Matt Jones deserves a lot of the blame

[KattieCat]

I believe the part about UK not wanting Petrino. But Petrino supposedly begging MJ for an interview and he says no, and he's just now revealing that info? Not buying it.

It's just hard to believe someone that makes their living talking wouldn't have talked about this until now? Even a lot of UK fans complain he talks about ul to much and your telling me he wouldn't have said something about this until now?

 

[morgousky]

If you take Matt jones at face value for everything he says you're an idiot. The guy has been shown to lie time and time again. Especially in recruiting where he has no knowledge at all. But if you discredit everything he says about the inner workings AT UK then you're an idiot also. He's got some connections to the program

Did this happen? Maybe. I could easily see it. I could also see him just wanting to promote himself.

 

[Brown is the new Blue]

Did he ever play in SEC championship game?? I can keep goin

No, because he was coaching in the SECW. UK is in the SECE. Entirely different animal. It's like comparing a pit bull to a parakeet.

What did you think of Brooks?

 

[Larry Skaggs]

Who do you hire?

Joker and Stoops were coordinators and failed.

Curry was a successful at GA Tech and Alabama and failed.

Mummy was successful at Valdosta and ultimately failed.

Brooks had modest success

 

[nssdigitalchumps]

Lol just get off this board then. Take your morals with you. We want winners around here

There are plenty of winners out there not named Petrino. He isn't the only fish in the coaching sea.

 

[FusterCluck]

Neither did MB...

... Okay. WTF does that have to do with the price of eggs in this thread?

 

[UKWildcats#8]

Well UK needs to hire a winner, I don't care if he is a good guy or not. I'd prefer he be a good guy, but if he wins and doesn't get in trouble with the NCAA idc honestly.

 

[JStaff2187]

I blame the 1993 Denver Broncos

 

[FusterCluck]

Curry was a successful at GA Tech and Alabama...

Not that this matters here, but this is a sticking point for me. The above is a bit of a myth. Bill Curry's combined record at GT and Bama was an impressive 57-53 with (1) Sun Bowl win, (1) All-American Bowl win and 1 split SEC title to his credit. He won 10 games at Bama once. Just like Bryant did. Just like Perkins did. Just like Stallings did. Just like DuBose did. Just like Franchione did. Just like Shula did and just like Saban does.

*Mike Price did not win 10 games at Bama.

 

[bigbluemist]

I'd rather lose than have Petrino.

You're getting your wish

 

[mdlUK.1]

If you take Matt jones at face value for everything he says you're an idiot. The guy has been shown to lie time and time again. Especially in recruiting where he has no knowledge at all. But if you discredit everything he says about the inner workings AT UK then you're an idiot also. He's got some connections to the program

Did this happen? Maybe. I could easily see it. I could also see him just wanting to promote himself.

Tell us a few of those "lies"?? Not where he was wrong but actual lies.

 

[thepip]

The fanbase and former players wanted Petrino in 2012 and Matt had the opportunity to sit down with the man and hear his side of the story. Instead he chose to be Mitch Barnharts puppet and go on the radio and constantly bad mouth Petrino in hopes of turning the fanbase against him - and now look at what we are stuck with.

Matt, who describes himself as a bleeding heart liberal, already feels sorry for people like Ryan Lochte who caused an international incident, but chose to sit up in his ivory tower and cast judgements on Petrino. Matt has said several times that bad football = good radio, he wants no part of a successful football program because he doesnt have the ability to talk about the sport in an intelligent manner. Saying the football team sucks and calling for coaches to be fired is really the only thing he knows how to do, all he is interested in is ratings and website hits and he knows a coaching search is great for both.

And I heard someone say he had some minions?

 

[sluggercatfan]

... Okay. WTF does that have to do with the price of eggs in this thread?

I was assuming you were insinuating that MB had something to do with that...sorry

 

[KentuckyRLD]

The fanbase and former players wanted Petrino in 2012 and Matt had the opportunity to sit down with the man and hear his side of the story. Instead he chose to be Mitch Barnharts puppet and go on the radio and constantly bad mouth Petrino in hopes of turning the fanbase against him - and now look at what we are stuck with.

