I thought the interview Brisco gave at the NBA Combine was pretty telling to his time here and what he felt about Kentucky. Pretty much shut the interviewer down and asked (Why are you talking about college? I am no longer a college player).
MJ on Briscoe
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My cousin's brother's ex girlfriend who was related to Briscoe's tutor told me Briscoe kicked a puppy and said F Cal while doing it.Must be true.
Harrison's got this x100. Aaron got more of a pass(and was the worse of the twins) because of all those clutch 3s
I think going to class is a major part of playing CBB. And paid for it? He isn't in the NBA/overseas yet.
Briscoe is what he is. Cal didn't misuse him, Briscoe wasn't UK material. It happens.
Was glad when Briscoe left for multiple reasons.
Will not be one of the more popular players under Cal.
Was glad when Briscoe left for multiple reasons.
Will not be one of the more popular players under Cal.
You might consider letting your cousin know that by discussing these things with you, she is violating FERPA. FERPA violations put the university at risk of losing federal funding. Such a loss would essentially destroy the university as federal dollars pay for the vast majority of the research that is performed and federal loans pay a great portion of the tuition.
Its not good that she discusses these things with anyone, and its certainly not good that she discusses them with someone who doesn't have enough sense not to post her comments online in a public forum.
Matt was talking about all of our players at the combine, they talked about why Fox should be taken over ball and how good he was and his interviews and how some people are horrible at them.. And then said what he did about Isaiah and his comments toward Kentucky.
I just don't think turning the cannons on the guy for
A: not playing Tucker and Tipton's little song and dance routine and hurting their feelings
and
B: not playing the Combine Interviewer's little song and dance routine and talking about how Ulis/Murray or Fox/Monk outshone you and forced you out of position and all that is fair game.
Basically, it rubbed Matt the wrong way, so now we get to speculate about how Briscoe was trouble for two years?
Seems a bit much, especially given our fanbase's demonstrated ability to handle nuance and doublespeak. It may clear Matt, but what 90% of the internet just heard was that Cal and the Staff had lots of trouble with Briscoe for two years.
By the way, Matt, appreciate you stopping by and clarifying this stuff. It at least helps keep it from getting out of hand.
A: not playing Tucker and Tipton's little song and dance routine and hurting their feelings
and
B: not playing the Combine Interviewer's little song and dance routine and talking about how Ulis/Murray or Fox/Monk outshone you and forced you out of position and all that is fair game.
Basically, it rubbed Matt the wrong way, so now we get to speculate about how Briscoe was trouble for two years?
Seems a bit much, especially given our fanbase's demonstrated ability to handle nuance and doublespeak. It may clear Matt, but what 90% of the internet just heard was that Cal and the Staff had lots of trouble with Briscoe for two years.
By the way, Matt, appreciate you stopping by and clarifying this stuff. It at least helps keep it from getting out of hand.
And in his first post in this thread he was nearly figuratively correct except; Somehow it was a nearly someone died but they are alive type explanation (Not sure how else to explain it. I hope it wasn't on purpose.)... A real hard take to comprehend unless you try to figure out the meaning of is...I never liked or hang around those long who do that type of explaining. It sounds good but if you read it, it means nothing.
He's not the most likable UK player ever, and I'm glad he's gone.
I hope he finished his classes and isn't going to screw the basketball program like Orton did.
If he took care of his class work business, then I wish him the best. If he didn't, then screw him.
Quoted for total wackness.
Basically.
But yea, thank god MJ didn't tell us Briscoe stole some kids fruit loops and called Sandy Bell a ****, or else it might have derailed our season.
Dollars to donuts not one person read this whole thing.
Said without an ounce of proof. I don't see how anyone could think Cal has anything but love for Briscoe.
That's why I SPECIFICALLY said IN MY HUMBLE OPINION!
I am speculating on MJ's reasoning behind saying what he did today about IB.
Why else would MJ risk upsetting Cal?
Admittedly, I didn't see the IMO at the end, but when a post starts out stating something categorically, it doesn't follow that it's just an opinion. Anyway, I think people think there is far more interaction between Cal and Matt than there actually is.
I understand the frustration on this topic, but this is one where it is just better to move on. He is a kid, let's wish him luck and hope he represents himself and UK in the right way as he moves on with his career. Continuing to have more post on it, etc is just asking for negativity. Last thing I will ever say regarding Briscoe at UK, is that he was given plenty of chances to play PG in his time here and our offense was not good when he was in that position.
If Briscoe was not UK material and if his attitude was bad enough that stories are now coming out worth mentioning then it sounds like the head coach should have found a better player, fixed his attitude, sat him or something else. This is all speculative fwiw. Point being the guy plays two years then he leaves and now stories come out and/or chatter heats up. Timing....
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Yeah but watching for the years Cal has been here he has never acted the way some are stating he is doing now towards a player. He never did that toward Orton and he did put the screw's to what Cal cares about. Don't count me as one who believes it. Who knows why MJ does what he does but Cal doesn't work that way. He works behind the scenes I do know but GEEZ, he just went to Marcus (touching) Camby's graduation. Less that, Briscoe will never be done that way by Cal...you are talking years and years of Cal's behavior.
