leave even when they are not projected to be picked, and in dallio case people are upset because if youre gonna leave, you could of helped us this year. A total waste, he could have been key to 9.

Lastly certain posters like brian and irish need to get over thereselves if someone feels different than them, you may think they are solid posters and you may be right but they become bullies if God forbid someone wants differnt for this program then them.

 

[Cawood86]

I don't know anyone that is or should be upset that Fox, Monk, or Bam are going pro. They gave their all. Conducted themselves with class, and were great ambassadors for UK. They have my respect and I wish them nothing but the best. I will miss them because they had such fun loving personalities. Sure, as a UK fan, I would love for them to come back, but I do not in any way begrudge them leaving. No way anyone should IMO.

 

[Madcat62]

You can't be serious. Sitting on his ass? Yes clearly that is what he did. Sit on his ass all semester.

you ask if i would take 20% pay cut . he never stepped on the court

 

[irishcat1965]

you ask if i would take 20% pay cut . he never stepped on the court

He did plenty busting his ass in practice. It isn't all about the games.

 

[shaudyshaud]

The tweet could be about anything

 

[kyups01]

No. Your posts are what's funny. You call yourself a fan, that's funny.

Cool.

 

[Madcat62]

He did plenty busting his ass in practice. It isn't all about the games.

really not about the games not the team just the individuals

 

[bookerfan66]

People are taking much for granted over those comments.Hard to really understand what they meant unless they clarify it.

 

[irishcat1965]

really not about the games not the team just the individuals

Like anything else in life. You look after your family first. Those players aren't any different.

 

[irishcat1965]

Actually Cal said on his 30 for 30"My job is not to win championships, its just not".
People are not mad about players that are lottery to first round picks leaving, people are angry when EVERYONE wants to leave even when they are not projected to be picked, and in dallio case people are upset because if youre gonna leave, you could of helped us this year. A total waste, he could have been key to 9.

Lastly certain posters like brian and irish need to get over thereselves if someone feels different than them, you may think they are solid posters and you may be right but they become bullies if God forbid someone wants differnt for this program then them.

Yep clearly I'm the forum bully.