Matt, who describes himself as a bleeding heart liberal, already feels sorry for people like Ryan Lochte who caused an international incident, but chose to sit up in his ivory tower and cast judgements on Petrino. Matt has said several times that bad football = good radio, he wants no part of a successful football program because he doesnt have the ability to talk about the sport in an intelligent manner. Saying the football team sucks and calling for coaches to be fired is really the only thing he knows how to do, all he is interested in is ratings and website hits and he knows a coaching search is great for both.

Not that I would want Petrino as a coach, but what you say is very true.

 

[ace on the river]

To think the president of UK gives a shit what Matt Jones thinks is hilarious

 

[morgousky]

Tell us a few of those "lies"?? Not where he was wrong but actual lies.

I've seen him caught up several times. I've seen him be baited and fall for it back in 2009. If you were on TBK you'll know exactly what I'm talking about. He's not a recruiting guru at all yet tries to portray himself as someone who has inside knowledge. He's not always truthful at all and on another note His politics are pitiful. Not wanting Petrino shows what a hypocrite he is.

I listen from time to time for program information because in my experience and opinion that's where he's got some ground. Like this instance with Petrino.

 

[LouievileKat]

Yes a local radio host is to blame for our coaching staff breeding a losing culture. Just insert the eye rolling emoticon here

 

[mdlUK.1]

I've seen him caught up several times. I've seen him be baited and fall for it back in 2009. If you were on TBK you'll know exactly what I'm talking about. He's not a recruiting guru at all yet tries to portray himself as someone who has inside knowledge. He's not always truthful at all and on another note His politics are pitiful. Not wanting Petrino shows what a hypocrite he is.

I listen from time to time for program information because in my experience and opinion that's where he's got some ground. Like this instance with Petrino.

I see you didn't list one actual lie. If you don't like him, fine. If you think he's wrong a lot, fine. But if you're going to say he lies a lot, give some proof.

 

[Vandalayindustries]

Exactly. Name something specific he lied about.

 

[morgousky]

I see you didn't list one actual lie. If you don't like him, fine. If you think he's wrong a lot, fine. But if you're going to say he lies a lot, give some proof.

Like I said he was baited by frosty back when TBK was around and fell for it. False recruiting information was laid out for him and he took it and ran with it. Proving he was lying about where his information was coming from. If you weren't there then you didn't see it. Happened on two different occasions that I'm aware of. Unless you think I'm a liar, what's the problem? He got caught, lied, and that was that.

Do I really care at this point? No. He's not a recruiting insider. I know that. I accept it. But his die hards won't.

As I said, I'm not a regular to his program because his politics are trash. He's out of line. And not wanting Petrino proves to me his a hypocrite. He supports people who've done far worse for women's rights and potential rape victims. He supports scum.

I give credit Where I think it's deserved, regarding his program information, but outside of UK, it's slim. He's done ok for himself and as long as he promotes UK and lays off the back stabbing of UK fans I'm ok.

 

[buckkiller]

He is wrong to blame Matt though. Matts a radio voice and an important one, but he ain't the one calling the shots.

His propaganda didnt help matters,all I am saying

 

[Wildcat-in-STL]

through means I dont want to discuss (legal purposes).... I found a profile pic of UMM

 

[MKGMVP]

Fire Matt Jones

 

[MKGMVP]

Lol just get off this board then. Take your morals with you. We want winners around here

I'm not sure I'm ready to just throw morals out the window. Why does winning and maintaining standards have to be mutually exclusive?

 

[MKGMVP]

Matt Jones didn't name our FB field after an Alabama basketball coach.

Hey hang on there, that basketball coach ultimately hired a football coach that got us put on probation. So he did have at least one football accomplishment.

 

[hoggwildcat]

I believe the part about UK not wanting Petrino. But Petrino supposedly begging MJ for an interview and he says no, and he's just now revealing that info? Not buying it.
It's just hard to believe someone that makes their living talking wouldn't have talked about this until now? Even a lot of UK fans complain he talks about ul to much and your telling me he wouldn't have said something about this until now?

