How is Matt Jones good for our program?

[MidseasonTweak]

I really don't see why people hate this guy so much. I'm indifferent.

 

[Louis_Skunt]

We're lucky to have him. Where else are we going to get UK news from? Regular media sucks.

But I will say, his radio show used to be better. The constant dumb stories on wrestling or trips I could go without.

Also, Shannon The Dude is the weak link.....0 personality.

 

[GoToTexas]

Those sound suspiciously like opinions and theories, not "facts".

Cal not liking the fanbase has nothing to do with Jones, or even the fans. He takes shots at fans as a defense mechanism. It's easier to lash out at fans than to accept the reality that he just isn't a good coach anymore. He knows he's been exposed. But, easier to take petty shots at the fans. Ego protection.

Trust me, he hates Jones with a passion. Jones is the self proclaimed “representative and mouth of the fan base”. Put two and two together. Or keep your head buried in the sand, whichever you choose.

 

[GoToTexas]

We're lucky to have him. Where else are we going to get UK news from? Regular media sucks.

But I will say, his radio show used to be better. The constant dumb stories on wrestling or trips I could go without.

Also, Shannon The Dude is the weak link.....0 personality.

There’s this thing called the internet and Twitter now. The same place Matt gets all his news.

 

[EliteBlue]

I listened for years bc I’m out of state and listen to almost any Kentucky sports talk to stay in touch….but he’s a self-important dolt that has outgrown his worth imho

 

[JFCats22]

You clearly aren’t a regular listener. He is hurting the program whether you want to believe it or not. I know most want to just write it off as ridiculous, but it’s a fact.

This is so stupid. Jones is not a UK employee, when is any radio host ever "good for a program"? How does he hurt the program?

 

[GoToTexas]

Unless you work at 790, then you don't have to. You want to.

I have to. No other choice.

 

[GoToTexas]

What is he saying that’s incorrect about the state of the basketball program? What Cal has done here is unacceptable over the past 4 years. I applaud MJ for speaking up and against the program. He isn’t the typical sports radio homer who acts like everything is fine when the program is in shambles.

Love how people listen, then complain. Nobody is forcing you to listen to him.

I agree with most of what he’s saying too. It’s his way of going about it and it’s all personal to him, whether it’s good for Kentucky Basketball or not. He’s created a divisiveness between the fans and the coaches/team. All started around the time they cut him off from the program and hurt his feelings.

 

[GoToTexas]

referees have always hated us; referees have always hated calipari. matt jones has little to nothing to do with either

Keep blowing it off as nothing. You don’t think the most well known Kentucky fan pissing a veteran referee off enough for him to file a lawsuit against him is just nothing? I guarantee you we have had calls go against us directly because of this. Higgins is well respected in the business and has lots of friends.

One of them refereed the K State game and went after Cal the entire game (or vice versa) per Jeff Drummond.

 

[Mike-D]

Matt Jones just lives rent free in ya'lls heads man.

Literally

 

[MatteoV25]

almost a page in and nobody has been able to provide anything good he does for the basketball program. It is all negative thanks to a personal vendetta. Prove me wrong.

This is quite strange. Just turn the radio off, it's really not that hard.

He had a good relationship with Cal that helped the players reach a broader audience (postseason interviews, promoting different events, Players First camp or whatever it was called, etc.). They're relationship isn't as good now, so what? It's not like Matt Jones is the cause for our basketball team not having as much success recently as we would hope.

He does have a good relationship with Stoops and Marrow and that definitely helps gets some eyes on some things going on with the football program right now that wouldn't necessarily have happened otherwise. There are plenty of instances where recruits are taken to KSBar on visits or players hold signing events there that help support the program.

 

[Mike-D]

We have "fans" getting mad that a radio host is calling out Riggins on the radio. Like, it should just never be talked about again that the man cheats his ass off when he calls a UK game.

 

[WeWant9]

Does he really have that big of a reach? I’ve listened to him maybe once or twice, I just don’t care for sports radio. Use to visit the KSR site a lot back in the day, but not as much since they switched over.

I don’t live in the state anymore, but don’t really know many who listen to him. When I did live in KY, most of the people who would talk about him were UL fans complaining about him.

 

[TCurtis75]

I listen because I have to. Trust me, I can’t stand the guy.

I want to know how or why you have to. Who is holding a gun to your head forcing you to listen?

 

[JFCats22]

I want to know how or why you have to. Who is holding a gun to your head forcing you to listen?

