Meeting with Quaintance..

[BlueSince92]

The question I have is… Why does Pope continue to “entertain” prospects that he knows damn well UK/ Mitch/ et al will not pay the necessary $$$ to obtain their services?

Eventually, the “optics” are to become a negative recruiting tool, if it hasn’t already, and hurt his/ UK’s reputation.

If I understand correctly it breaks down like this:

When Pope is kickin it in the Bahamas with recruits on Mitch’s dime, that’s the sting of Pope’s pride.



Fully serious related question:

Since our Uncle Mitch is obviously not a millionaire. Do we think maybe it might be time to go and have a chat with our Uncle Marsellus?

 

[56gregory]

The question I have is… Why does Pope continue to “entertain” prospects that he knows damn well UK/ Mitch/ et al will not pay the necessary $$$ to obtain their services?

Eventually, the “optics” are to become a negative recruiting tool, if it hasn’t already, and hurt his/ UK’s reputation.

Maybe just to throw others off on whom he is really interested in.

 

[BigBlueManSouthCentralKY]

Saw where Quaintance is the number one portal center and the number six overall portal guy. Is he that good?

 

[ruppcat]

$3 million. Remind me how much money fell out of the package at Emery Airfreight.

UK should reclaim any victories forfeited due to that mess.

 

[Cat in ga]

This seems like an apt thread to post the Shaedon Sharpe/UK mixtape.

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This kid and the asshole who allowed it owe the University $$$ as far as I’m concerned

 

[Mash 2.4]

Saw where Quaintance is the number one portal center and the number six overall portal guy. Is he that good?

He’s really good if healthy. Just never know how a kid will respond after an acl injury.

 

[Fadhi]

Saw where Quaintance is the number one portal center and the number six overall portal guy. Is he that good?

When he initially signed here he was by far the player I was most excited about.
If he turns it on and things click for him next year he is easy Lotto. Has skills,strength, athletism..
That's what you want if you are trying to build a championship type team.
Concerns about his acl injury are valid tho and I wonder how good of a fit he is in Pope's system.

 

[Bluesnky]

Saw where Quaintance is the number one portal center and the number six overall portal guy. Is he that good?

He is an absolute animal. If he were paired with Dioubate… man.

 

[NociHTTP]

This kid and the asshole who allowed it owe the University $$$ as far as I’m concerned

I would chip in for the legal fund if some brave soul from Kentucky were to, you know......put a little Appalachian Damnation into him. I absolutely HATE that Sharpe dude.

 

[saxonburgcat]

I think we should absolutely sue and get those record wins back. Under the current rules it can’t be banned now take it to court!

After UNC, I think the NCAA should publicly apologize to Eric Manuel for accusing him of cheating to get in to college. UNC cheated their way through college and the NCAA said it was okay.

 

[Cat in ga]

I would chip in for the legal fund if some brave soul from Kentucky were to, you know......put a little Appalachian Damnation into him. I absolutely HATE that Sharpe dude.

How are you going to pay someone to opt out. It makes no sense

 

[NociHTTP]

How are you going to pay someone to opt out. It makes no sense

Opt out?

 

[4UK4Life]

👀

 

[bookerfan66]

Between UK and Auburn.

 

[J-Ryan]

As of tonight UK is the favorite. He loves what Pope is saying..

 

[W1LDCAT22]

According to Sir Kerr…

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Would rather have Pierre and Alvaro over JQ in a heartbeat, and I would bet them two would be about the same, or even less than JQ's price tag.

 

[bookerfan66]

As of tonight UK is the favorite. He loves what Pope is saying..

Some don't want him but I think he would be a great fit.

 

[Cat in ga]

Chose not

Opt out?

Chose not to play

 

[OliverSimmonstwinbrother]

Ehhhhh. I'd support him if he comes here but man his dad sucksssss

 

[Mash 2.4]

It’s a risk. But that kid could be the rim protector everyone is screaming for. Land him and i’m not sure we need another addition.

 

[chasingwildcat]

If he comes here, I will support him

He could be game changer if he recovers well and actually plays games for us

 

[NociHTTP]

Chose not

Chose not to play

I understand now. I don't think that's the argument. Sharpe stole.

 

[NociHTTP]

When did they allow women into that particular social club?

Go to the Arkansas forum.

 

[chasingwildcat]

High risk high reward

He could make us to another level

Or he could make our next season total mess

Who knows

 

[NociHTTP]

If he comes here, I will support him

He could be game changer if he recovers well and actually plays games for us

The ONLY I'd accept him back is if he agrees to not accept any payment (ie, NIL) until after the season is over and ONLY IF he played as asked. Of course he wouldn't agree to that.

 

[Fadhi]

As of tonight UK is the favorite. He loves what Pope is saying..

Is Pope giving him the Amari role?

 

[WildcatSir]

Massive potential.

 

[NociHTTP]

If he comes here, I will support him

He could be game changer if he recovers well and actually plays games for us

I absolutely do not want another scenario where a player opts out of playing.

 

[ImTheVillageIdiot]

dumb if we sign this dude, hes out until at least like December, only way I would take this guy is if there is a contract stating he would be here all of this coming season + next season and he cant get out of it.

Would be absolutely stupid. If there is one thing we know about Pope, he doesn’t think things out —- not a planner. Maybe we should pass along this message from Dreklie so he might get a whiff of reality.


Just giving you a hard time, Dreklie. JQ is a luxury signing. We are fine.

 

[JwUKFan11]

That would be wild if he came here. I don't even think he'd start practicing until like early January. If he was healthy or would be by November I would fully support it.

Probably an Auburn guy.

 

[chasingwildcat]

The ONLY I'd accept him back is if he agrees to not accept any payment (ie, NIL) until after the season is over and ONLY IF he played as asked. Of course he wouldn't agree to that.

Dont know

If I am Pope, I only pay him NIL after he actually plays certain amount of games...

Dont know how will Pope negotiate this to JQ

 

[true blue1]

Kid has tremendous upside. If he gets healthy he would be a big time get.

 

[chasingwildcat]

Is Pope giving him the Amari role?

In theory, if he recovers well, he can do more things than Amari

 

[GoBigBlue1280]

If this kid turns out to be a super star and Pope turned him down, I can only imagine how many on here would be screaming “farrr Pope”.

 

[DraftCat]

I'm cool with it he's a baller but to echo everyone else... it's extremely risky. He may not even play.

 

[JwUKFan11]

I don't know how many times I have to say it but incentive based NIL deals are not legal.
He cannot have a deal where it is based on games played, paid after the season, etc.

 

[BassProCat]

That would be wild if he came here. I don't even think he'd start practicing until like early January. If he was healthy or would be by November I would fully support it.

Probably an Auburn guy.

I thought I read somewhere he was gonna be ready by Sept?

 

[ImTheVillageIdiot]

I'm cool with it he's a baller but to echo everyone else... it's extremely risky. He may not even play.

I think the fact that we don’t need him makes it less risky. We already have a full frontcourt.

 

[JwUKFan11]

I thought I read somewhere he was gonna be ready by Sept?

His dad said that, I don't believe it at all. I think he's trying to get him the biggest bag possible.

 

[chasingwildcat]

I thought I read somewhere he was gonna be ready by Sept?

It is miracle to be recovered in Sep... I think

ACL is serious injury