Happy Christmas Eve, Wildcat Fans.
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See there is simply just more to it than Stoops sucks and limits his OC’s. Those type of blanket statements are just weak and “the pass heavy league” is comical when only 2 teams average more than 300 yards a game.
It’s as if Brown/Key haven’t been our main 2 guys for 3 years now and were young and now that they are experienced enough to compete with SEC/NFL corners we have a QB with NO experience and an OC learning on the fly what the SEC is.
Stoops will be gone soon enough I’m sure and I sure hope this goes as good as everyone here thinks it will.
FYI Coen left and came back so that blows a shotgun sized hole in your theory of what the OC’s realize.
All that isn’t to say I don’t recognize the failures of the past 3 years. I have and I get the frustrations, but if you aren’t willing to admit there have also been OL issues as well as youth to overcome which could also be impacting the offense then to some degree that’s on you.
Personally Id like to see us get 6 wins and give Stoops, Hamden, BVG another go at it. Hopefully Key stays for a SR season too and see what a year of continuity at QB/OC could bring.
It’s as if Brown/Key haven’t been our main 2 guys for 3 years now and were young and now that they are experienced enough to compete with SEC/NFL corners we have a QB with NO experience and an OC learning on the fly what the SEC is.
Stoops will be gone soon enough I’m sure and I sure hope this goes as good as everyone here thinks it will.
FYI Coen left and came back so that blows a shotgun sized hole in your theory of what the OC’s realize.
All that isn’t to say I don’t recognize the failures of the past 3 years. I have and I get the frustrations, but if you aren’t willing to admit there have also been OL issues as well as youth to overcome which could also be impacting the offense then to some degree that’s on you.
Personally Id like to see us get 6 wins and give Stoops, Hamden, BVG another go at it. Hopefully Key stays for a SR season too and see what a year of continuity at QB/OC could bring.
It’s been 5 different OCs the last 5 years with none of them getting let go or pushed out tells you everything you should know about the head man.
We are the laughingstock of the league when we shouldn’t be especially in his 12th year and (on top of that) we pay him and his staff way too much for that.
Fans shouldn’t go to the home games the rest of the year to show their disappointment in the product and the huge underachievement of Stoops.
He can’t manage a clock or end of half situation to save his life and somehow that’s gotten worse. We just lost to Billy Napier by 28 in a game we were favored in. I could go on and on.
Hopefully he’ll get his feelings hurt enough by the fans and media that he’ll quit and go somewhere else (or retire or take some time off) like his twin brother Cal. He’s probably not dumb enough to cost himself his buyout in the process though (but I wouldn’t put it past him either; fingers crossed).
I can understand that. I’m really hoping he can salvage 6 wins and get some kind of interest in the B10. That’s absolutely where he belongs.
He has earned that kind of respect here for our fans to happy for him if he can land this thing instead of crashing and burning out.
He has earned that kind of respect here for our fans to happy for him if he can land this thing instead of crashing and burning out.
Lord if people thought it was annoying how the media fawns over Bill Self because he gets them beers at hoots wait till you see how they gargle Pope. Dude is so over the top likeable. Not sure I’m even prepared to see a UK coach treated well.
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My big takeaway from that was that he is gonna kill it on the recruiting trail.
It will definitely be a welcome change from constant cringe hearing our coach screaming at the refs, and often starting in a hole because most refs hate him.
Or a coach who actually likes the fans.
AD with 36 pts, 16 boards, 4 dimes, 3 blocks and a steal against the DPOY. Pretty solid season debut
Who cares, Bronny got to play with his dad!!!!!!
6 wins...woo hoo. Bowl game in Fargo?
Key played with Leary, the current 3rd string QB on the Ravens, and the clone of Josh Allen per your glorified hype of Levis. Why on earth would he want to come back to see what a "year of continuity" would bring? Good grief. He needs to run as fast as he can once the final game horn blows.
Unless you were alive and baseball-aware in 1981, it is impossible to understand how big of a deal Fernando-mania was. I thought the Yankees had a pitching advantage in this WS, but I wonder if the passing of Fernando might give the Dodgers some extra special something.
It should be obvious to anyone with eyes that Stoops limits his offensive coordinators. His is the classic defensive head coach mentality - slow the game down, rest the defense, limit possessions, play field position game, etc. Sure, there have been exceptions (letting Levis throw the ball around is obvious one) but he will always default to that style in close games.
