Hey you stupid ass!! Why don't you go back and read my reply that you quoted again, and read it real slow. Maybe then you will be able to understand it. I apologized for it and retracted the statement and everything.
I would love to win this tournament, but....
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Exactly.
EVERY.GAME.MATTERS unless you're not a winner. That's really what Cal's main issue is. He's not a competitor. Real competitors want to dominate every team they play, and every time they keep score, even if it's just practice.
Would love to have a coach that could coach this and many of his other talented teams into a Jordan-esque mentality of dominating. Cal's just not the guy. Outside of recruiting he's DMV material
I'm sorry I don't believe a word of it tho. There's this notion that Cal doesn't care about winning. It's silly. This guy has a massive ego.
It's not logical to think that the man who has over what 800 basketball games, doesn't care about winning.
The same guy who once said his goal was to have an undefeated season. The same guy who mentioned he wanted to catch UCLA in titles. That guy lol.
I think one could argue what the "main" goal is with him. He wants to get guys to the league. But in his mind, he believes you do this in part by winning basketball games.
It's not logical to think that the man who has over what 800 basketball games, doesn't care about winning.
The same guy who once said his goal was to have an undefeated season. The same guy who mentioned he wanted to catch UCLA in titles. That guy lol.
I think one could argue what the "main" goal is with him. He wants to get guys to the league. But in his mind, he believes you do this in part by winning basketball games.
Cal is not afraid of anything. Nor is it an excuse. He's talking big picture and he's right. But it's a tournament we play in and he's come to embrace how much it means to the fan.
He will try to win every game of the tournament. Just as he has since he's been here. 24-7 record in the SEC tourney since he got to UK. That's not the record of a coach not trying to win.
And since he is the best coach in the country it follows that he is the best coach in the SEC. Why he be worried about these pikers?
And no coach at any level goes into a game worrying about being outcoached.
I doubt very much that you will be happy with our winning the SEC tourney. You are already sharpening your knives for a loss to blame on Cal. Pretty sick really for a supposed UK fan. At least wait until something happens to cause a whine.
Yeah, once upon a time.... What has he done for UK lately? A five or more year sabbatical is a bit much....
I remember the statements you mentioned and Cal did state that but WAY too long ago....
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Question about if Calipari told his players about the importance of winning to securing a double-bye in the SEC Tournament.
No. You know the only tournament that matters to me. After this weekend, that tournament. So no, we never discussed it. I don’t even know if they know. But I did tell them after the game, since you won and we’re going to get a bye, I’ll give them the rest of today off, and then Sunday and Monday, they get three days off. (laughter).
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My bad, I did miss that second paragraph. Apologies.
It appears addressing the possible/likely mistake of mishearing/misquoting is exactly the point of the entire second paragraph of the post to which you responded. Just curious, what additional response are you wanting?
Nvm - I posted my response at the same time you did.
He said yesterday on the radio show with Leach, he didn’t really care about this tournament, the next one is the one he cares about. He also said he didn’t want to waste time watching film of both teams, because he doesn’t know which one he’ll be playing yet.
He almost gets thrown out of every game and will do so this weekend. Gibberish thinking he doesn’t want to win. His comments are just red meat for the ones who are clearly on the side of “Cal sukks”. SOME of them want to be be right so badly so they can tell you how smart they are. He doesn’t want anyone to get hurt this weekend. That’s what he really means. Many coaches say the same thing about their conference tournaments.
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that is not what he saidCal said in the post interview for the Tennessee game that he did not care about this tournament at all and, I think he said he will not bother to prepare for it. Thanks Cal. I am sure all the fans feel just like you do on this. We are just stupid basketball bennies after all.
he said he only cares about one tournament
at no point did he say that he would not prepare for this one
weak a$$ troll job
His words are constantly twisted to drive a narrative. Sadly there’s always some that escalate it to stupidity level.
I feel like the jumbled mess that is the last 2 seed and seeds 3-5, this tournament could matter more than some have. If we get to the championship game, we are a solid three. The committee chairs have admitted some years there are contingency brackets and this is a perfect year for one. I could easily see them flipping a UK for a Creighton, Iowa State or Baylor for the last 2 seed if we are sitting in a championship game against Tennessee on Sunday.
So the coach said he only cares about one tournament? This team has two tournaments ahead of it. Are you OK with that?
Yeah but just because the results haven't been there the past few years doesn't necessarily mean that's still not the goal. Rather, we just haven't come close to achieving it.
