No spin, no excuse, worst loss of new Pope era

[uk78]

I am reading ridiculous posts on "they were more motivated" "we were missing players" (so did they), or anything else. We just lost at home to a lousy team. It was a disaster because it was Cal, the players that spurned the program, the coaching rivalry and Cal having f'd us, and on and on. There is no getting around it, just horrible horrible horrible loss. It also hurts our SEC standings, NCAA (now 2 home losses), and where everyone expected a beat down and celebration we were just humiliated. There is no rationalizing this one so stop it. We will move on of course but this was sad.

 

[huntsvillecat2]

Agree completely—absolutely unacceptable loss. Can’t let that piece of shite Calipari beat us, simply cannot.

 

[Cat in ga]

They wanted it more. Except Amari it looked like are guys let the moment get to them. Lost one we should have won. Defense had to get better.

 

[2Dope15]

Yeah we just gave up the most points to Arkansas has had all year and probably the most they will have the rest of the year.

 

[sambowieshin]

We have now lost 3 of the last 4.
Not good.

 

[Pygmy Sasquatch]

Everyone on Earth and other nearby inhabited planets knew this was a must win for the next UK coach. I really like Pope but he screwed the pooch tonight.

 

[CatFanInIlliniLand]

I give the Mark Pope era an A so far. Maybe A- after tonight.

Tonight and the Ohio State loss was unacceptable. Alabama is understandable. Vandy sucked but a lot of really good teams have lost in that weird gym. Clemson was a first true road test. OSU & Arky are unacceptable. Pope & Staff need to step up

 

[CatsnRoses]

I give the Mark Pope era an A so far. Maybe A- after tonight.

Tonight and the Ohio State loss was unacceptable. Alabama is understandable. Vandy sucked but a lot of really good teams have lost in that weird gym. Clemson was a first true road test. OSU & Arky are unacceptable. Pope & Staff need to step up

Man the bar has really gotten low around here.

 

[Pygmy Sasquatch]

I give the Mark Pope era an A so far. Maybe A- after tonight.

Tonight and the Ohio State loss was unacceptable. Alabama is understandable. Vandy sucked but a lot of really good teams have lost in that weird gym. Clemson was a first true road test. OSU & Arky are unacceptable. Pope & Staff need to step up

Honestly Clemson was inexcusable too. As a Kentucky and Clemson alumnus, it's really embarrassing to lose to Clemson in basketball.

 

[Chief Paducah]

Yeah this one is going to unfortunately follow Pope around for a while. X is on fire with Cats fans going at former players. This is a bad look tonight all around. He needed this win badly, if nothing else, to prove to the fan base he truly does belong.

 

[EastKYWildcat]

Unfortunately losing this game is how you wreck good vibes around the program

 

[TTTblue24]

The one game you couldn’t lose and you did, I just can’t believe we have no one that takes their defensive assignment personal and then makes your teammates the same way.
We choked from the staff to the players, and the effort was unacceptable tonight. Effort, hustle and want to take absolutely zero talent.

 

[true blue1]

Embarrassing loss tonight.

 

[Rideordiewildcat]

I am reading ridiculous posts on "they were more motivated" "we were missing players" (so did they), or anything else. We just lost at home to a lousy team. It was a disaster because it was Cal, the players that spurned the program, the coaching rivalry and Cal having f'd us, and on and on. There is no getting around it, just horrible horrible horrible loss. It also hurts our SEC standings, NCAA (now 2 home losses), and where everyone expected a beat down and celebration we were just humiliated. There is no rationalizing this one so stop it. We will move on of course but this was sad.

I mean of course, it's our first lost against a team not projected in the field.
Bama, Clemson, easily in right now.
Vandy, OHS and GA all in as of yesterday. Ark might get towards the bubble, I mean if 13-10 UNC is then cmon. But yeah 59 NET before game so Quad 2 loss and worse of the year.

Hey IowaSt lost at home to 95th Kst with a losing record for a Quad3 loss and they're supposed to be a lock 1 seed. Shit happens.

-#3 IowaSt lost at home to #95.

-Louisville lost to a team with a losing record.

-Kansas lost and gave up a 21 pt lead.

-UNC lost again, that's 10 and Dook continues to beat no one.

-7 MichSt lost to unranked.

-9 Marquette lost at home.

-6 HOU list at home.

-14 MissSt lost by 27 at home.

-5 FL lost by 20

-24 Vandy lost by 30

I mean it's crap but there are a few silver linings.

 

[chevyman 50]

No excuses to lose to awful coach like Cal, hard to understand you would have thought Ky would have been ready to play D and do what it took to win.

 

[the nail at the foul line]

Somehow I remember tournament losses as the worst.

St Peters and Oakland are worse than MTSU and UAB.

It is Feb 2.

The first year will be judged on post season performance mostly.

 

[TOMCATS1990]

All I know is Pope gets a pass this season. Next year he better have a defense to go with the offense and by defense I mean switching up D’s full court press make your opponent uncomfortable and have to think a little.

 

[chroix]

I don’t think this loss haunts us or defines us. I think it motivates Pope to get better and not be in this position again next year. Could end up being the best thing for the coach long term. Can’t have teams that back down from physicality ever again. Last night proved it. Finesse is great but strength and athleticism play a huge role in this league.

 

[NociHTTP]

All I know is Pope gets a pass this season. Next year he better have a defense to go with the offense and by defense I mean switching up D’s full court press make your opponent uncomfortable and have to think a little.

You'll have to wait until halftime of next year's games.