It should be obvious to anyone with eyes that Stoops limits his offensive coordinators. His is the classic defensive head coach mentality - slow the game down, rest the defense, limit possessions, play field position game, etc. Sure, there have been exceptions (letting Levis throw the ball around is obvious one) but he will always default to that style in close games.
I remember growing up in the early 80's and you basically got 1 game a week and most of the time it was the Dodgers. Me and and my grandmother would always watch it together. Fernando was a star. RIP.
Surprised to see that Fernando was only 63 years old. Feels like he played against Charlemagne and Julius Caesar.
- Braylon Mullins (probably) to UConn today. Another blow for IU recruiting. They legit thought they were gonna build a super class of Mullins, Haralson (Notre Dame), Sisley, and either Moreno (UK) or Reibe (UConn). They'll only end up with Sisley, who was just dropped 26 spots in the Rivals 100. Gonna have to be another portal haul for Woodson.
- I've watched that viral clip of the WNBA finals at least a half-dozen times. It's amazing.
- Speaking of airballs, I read a quote about an NBA player (I believe it's Ausar Thompson from the Pistons) who shot more airballs from 3 last year than actual made 3's. That's unreal.
- Fernando was from an era when you couldn't watch your favorite MLB (or any other league, for that matter) players whenever you wanted. When you can only watch whoever happens to be on NBC's Game of the Week, or Monday Night Football, etc., the legend only grows. Fernando was like a myth, and gave a lot of hope to pudgy Mexican kids like me.
- I've watched that viral clip of the WNBA finals at least a half-dozen times. It's amazing.
- Speaking of airballs, I read a quote about an NBA player (I believe it's Ausar Thompson from the Pistons) who shot more airballs from 3 last year than actual made 3's. That's unreal.
- Fernando was from an era when you couldn't watch your favorite MLB (or any other league, for that matter) players whenever you wanted. When you can only watch whoever happens to be on NBC's Game of the Week, or Monday Night Football, etc., the legend only grows. Fernando was like a myth, and gave a lot of hope to pudgy Mexican kids like me.
- I'll be sure to use this one in my show at *checks notes* Memorial Baptist Church this weekend.
I’m fine with being pissed at Stoops, even wanting him to move along. What I’m not cool with is shitting on UK success to put down a current/former coach. Same goes with commentary regarding Calipari.
I don’t give a damn who was up/dowm/sideways - 10 wins twice in football in the SEC, especially at the University of Kentucky, is impressive.
You can call out Stoops without trying to shit on the best UK football run any of us (sans the older fellas who recall the late 70s) has ever seen.
In the same vein, blast Cal’s dismal last 7 seasons BUT I don’t want to hear shit about any luck/woulda/coulda/shoulda bullshit 2010-2017 (except for Wisconsin). “Well if Harrison doesn’t hit those shots blah blah …”
I will end my rant but make no mistake, I will steer my bigass Ridgeline to your house and physically pound you into the ground if you seek to diminish success from my beloved Wildcats.
You have been warned.
I don’t give a damn who was up/dowm/sideways - 10 wins twice in football in the SEC, especially at the University of Kentucky, is impressive.
You can call out Stoops without trying to shit on the best UK football run any of us (sans the older fellas who recall the late 70s) has ever seen.
In the same vein, blast Cal’s dismal last 7 seasons BUT I don’t want to hear shit about any luck/woulda/coulda/shoulda bullshit 2010-2017 (except for Wisconsin). “Well if Harrison doesn’t hit those shots blah blah …”
I will end my rant but make no mistake, I will steer my bigass Ridgeline to your house and physically pound you into the ground if you seek to diminish success from my beloved Wildcats.
You have been warned.
Really looking forward to watching the caits tonight on whatever illegal stream my youngest finds on TikTok. Thanks, China!
I live on South Campus. You'll never find me.
Good to see Matt Jones do both a pre- and post-game show for a preseason game. The old bull still's got its horns. You can tell how pumped BBN is.
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A lot of you really liked Old Carter and GYERO has the chance to buy them out. They are up for auction and I’d assume that would include ownership of the building the Justin’s House of Bourbon rent.
They poured money into those downtown Louisville buildings so I hate to see it. But given the back story I get it too.
They poured money into those downtown Louisville buildings so I hate to see it. But given the back story I get it too.
We live in a recency bias world, much more than any one point in society.
Whatever happened most recently is the definitive carte blanch judgement on that team, player or coach. Teams, players and coaches are not allowed to get better or worse throughout the course of a season or from one season to the next.
