Dawson deserved to be canned for the Vanderbilt game alone. He wasn't a scapegoat. He was that awful.
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At least we can look forward to the ensuing "crowd before kickoff" pics on Twitter by the local sports journalists.
The end of the first half garbage time TD. Vintage UK football. Couldn't hold them for 30 seconds?
Then the dropped interception followed by a pass interference call to keep that drive alive resulting in a TD. Vintage UK football.
That's when I left for dinner. Fully knowing the outcome.
Can't believe Boat went to bed in the first quarter. Shaking Brady's head.
Then the dropped interception followed by a pass interference call to keep that drive alive resulting in a TD. Vintage UK football.
That's when I left for dinner. Fully knowing the outcome.
Can't believe Boat went to bed in the first quarter. Shaking Brady's head.
Dude. We all agree with you. He was the problem for last years woes. He's gone now, thankfully. Sugar Bowl here we come.
Air Raid!!!!!!
If it's any consolation did see Bam last night. He was in front of me at the Papa John's concession stand. Dude is 100% pure diesel cock. Gracious.
Actually, can't believe I even stayed up to listen to the first quarter.
Was a little tired today, walking around looking at a bunch of famous art and sculptures. Michelangelo thinks Stoops sucks.
Found this incredible sandwich shop. Line wrapped around the corner, and it was amazing. Must have tasted like what Shannon Dawson had last night.
The Dante, ftw.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaur...l_Antico_Vinaio-Florence_Tuscany.html?m=19904
Was a little tired today, walking around looking at a bunch of famous art and sculptures. Michelangelo thinks Stoops sucks.
Found this incredible sandwich shop. Line wrapped around the corner, and it was amazing. Must have tasted like what Shannon Dawson had last night.
The Dante, ftw.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaur...l_Antico_Vinaio-Florence_Tuscany.html?m=19904
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Nov. 4, 2012
First, I would like to thank the fans that have supported this football team at Commonwealth Stadium and on the road this year. It has been a difficult season thus far, losses none of us wished to experience and injuries that have taken their toll on an already young squad.
We are a proud member of the Southeastern Conference. With that membership comes some of the greatest challenges in all of college sports. You are challenged every day with great programs in all sports; the fans, coaches and athletes are what make this league special. To compete in this conference you must have a solid foundation on which you operate. For the last decade, our foundation has been built and operated on the principles of our department. We have tried to put in place programs, coaches and attitudes that reflect integrity, education, discipline, stewardship and competitiveness in which all Kentuckians, the entire university and Wildcat fans can find pride.
We have made progress in many areas, but the journey is never an easy one, nor a straight one to the destination we all desire. There is a line in our fight song which we use in our hallways and in our communication: "`til the battle is won." It is easy to write it down; it is harder to live it, especially when you are not seeing the results you very much would like to enjoy. College athletics is now being referred to as the business of college sports. One would be hard-pressed to argue. At its core we make decisions every day based upon the impact it will have on our 500-plus student-athletes, their education and experiences. In the last decade or so it seems the clock on those decisions, most notably the timetable to get any program going has continued to speed up, especially in college football and basketball. The cycle moves at a rapid pace with high expectations.
We have all enjoyed watching hundreds of UK athletes perform at championship levels in recent years. We have celebrated and called them our own with pride. We have watched them leave UK and go onto incredible journeys after their time in Lexington. Football, basketball and our membership in the SEC have provided us the opportunity to do that.
We have had those celebration scenes and great athletes wear the blue and white in recent years at Commonwealth Stadium, and we desire like everyone to have them on a regular basis. We strive to provide an environment of exciting, fun, and winning football - a place where we will celebrate the physical, intense game we all enjoy at the highest level in the best conference in college football.
