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You think Oats got cold feet when Cal decided to reconsider leaving?
I’m not a golfer and not great at long form posts but when people say that nothing can prepare you for Augusta National it’s 1000% the truth and lives up to its bucket list status.
Coolest thing was once we got done in the pro shop and eating a quick breakfast we entered the course to see Tiger coming up the hill on the 18th with a gallery following him. Watching him practice the 18th green and was about 5 feet away when he headed out.
Walked most of the course before lunch and the hills, the depth of the bunkers, the break of the greens, how some holes are right on top of each other can’t be comprehended from pictures and on TV. Every time we turned around we were with Scottie Scheffler and an amateur and the amateur was killing it.
Food is good but it’s still just cheap sandwiches on white bread. Pimento cheese is distinct but not my favorite ever. Best thing I had was the chicken salad. Funny to see things like “Diet Cola” “Sports Drink” “Caffiene Free Lemon Lime” “Light Domestic” and the Moon Pies of all things gets full advertisement.
Spent a while sitting around the 16th watching players skip it. Probably the best place to park it on a practice day, get to see people have fun as much Augusta allows.
Finished the day following Phil and Bubba for a few holes since my FIL is a Phil fan.
It’s pretty amazing how efficient everything is run. Besides going to the Pro Shop first thing and waiting over an hour in line everything kept people moving constantly. There’s thousands of checked merchandise bags and once they scanned my tag they had my bag to me within 30 seconds.
The first trip is definitely special but you’ll immediately want to go back make the next trip better with everything you’ve learned.
Coolest thing was once we got done in the pro shop and eating a quick breakfast we entered the course to see Tiger coming up the hill on the 18th with a gallery following him. Watching him practice the 18th green and was about 5 feet away when he headed out.
Walked most of the course before lunch and the hills, the depth of the bunkers, the break of the greens, how some holes are right on top of each other can’t be comprehended from pictures and on TV. Every time we turned around we were with Scottie Scheffler and an amateur and the amateur was killing it.
Food is good but it’s still just cheap sandwiches on white bread. Pimento cheese is distinct but not my favorite ever. Best thing I had was the chicken salad. Funny to see things like “Diet Cola” “Sports Drink” “Caffiene Free Lemon Lime” “Light Domestic” and the Moon Pies of all things gets full advertisement.
Spent a while sitting around the 16th watching players skip it. Probably the best place to park it on a practice day, get to see people have fun as much Augusta allows.
Finished the day following Phil and Bubba for a few holes since my FIL is a Phil fan.
It’s pretty amazing how efficient everything is run. Besides going to the Pro Shop first thing and waiting over an hour in line everything kept people moving constantly. There’s thousands of checked merchandise bags and once they scanned my tag they had my bag to me within 30 seconds.
The first trip is definitely special but you’ll immediately want to go back make the next trip better with everything you’ve learned.
Thanks for the in-depth breakdown. I never get tired hearing/reading those, even though they are all mostly the same. The two most consistent themes being, TV will never do justice to: 1) just how extreme the changes in undulation are; and 2) how green everything is.
I will get there one day.
I will get there one day.
Many are just random local kids who were given tickets to fill up their section. Did the same thing in 2014.
Oh yeah it’s sounds so stupid but the grass is unlike anything I’ve seen before, and there’s acres and acres of it. Just meticulous.
Also everyone say a prayer for Jim. This note was on all the info boards around noon and he still hadn’t called when we left.
Also everyone say a prayer for Jim. This note was on all the info boards around noon and he still hadn’t called when we left.
Trying to be a Jayroon
I do think Mitch may have his guy with Oats putting that statement out.
If you're basing this off of your thread on rafters, just know that swaim also had Drew to UL a few weeks back.
God I hope this isn't true.
I will not bitch about Drew at all. At the end of the day, will he have inbounds plays and possibly play zone?
Drew is the Tubby hire of this cycle. He will do just fine at UK. But there's not gonna be an insane Rick/early Cal type run.
