Just wanna say

[brookslouky]

Some of y'all are piss poor excuses for fans. Pope inherited Travis Perry. That's it. He got a roster together that is good. Lost his top two point guards and teams know it. The starting 4 has the back of Larry Bird. DON'T YOU BRING YOUR ASS BACK ON HERE WHEN WE WIN THE SEC TOURNAMENT. Get a life and another hobby and live in the real world. If you're not going to support our team, go jump in a lake.

 

[ImTheVillageIdiot]

Some of y'all are piss poor excuses for fans. Pope inherited Travis Perry. That's it. He got a roster together that is good. Lost his top two point guards and teams know it. The starting 4 has the back of Larry Bird. DON'T YOU BRING YOUR ASS BACK ON HERE WHEN WE WIN THE SEC TOURNAMENT. Get a life and another hobby and live in the real world. If you're not going to support our team, go jump in a lake.

 

[ImTheVillageIdiot]

Wish there was a transfer portal for fans to put these bandwagon losers on and ship them to Fayetteville

 

[chroix]

I see more “fans” on here attacking Pope now than I did the “coach” during the POS 9-16 season the big pig put together. Pretty telling. Maybe Pope
Doesn’t pan out but to judge him based off of the last couple games without the many caveats he deserves is steaming hot garbage.

 

[bbncal02]

I just want or see some defensive adjustments and never see the lack of effort from that first half ever again under him. That’s it. He gets a pass this year of course. But the pressure weeks up a bit next year once he’s got time to really put a team together. This is Kentucky. And he knows it better than anyone.

 

[YardCat]

I think people are just spoiled, we win a couple games that we weren’t favored and everyone expects perfection from a group of good players (not great). We have some injuries and we are not good right now so it is what it is and we have to ride it out. Give the man a chance!

 

[BlueWorldOrder74]

I actually love this team, and I love Mark. Love them all. Hard to overcome the injuries we’ve had. Like I said in another thread, with what Mark put together so in such a short time, it’s a freaking miracle the job he did BEFORE the injuries. Love these guys.

 

[JFCats22]

We’ve lost 4 of 5 games and are in 10th place in the SEC. Fans have a right to be frustrated and express anger.

 

[Blue wood]

We’ve lost 4 of 5 games and are in 10th place in the SEC. Fans have a right to be frustrated and express anger.

This season could have been a lot worse. Only the ignorant ones bitch all the time

 

[know1]

I actually love this team, and I love Mark. Love them all. Hard to overcome the injuries we’ve had. Like I said in another thread, with what Mark put together so in such a short time, it’s a freaking miracle the job he did BEFORE the injuries. Love these guys.

I agree with this 100%

 

[jace2012]

Well coaches that take on new jobs sometimes bring their recruits with them but Popes recruiting at BYU was so bad I believe we got lucky more players didn’t follow him to UK

 

[chroix]

I actually love this team, and I love Mark. Love them all. Hard to overcome the injuries we’ve had. Like I said in another thread, with what Mark put together so in such a short time, it’s a freaking miracle the job he did BEFORE the injuries. Love these guys.

And you’re not alone friend. This team will always be one of those special teams regardless of some bad losses. They represent the rebirth of the program at a time it was desperately needed.

 

[chroix]

It’s funny. I don’t remember seeing any of the hater dipshits around here when we were winning.

 

[The_Answer1313]

It’s funny. I don’t remember seeing any of the hater dipshits around here when we were winning.

That's just natural tho.

Message boards, talk radio will always be busier after the losses than the wins.

 

[Dontworryboutit23]

Some of y'all are piss poor excuses for fans. Pope inherited Travis Perry. That's it. He got a roster together that is good. Lost his top two point guards and teams know it. The starting 4 has the back of Larry Bird. DON'T YOU BRING YOUR ASS BACK ON HERE WHEN WE WIN THE SEC TOURNAMENT. Get a life and another hobby and live in the real world. If you're not going to support our team, go jump in a lake.

I’ll guarantee you they don’t win the SEC tourney, guarantee it. Supporting your team isn’t ignoring issues because you don’t want them to be true. Blind loyalty is bad also.

 

[Dontworryboutit23]

Wish there was a transfer portal for fans to put these bandwagon losers on and ship them to Fayetteville

Furthest thing from a bandwagon fan there is brother but get your little shot off.

 

[Dontworryboutit23]

We’ve lost 4 of 5 games and are in 10th place in the SEC. Fans have a right to be frustrated and express anger.

That doesn’t fit their agenda man.

 

[Dontworryboutit23]

This season could have been a lot worse. Only the ignorant ones bitch all the time

Ignorant because it’s not the viewpoint I want

 

[ImTheVillageIdiot]

Furthest thing from a bandwagon fan there is brother but get your little shot off.