He is just mad that he started a thread where he thought everyone would agree and support him only to find out everyone is laughing at him.

 

[TCurtis75]

There is no collective if KSR didn’t voice his opinion? What exactly are you basing this on? I guarantee you can’t say. There are multiple collectives and have been since NIL was a thing. Matt Jones cares about Jones and KSBar profiting. That’s the purpose UK serves for Matt Jones. He even has y’all making up stuff about NIL to forward his agenda. Matt Jones NIL concern is hosting NIL events at KSBar. Matt Jones doesn’t promote any of the multiple collectives we have.

LOL at every KSR sheep claiming that we have one collective. We had collectives in 2021, they think we have one collective that’s new and was started because of Matt Jones. The other KSR sheep claim Mitch Barnhart was forced to start a collective. The AD has a collective. I can’t stop laughing. They think the school created a collective and Matt Jones forced them to. Total ignorance.

We found Magilla Gorilla's new (or burner) account.

 

[Runnin'Ramel]

He’s going over their case with Higgins for the 72nd time (I guess he’s proud of it for whatever reason) and it got me thinking…how is anything that dude does good for the program itself? I’d argue that other than “keeping fans connected”, almost everything he does and says is negative when it comes to stuff that actually affects the team.

It’s partially because of him that the coaching staff and team have hatred towards the fan base. He also has contributed to referees having an vendetta against us. Say what you want, but Higgins has buddies in the industry and there is no way MJ’s actions and arrogant ways haven’t rubbed some of them the wrong way. Him and Cal have been two of the biggest stains on the program imho.

But stoops “likes” him so I guess it’s all ok.

I recommend you just stop listening and visiting KSR. I used to listen via the web and haven't done so in at least 7 years. I haven't gone to the website in at least 5 years.

 

[TCurtis75]

I have to. No other choice.

There are plenty of other UK radio shows and podcasts to choose from.

 

[502 Wildcat]

If nothing else, thanks to Matt Jones, Higgins no longer officiates UK basketball games. That is enough for praise in my book lol.

 

[Verbal Kint II]

The 15 Club is the only UK collective that fans can straight up donate to in order to help NIL. Kentucky was one of the final SEC schools to adopt this. It was not allowed at UK till mid-November. When Stoops went on KSR and said that NIL wasn't where it needed to be. Because before that the only way an average fan like myself who doesn't own a business could help out is by buying stupid ass NFT's or something else like that. If you think the UK collectives are so strong why is the 15 Club the only one that Stoops really cares about? The 15 Club is what could actually keep UK competitive in football. None of the other "collectives" were doing enough for football. That's not a Matt Jones statement. It's a fact.

More made up BS from clueless KSR sheep. Where on earth do you get this ignorance from? You can straight up donate to any collective you want in order to help NIL. Who is stopping from donating? Is Mitch Barnhart gonna run up and slap the donation from your hand?

Collectives are independent, schools don’t allow or disallow them, they exist on their own. Schools don’t start collectives, control collectives, give money to collectives or any of the other nonsense y’all make up. You guys remain clueless on every aspect of NIL.

BTW the 15 Club did the Will Levis Claiborne Farms deal way back in 2021. LOL at them starting in November. The Lexington NIL club has been around since 2021, I promise they will take your money too in spite of you claiming you couldn’t donate to any collective until The 15 Club in November. https://www.lexingtonnilclub.com/
There are multiple others also. I guess they don’t exist because Matt Jones didn’t says they don’t or something.

 

[Rivals_Defender]

I Like KSR overall, but I do seem to think that his continued discussion about how there is a disconnect between Cal vs. The Fans, Mitch vs. The Fans and Cal vs. Mitch has created a real problem.
The constant complaining about both Mitch and Cal by a small portion of the fanbase is a direct result of this divide in large part thanks to Jones. It seems to be his listeners (not all of them) that complain the most about the Coach and the AD.

 

[Kyjames88]

He has done so much good for the state when it comes to fundraising for places in Kentucky during natural disasters. His show has got sports betting passed in Kentucky. He has helped the football program with NIL. He also helped stoops get a pay raise few years ago when dropped the stoops and LSU news. His sports show isn’t like most shows because he isn’t brown nose for the university if he don’t agree with something he calls it out he isn’t a yes man like other Kentucky radio shows. You might not agree with his politics but you can’t say he doesn’t use his power for good.