If Scott Drew is the floor then UK is just fine
If Scott Drew is the floor then UK is just fine
I'm good with Drew. Really wanted Oats but I get it. Drew is a helluva coach and we all want well executed basketball on the court. We'll have that with no drama. Hopefully, it doesn't get further than him.
Random poster on HoB says its Drew and an offer has been extended, according to a “players family memeber”
If it’s true, GD Mitch, could’ve at least waited a few days to make us think you *tried* a search
If it’s true, GD Mitch, could’ve at least waited a few days to make us think you *tried* a search
It would be pretty funny that he would have turned down Lil Bro only to turn around and go to UK
Drew is a 22-9 unenthusiastic HJ of a hire.
Nah, this needed to be done fast. The last thing UK wants is for it to look like everyone is turning the job down. Make the hire and keep the fan speculation to a minimum.
Not the sexiest hire but I’ll take it.
Not the sexiest hire but I’ll take it.
Drew has three 5-Stars signed and VJ had us in his final three. I think he could very quickly assemble a damn good squad.
Also, if Wright, Oats, and Donovan are not options, who else is realistically out there?
Also, if Wright, Oats, and Donovan are not options, who else is realistically out there?
Is there any evidence Mitch even attempted to talk to anyone else? Pretty easy for Oats to say no if he got word it's Drew and he never got a call.
Feels like the fan base was ready to explode for a new hire and the balloon got popped.
Feels like the fan base was ready to explode for a new hire and the balloon got popped.
I hate UCONN but man they are well coached. Complete opposite of what we have had to watch the last several years.
If it’s Drew I consider this a win. Get rid of cal, save a huge chunk of money in the process. Get a proven coach in here quick that can cobble together a team for next year. May be able to hang on to a few of our players and maybe bring a few of his along. Don’t really see how you can expect better.
So Donovan was the Bill Parcells of this Mitch Coaching Search?
Still one of the lowkey funnier moments of UK sports in the 21st century
From the Dallas Morning News: A note written by columnist Gerry Fraley of the Dallas Morning News … “Bill Parcells said he considered taking the University of Kentucky coaching job before coming to the Cowboys. Parcells would have had a better quarterback at Kentucky, Jared Lorenzen, than he will with Quincy Carter and Chad Hutchinson.”
Still one of the lowkey funnier moments of UK sports in the 21st century
From the Dallas Morning News: A note written by columnist Gerry Fraley of the Dallas Morning News … “Bill Parcells said he considered taking the University of Kentucky coaching job before coming to the Cowboys. Parcells would have had a better quarterback at Kentucky, Jared Lorenzen, than he will with Quincy Carter and Chad Hutchinson.”
This is my line of thought. Who else would we be reaching for? Underwood? Hoiberg?
Drew built Baylor from the burned rubble left after one of the greatest scandals in NCAA history. He flew once probation and recruiting restrictions expired.
He has been coaching for awhile and has clearly built strong relationships with the player producing networks. Given what happened at Baylor and his years of experience, he is as well suited to get early results.
His hair isn't as nice as the "sexier" options. That has something to do with the tepid response to his potential hiring, I'm sure.
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If it’s Drew he has two current FR in Missi and Ja’Kobe Walker along with the #3 recruiting class.
If that played a role for the hire besides the obvious it makes sense.
Drew is a solid hire, and comparing him to Tubby for me is forgetting why we were sick of Tubby and that was 100% he couldn’t land players which led to his struggle and consistent 10 losses.
If that played a role for the hire besides the obvious it makes sense.
Drew is a solid hire, and comparing him to Tubby for me is forgetting why we were sick of Tubby and that was 100% he couldn’t land players which led to his struggle and consistent 10 losses.
REPORT: Kentucky is Going to Make Billy Donovan "Say No"
The Kentucky Wildcats reportedly have Billy Donovan at the top of their head coaching wish list after John Calipari departs.
www.bleachernation.com
The bench for UConn has taken 4 shots while the bench for Purdue has taken 1. Both teams are rolling with and trusting their best combination of players to win. What a novel concept.
Barnhart should’ve went to Arkansas too.
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