Is it time to stop disliking Calipari and wish him well

[TopCatCal]

I know over the last few years I've been about as hard on him as anyone on here has. But let's look at it this way.

1. He didn't force UK to fire him & pay him the 33 million dollar buyout.

2. These last several seasons didn't go the way any of us wanted. No one wanted to win & advance deep into the NCAA tournament anymore than Calipari did. He did the best he could do. He didn't lose these games because he wanted to.

3. He coached here 15 years and not even a hint of scandal. He never did anything to embarrass the BBN & the UK basketball program. he ran as clean a program as anyone could.

4. The recruits he brought in here were all top notch high character young men. None of them did anything while they were here or after they left here to embarrass the UK basketball program.

Maybe it's time we, myself included gets off his back

 

[LineSkiCat14]

 

[Son_Of_Saul]

"....No....."

 

[LmdCat]

I know over the last few years I've been about as hard on him as anyone on here has. But let's look at it this way.

1. He didn't force UK to fire him & pay him the 33 million dollar buyout.

2. These last several seasons didn't go the way any of us wanted. No one wanted to win & advance deep into the NCAA tournament anymore than Calipari did. He did the best he could do. He didn't lose these games because he wanted to.

3. He coached here 15 years and not even a hint of scandal. He never did anything to embarrass the BBN & the UK basketball program. he ran as clean a program as anyone could.

4. The recruits he brought in here were all top notch high character young men. None of them did anything while they were here or after they left here to embarrass the UK basketball program.

Maybe it's time we, myself included gets off his back

Poor attempt at gaslighting.

 

[SemperFiCat]

Would he wish you well, bennie?

Nah. He's earned at least a little ire. At least for a while.

 

[hmt5000]

I just honestly don't care about him. I hope he goes there and just leaves us alone. Just enjoy your last ride and be thankful for the ride you had here.... and we are all good... But I don't think his ego will let that happen.

 

[ThrowBackCat9]

 

[IFerg1969]

I don't hate Calipari, but I'm happy he's finally gone.

 

[KAB Cats]

Kentucky fan rule Page 24 section 8 states:

Love from UK fans for former coaches, with the exception of UK coaches who are alumni, shall not be granted to former UK coaches until one job removed from the job they left Kentucky for. Disregard if coach is fired for alcoholism or cheating, in which case they shall not be mentioned.

 

[WildcatfaninOhio]

I was mostly neutral regarding him the last 5 years. But he now coaches for a conference rival. I hate him and the hogs.

 

[Catfan2226]

No for now, he burned that bridge with fans. Gonna take some time to repair it as far as I'm concerned.

 

[SemperFiCat]

I don't hate Calipari, but I'm happy he's finally gone.

I don't hate Cal either. But got to really dislike him and his attitude at the end. So glad that's over.

 

[WeWant9]

I got no hard feelings towards Cal, and really stay away from most topics on him nowadays. With that said, I absolutely hate Arkansas and will never wish him well while coaching the pigs.

 

[podgejeff_]

It's gonna take a few years after he's gone from Arkansas or anyone else we play on a regular basis.

But if Rick Pitino can get back into BBN's good graces, anyone can.

 

[KYFOSSIL]

I know over the last few years I've been about as hard on him as anyone on here has. But let's look at it this way.

1. He didn't force UK to fire him & pay him the 33 million dollar buyout.

2. These last several seasons didn't go the way any of us wanted. No one wanted to win & advance deep into the NCAA tournament anymore than Calipari did. He did the best he could do. He didn't lose these games because he wanted to.

3. He coached here 15 years and not even a hint of scandal. He never did anything to embarrass the BBN & the UK basketball program. he ran as clean a program as anyone could.

4. The recruits he brought in here were all top notch high character young men. None of them did anything while they were here or after they left here to embarrass the UK basketball program.

Maybe it's time we, myself included gets off his back

You knew this would stir shit up. Kind of a douche post.

 

[moses1uk]

He breached his contract . Held a presser with Mitch saying everything was cool while negotiating a new contract . Screw him

 

[CatsFan4Evr.]

You knew this would stir shit up. Kind of a douche post.

How is it a douche post? Everything seems pretty rational.

 

[thebluestripes]

 

[Cats192]

I know over the last few years I've been about as hard on him as anyone on here has. But let's look at it this way.

1. He didn't force UK to fire him & pay him the 33 million dollar buyout.

2. These last several seasons didn't go the way any of us wanted. No one wanted to win & advance deep into the NCAA tournament anymore than Calipari did. He did the best he could do. He didn't lose these games because he wanted to.

3. He coached here 15 years and not even a hint of scandal. He never did anything to embarrass the BBN & the UK basketball program. he ran as clean a program as anyone could.

4. The recruits he brought in here were all top notch high character young men. None of them did anything while they were here or after they left here to embarrass the UK basketball program.

Maybe it's time we, myself included gets off his back

1. He intended to force us to pay him the 33 million. He's point blank said it before. He broke his contract. He tried to come back. Kentucky told him it wasn't salvageable. He didn't intend to do us a single favor.

2. I don't believe the phrase "No one wanted it more than Cal." Cal has said his mission is bigger than wins and losses. It's about helping kids achieve their dreams of the NBA and generational wealth. Cal's #1 goal was the NBA. His #2 goal was proving to everyone he was right. He was willing to lose (and he did lose) to try to prove he was right.

3. That's great. He did the bare minimum that all coaches are asked to do.

4. Cool. Lots of coaches do this. Another bare minimum thing.

I don't hate the guy. I'm sick of him. His last 4 seasons were failures. He spent the night with another girl, and when his wife found out, he decided he was happy at home after all. I hopoe he enjoys the bed he made.

 

[kyboy1998]

When he’s really old he will be welcomed back to an ovation. Time does that.