I listen to Matt Jones consistantly, and he has mentioned on his show, more than once, that he was asked by Petrino to be interview to lobby his case, because he wanted the UK job. He was told by a source that no matter if he interviews him or not, he was not getting the job. You don't have to believe him. He has been asked many times on his radio show since Stoops has been here, why didn't Barnhart hire Petrino, and he has told this same story. So this is not New info.

 

[Xception]

Jones is directly responsible for UK football sucking , even the stuff before he was born

 

[KattieCat]

I listen to Matt Jones consistantly, and he has mentioned on his show, more than once, that he was asked by Petrino to be interview to lobby his case, because he wanted the UK job. He was told by a source that no matter if he interviews him or not, he was not getting the job. You don't have to believe him. He has been asked many times on his radio show since Stoops has been here, why didn't Barnhart hire Petrino, and he has told this same story. So this is not New info.

On the post game show last night he said the part about Petrino asking him for the interview was the first time he has ever told that part of the story.

 

[EnglandWildcat]

Matt said himself that he was told UK wasn't going to hire Petrino. So he decides to not waste his time. Dumb thread.

Exactly. He said he entertained the thought and was told there was no way in holy hell Barnhart was going to hire him so it would be a waste of everyone's time. How is that his fault?

Quite on the contrary, as another poster noted, I think Matt Jones has been invaluable because his interview with Stoops last year exposed Stoops' inflexibility and defensiveness. It was the first time I had a little distaste for Stoops. It was an odd exchange and foreshadowed problems to come.

 

[Sawyer]

I'd rather lose than have Petrino.

You lose with or without him. The joke is that anyone thought he would ever accept the UK job to begin with. Not even Petrino could change the UK football culture. CBS confirmed that last night.

 

[Shavers48]

I'd rather lose than have Petrino.

you damn sure got your wish

 

[Wall2Boogie]

Farrr Matt jones!

 

[GYERater]

If UofL wins a ACC or heaven forbid a NCAA championship in the next couple years Matt and Mitch both deserve a ring, they had as much to do with it as anyone.

 

[Hjack]

If UofL wins a ACC or heaven forbid a NCAA championship in the next couple years Matt and Mitch both deserve a ring, they had as much to do with it as anyone.

And any Urologist can locate an appropriate area to insert those rings.

 

[CB3UK]

Matt said himself that he was told UK wasn't going to hire Petrino. So he decides to not waste his time. Dumb thread.

This. Matt told the ebtire story and was told in no uncertain terms that Petrino would never be hired here by the administration. What exactly was the point of this thread?

 

[southindycat]

Lol just get off this board then. Take your morals with you. We want winners around here

Sure, because winning solves everything.

Sincerely,
Southern Methodist University

 

[UKRob 73]

It's Matt Jones fault that UK didn't take Petrino? Lol, some of you are just ignorant.
It's the fault of our horrible AD, nobody else.

 

[Vandalayindustries]

If UofL wins a ACC or heaven forbid a NCAA championship in the next couple years Matt and Mitch both deserve a ring, they had as much to do with it as anyone.

Jesus. Some of you need help

 

[dallasg23]

Sure, because winning solves everything.

Sincerely,
Southern Methodist University

Sure it does.

sincerely,
UNC, Louisville, Ohio State, USC, Ole Miss, The U (2001),

All have gotten in trouble for one reason or another for morals. All winners. And still no one cares. Because why? winners. When you win. at the end of the day, all is forgiven.

 

[shutzhund]

I believe the part about UK not wanting Petrino. But Petrino supposedly begging MJ for an interview and he says no, and he's just now revealing that info? Not buying it.

It's just hard to believe someone that makes their living talking wouldn't have talked about this until now? Even a lot of UK fans complain he talks about ul to much and your telling me he wouldn't have said something about this until now?

You know that Petrino's father or another relative contacted Barnhart asking for an interview. Barny said nay. That was revealed prior to him going to WKU.