We have invested significantly in our sports programs, mostly on the backs of football and men's basketball. We have invested in football specifically and have high hopes there will be the opportunity to do major work in our stadium with some financing opportunities in the very near future. As always, we will work to fit into the plans of the university as a whole. Many times I have been told, "We know you will do what is right." When I ask myself for whom, I always return to the same place in my mind: for our student-athletes and coaches first, our fans and supporters next, and for those of us who work for them lastly.
I am proud of the Big Blue Nation for its continued support of our football team, especially for those who have maintained their season tickets and continued to support our entire athletics program. You have provided a great environment in Commonwealth Stadium through the years, and on behalf of our student-athletes, I want to thank you for continuing to fight with us. It is ALWAYS our goal at UK to provide the positive energy and support to pursue the hopes, efforts and dreams of those in the competitions. I hope to see you continue your unwavering support on Senior Day vs. Samford.
In the end there are realities we must face and overcome. Right or wrong, we must respond to those realities to protect the 22 programs and 500-plus student-athletes for whom we provide. Obviously our football program is not where we want it to be and we are all disappointed; coaches, players, administration and our fans.
After much conversation, evaluation and prayer, I have determined that it is in the best interest of our athletics program to make a change in our football coaching staff at the conclusion of the season. I do so with a heavy heart for a man who has served his alma mater for almost 22 years as a player and a coach. Joker Phillips has carried the banner for the Blue and White with honor and pride. I have enjoyed working alongside him and am thankful for his friendship for the last decade. His concern for the entire program, his work and teaching of young people, his humanitarian work, and the friendship we all enjoy with him will long surpass the scoreboard. I want to thank him for all of those things on behalf of Kentucky.
The search for a new head coach will begin immediately and will be managed internally. I understand the challenge and significance of finding a new leader for our football program. It will be done with great concern for our student-athletes, students of the University of Kentucky, the Big Blue Nation and the citizens of the Commonwealth. Kentucky Football needs to be and will be a championship contender in the SEC.
Mitch Barnhart
Director of Athletics
First, I would like to thank the fans that have supported this football team at Commonwealth Stadium and on the road this year. It has been a difficult season thus far, losses none of us wished to experience and injuries that have taken their toll on an already young squad.
We are a proud member of the Southeastern Conference. With that membership comes some of the greatest challenges in all of college sports. You are challenged every day with great programs in all sports; the fans, coaches and athletes are what make this league special. To compete in this conference you must have a solid foundation on which you operate. For the last decade, our foundation has been built and operated on the principles of our department. We have tried to put in place programs, coaches and attitudes that reflect integrity, education, discipline, stewardship and competitiveness in which all Kentuckians, the entire university and Wildcat fans can find pride.
We have made progress in many areas, but the journey is never an easy one, nor a straight one to the destination we all desire. There is a line in our fight song which we use in our hallways and in our communication: "`til the battle is won." It is easy to write it down; it is harder to live it, especially when you are not seeing the results you very much would like to enjoy. College athletics is now being referred to as the business of college sports. One would be hard-pressed to argue. At its core we make decisions every day based upon the impact it will have on our 500-plus student-athletes, their education and experiences. In the last decade or so it seems the clock on those decisions, most notably the timetable to get any program going has continued to speed up, especially in college football and basketball. The cycle moves at a rapid pace with high expectations.
We have all enjoyed watching hundreds of UK athletes perform at championship levels in recent years. We have celebrated and called them our own with pride. We have watched them leave UK and go onto incredible journeys after their time in Lexington. Football, basketball and our membership in the SEC have provided us the opportunity to do that.
We have had those celebration scenes and great athletes wear the blue and white in recent years at Commonwealth Stadium, and we desire like everyone to have them on a regular basis. We strive to provide an environment of exciting, fun, and winning football - a place where we will celebrate the physical, intense game we all enjoy at the highest level in the best conference in college football.
We have invested significantly in our sports programs, mostly on the backs of football and men's basketball. We have invested in football specifically and have high hopes there will be the opportunity to do major work in our stadium with some financing opportunities in the very near future. As always, we will work to fit into the plans of the university as a whole. Many times I have been told, "We know you will do what is right." When I ask myself for whom, I always return to the same place in my mind: for our student-athletes and coaches first, our fans and supporters next, and for those of us who work for them lastly.