I find it hard to believe post 15 this man has just completely changed his philosophy on these things. He has been crystal clear since 2010 about his intentions on putting people into the NBA. Why wouldn't he be crystal clear when he also expresses his desire to not lose a game all season or catch UCLA.
The guy wants both. He's always wanted both. It doesn't really make sense to me to listen to some things he says and take it as truth and completely ignore the other things that don't fit the narrative some want to paint
All true ... frankly, there's no reason to not start the SEC tournament a day earlier.
He wanted it so we'd have less potential games to play.
This year I think it matters more... In the past when we've beaten Florida and A&M and then get under seeded we were fighting over 3 and 4 seeds. Tennessee is a legit #1 seed IF they win the SEC Tournament. If not, they're likely a 2. UK could potentially play their way into a 2 seed. Those seeds matter a lot more to the committee I would think.
Considering no one will care about the results of the SEC Tournament if we get bounced in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, he's not wrong. This entire year comes down to one thing....how well UK plays in the NCAA Tournament. Nothing else matters.
What he said was the only tournament he cares about is the one after this weekend. And he was giving the players Sunday and Monday off.Cal said in the post interview for the Tennessee game that he did not care about this tournament at all and, I think he said he will not bother to prepare for it. Thanks Cal. I am sure all the fans feel just like you do on this. We are just stupid basketball bennies after all.
I think most know Cal’s feelings towards the SECT. I disagree with them, but I do understand where he comes from on it. He just needs to keep it simple and say something like “we look forward to seeing our fans in Nashville, we’ll use this time to fine tune ourselves before the big one.”
You’re paid 9 mill/yr to win games and tournaments…….so prepare them for it. He can’t just shut up and get out of his own way, we know he doesn’t like them cause he reminds us every 16 seconds but just hush and coach.
Cal said in the post interview for the Tennessee game that he did not care about this tournament at all and, I think he said he will not bother to prepare for it. Thanks Cal. I am sure all the fans feel just like you do on this. We are just stupid basketball bennies after all.
Cal did not say he would not bother prepare for it. That is not true.
As long as you continue the cal is the best mantra you will never be taking seriously on this board- just fyi. Only two schools in the entire SEC have won less SECT games the last 4 years. 2 out of 14 (Georgia and South Carolina). Uk is tied with Ole Miss for 3rd fewest wins the past 4 years at 2. That means 10 of the 14 schools have won more SECT games and all but one have more than doubled UK’s win total. That’s not best in the SEC conference numbers for you, I get your a cal guy (if not a troll) but at least stop being a total clown on here if you care to be taken seriously at all. 🤡🤡 two clowns for Cals two wins.
I think he’s sandbagging. This team needs to carry winning momentum and winning mentality into the tournament. The NCAA won’t hesitate to stick it to us for an early loss and drop us to a 4. Really hope Cal doesn’t screw around.
If this is the prevailing attitude of the coach and fans, they might as well cancel it. Somehow I don't think it is or the tickets wouldn't be sold out.
The conference tournaments should be viewed as a dress rehearsal for the NCAA tourney by contenders. I think this is how Cal is approaching it. You use it to fine tune the team for the Big Dance. You win it, that’s great. You lose, that’s okay. On to the main tourney.
There was NO "twisting" the inference of what he is telling his team. The SEC Tournament carries little to no VALUE in Cal's eyes. This is the message he is sending the team with his comments.
It is his way of deflecting ANY criticism he would receive if we lose before Sunday. The NEW Cal is CONSTANTLY making excuses for future potential losses. He does it during the year with his "Win or Learn" Bull crap. This is just another example of it.
The SEC Tournament is VERY important to our fans!!! A lot of money is spent to go and support HIS team!!! So for him to downplay the importance of it is just another swipe at the fans, or should I say "Basketball Benny's", which is another swipe.
It's a shame too because the Cal we hired 14 years ago didn't do this.
I want UK to win the SEC Tournament. IMO, Cal wants to win it, but he knows in the grand scheme of things, this program/season will be judged by NCAA Tournament success, so saying that one tournament matters is not wrong. Could he sugar coat it more? absolutely.
The coach and fans are separate entities. You can have sold out tickets, and a coach who doesn't care to do his job. He just wants to be done with it all. Teams fighting for seeding are a risk he doesn't want to take.
Yes, that's what I'm saying. Fans care, coach apparently doesn't. We need wins this weekend.
Cal may not care but I bet you these players want to win every game from here on out.
His words are twisted from time to time, just as a lot of peoples are twisted. However his words are quoted above. There is no confusion. And could you post other coaches who have said the same, as I am really curious and haven’t seen any other coaches say they don’t care about their conf tourneys.
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