Did anything in my post say “Dontworyaboutit23” or did you just feel the need to assume it for yourself since you’ve spent the last 12 hours screaming about how terrible we are nonstop for who knows what reason? Again, I ask, what are you looking to achieve?

 

[stuway]

Did anything in my post say “Dontworyaboutit23” or did you just feel the need to assume it for yourself since you’ve spent the last 12 hours screaming about how terrible we are nonstop for who knows what reason? Again, I ask, what are you looking to achieve?

Don't waste your time with him bro. All dude does is whine and bitch, even when things are good. He is never satisfied and has the most hypocritical screen name on this board. All he does is worry worry worry, it's comical. He and JFcats suck and are the leaders of the bitch boy brigade

 

[Dontworryboutit23]

Did anything in my post say “Dontworyaboutit23” or did you just feel the need to assume it for yourself since you’ve spent the last 12 hours screaming about how terrible we are nonstop for who knows what reason? Again, I ask, what are you looking to achieve?

Bud it’s clear you’re talking about me and JF. And again I never said terrible, they are and right now for sure, but overall they had been good up until these past 2 weeks.

 

[ImTheVillageIdiot]

Bud it’s clear you’re talking about me and JF. And again I never said terrible, they are and right now for sure, but overall they had been good up until these past 2 weeks.

What is your intended goal? Why are you beating the dead horse? Either answer that or I’m done talking

 

[kydmb99]

Threads like this are so stupid. The team is collapsing. It's okay to be upset about it. My god

 

[Rafterman]

You don’t get to have a fanbase that’s the largest & most passionate in the sport and also sits quietly by when the team loses 4 of 5. Nobody is calling for the guys job but he’s not above criticism just because he played here a couple decades ago.

 

[ManitouDan]

Some of y'all are piss poor excuses for fans. Pope inherited Travis Perry. That's it. He got a roster together that is good. Lost his top two point guards and teams know it. The starting 4 has the back of Larry Bird. DON'T YOU BRING YOUR ASS BACK ON HERE WHEN WE WIN THE SEC TOURNAMENT. Get a life and another hobby and live in the real world. If you're not going to support our team, go jump in a lake.

exactly , we may not win the SEC but Pope deserves our patience, considering all the things that has happened this season

 

[Dontworryboutit23]

What is your intended goal? Why are you beating the dead horse? Either answer that or I’m done talking

Why am I saying that the defense is still bad and that they have been bad recently? I have eyes and can see how bad the defense is, and how bad they have played recently. Using butler being out as a crutch is still ignoring the problem. Even with butler the defense sucks. It’s clear on offense pope messed up by not getting a guy who can shot create. Teams know all they have to do now is pressure us and sit on the 3 point line. I’m by no means a fire pope guy, that’s crazy, but I think it’s fair to have some long term concerns about him right now.

 

[ManitouDan]

Threads like this are so stupid. The team is collapsing. It's okay to be upset about it. My god

The thing is, it’s people acting like it’s the end of the world or claiming Pope can’t coach a lick or he is a moron or filling the blank. Yes, you can be upset, but at least acknowledge. We have injuries that have greatly affected the outcome of games.

 

[ManitouDan]

In my opinion, it’s hard to be very critical because there’s only so much you can do with the current roster. The truth is, he has very little options and I’m sure he’s not telling his players to leave the opposition wide freaking open. A lot of this should fall squarely on the shoulders of the players and they are paid semi professionals who should be receiving the criticism.

 

[ImTheVillageIdiot]

Why am I saying that the defense is still bad and that they have been bad recently? I have eyes and can see how bad the defense is, and how bad they have played recently. Using butler being out as a crutch is still ignoring the problem. Even with butler the defense sucks. It’s clear on offense pope messed up by not getting a guy who can shot create. Teams know all they have to do now is pressure us and sit on the 3 point line. I’m by no means a fire pope guy, that’s crazy, but I think it’s fair to have some long term concerns about him right now.

Ok that’s how you feel….cool. It’s ridiculous but that’s your opinion and you’re allowed to have it. Can you quit flooding every thread with it?

 

[BBNinSC]

I actually love this team, and I love Mark. Love them all. Hard to overcome the injuries we’ve had. Like I said in another thread, with what Mark put together so in such a short time, it’s a freaking miracle the job he did BEFORE the injuries. Love these guys.

and I’ve seen tremendous growth with Williams and Perry. Amari is going to end this season as an All- conference selection. Perry is getting better every game and probably should be the primary ball handler while Butler is out. He’s going to be ready to go next season.
IF we can get Lamont healthy, this team is a threat to anybody we meet in the NCAA tournament. We are lucky to have Mark Pope as head coach. Some of our fan base is just too ignorant to know this.

