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Oats was interested in UK job

His tweet said he wasn’t. So unless he let us know thru back channels that he definitely was interested, that’s on him.
 
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Still amazing how many folks dont understand

1)$18M buyout
2)putting an accessory to murder on the court

Oats was never going to be UK coach. Never. Not after a hundred no's. Never was gonna happen.

And if his ass was ever "intetested" or "open" then he shouldn't have agreed to the $18M buyout
 
Interested or not, he has no moral compass. He let a kid continue to play who was involved in a murder
 
I gave MB the benefit of the doubt and was mistaken. You really need a search committee with good contacts and lots of experience to cast a wider net for a program of this profile. I don't think many of us understand the way decisions were made here.
that search committee really worked out when we hired BCG
 
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Oats has proven to be a slimeball and that's the thing I will say on this topic.
 
Because the security of 18 million dollars is worth more than wanting the next job?

If someone is serious about getting him then they will pay it.
That's the Effing point....nobody, NOBODY in college sports are gonna pay a freaking $18M buyout. Probably only 5 or 6 NBA franchises would do that.

So, Oats wasn't interested in UK or anyone, wish the dumb segments of fans would recognize this fact ansmd stop pushing #FakeNews
 
Still amazing how many folks dont understand

1)$18M buyout
2)putting an accessory to murder on the court

Oats was never going to be UK coach. Never. Not after a hundred no's. Never was gonna happen.

And if his ass was ever "intetested" or "open" then he shouldn't have agreed to the $18M buyout
The cover up with Miller isn’t over yet. There is still a civil case I think
 
If you want something, it's probably best to NOT put word out that you are happy without it, and absolutely don't want it.
I'm sure a negotiation sticking point would have been 'who pays for the metal detectors in the dorms'? His playas gotta ride dirty.
 
how about also, if you want the Kentucky job (or any job), you don't agree to an $18m buyout
 
Oats came out right after Cal left the next day said he was not interested or that was what the media was saying of course they also said Drew had been hired and Hurley said he did not want it and not sure about Billy D. but it all too late now we have a new coach and hope he turns out to be a great hire.
 
Saw several of his games this year. They are fast paced with lots of screens and 3 point shooting. Just wonder how he well he can recruit
The program and his exciting style will sell itself and it won't take that long at all. I saw this under Pitino ... this PROGRAM with the right COACH is dynamic. I think most will be shocked at how well Pope will do. Pope was Rhodes Scholar candidate who is a student of the GAME so with UK resources, BBN and the National Platform on the Big Stage ... he's gonna kill it and he won't need 5-star players. He's one us, he understands us and he wants ALL OF IT. You won't be able to afford the Arky ticket next year and Cal will dread his return to Rupp.
 
Care to make a wager on who gets (back) to the FF first, Oats or Pope? Nothing crazy… maybe like $100? And also a big plate of crow of course.
Haha. You seriously want to make an internet bet? It's an anonymous message board Bud. You can't be serious.
 
The program and his exciting style will sell itself and it won't take that long at all. I saw this under Pitino ... this PROGRAM with the right COACH is dynamic. I think most will be shocked at how well Pope will do. Pope was Rhodes Scholar candidate who is a student of the GAME so with UK resources, BBN and the National Platform on the Big Stage ... he's gonna kill it and he won't need 5-star players. He's one us, he understands us and he wants ALL OF IT. You won't be able to afford the Arky ticket next year and Cal will dread his return to Rupp.
He won't know to dread. I'm told that he doesn't scout, or watch tape.
 
So confusing, Didnt oats say damn near before Cow had even put on a red tie that he DIDNT WANT THE JOB?
Cal said he was coming back. Coaches publicly say things all the time that’s not the truth behind the scenes. We will never really know for sure.
 
I woudn't wouldn't want Oats or or Pearl. We know the backgrounds of both and the ethical problems.

Beyond those reasons:
Oats doesn't coach defense. Bama's defense was worse than ours this past year. I think he caught lightning in a bottle this year reaching the final four. With that defense he was lucky to get there. I believe it was an exception and not the rule. BYU, Mark Pope's defense was much better than Bama's or UK's. And his offense wasn't that far off either.

Pearl playing a lot of players, like UK did this year, is not a successful tourney formula.Both bombed in the 1st round and Pearl has had little success in the tourney.

I think we got a diamond in the rough. A young smart coach, tireless worker and bleeds blue throughout. He's got so much more resources than he had at BYU. Pope is not going to feed the fans a bunch of bull. What you hear from Pope is what you get. You're going to get the absolute best from this guy.

And for those already bichin about Pope, a big boo hoo to you lmao. You are the laughing stock and not because of Pope.
 
Care to make a wager on who gets (back) to the FF first, Oats or Pope? Nothing crazy… maybe like $100? And also a big plate of crow of course.
Good post, Wonky. And while you're at it, see if you can get another $100 bet for me.
 
I myself love the Pope hire and think he was outside Hurley the best choice. If and when Pope retires it may be 5 -10 years from now there will be some good candidates to take the reins.
 
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