I am not buying for a second Cal depends on Matt Jones for anything....jmuo (I am not stating they don't have contact.) I'd state Matt does get tidbits, information, and even asks from Cal but Cal will handle what Cal and his players do. He doesn't need a third party. jmuo (again)
I did the EXACT same thing to his post, I thought it was me.
I responded the EXACT same way as you did too.
I think it was obvious that his attitude wasn't the best.
How many times did we see him back talking Cal?
How often did he get into it with opposing players.
That being said, as long as he took care of his class work and finished the semester in good standing, then I thank him for his time at UK, and wish him nothing but the best.
If he didn't take care of his work, then he will deserve getting lambasted.
Dude is a Jersey kid with a chip on his shoulder, what with living in cuz Kyrie Irving's shadow. Not exactly breaking news.
Correct. It's lame. And to hide behind "well I hear sooo many stories, but I don't tell them during the season because it might negatively effect the team", is something else.
I will be extremely surprised if he is drafted, or picked up on 10 day contracts. I dont say this to pile on him now tha he is gone, the truth is, as a 6'3 guard if you cannot shoot 3's, or 12 footers you will never play NBA basketball. His only way of scoring is driving for layups, now that wont work in a mans league.
If he dosent get swatted away and goes to the foul line, he is somewhat of a liability there as well. In the NBA if briscoe is on the floor his team will be playing 4 against 5. Briscoe just doesnt have elite defense, or any secondary skills he would have to have to justify him staying on the floor. I liked him at UK when he drove the ball, that wont be there in the NBA. But, il be happy for him if he attains his goal because although unlikely, nothing is impossible.
FWIW, GPA has nothing to do with APR score. It's only about being academically eligible. A 4.0 and a 2.0 are the exact same in the eyes of APR.
Correct. But let's be honest, that means all that matters is the 2.0. It's nice to brag about, but our team GPA being high sure hasn't changed anyone's mind nationally.
Stay eligible, or don't but let them play anyway because the NCAA is a sham, and that's all that really matters.
I usually defend Matt, but putting this out there about one of our own serves no purpose and is inexcusable.
I was just as aggravated with Kyle Tucker trying to make a story about Briscoe's remarks, which was a non-story in the first place.
This type of media bull just doesn't happen at other schools. Rumor is Frank Jackson wasn't happy at Duke and had several heated run-ins with K. Do you see any Duke media folks digging into that one? Did anyone attempt to follow up on the Thornton fiasco? Sulaimon rumors? Hell No, the blue wall of silence came up around those stories to protect the image of the program. Wish our media folks did the same.
I was just as aggravated with Kyle Tucker trying to make a story about Briscoe's remarks, which was a non-story in the first place.
This type of media bull just doesn't happen at other schools. Rumor is Frank Jackson wasn't happy at Duke and had several heated run-ins with K. Do you see any Duke media folks digging into that one? Did anyone attempt to follow up on the Thornton fiasco? Sulaimon rumors? Hell No, the blue wall of silence came up around those stories to protect the image of the program. Wish our media folks did the same.
Even if Briscoe was upset at what little he got to play PG, when Cal did put him at PG when Ulis/Fox were out, our offense usually became a complete cluster. So, can you blame Cal?
At the same time, he was playing out of position at the 3, and his shooting just wasn't good enough.
At the same time, he was playing out of position at the 3, and his shooting just wasn't good enough.
I suspect Briscoe didnt treat cozy jp to the media enough. Thats the only reason theyre putting it out there at this point.
This too. Changed the entire direction of this kids life.
This too. Changed the entire direction of this kids life.
MJ? You speak as if he's a comic book hero... This guy knows less than nothing about the inside workings of the team... As well, he doesn't know anything as well as he thinks he does... He's a liberal out of place... He needs to be the laundry boy for Berkley college, now there is a job for a dookie....
It doesn't take take a good understanding rocket science to see where Some of this is true. Some people take issue with anything that isn't placed into a positive light.
It's not a shocker that Briscoe thinks he was a OAD and didn't want to be at UK past one year. Not a shock that his family would try and turn it upside down as a "misused" problem. Isn't a shock that Cal was probably ready to move on. Briscoe has been recruited over, think he wants to deal with his parents on that one?
As I've said I've been involved in these circles before. Both professionally and personally. These things happen all the time.
I mentioned this earlier, but @ralphdaltonfan was less than complimentary about Briscoe last summer.
And this is a poster with obvious connections, who tends to be very level-headed and supportive of the UK program.
So there has been smoke way before this.
Maybe RDF wants to stop by and clarify. Maybe he prefers to leave it alone.
And this is a poster with obvious connections, who tends to be very level-headed and supportive of the UK program.
So there has been smoke way before this.
Maybe RDF wants to stop by and clarify. Maybe he prefers to leave it alone.