That time isn’t now.

 

[CatsFan4Evr.]

I don't hate the guy. But it was definitely time for him to go.

 

[BlueWorldOrder74]

I know over the last few years I've been about as hard on him as anyone on here has. But let's look at it this way.

1. He didn't force UK to fire him & pay him the 33 million dollar buyout.

2. These last several seasons didn't go the way any of us wanted. No one wanted to win & advance deep into the NCAA tournament anymore than Calipari did. He did the best he could do. He didn't lose these games because he wanted to.

3. He coached here 15 years and not even a hint of scandal. He never did anything to embarrass the BBN & the UK basketball program. he ran as clean a program as anyone could.

4. The recruits he brought in here were all top notch high character young men. None of them did anything while they were here or after they left here to embarrass the UK basketball program.

Maybe it's time we, myself included gets off his back

He didn’t force us to fire him and saved us $33M. Yeah, true. But his initial intention was to strong arm the AD into getting something else he wanted. He treated the average fan like shit. So, no. We need to keep hating him for a while. Not even close to enough yet.

 

[CatPatrick13]

Note to OP. Change your user name!

 

[KYFOSSIL]

How is it a douche post? Everything seems pretty rational.

Because unless he is an idiot he knew the emotions this would start. Here is a thread about Cal telling us to forget about Cal🤔

 

[bigbluedon]

I know over the last few years I've been about as hard on him as anyone on here has. But let's look at it this way.

1. He didn't force UK to fire him & pay him the 33 million dollar buyout.

2. These last several seasons didn't go the way any of us wanted. No one wanted to win & advance deep into the NCAA tournament anymore than Calipari did. He did the best he could do. He didn't lose these games because he wanted to.

3. He coached here 15 years and not even a hint of scandal. He never did anything to embarrass the BBN & the UK basketball program. he ran as clean a program as anyone could.

4. The recruits he brought in here were all top notch high character young men. None of them did anything while they were here or after they left here to embarrass the UK basketball program.

Maybe it's time we, myself included gets off his back

Have at it but I will always dislike him. I wish there would be no more threads here about him as I try to erase his stay from my memory. He was here for all of the wrong reasons and ruined quite a few seasons because he was so stubborn. Respect everyone else’s opinion but I am so glad he ‘s gone and I will never consider him one of the Big Blue.

 

[L.O.D.]

If he took a non rival or SEC job then he would be forgotten n I wish him best n bye. He decided to coach a SEC. Rival team to "show us" . Tough to stop disliking after that. I know the good Lord says to but is isn't easy.

 

[Jeff Hoyt]

I can forgive him, as I am commanded to forgive everyone who repents. The fact is, he despises us, and I am free to dislike him for what he did to our program.

 

[HagginHall1999]

I'm over it. Wish him well in health and with his family. There is nothing to forgive imo.

Other than that, no thanks. I hope he tanks at Arkansas.

 

[bluegoad72]

If you don't think the results the last five years count as embarrassing I don't know what to tell ya. Then he went to a rival.
Thanks for the title and first 5 years, but good riddance.

 

[cats2010]

I know over the last few years I've been about as hard on him as anyone on here has. But let's look at it this way.

1. He didn't force UK to fire him & pay him the 33 million dollar buyout.

2. These last several seasons didn't go the way any of us wanted. No one wanted to win & advance deep into the NCAA tournament anymore than Calipari did. He did the best he could do. He didn't lose these games because he wanted to.

3. He coached here 15 years and not even a hint of scandal. He never did anything to embarrass the BBN & the UK basketball program. he ran as clean a program as anyone could.

4. The recruits he brought in here were all top notch high character young men. None of them did anything while they were here or after they left here to embarrass the UK basketball program.

Maybe it's time we, myself included gets off his back

1. No points here. He knew next year was going to be tough so he bailed like the chicken shit he is (although glad he did)

2. Don’t believe this either or else he would have, well I don’t know, maybe tried harder. Little things like preparing for games, starting your best players and keeping productive lineups in together as much as possible.

Agree with numbers 3 and 4. But 1 and 2, for those reasons I’m out!!!! The answer is NO!!!!

 

[YardCat]

I will plead the fifth

 

[bowfreak]

His move to Arky is a punk move, but one that I celebrated. I am so glad he was gone. We will beat him more than he beats us and will be in the mix every year for championships. Cal will be in the mix for winning draft night.

 

[CatsFan4Evr.]

Because unless he is an idiot he knew the emotions this would start. Here is a thread about Cal telling us to forget about Cal🤔

I mean, we should. He's irrelevant to our program now. Time to move on.

 

[ukfan041]

"....No....."

What an amazing season! Top 2 show all time for me

 

[blubo]

i always liked cal and i don’t think his departure could’ve been any neater for everyone concerned.
having said that i’ve been wanting him gone for at least the last four years.

 

[mcnicKY91]

While personally glad UK now has Pope at the helm, I do not dislike Cal. He has never done anything to me personally to elicit feelings of dislike...also, I am never going to dislike someone over a game predicated on putting an orange ball through a net more then someone else.

 

[mcwildcats04]

 

[Son_Of_Saul]

What an amazing season! Top 2 show all time for me

Best TV screenplay of all time.

 

[Jack2936]

Rationalize it all you want. Colin Cowherd was right...Gonzaga, Nova, Uconn, etc...all better programs now, because of Cal's constant salesman players first/me first bullshit...more "me first" than players first.

Seemed like a good idea at first, but even if we were still winning...I couldn't recognize the program anymore. All became about status, celebrity, and the draft. And that was obvious a decade ago.

Im grateful for the players. But that "altruistic" charlatan can gfh.

 

[BlueWorldOrder74]

Best TV screenplay of all time.

What is is?