I am proud of the Big Blue Nation for its continued support of our football team, especially for those who have maintained their season tickets and continued to support our entire athletics program. You have provided a great environment in Commonwealth Stadium through the years, and on behalf of our student-athletes, I want to thank you for continuing to fight with us. It is ALWAYS our goal at UK to provide the positive energy and support to pursue the hopes, efforts and dreams of those in the competitions. I hope to see you continue your unwavering support on Senior Day vs. Samford.
In the end there are realities we must face and overcome. Right or wrong, we must respond to those realities to protect the 22 programs and 500-plus student-athletes for whom we provide. Obviously our football program is not where we want it to be and we are all disappointed; coaches, players, administration and our fans.
After much conversation, evaluation and prayer, I have determined that it is in the best interest of our athletics program to make a change in our football coaching staff at the conclusion of the season. I do so with a heavy heart for a man who has served his alma mater for almost 22 years as a player and a coach. Joker Phillips has carried the banner for the Blue and White with honor and pride. I have enjoyed working alongside him and am thankful for his friendship for the last decade. His concern for the entire program, his work and teaching of young people, his humanitarian work, and the friendship we all enjoy with him will long surpass the scoreboard. I want to thank him for all of those things on behalf of Kentucky.
The search for a new head coach will begin immediately and will be managed internally. I understand the challenge and significance of finding a new leader for our football program. It will be done with great concern for our student-athletes, students of the University of Kentucky, the Big Blue Nation and the citizens of the Commonwealth. Kentucky Football needs to be and will be a championship contender in the SEC.
Mitch Barnhart
Director of Athletics
Given the overall circumstances, Stoops' contract, time of the season, were this staff is in their tenure...I believe this is the worst UK football loss I have seen in my lifetime. Now THAT is saying something.
There is nothing more demoralizing than being dominated at the LOS on both sides. Ultimately, that has been the downfall of Stoops...we can talk Dawson, Boom, Patty Ice, Barker, Baker, etc. but ultimately the line play has been the biggest failure of this coaching staff. Hell, we got whipped at the LOS by EKU last year, SMiss last night...it's inconceivable to me how this happens.
There is nothing more demoralizing than being dominated at the LOS on both sides. Ultimately, that has been the downfall of Stoops...we can talk Dawson, Boom, Patty Ice, Barker, Baker, etc. but ultimately the line play has been the biggest failure of this coaching staff. Hell, we got whipped at the LOS by EKU last year, SMiss last night...it's inconceivable to me how this happens.
As the result of Mitch's excellent work to upgrade our Olympic sports programs, how many UK athletes participated in this year's actual Olympics?
I don't know the answer, but the only one I know of was in basketball.
I don't know the answer, but the only one I know of was in basketball.
I think there was a runner that competed... for another country.
Sick of seeing our rifle team not represent in the Olympics, honestly.
Sick of seeing our rifle team not represent in the Olympics, honestly.
It's 1:30. Still on the couch. Still in pajamas. Halfway thru season 2 of Narcos.
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In true non UK Basketball Athletics fashion, we also have some girl who set the world record in her 100m or whatever hurdle event.. And choked in the trials, missing the team.
Microwave society etc.
A UK Rifle team person who shoots guns was in the Olympics dumbasses. I bet you feel stupid and should. Idiots.
Let the cake bake.
I'm switching my prediction to 2-10 and ohfer the SEC.
We were physically whipped by a CUSA team. I hope we win the rest of our games, but right now I don't even feel like watching. I'm out, Mark.
You 'posed to be a Stoops.
Let the cake bake.
I'm switching my prediction to 2-10 and ohfer the SEC.
We were physically whipped by a CUSA team. I hope we win the rest of our games, but right now I don't even feel like watching. I'm out, Mark.
