Mark Pope and his calm demeanor

[darkshadesofblue]

Watching how Pope conducts and handles himself emotionally, still makes me not regret where we are now. You could always pick out Caliparis voice overtop of the crowd. His acrobats, jumping up and down like a maniac always rubbed off on our guys negatively. With Oweh attempting that dunk resulting in points on the other end, Cal would probably throw his shoe somebody.

I’m glad we someone level headed to handle high pressure situations, and not someone who screams and whines like a Coach Cal or Hurly.

 

[ImTheVillageIdiot]

Watching how Pope conducts and handles himself emotionally, still makes me not regret where we are now. You could always pick out Caliparis voice overtop of the crowd. His acrobats, jumping up and down like a maniac always rubbed off on our guys negatively. With Oweh attempting that dunk resulting in points on the other end, Cal would probably throw his shoe somebody.

I’m glad we someone level headed to handle high pressure situations, and not someone who screams and whines like a Coach Cal or Hurly.

It’ll never work here. Every good coach behaves like a lunatic. There is literally only one way to get a player’s attention and that is by punching them on the sideline. Handling your business privately in the locker room won’t work because….reasons

/s

 

[ukcatz12]

Lol less than two days ago people here were complaining about his demeanor and saying he wasn't intense enough to motivate his guys.

 

[katwest]

I like his demeanor, this year will test it. You don’t have to act like a blooming idiot to get results. He knows when to turn it on and off, I’m sure the players can attest to that from seeing it in the locker room.

 

[cathouse]

It’ll never work here. Every good coach behaves like a lunatic. There is literally only one way to get a player’s attention and that is by punching them on the sideline. Handling your business privately in the locker room won’t work because….reasons

/s

He needs to learn that Bobby Knight choke hold.

 

[ImTheVillageIdiot]

He needs to learn that Bobby Knight choke hold.

Yep, I’ve learned with my all my years of being an idiot that a coach can only have as many wins as they have restraining orders.

 

[LmdCat]

Watching how Pope conducts and handles himself emotionally, still makes me not regret where we are now. You could always pick out Caliparis voice overtop of the crowd. His acrobats, jumping up and down like a maniac always rubbed off on our guys negatively. With Oweh attempting that dunk resulting in points on the other end, Cal would probably throw his shoe somebody.

I’m glad we someone level headed to handle high pressure situations, and not someone who screams and whines like a Coach Cal or Hurly.

GREAT POST!! I feel the same way because I realize that Pope as a coach will continue to grow into his position. As you stated, he presents himself a lot better than another coach who use to look like an absolute maniac running up and down the bench yelling at players and refs.

 

[LmdCat]

Lol less than two days ago people here were complaining about his demeanor and saying he wasn't intense enough to motivate his guys.

If I am not mistaken, I think you were one of those posters.

 

[Ron Mehico]

Lol less than two days ago people here were complaining about his demeanor and saying he wasn't intense enough to motivate his guys.

Tubby used to get tons of grief on here for not showing enough emotion. Same with BCG. Then in the beginning people loved Cals “passion on the sideline” until he lost his mind after 2020. Basically if you’re winning your demeanor is good and if you’re losing it sucks, no matter what it is.

 

[ukcatz12]

If I am not mistaken, I think you were one of those posters.

100% mistaken. I don't think I've made a single post criticizing Pope for anything this year. I've said multiple times over the last 5 games that this team's issues were about 95% caused by the injuries.

 

[LmdCat]

100% mistaken. I don't think I've made a single post criticizing Pope for anything this year. I've said multiple times over the last 5 games that this team's issues were about 95% caused by the injuries.

If I am wrong, I owe you an apology. I am not too proud to apologize when I am wrong.

 

[ImTheVillageIdiot]

100% mistaken. I don't think I've made a single post criticizing Pope for anything this year. I've said multiple times over the last 5 games that this team's issues were about 95% caused by the injuries.