Fans and the dozens of younger fan boy “media” types that have popped up in droves over the last few years can not process past performance and or place things in proper perspective.
You can be pissed about Stoops coaching performance this year and also appreciate & understand how well he has done overall by Kentucky standards.
You simply are not going to fire a guy who has won 10 fng games at Kentucky twice over a 4 year period, won 4 bowl games in a row including 2 New Year’s Day bowls, recruited at a level that was unheard of at Kentucky and through his own without the help of our dorky AD has cultivated relationships with some of the biggest basketball boosters who now throw a shit ton of money at the football program.
Stoops has plenty of warts but he also has a ton of earned equity and I also think he will know when it’s time to retire. He’s alway been honest with the fans (nobody wanted to hear it in his early years when he called the overall talent level & depth crappy) and instead of ducking & or getting defensive like Cal did he’s basically admitting this is inexcusable.
Whatever happened most recently is the definitive carte blanch judgement on that team, player or coach. Teams, players and coaches are not allowed to get better or worse throughout the course of a season or from one season to the next.
Fans and the dozens of younger fan boy “media” types that have popped up in droves over the last few years can not process past performance and or place things in proper perspective.
You can be pissed about Stoops coaching performance this year and also appreciate & understand how well he has done overall by Kentucky standards.
You simply are not going to fire a guy who has won 10 fng games at Kentucky twice over a 4 year period, won 4 bowl games in a row including 2 New Year’s Day bowls, recruited at a level that was unheard of at Kentucky and through his own without the help of our dorky AD has cultivated relationships with some of the biggest basketball boosters who now throw a shit ton of money at the football program.
Stoops has plenty of warts but he also has a ton of earned equity and I also think he will know when it’s time to retire. He’s alway been honest with the fans (nobody wanted to hear it in his early years when he called the overall talent level & depth crappy) and instead of ducking & or getting defensive like Cal did he’s basically admitting this is inexcusable.
I'm more annoyed by the 10 PM tip for the Gonzaga game then these SEC+ games. It wasn't that long ago that the only way to watch those games in the past was at 11:30 after the WKYT news with Dick Gabriel calling them
If you can't find the game tonight come back here and click this link https://www.espn.com/watch/player/_/id/da8f03ff-4b92-4c24-b511-41fdec34991f
If you can't find the game tonight come back here and click this link https://www.espn.com/watch/player/_/id/da8f03ff-4b92-4c24-b511-41fdec34991f
Stoops is burned out. Could he bounce back. Of course, people can recharge. But right now he needs a change of scenery just as bad as we need a young, hungry coach.
It’s what is best for both parties. Stoops knew it. And he tried. I was resentful at first. Now I understand more why he did it. He just needs a change.
It’s what is best for both parties. Stoops knew it. And he tried. I was resentful at first. Now I understand more why he did it. He just needs a change.
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-The Theo Vonn - JD Vance podcast is excellent. He's so good with these politicians. His story hits really close to home and one of the reasons I love the book so much. Vance is BY FAR, and it's not even close, the most intelligent and normal of the 4 people on the ticket.
-Had already logged my meal in MFP, was happy with a another solid nutrition day, walked down to cook dinner, and in walks WS with a whole pizza. On a damn Tuesday. This isn't a Friday night treat. This is a left over Puccini's sausage and bacon from an after school party that she could have easily just left there. So, I rationalize, one slice. 4 slices later I'm miserable. THEN, the psycho ordered a 2nd pizza from Donato's. So of course I need to quality check that vs the cold Puccini's. Obviously, Donato's was better. I think she's purposely trying to fatten me up.
-Basketball game tonight is very odd.
-I'm pissed at Stoops. Either be the damn coach all in or GTFO. Pretty simple. And there's ZERO chance WCC could wrestle me to the ground.
-Had already logged my meal in MFP, was happy with a another solid nutrition day, walked down to cook dinner, and in walks WS with a whole pizza. On a damn Tuesday. This isn't a Friday night treat. This is a left over Puccini's sausage and bacon from an after school party that she could have easily just left there. So, I rationalize, one slice. 4 slices later I'm miserable. THEN, the psycho ordered a 2nd pizza from Donato's. So of course I need to quality check that vs the cold Puccini's. Obviously, Donato's was better. I think she's purposely trying to fatten me up.
-Basketball game tonight is very odd.
-I'm pissed at Stoops. Either be the damn coach all in or GTFO. Pretty simple. And there's ZERO chance WCC could wrestle me to the ground.
