Reminder, Rick Barnes is a FRAUD

[HoptownCat93]

Let's name why he isn't that good of a coach. Everyone loves this Tennessee team that's ran through an easy schedule thus far...but history says Barnes is a FRAUD!

1. He hasn't made it passed the first weekend in 10 consecutive seasons.

2. He's only made 1 Final-4 and that was in 2003.

3. He had Kevin Durant and lost in the 2nd round of the tournament, had 10 losses with Durant

A list of notable NBA players he's had:
-Maurice Evans
-TJ Ford
-Lamarcus Aldridge
-PJ Tucker
-Daniel Gibson
-Kevin Durant
-DJ Augustine
-Avery Bradley
-Tristan Thompson
-Corey Joseph
-Myles Turner


All that talent and no results. Barnes will choke as always!

I ain't scurred of no Vawls!

 

[Kai Slater]

Come on now.....why you gotta hate?

He seems like a pretty good guy and one that poses no threat to UK. I'm not worried about the vols at all. We'll probably split the season series with them and then they'll get knocked off in the SEC tourney.

 

[Cardsstink]

Yeah but he has a good squad so it’s hard for even him to mess this season up. Terrible thread the day before the game. Awful.

 

[CalCat57]

Stupid post op.

 

[HoptownCat93]

Stupid post op.

We have rival fans and even our own cry about Cal underachieving....yet Barnes has done way less with the talent he has had

But Barnes is a career underachiever. The facts say it's an accurate post. Stupid is saying something without any evidence to the contrary...which is what you response to me is....which makes it a _____post?

One good little run doesn't change anything. Barnes hasn't made it past the first round in 10 consecutive seasons. 1 Final 4...multitudes of high level players....

 

[Smashcat]

Let's name why he isn't that good of a coach. Everyone loves this Tennessee team that's ran through an easy schedule thus far...but history says Barnes is a FRAUD!

1. He hasn't made it passed the first round in 10 consecutive seasons.

2. He's only made 1 Final-4 and that was in 2003.

3. He had Kevin Durant and lost in the 2nd round of the tournament, had 10 losses with Durant

A list of notable NBA players he's had:
-Maurice Evans
-TJ Ford
-Lamarcus Aldridge
-PJ Tucker
-Daniel Gibson
-Kevin Durant
-DJ Augustine
-Avery Bradley
-Tristan Thompson
-Corey Joseph
-Myles Turner


All that talent and no results. Barnes will choke as always!

I ain't scurred of no Vawls!

While I don’t expect Barnes to have a deep run, he did beat us two out of three games last year. I assume Cal and the team take UT seriously.

 

[rick64]

Rick Barnes has withdrawn his name from consideration for a deep NCAAT run.

Sorry......just couldn't resist.

 

[cbrwalt]

1. He hasn't made it passed the first round in 10 consecutive seasons.


I ain't scurred of no Vawls!

uh.... they made it pass the 1st round last year

 

[STL_Cat]

So, we still have to play these guys a couple times this year. Maybe don’t shit on the guy yet.

 

[CB3UK]

I will shit on anything Tennessee related before during and after any game any time. To hell with the Vawls.

 

[stenchymouse]

UT may very well beat us and win the SEC, but they will choke in the tournament!

Mark it down!

 

[HoptownCat93]

uh.... they made it pass the 1st round last year

Meant weekend...changed it

 

[STL_Cat]

I will shit on anything Tennessee related before during and after any game any time. To hell with the Vawls.

I would just prefer we beat them and THEN shit on them.

 

[Pickle_Rick]

Barnes walked into for most coaches, once in a lifetime players. His long history of coaching shows who he really is, a fair coach who historically underachieved. I'd be more worried about Tennessee passing a kidney stone, than passing us.

 

[CB3UK]

I would just prefer we beat them and THEN shit on them.

Multitasking. Simultaneous. Reach for the stars.

 

[sluggercatfan]

I would just prefer we beat them and THEN shit on them.

Smart idea...

 

[caneintally]

No he is not . I think we sweep the Vols but he is a great coach.

 

[brentutk]

Barnes walked into for most coaches, once in a lifetime players. His long history of coaching shows who he really is, a fair coach who historically underachieved. I'd be more worried about Tennessee passing a kidney stone, than passing us.

What do you define as passing you? Obviously Tennessee isn't going to pass Kentucky in national championships for decades if ever. But in terms of current and future state, we were better last year, we've passed you in the rankings this year, our recruiting class + returning roster combined is better than yours next year.....

 

[STL_Cat]

What do you define as passing you? Obviously Tennessee isn't going to pass Kentucky in national championships for decades if ever. But in terms of current and future state, we were better last year, we've passed you in the rankings this year, our recruiting class + returning roster combined is better than yours next year.....

You might’ve been “better” last year, but Kentucky beat you in the SEC tourney and in spite of having one of our worst teams ever under Cal, we still made it further than Tennessee in the NCAA tournament. We’ve seen programs like yours come and go. So enjoy your couple good years. We were here before you and we’ll be here after you.