You 'posed to be a Stoops.
At least we have beach balls. Was roundly booed for trying to put an end to the nonsense. We get what we deserve I guess.
My last post on the subject for a while, but in some weird way I am relieved to not even have that inner feeling of obligation to support UK football for a while.
I won't look at the schedule to see what time UK plays, I won't worry about the logistics of attending games, I just won't worry about it period.
Gonna be pretty sweet, actually.
Let me know when Topbutton is done, guys. Thanks.
I won't look at the schedule to see what time UK plays, I won't worry about the logistics of attending games, I just won't worry about it period.
Gonna be pretty sweet, actually.
Let me know when Topbutton is done, guys. Thanks.
Post script: If I ever hear the term "High Performance Coordinator" again, I'm punching the person who said it square in the genitals.
Frustration with Mitch isn't limited to angry anonymous message board posters. Got the following DM after the game last night from a member of the Lexington media:
"There are $12 million reasons why Mitch Barnhart should be fired. The deal he cut with Stoops shows he doesn't know how to do his job."
"There are $12 million reasons why Mitch Barnhart should be fired. The deal he cut with Stoops shows he doesn't know how to do his job."
MItch doesn't get kids to the Olympics ![[laughing]](http://l.yimg.com/j/assets/img/emoticons/classic/laugh.r191677.gif "Laughing [laughing]")
I bought season tickets the week before the USM game I'm the real loser in all of this. Dope aisle seats tho and the donut chicken duck food lines should be free and clear.
If he is Mark Loops he already would be gone.
I bought season tickets the week before the USM game I'm the real loser in all of this. Dope aisle seats tho and the donut chicken duck food lines should be free and clear.
If he is Mark Loops he already would be gone.
I feel like we're stuck with Stoops for at least this year and next absent something truly horrifying such as a winless season or 2-10 or some shit. And even that might not be enough. Sucks because he appears to be a decent dude who is doing everything he knows how to do.
Milquetoast couldn't win a negotiation with a 2 year old. 12 million dollar buyout is so onerous and the fact we don't have one on our side. Fool.
Also, for the record, Cal is one who came up with the name milquetoast for Barnhart.
Also, for the record, Cal is one who came up with the name milquetoast for Barnhart.
Post script: If I ever hear the term "High Performance Coordinator" again, I'm punching the person who said it square in the genitals.
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TMFH toured the Nutter Center. So, we beat Florida next week.
Go Cats. Air Raid!!!!
Go Cats. Air Raid!!!!
Mitch hired Gillispie, Joker, and Stoops and had a pep rally. Mitch hired Cal with a small press conference and spent the first ten minutes of that press conference covering his ass and damned near apologizing for making the hire.
Do people in the media know you personally or are they just DM'ing this stuff to a parody account?
His 2013 defense allowed 31.2 points and 427 yards per game. His 2014 defense allowed 31.3 points and 407 yards per game. Last year’s defense improved to 27.4 points and 394 yards per game. However, all those numbers are higher than any of UK’s defenses in the three years under Stoops’ predecessor, Joker Phillips.
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Mitch has made 5 hires in the only two sports that matter (nobody gives a shit about the women's darts team). Here's the grade I give him for each one:
Brooks: B
Joker: D
Stoops: C
Gillispie: D
Calipari: A
That's a 2.2 GPA. He's barely eligible.
Brooks: B
Joker: D
Stoops: C
Gillispie: D
Calipari: A
That's a 2.2 GPA. He's barely eligible.
Gillispie is an F anyway you look at it. Stoops is a D at this point.
1.8
1.8
Clyde is a solid F. Only remotely positive thing you could say is he didn't leave us on probation. Top button teetotaler didn't even come away with a signed contract during the hire. No due diligence performed either.
Didn't give Gillispie or Joker F's because they didn't break NCAA rules. But their on-court/field performance may justify an F. If so, Mitch's GPA drops to a 1.8 and he's ineligible.
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