I’ll say I’ve only seen fair posts from @ukcatz12 . There are plenty of “Farrrr Popers” around here though.

 

[bbncal02]

Pope showed he had fire after the Ole Miss loss. I think that kinda showed the guys he can be mean if need be. It's one thing to be too calm and never have that fire, but, it's another to be as calm as a river looks, with a torrent underneath.

 

[ukcatz12]

If I am wrong, I owe you an apology. I am not too proud to apologize when I am wrong.

It's all good, it's just a message board nothing too serious.

 

[HenryMuto]

He said South Carolina is really really good lol

 

[Supafuzz75]

Tubby used to get tons of grief on here for not showing enough emotion. Same with BCG. Then in the beginning people loved Cals “passion on the sideline” until he lost his mind after 2020. Basically if you’re winning your demeanor is good and if you’re losing it sucks, no matter what it is.

Tubster would get that death stare when his eyeballs looked like they'd pop out lol..

 

[UKSanders]

Tubster would get that death stare when his eyeballs looked like they'd pop out lol..

That was the turning point of that 2003 season when they ended up earning the #1 seed overall…

I am thinking it was at Vandy maybe when Tubby called a timeout, ripped off his jacket and flung it toward the bench, followed that with the ultimate death stare as the guys came to the bench…they proceeded to start playing amazing TEAM basketball for the rest of the season.

 

[CatFanInIlliniLand]

I’m very concerned about his offense. I’m not hearing nearly enough - “Ruuuuuun!”

 

[thebluestripes]

As long as the team wins I'm ok with whatever demeanor he shows.

 

[65pacecar]

That was the turning point of that 2003 season when they ended up earning the #1 seed overall…

I am thinking it was at Vandy maybe when Tubby called a timeout, ripped off his jacket and flung it toward the bench, followed that with the ultimate death stare as the guys came to the bench…they proceeded to start playing amazing TEAM basketball for the rest of the season.

One of my favorite UK teams of all time, they were fun to watch, especially after that.

 

[UKSanders]

One of my favorite UK teams of all time, they were fun to watch, especially after that.

Mine too

One of my things about this forum during that run that I still remember was @deplion bringing out his “Solomon Grundy crush ____!”

It’s crazy/dumb how fun it was looking forward to his changing that and seeing the Cats come thru and make it happen.

 

[deplion]

Mine too

One of my things about this forum during that run that I still remember was @deplion bringing out his “Solomon Grundy crush ____!”

It’s crazy/dumb how fun it was looking forward to his changing that and seeing the Cats come thru and make it happen.

Thanks for tagging me.

Fun times! 😃

 

[Cold Stout Beer]

Pope needs to step it up and make sure old ladies get seats like Knight did.

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[darkshadesofblue]

Pope needs to step it up and make sure old ladies get seats like Knight did.

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I always thought it was hilarious how he got that chair to glide so smoothly across the floor like that 😆

 

[HagginHall1999]

Heard on Cutler show that someone connected with BYU said Pope has a secret temper that doesn't come out often.

A little Dr Jekyl and Mr Hyde

 

[UKSanders]

Heard on Cutler show that someone connected with BYU said Pope has a secret temper that doesn't come out often.

A little Dr Jekyl and Mr Hyde

After the Ole Miss game, Pope didn’t hide from it when asked about the blood on his hand.

He just said having that level of fire/emotion needs to be calculated, or else it can become useless noise

 

[UKSanders]

Thanks for tagging me.

Fun times! 😃

Also just means we must be getting old as we’ve been around this place for a LOONNNNGGGG time 😂

Hard to believe that season was over 20 years ago

 

[gharding07]

I like his demeanor, this year will test it. You don’t have to act like a blooming idiot to get results. He knows when to turn it on and off, I’m sure the players can attest to that from seeing it in the locker room.

I've never seen him "turn it on". Always has the same demeanor. Even towards officials.