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This new era deserves a few randoms:
*It's going to be weird watching a UK basketball game without being constantly frustrated by nonsensical/lazy coaching preparation and decisions. This year will provide moments when we are sobered with limits of our talent but I am fully confident that whatever potential there is, it will be maximized by our coach. Haven't had that feeling in a long while.
*I'm appreciative of Stoops, I'm also concerned that at his peak he had a fantastic staff that helped balance out some of his faults and that a lot of that staff has gotten replaced by yes men, friends, and family. It would suck if he ended it on a down note but not nearly as bad if he stayed 2 or 3 seasons too long and it got real ugly...next year's roster doesn't look pretty at all. Let's figure out a good number he and the university can live with, give him a hero's sendoff, and go get Sumrall.
*I went with my dad to Scotland at the end of August for a golf trip. I won't give the blow by blow (maybe sometime in the golf thread) but for those interested we played Nairn, Royal Dornoch, Castle Stuart, Carnoustie, Kingsbarns (the group's favorite), and the Castle Course. Didn't make the draw for the Old Course but we went down and walked 17 and 18 and had a bite and drink at the 18th Club rooftop restaurant in St. Andrews. It was the trip of a lifetime and, really, a must for any golfing nerd like myself.
*It's going to be weird watching a UK basketball game without being constantly frustrated by nonsensical/lazy coaching preparation and decisions. This year will provide moments when we are sobered with limits of our talent but I am fully confident that whatever potential there is, it will be maximized by our coach. Haven't had that feeling in a long while.
*I'm appreciative of Stoops, I'm also concerned that at his peak he had a fantastic staff that helped balance out some of his faults and that a lot of that staff has gotten replaced by yes men, friends, and family. It would suck if he ended it on a down note but not nearly as bad if he stayed 2 or 3 seasons too long and it got real ugly...next year's roster doesn't look pretty at all. Let's figure out a good number he and the university can live with, give him a hero's sendoff, and go get Sumrall.
*I went with my dad to Scotland at the end of August for a golf trip. I won't give the blow by blow (maybe sometime in the golf thread) but for those interested we played Nairn, Royal Dornoch, Castle Stuart, Carnoustie, Kingsbarns (the group's favorite), and the Castle Course. Didn't make the draw for the Old Course but we went down and walked 17 and 18 and had a bite and drink at the 18th Club rooftop restaurant in St. Andrews. It was the trip of a lifetime and, really, a must for any golfing nerd like myself.
"Kentucky standards" meaning what? Mediocrity? If so, then he is the gold standard. Every coach at UK going back to Curci has had at least 1-2 years of "look at me" results, followed by years of futility. Stoops caught lightning in a bottle twice, and despite his dismal SEC record, has managed to squeak into one of a thousand bowl games thanks to the cupcakes on the schedule. We all know how his SEC record at home has looked of late as well. 7-14 in your last 21 SEC games isn't worthy of anything but a pink slip. He hasn't earned shit in regards to keeping his job...which should have ended well before now. Year after year of second half of the season collapses....a continuing problem w/ on and off the field discipline with players and himself....inability to maintain coaching continuity.....and so on.
Shut the **** up already.
She's really something, man. What a special family, couldn't be prouder to have them. 😍
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Was there in fall of 2022. Blew me away how accessible the Old Course is. You can just roll-up to Swilcan Bridge in between groups and take pics to your heart's content. Then walk across 18 and hit the clubhouse, the Himalayas (which was surprisingly cool), Tom Morris Grill, and the Chariots of Fire beach. Or walk the entire course. Just an amazing area and beautiful town. Completely different feel than a lot of courses over here where you can't even get close to the course. I kept waiting for someone to yell at me, but nope. If anything, they would offer to take a picture. Mrs. CMD couldn't care less about golf, but even she could appreciate the history and have an absolute blast just being there. Glad you got to make that trip, man.
Jordan Burks is the most recent addition to the list of contributing Kentucky basketball players I forgot about.
Amari Williams is my pick to click. Think he'll dominate our lesser opponents.
Excited but tempering expectations.
If we stink, just remind yourself that Rob, Reed and Reeves barely played together despite statistically being the best 3 man combo in the country, and then we lost to Dan Aykroyd.
Amari Williams is my pick to click. Think he'll dominate our lesser opponents.
Excited but tempering expectations.
If we stink, just remind yourself that Rob, Reed and Reeves barely played together despite statistically being the best 3 man combo in the country, and then we lost to Dan Aykroyd.
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