 

[uksam21]

If this team gets healthy they will be a bear in March.

 

[Larry Skaggs]

No high school recruits, two months portal team, SEC strongest it’s ever been top to bottom by far with great coaches, plus injuries to key players.
What coach would do better?

 

[kydmb99]

In my opinion, it’s hard to be very critical because there’s only so much you can do with the current roster. The truth is, he has very little options and I’m sure he’s not telling his players to leave the opposition wide freaking open. A lot of this should fall squarely on the shoulders of the players and they are paid semi professionals who should be receiving the criticism.

What coaching adjustments would you say you've seen Pope make to try and improve the defense?

All I see is the same thing on repeat.. and I get the Butler injury but we were horrible defensively when he was playing.

 

[Dontworryboutit23]

Ok that’s how you feel….cool. It’s ridiculous but that’s your opinion and you’re allowed to have it. Can you quit flooding every thread with it?

Why can you all flood your viewpoint, but I can post mine.

 

[chroix]

That's just natural tho.

Message boards, talk radio will always be busier after the losses than the wins.

Sure. But can you really call yourself a fan if you only show up to complain after a loss?

 

[drcats2013]

We’ve lost 4 of 5 games and are in 10th place in the SEC. Fans have a right to be frustrated and express anger.

Anger? Who gets angry over a game lmao.

 

[JwUKFan11]

Some of y'all are piss poor excuses for fans. Pope inherited Travis Perry. That's it. He got a roster together that is good. Lost his top two point guards and teams know it. The starting 4 has the back of Larry Bird. DON'T YOU BRING YOUR ASS BACK ON HERE WHEN WE WIN THE SEC TOURNAMENT. Get a life and another hobby and live in the real world. If you're not going to support our team, go jump in a lake.

Just because you say we’re going to win the SECT doesn’t make it a reality and certainly doesn’t make you a better fan because you are choosing to ignore the direction this team is going.

Injuries are a huge part of the teams decline but the decline is still real.

 

[ManitouDan]

What coaching adjustments would you say you've seen Pope make to try and improve the defense?

All I see is the same thing on repeat.. and I get the Butler injury but we were horrible defensively when he was playing.

Enough to beat Duke, Gonzaga, Florida, Mississippi State, and a few others. A single-handedly told the team that Cooper flag was going to spin and sure enough he did. He went 131 zone at times it’s been far from perfect, but I know in my heart he’s not telling his players to leave the other team wide open or not instructed them how to guard a pick and roll or jump in the attempt to block a shot

 

[ImTheVillageIdiot]

Sure. But can you really call yourself a fan if you only show up to complain after a loss?

 

[runt#69]

It's fine coming here to express anger and frustration, to voice concerns. But the tone of some here seem to want Pope gone already, not even giving him a fair chance. Coach pope understands in intimate detil everything were saying and has expressed himself accordingly, and taken full responsibility for his faults and flaws and where he needs to do a better job. It's absolutely AMAZING the man even goes so far as to say he "didn't understand his assignment" and other things he has said and ways he has worded things so as to express his own realization of shortfall for Kentucky fans.

Please, anyone, if you can point to the time when the last coach did that (if ever?) here?

THAT is the kind of man we want and need to coach our team. Not some guy there for the paycheck because his name is one that people associate success with.

That doesn't give you a lifetime pass, as he felt it did. Like some kind of given and he was no longer accountable nor needing to accept responsibility in public and showing some humbleness and humility in his position as coach at Kentucky.

Coach pope has been incredible at putting this thing together this season, for the results already worth it in my humble opinion, and I think he can still have a fabulously successful season even with just a modicum of additional success this particular season.

I know I'll take away as a huge positive, that dUKe win. The win vs the zags and the great coaching he did in those games. Getting us to hold on (so far, so good!) with the all time wins lead. The big win against UT and Florida and on the road at the Hump.

but more than that, how he was on a cellphone after the big Tennessee win and talking to a grandmother, or him going into the stands at the hump to talk to the UK fan in the wheelchair.

it's THOSE THINGS I CAN ALREADY POINT TO AND SAY "WE'RE FINE. We're in great hands and good shape.

The world NEEDS more people like Mark pope in it. And if you really think he's soft and weak and is "too nice of a guy" whatever that means .... then all I need do is look back when he played here to KNOW ... that aint true at ALL.

we've already got some nice feathers in that cap for the season with more to come, I am sure. And if we can get really healthy ...

I like our team. I'll stick with Coach pope and Kentucky. Those other people can go cheer for the Hogs and their savior CCC ... in the ... cbit?!??