 

[GoToTexas]

The sooner the fan base realizes that Matt is just a schemer who is in it solely for himself and cuts ties with him the better off we’ll be. We won’t win anything until matt jones and Calipari are both far away from this program. That’s all I’ll say.

Both egos bigger than Kentucky basketball itself smh

 

[Kyjames88]

The sooner the fan base realizes that Matt is just a schemer who is in it solely for himself and cuts ties with him the better off we’ll be. We won’t win anything until matt jones and Calipari are both far away from this program. That’s all I’ll say.

Both egos bigger than Kentucky basketball itself smh

If he is in it just for hisself why has he helped Kentuckians and so many players at uk ?

 

[bpfree]

More made up BS from clueless KSR sheep. Where on earth do you get this ignorance from? You can straight up donate to any collective you want in order to help NIL. Who is stopping from donating? Is Mitch Barnhart gonna run up and slap the donation from your hand?

Collectives are independent, schools don’t allow or disallow them, they exist on their own. Schools don’t start collectives, control collectives, give money to collectives or any of the other nonsense y’all make up. You guys remain clueless on every aspect of NIL.

BTW the 15 Club did the Will Levis Claiborne Farms deal way back in 2021. LOL at them starting in November. The Lexington NIL club has been around since 2021, I promise they will take your money too in spite of you claiming you couldn’t donate to any collective until The 15 Club in November. https://www.lexingtonnilclub.com/
There are multiple others also. I guess they don’t exist because Matt Jones didn’t says they don’t or something.

You do realize that for the players to accept money the Athletic Department has to give the OK right? And the 15 Club is setup by Athlete's Advantage. The NIL company that Levis signed up with. Originally though he could only take money from companies. Also there's nothing on that website link that would make me feel comfortable donating. There's no indication on who runs and operates it. There's zero activity on their Twitter. It gives off scammer vibes.

 

[TCurtis75]

More made up BS from clueless KSR sheep. Where on earth do you get this ignorance from? You can straight up donate to any collective you want in order to help NIL. Who is stopping from donating? Is Mitch Barnhart gonna run up and slap the donation from your hand?

Collectives are independent, schools don’t allow or disallow them, they exist on their own. Schools don’t start collectives, control collectives, give money to collectives or any of the other nonsense y’all make up. You guys remain clueless on every aspect of NIL.

BTW the 15 Club did the Will Levis Claiborne Farms deal way back in 2021. LOL at them starting in November. The Lexington NIL club has been around since 2021, I promise they will take your money too in spite of you claiming you couldn’t donate to any collective until The 15 Club in November. https://www.lexingtonnilclub.com/
There are multiple others also. I guess they don’t exist because Matt Jones didn’t says they don’t or something.

Definitely Magilla...Welcome back I guess.

 

[JFCats22]

The sooner the fan base realizes that Matt is just a schemer who is in it solely for himself and cuts ties with him the better off we’ll be. We won’t win anything until matt jones and Calipari are both far away from this program. That’s all I’ll say.

Both egos bigger than Kentucky basketball itself smh

Have you raised $1.7 million for tornado relief?

KSR Tornado Relief Fund Powered by the Kentucky Chamber Foundation | Kentucky Chamber

www.kychamber.com

 

[Nightwish84]

OP needs a job or a hobby. Dude is like morg jr. Craves attention and doesn't make sense half the time.

It's 2023. Use your smart phone to download some music you enjoy or listen to a podcast you think might interest you. It's not 1972 where there were no other options but a few radio channels. Life's too short to be online complaining about nonsense all the time. In this case, a local sports host who found some success.

 

[Verbal Kint II]

You do realize that for the players to accept money the Athletic Department has to give the OK right? And the 15 Club is setup by Athlete's Advantage. The NIL company that Levis signed up with. Originally though he could only take money from companies. Also there's nothing on that website link that would make me feel comfortable donating. There's no indication on who runs and operates it. There's zero activity on their Twitter. It gives off scammer vibes.

I’m not telling you to donate, I’m not telling you they’re legit. I’m telling you they accept donations that go to UK players and even have a video with UK football players promoting them. Y’all keep saying your not allowed to donate to a collective until the 15 Club. That’s made up BS. The Lexington NIL club isn’t the only one either.

 

[HagginHall1999]

-Referees hate UK (partly Cal’s fault too obvs)

-Cal hates the fan base *to a degree* in part bc of jones

Two major things that go overlooked imho

Dude, this narrative that Cal hates the fans is so off base it isn't even funny. I'm sure there is a segment of Twitter that he doesn't like and who the hell knows how many of those are real fans?

