I think we can all agree Mark 'won the press conference' as they say
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I’m a grown man and almost teared up a couple times. Love his enthusiasm.
Not an important victory. If he losses people will not care about that. Of course IU would hang a banner
Her certainly did. The one thing I wish he’d done is thank all the previous coaches, including Cal, for their contributions to UK as he extended the invite to all the players too.
Your such a foolish person.
Yep. He understands the task ahead and understands UK is bigger than him. How can you not get behind him after that.
He didn’t mention rivalries or beating UofL. He understands the priority. SEC championships and National Championships.
He didn’t mention rivalries or beating UofL. He understands the priority. SEC championships and National Championships.
Yep. I wouldn't mind if he took a UofL shot though, that's part of it too.
Pope done a hell of a job. He can rally BBN.
Pope did a better job today than you. Why not just let people enjoy a nice moment?
Because we have to be sourpusses over something.
This whole thing may crash and burn horribly. But TODAY? TODAY was fun.
He did. He said every coach that's been Gere has contributed
For sure. Big kudos to everyone involved in putting all that together. That was a massive undertaking.
Now on to the staff and roster. I love his energy and attitude now I just hope he can deliver.
Now on to the staff and roster. I love his energy and attitude now I just hope he can deliver.
I'm a grown man and did tear up several times. Very emotional introduction.
This was the best head coach introductory press conference I have ever watched. It just means more at UK and Pope crushed it. I will admit that I was disappointed that UK didn't go hard after BD. Having said that, I am glad that Pope is the coach and not BD.
Meh, it doesn’t need to be. Arkansas is our biggest rival now anyway, lol.
The guy is full of energy, loves the program, loves what Kentucky basketball is all about. I love that.
As he said he understands the assignment
It will always be man, to varying degrees. Should it be the most important part? No, but it does matter.
GTFO back to your Debbie downer basement or Arkansas your call
We needed a coach who understands UK and what it means to put in that jersey. BD probably has that understanding, having been on Pitino staff here. I would have been solidly behind that hire too, but for some reason I feel like Pope is going to crush it here with all the resources at his disposal.
He said all the right things. But most importantly I felt like he truly meant everything he said. He loves Kentucky and is grateful to be here!
He did exactly what he was supposed to do. The next step is recruiting and portal. Let’s go.
He isvery charismatic. A player, and champ. I think that will translate in recruiting.
I would have named them. Mark is a class guy and I think he’s going to do incredibly well here. Unlike some of Cal’s barbs thrown at UK/Barnhart, I think Coach Pope will continue to win and win back Cal’s players as he shows he’s about gratitude for both sides of the jersey. He is intentionally, like Pitino (and it was GREAT to hear him named and appreciated a lot), about winning for UK and shepherding players to achieve their best in whatever station they choose, from farming to finance, teaching to the NBA.
Loved his desire and passion for this job. That is the mindset you need to win big at Kentucky. He won me over for sure!
Really impressed with Pope.
His challenge will be bringing in enough talent to make these goals a reality, but based on what I heard today, I like our chances!!
His challenge will be bringing in enough talent to make these goals a reality, but based on what I heard today, I like our chances!!
All good. I'm exctied. But I'm also a realist.
The spirit is there. NOW, we have to foritfy the mind and body. And that's not a guarantee. But damn, we've got the culture change and will have to see what happens!
I'm optimistic!
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