John Calipari returning to Kentucky: Massive buyout among reasons Wildcats retain coach
More details have emerged regarding Kentucky's decision on Calipari.
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Interesting strategy. It's Craft's money, so if he chooses to let Cal take all the ish coming his way, that's his right. Cal can walk wherever he wants. Kinda funny that Craft basically said, "I'm not bailing his dumb ass out with a $30M parachute". I kinda respect that. Make Cal suffer for his choices.This is why Cal’s still here - they couldn’t pay him to go away.
"Talking to two sources in the last two days, one of the biggest sticking points is a lot of that money would have to come from the Craft family, which is one of the biggest donors around the Kentucky men's basketball program and Kentucky athletics. I was told John and Kelly Craft just were not going to pay John Calipari north of $30 million no matter how they decided to (pay it out). They're not going to let him walk away with all of that money
The state of this program is sad! We’re held hostage because of an ignorant contract that was given by our great AD!
This is why Cal’s still here - they couldn’t pay him to go away.
"Talking to two sources in the last two days, one of the biggest sticking points is a lot of that money would have to come from the Craft family, which is one of the biggest donors around the Kentucky men's basketball program and Kentucky athletics. I was told John and Kelly Craft just were not going to pay John Calipari north of $30 million no matter how they decided to (pay it out). They're not going to let him walk away with all of that money
My obvious worry is that there is going to be a decreasing amount of money available to the University because the fan base is going to decrease, probably dramatically.This college has plenty of money to pay off Cal it just Mitch and Cal is joined at the hip.
I think your prediction about the empty Rupp is going to happen."Who" is responsible for that "BIG" payout???? Mitch you are the start of the problem and it ends with Cal..... Both of you need to go after next season, I hope Rupp is empty and the money dries up for BB......
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Make no mistake, future Wilcat fans aren't being made like they were 10-15 years ago. That matters going forward.My obvious worry is that there is going to be a decreasing amount of money available to the University because the fan base is going to decrease, probably dramatically.
Yeah. I’m having trouble believing the university could afford $6.6M a year for 5 years.This college has plenty of money to pay off Cal it just Mitch and Cal is joined at the hip.
I was one of the top Cal advocates when Tubby left. At the time, he was the right guy for the job. I was ticked when Mitch hired Billy G instead.I for one have been screaming from the mountain tops to get rid of this used car salesman for years! As much as I love my team, Kentucky deserves exactly what they're are getting and will be getting in keeping this bum! The loyal fans don't deserve their proud program to be dragged through the mud over and over again. He's made us a laughingstock
Stoops was paid more than Michigan's Harbaugh. One guy won a national championship; the other guy gets 6-6 bowl games. Barnhardt has missed more than he's hit.He's made a crap ton of ignorant decisions. But yet he's proclaimed as this great AD. I'm sure Cal thinks he's one 🙄
Kentucky is ranked 16th in total revenue ($153.6M) of the only 25 programs that turn a profit in athletics. If universities didn't have to fund all of the sports that lose money, getting rid of someone like Cal wouldn't be as big of an issue. Instead, you're at the mercy of boosters.Yeah. I’m having trouble believing the university could afford $6.6M a year for 5 years.
Cal is the disease but Barnhart is the symptom. Both should be gone immediately.
Barnhart backed this school and this program into this corner. He kept an inept coach at a imbecilic price.
We have conflicting reports, MJ said they had the money, and besides that, that it wasn't a lump sum payment. They could pay it off stretched through several years.
This is why Cal’s still here - they couldn’t pay him to go away.
"Talking to two sources in the last two days, one of the biggest sticking points is a lot of that money would have to come from the Craft family, which is one of the biggest donors around the Kentucky men's basketball program and Kentucky athletics. I was told John and Kelly Craft just were not going to pay John Calipari north of $30 million no matter how they decided to (pay it out). They're not going to let him walk away with all of that money
Is there any chance usc goes after cal if their coach goes to smu?
It's gonna be Billy Clyde bad next season.Yeah but it’s the Crafts money and $33 million dollars is $33 million dollars. I don’t blame them one bit if they didn’t want to pay Calipari (who they seem to not care for anymore) $33 million dollars to do nothing even if spread out. Especially if Kailpari WANTED to leave. That’s $33 MILLION dollars even if the crafts are rich.
Now he’s forced Kalipari to stay and be trash for another season. Almost like an “FU” to Kalipari. You think last season’s unrest was bad? Wait till next season when UK is even worse.
Kentucky is ranked 16th in total revenue ($153.6M) of the only 25 programs that turn a profit in athletics. If universities didn't have to fund all of the sports that lose money, getting rid of someone like Cal wouldn't be as big of an issue. Instead, you're at the mercy of boosters.
What does football money have to do with getting rid of Cal and Barney????? I thought you were a Noles fan???? If so what's that have to do with you????Stoops was paid more than Michigan's Harbaugh. One guy won a national championship; the other guy gets 6-6 bowl games. Barnhardt has missed more than he's hit.
Hmm, there were a few of us who predicted this exact scenario and got laughing emoji after laughing emoji. Funny how that works.This is why Cal’s still here - they couldn’t pay him to go away.
"Talking to two sources in the last two days, one of the biggest sticking points is a lot of that money would have to come from the Craft family, which is one of the biggest donors around the Kentucky men's basketball program and Kentucky athletics. I was told John and Kelly Craft just were not going to pay John Calipari north of $30 million no matter how they decided to (pay it out). They're not going to let him walk away with all of that money
I don’t think they would have to pay that buyoutUSC nor any other school is going to pay Kailpari a $8-$10 million dollar salary plus a $33 million dollar buyout. He is NOT that hot of a commodity anymore.
You think Harbaugh could win at UK? Stoops, like it or not, has won more games at UK than anyone else. All programs aren't created equal. Kentucky as a place does not enjoy a decent reputation. It isn't what you'd call a destination. It has a reputation for poverty and ... well ... all the stuff that goes along with poverty.Stoops was paid more than Michigan's Harbaugh. One guy won a national championship; the other guy gets 6-6 bowl games. Barnhardt has missed more than he's hit.
I think Cal would probably LOVE to go to USC at this point. To be out in LA alongside all the celebrities, stars and most powerful agents? That’s right up his alley.Is there any chance usc goes after cal if their coach goes to smu?
I don’t think they would have to pay that buyout
I've seen KU and UT fans celebrate the newsI’ve had a ul friend and a unc friend tell me they can’t believe we are keeping Cal. That’s how bad it is