Give Pope a chance

[Woodrow_Call_1998]

I said from the beginning that I would support whoever we hired and give them a chance. I’m surprised with this hire but considering he’s one of our own, I’m definitely going to support him. I hope you all do the same. If you’re mad at Mitch that’s understandable but don’t take it out on Mark it’s not his fault that the job was offered to him.

 

[4849515878969812...]

He’ll have my support!

 

[WV Wildcat]

Yes, what these first two posters said. Please unite and stop all the negativity

 

[MakinMusic]

😂

 

[Woodrow_Call_1998]

I don’t blame anyone for being mad at Mitch. I get that completely. Read any of my posts I’ve never mentioned Pope as a coach I wanted.

 

[Woodrow_Call_1998]

It's a huge gamble to hire him. Mitch is banking on it being a Duke/UNC type situation when it could very well turn out much worse than that.

It really is. I’m shocked by this, and can’t believe it honestly. Mitch went from Danny Hurley straight to Mark. He must have knocked it out of the park with his interview or something

 

[HeismaNole]

This is going to be a disaster of epic proportions.

 

[JFCats22]

Nope. Not supporting a program that isn’t serious about winning.

 

[W1LDCAT22]

Mitch is demanding that this hire is one of his homer picks!

 

[kats23]

Idiotic hire

 

[Catfan2226]

All Barnfart did was set Pope up to fail and we will be doing this again in 2 years....without Barnfart.
Fire his ass tonight

 

[RexShepcat]

It really is. I’m shocked by this, and can’t believe it honestly. Mitch went from Danny Hurley straight to Mark. He must have knocked it out of the park with his interview or something

Pope is Rhodes Scholar smart, won a NC here as a Wildcat, has done well at BYU. What did Hurley do before last year? Nothing. One thing is sure is he won’t have Cals bad habits.

 

[ok-cats-computer]

I'll support Pope 100%, and I genuinely hope he makes me eat a huge plate of crow for thinking that Barnhart completely screwed the pooch.

 

[HagginHall1999]

I said from the beginning that I would support whoever we hired and give them a chance. I’m surprised with this hire but considering he’s one of our own, I’m definitely going to support him. I hope you all do the same. If you’re mad at Mitch that’s understandable but don’t take it out on Mark it’s not his fault that the job was offered to him.

I'm behind it and I don't know why.

 

[WV Wildcat]

Anyone who thinks they know Pope will fail is a fool. Maybe he will, maybe he won’t. There is no way to know. It’s just embarrassing

 

[Rideordiewildcat]

Recruiting bye bye.

 

[HagginHall1999]

Nope. Not supporting a program that isn’t serious about winning.

Bye

 

[JimboBBN]

I’ll support him 100 percent until he gives me a reason not to. I’m going to choose to be excited about this, as disappointing as it was to hear.

 

[WV Wildcat]

Recruiting bye bye.

And you know this how?

 

[Woodrow_Call_1998]

Pope is Rhodes Scholar smart, won a NC here as a Wildcat, has done well at BYU. What did Hurley do before last year? Nothing. One thing is sure is he won’t have Cals bad habits.

I understand why fans are mad at Mitch. I haven’t kept up with how Mark has done at BYU very much at all. I said in the beginning I would support whoever we hired and will stand by what I said. I can’t stand Mitch but I hope he got this right since he’s hiring one of our own.

 

[bookerfan66]

No.He didn't deserve this hire and I won't support him.

 

[WV Wildcat]

This is going to be a disaster of epic proportions.

And you know this, how?

 

[Woodrow_Call_1998]

😂

I understand if you’re upset completely

 

[ganner918]

If he's the hire I'll certainly give him a chance. But I'm gonna be mad as all hell at Barnhart for not getting a better option.

 

[NKYWildcat]

All In. Not the University of LaFamilia/Klutch anymore, ready for it to be the University of Kentucky again, LFG.

 

[UKWildcats1987]

Let's see him put together a good team next season. This is UK so 0 excuses not to do so. Hurley or Drew or Donovan would have.

 

[ArcticChar]

I like pope and don't like barnhart. Its not popes fault.

 

[blue cincy]

I will get it a fair shot. Meaning more than 1 year. We will know quickly if he gets the support of the big $$ for UK. NIL will be huge this year if we are to try and win right off the bat. Maybe with Jeff and Mark being teammates we get Reed back?? Maybe not. Maybe we get to keep Big Z. Pope played somewhat like Z. Maybe Pope can talk Adou back into the fold. Then maybe bring in a few good guys. Doubt we want much of his recruiting class.

 

[bookerfan66]

I understand why fans are mad at Mitch. I haven’t kept up with how Mark has done at BYU very much at all. I said in the beginning I would support whoever we hired and will stand by what I said. I can’t stand Mitch but I hope he got this right since he’s hiring one of our own.

One of our own is the dumbest comment ever.Just hire Ford he is also one of our own.Garbage.

 

[HeismaNole]

Pope is Rhodes Scholar smart, won a NC here as a Wildcat, has done well at BYU. What did Hurley do before last year? Nothing. One thing is sure is he won’t have Cals bad habits.

He actually won two ncaa tournament games at Rhode Island. What has Pope done? 0-2 in the ncaa tourney and four trips to the CBI?

 

[Catswin9]

I said from the beginning that I would support whoever we hired and give them a chance. I’m surprised with this hire but considering he’s one of our own, I’m definitely going to support him. I hope you all do the same. If you’re mad at Mitch that’s understandable but don’t take it out on Mark it’s not his fault that the job was offered to him.

Career Record (major schools): 9 Years, 187-108, .634 W-L%

 

[KA4Prez]

He will get a chance. One season. Hopefully he's got a better roster and is better than Arkansas. That's the absolute FLOOR.

 

[Woodrow_Call_1998]

No.He didn't deserve this hire and I won't support him.

It’s not Mark Popes fault that Mitch gave him the job.

 

[wccat2969]

It's not that we won't support Pope but even the biggest fan would have to say there is something off on this hire. Mitch has lost it. He either panicked or wanted to hire someone he could control. Either way, Mitch needs to retire NOW!

 

[bluefaithful]

Go Big Blue!!!

 

[Woodrow_Call_1998]

Career Record (major schools): 9 Years, 187-108, .634 W-L%

Thanks for the info

 

[HeismaNole]

Genius idea to get a Mormon coach who only knows coaching in Utah and expect him to successfully recruit the top recruits.

What an epic disaster. How does this happen? How do we go from talking to a national championship coach this morning to a guy who has more CBI appearances than ncaa tournament appearances.?

 

[Rideordiewildcat]

And you know this how?

Who's he landed in his college career? Not to mention zero tourney wins. That's a first.

 

[meteordealer]

Pope is an excellent X and O guy. I think he can win. Recruiting will be the question mark.

 

[ORCAT10]

Intelligent
Know and respects the tradition
Will put Kentucky first