Regarding Jones, he is a media personality not a booster. I can tell you at least one thing he's done since you are seeking info....he set up the Fans First Fest at Transylvania before the start of '21-'22 season.

WATCH: Kentucky MBB Fans First Fan Fest 2021

If you weren't able to make the trip to Transylvania last night for the Kentucky MBB Fans First Fan Fest, Bradley McKee has you covered.

www.on3.com

 

[Verbal Kint II]

You do realize that for the players to accept money the Athletic Department has to give the OK right? And the 15 Club is setup by Athlete's Advantage. The NIL company that Levis signed up with. Originally though he could only take money from companies. Also there's nothing on that website link that would make me feel comfortable donating. There's no indication on who runs and operates it. There's zero activity on their Twitter. It gives off scammer vibes.

It’s also weird that we signed the 2 highest ranked classes in football history, well since Rivals rankings were a thing and continue to kill it recruiting in the portal despite all the we’re behind in NIL and can’t donate to collectives nonsense. Not to mention one of the greatest recruiting classes in college basketball history.

 

[Kycatspaws]

Never heard of her.

 

[ORCAT]

He's not. He's really only good for Matt Jones. He might have been good for the program many years ago, but that time is long past. I haven't listened to the show in years and stopped following all of their social media accounts.

I never listen to him at all any more and haven't for years, just like you. Don't know why UK fans still listen to him and give him validation and ratings. He doesn't supply us with great info anyway so why waste time with him.

 

[CatsFanIL]

There are plenty of other UK radio shows and podcasts to choose from.

Outside of the KSR umbrella, what are the Top 5?

 

[RipThru]

So you can't stand him yet listen to his show. I happen to like KSR. IMO, he's hated by the group of UK fans who are mad that they couldn't come up with a website/talk show dedicated to UK sports. It's jealousy.

Yea that HAS to be it.

 

[Cats192]

He’s going over their case with Higgins for the 72nd time (I guess he’s proud of it for whatever reason) and it got me thinking…how is anything that dude does good for the program itself? I’d argue that other than “keeping fans connected”, almost everything he does and says is negative when it comes to stuff that actually affects the team.

It’s partially because of him that the coaching staff and team have hatred towards the fan base. He also has contributed to referees having an vendetta against us. Say what you want, but Higgins has buddies in the industry and there is no way MJ’s actions and arrogant ways haven’t rubbed some of them the wrong way. Him and Cal have been two of the biggest stains on the program imho.

But stoops “likes” him so I guess it’s all ok.

This is a wildly bad take.

Matt is an independent entity. He’s not tasked with “being good for the program.” He was a guy that used a website and a radio show to make money.

He sold the website and made more money.

I’ve never stopped and thought “is Matt good for UK?” He’s basically media. Don’t consume it if you don’t want.

 

[TCurtis75]

Outside of the KSR umbrella, what are the Top 5?

Tom Leach, there is a couple different night time ones (Dick Gabriel for one)

Here is a link for the top podcasts....KSR (any of them) doesn't even crack the top 10.

10 Best Kentucky Wildcats Podcasts You Must Follow in 2024

List of Best Kentucky Wildcats Podcasts. Keep up with analysis and commentary on the Kentucky Wildcats, interviews with players and fans, discusses Kentucky basketball and Kentucky football with coaches, former players, members of the national media, cele

blog.feedspot.com

 

[Kyjames88]

Tom Leach, there is a couple different night time ones (Dick Gabriel for one)

Here is a link for the top podcasts....KSR (any of them) doesn't even crack the top 10.

10 Best Kentucky Wildcats Podcasts You Must Follow in 2024

List of Best Kentucky Wildcats Podcasts. Keep up with analysis and commentary on the Kentucky Wildcats, interviews with players and fans, discusses Kentucky basketball and Kentucky football with coaches, former players, members of the national media, cele

blog.feedspot.com

Nothing against Tom and dick but they are company men for the university. Matt isn’t if he sees a problem at uk he calls it out.

 

[BC_Wader]

Yea that HAS to be it.

Well, then what's the problem bub? He never talks bad about the players or our sports programs. He's been critical of Cal and rightly so. Let me guess, you hate his nasaly voice?

 

[silentsaregolden2.0]

You clearly aren’t a regular listener. He is hurting the program whether you want to believe it or not. I know most want to just write it off as ridiculous, but it’s a fact.

Explain how any of our ills in the last 8 seasons has had anything to do with him or that show.