 

[darkshadesofblue]

One of my favorite UK teams of all time, they were fun to watch, especially after that.

03/04 & 04/05 rank as two of my favorite UK teams of all time. A lot of memorable games those two years. Tubby was so cool in that FT win against Louisville. That Daniel’s layup against MSSt is one I always remember.

 

[littlecreek]

That was the turning point of that 2003 season when they ended up earning the #1 seed overall…

I am thinking it was at Vandy maybe when Tubby called a timeout, ripped off his jacket and flung it toward the bench, followed that with the ultimate death stare as the guys came to the bench…they proceeded to start playing amazing TEAM basketball for the rest of the season.

I've heard that whatever he said or did at halftime of the Vandy game should been bottled up. It completely changed that season.

 

[littlecreek]

03/04 & 04/05 rank as two of my favorite UK teams of all time. A lot of memorable games those two years. Tubby was so cool in that FT win against Louisville. That Daniel’s layup against MSSt is one I always remember.

I heard that Tubby asked Sparks about his Christmas plans before he shot those foul shots. I don't know if it's true or not but seems like he was trying to ease the pressure on Sparks or had complete confidence that he'd make them. It's a pretty cool story if true.

 

[ruppcat]

Pope needs to step it up and make sure old ladies get seats like Knight did.

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Right there is where espn and dukiev went overboard with Knight. He began to believe he was really all that and a bit more.

 

[oldsports_]

I'm a firm believer you, if need to, yell, scream and throat punch on practice days.
During the game, you reinforce, remind and remember what you practiced.

 

[Soupbean]

GREAT POST!! I feel the same way because I realize that Pope as a coach will continue to grow into his position. As you stated, he presents himself a lot better than another coach who use to look like an absolute maniac running up and down the bench yelling at players and refs.

He is a likable guy. Caught down if his post game with Leach and he cut in one time to tell everybody how much he admired them sticking around because his daughters were in the process of leaving, then he had everybody BOO them😄

 

[rnfoster]

Watching how Pope conducts and handles himself emotionally, still makes me not regret where we are now. You could always pick out Caliparis voice overtop of the crowd. His acrobats, jumping up and down like a maniac always rubbed off on our guys negatively. With Oweh attempting that dunk resulting in points on the other end, Cal would probably throw his shoe somebody.

I’m glad we someone level headed to handle high pressure situations, and not someone who screams and whines like a Coach Cal or Hurly.

You are correct. He behaves mostly nicely, expect when he got blood on his hands, but that was probably good. I like Pope and am feeling good that he is our coach. I think what most fans miss is that it is hard to coach when you don't have your point guard, or backup point guard in the game. He is still keeping the team together through the injuries. This is a good team. I love them.

 

[UKBB4Ever]

Tubster would get that death stare when his eyeballs looked like they'd pop out lol..

The deer in the headlights look?👀

 

[Supafuzz75]

The deer in the headlights look?👀

 

[UKBB4Ever]

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That’s the one. No wonder he’s mad. He’s playing a guy that graded out worse than Brandon Stockton in practice. 😆

 

[JC CATS]

Watching how Pope conducts and handles himself emotionally, still makes me not regret where we are now. You could always pick out Caliparis voice overtop of the crowd. His acrobats, jumping up and down like a maniac always rubbed off on our guys negatively. With Oweh attempting that dunk resulting in points on the other end, Cal would probably throw his shoe somebody.

I’m glad we someone level headed to handle high pressure situations, and not someone who screams and whines like a Coach Cal or Hurly.

He has tore up some furniture, laceration his hand

 

[JC CATS]

Tubby used to get tons of grief on here for not showing enough emotion. Same with BCG. Then in the beginning people loved Cals “passion on the sideline” until he lost his mind after 2020. Basically if you’re winning your demeanor is good and if you’re losing it sucks, no matter what it is.

Just like Todd Golden at Fla, if he were 13-9 he would have been fired