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Hurley offered

This is also a silly comment.

No reason in the world to think Hurley wouldn’t come to Kentucky

Theres no reason in the world to think Hurley wouldn’t come to Kentucky
You really believe there is “no reason” Hurley wouldn’t come to UK? Like, really believe that?

If so, why is t he the coach right now?

UK fans have lost their damned minds
 
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Agreed, but I think it should have been Hurley first, get a definitive NO, then go Drew. If he went Drew first to save $$ and to help his buddy, with a plan to go UP to Hurley if he said no, that's just asinine and very, very Mitch-conservative typical (not politically conservative, mind you...).
What about Oats? Are we giving up on him?
 
He may have dreams 'of getting out, getting anywhere, getting all the way to the NBA'.
 
You really believe there is “no reason” Hurley wouldn’t come to UK? Like, really believe that?

If so, why is t he the coach right now?

UK fans have lost their damned minds
Yes, I really believe that. He’s not the coach now because we had a coach. In addition, he wasn’t proven when we needed a coach then.

Silly questions
 
Offering a blank check to Hurley then having Drew as the backup (for way less $$$) is the right move by Mitch.

I'm fine with Drew. We need someone that can get here immediately and start focusing on the roster. I'm wary of Donovan for that reason alone.

If Donovan was announced as UKs coach, more would enter the portal to pick from I’d think. JQ stays, Travis Perry stays, and if there’s any sliver of hope Reed returns, this would be it.
 
Yes, I really believe that. He’s not the coach now because we had a coach. In addition, he wasn’t proven when we needed a coach then.

Silly questions
Ok, then why haven’t they announced him as coach today? If there is no reason he wouldn’t come why isn’t he in Lexington right now?

Your post is nonsense
 
There's a lot of BS out there. I have a hard time believing some of the stories floating around. If Hurley is getting offers like that with an incentive, UConn is going to have a hard time keeping up.
 
Hmmm. It's like you're working ovetime to throw cold water on any thought of UK getting a big upgrade. How could anyone see you as a UK fan instead of a Cal fan? Family or close friend I bet.
Not throwing cold water on anything. Am I not allowed to share posts from reputable analysts that share information on who UK is going after. Sorry it hurt your feelings.
 
Can someone post where this offer was confirmed? I’m seeing a lot of people post about it but I don’t see any proof
 
UK tuition going to hit Ivy League levels
The coaches payout has nothing to do with tuition, it does at UCONN because the support the athletics program, we don’t. We fund all our stuff and the TV money takes care of the rest. Plus like $8 million of Cal’s salary was from the coaches show and other outside factors that paid him.
 
Are we gonna pull this off?!? This would be a shot across the bow that we are still the KINGS of college basketball. And the difference between this and a $7mm coach is worth WAY more than $4mm. Let’s get er done.
 
Ok, then why haven’t they announced him as coach today? If there is no reason he wouldn’t come why isn’t he in Lexington right now?

Your post is nonsense
To my knowledge, Cal didn’t let Kentucky know until today. Therefore, the coaching search couldn’t start until after.

As far as planes, etc. I’m not sure that would happen so quickly. It could happen tonight, though

In addition, the same could be said for ANY coach right now.

Your post is laughable, at best
 
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The point is Mitch is in talks with Drew. At least according to the best source at the moment. It’s also clearly who Mitch wants.

I’d bet $100 on Drew vs the field
I mean depending on how good of friends they actually are and how much they talk which i don't know the answer too. However if my best friend was naturally a top 3 candidate for a job I was hiring for I don't think it would be out of the question for me to talk to him and basically let him know that or whatever the situation before I called the top guy. That doesn't mean I'm not trying to hire the superstar who was my top candidate. Mitch couldn't call anyone to try to hire them until Cal notified Mitch that he was leaving.... Mitch can still call his friends and talk about what is going on in his life though....
 
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This is beyond ridiculous and nothing any school would ever consider
I agree. I didn't say we'd offer that. I have the completely non-controversial view that he will not consider leaving UCONN for UK without a ridiculous offer.
 
I mean depending on how good of friends they actually are and how much they talk which i don't know the answer too. However if my best friend was naturally a top 3 candidate for a job I was hiring for I don't think it would be out of the question for me to talk to him and basically let him know that or whatever the situation before I called the top guy. That doesn't mean I'm not trying to hire the superstar who was my top candidate. Mitch couldn't call anyone to try to hire them until Cal notified Mitch that he was leaving.... Mitch can still call his friends and talk about what is going on in his life though....
Fair point. Very fair. I just don’t have a doubt in my mind that it’ll be Drew and I’m trying to not get my hopes up with the Hurley and Donavan talk. If it’s one of them, amazing. Gonna be prepared for Drew, though.
 
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