It's competition and it's in the huddle to HIS team. What do you want him to say? Be scared....these guys who are slower, missing key players, are less talented, and not as good are going to be in the game until the end? Was he incorrect about the outcome when his team turned it up a notch? This year....with all UK is dealing with injury wise, it's an accurate statement at this time. There's a gap between 3 teams and UK right now--wasn't the case earlier in year but right now--UF/AU/Bama are on another level than UK. Cats beating UF early in season is as impressive of a win as they have--right up there with Duke IMO.
Pope's done a fantastic job this year and if he can win a game/hopefully more...in NCAA's it's a perfect opening season with Portal recruiting to be next on the checklist. But getting angry because another coach is telling the truth to his team? SOFT.