 

[TM2013]

Tennessee was better than Kentucky last year? SEC and NCAA tournaments say that is a lie

 

[bigblueinsanity]

Stupid post op.

Yep. No denying he's an excellent coach. Working miracles in Knoxville

 

[HoptownCat93]

Yep. No denying he's an excellent coach. Working miracles in Knoxville

Really a miracle worker

Had Kevin Durant...and led him to 10 losses and a 2nd round exit. A miracle to be that bad....

 

[MachineHead1]

Dumb thread. Barnes is not a "fraud". Results have not always lived up to expectations, especially considering some of the players he's coached, sure.

But "fraud"? No.

 

[TM2013]

OP is right, he always underachieves...and its Tennessee hate week so why pull punches and feign respect

 

[HoptownCat93]

. But in terms of current and future state, we were better last year, we've passed you in the rankings this year, our recruiting class + returning roster combined is better than yours next year.....

You're ranked 30th in recruiting and have 0 production from freshmen on your current roster. Kentucky only has 3 commits and has a top 10 class.

Kentucky will likely return:
Nick Richards, 5-star junior
EJ Montgomery, 5-star sophomore
Immanuel Quickley, 5-star sophomore
Jemarl Baker, 4-star Junior
Tyler Herro, 5-star sophomore

add in
Kahlil Whitney, 5-star top 10 player
Tyrese Maxey, 5-star top 10 player
Dontaei Allen, 4-star top 100 player


Oh and John Calipari > Rick Barnes

And who knows who else we will add...or even if Hagans stays too?

But yeah...you're in better shape lol

 

[HoptownCat93]

OP is right, he always underachieves...and its Tennessee hate week so why pull punches and feign respect

People here go harder on this board after Tubby Smith than they do Rick Barnes lol

 

[bigblueinsanity]

Really a miracle worker

Had Kevin Durant...and led him to 10 losses and a 2nd round exit. A miracle to be that bad....

Strawman.

I said he's working miracles in Knoxville. Bringing up Durant 10 years ago in Austin has nothing to do with that.

Tennessee may be the best team in the nation and a legit threat to win the national championship. Not sure this is that hard

 

[hotelblue]

fine to post this before an ncaa tourney game with them but they are the best team at the moment and this is a regular season game. and judging by the head to head the no reason to cal him out. he’s improved his rep at ut.

 

[morgousky]

Stupid post op.

Why? It’s true. Barnes is a good guy and great for UT. But in the grand scheme of college ball, he’s an underachiever. Pure and simple.

 

[morgousky]

People here go harder on this board after Tubby Smith than they do Rick Barnes lol

Tubby was better because of UK. Barnes was never handed UK.

Take UK away from Tubby and he has a sweet 16.

 

[WeWant9]

What do you define as passing you? Obviously Tennessee isn't going to pass Kentucky in national championships for decades if ever. But in terms of current and future state, we were better last year, we've passed you in the rankings this year, our recruiting class + returning roster combined is better than yours next year.....

Consistently Winning the SEC regular season, winning SECT, getting to Elite 8s/Final Fours, and winning a title every 8-10 years. That may put ut on a close level to UK in the current landscape.

I think ut has a hell of a team this year. I just chuckle at some of the stuff I read from ut fans and their media. As a program, ut has only made the NCAAT 21 times, we’ve been to the Final Four 17 times. Enjoy the ride, but keep it in perspective.

 

[HoptownCat93]

Tubby was better because of UK.
Barnes was never handed UK.

Take UK away from Tubby and he has a sweet 16.

Actually 3 Sweet 16's....he made 2 at Tulsa and then 1 at Georgia!

Barnes had more talent at Texas and did worse than Tubby did here at Kentucky....I think they are on a similar level when it comes to coaching...well Tubby is better at X's and O's and Barnes can recruit better.

Lets not act like Texas isn't a national brand....brings in top recruits...has a large budget...and great facilities. Not a blueblood...but its a top job.

 

[VolsTN05]

Good grief ! Can we not just watch the game and quit dragging teams down !

 

[HoptownCat93]

Good grief ! Can we not just watch the game and quit dragging teams down !

It's Rivals....It's trash talk.....It's good fun....I didn't attack anyone personally.

If you don't like it...then don't visit an opposing team's board. Especially the most powerful college team forum there is on the interweb!!!

 

[VolsTN05]

It's Rivals....It's trash talk.....It's good fun....I didn't attack anyone personally.

If you don't like it...then don't visit an opposing team's board. Especially the most powerful college team forum there is on the interweb!!!

But if we trash talk we get banned or get bashed !

 

[CatfanMike47]

You're ranked 30th in recruiting and have 0 production from freshmen on your current roster. Kentucky only has 3 commits and has a top 10 class.

Kentucky will likely return:
Nick Richards, 5-star junior
EJ Montgomery, 5-star sophomore
Immanuel Quickley, 5-star sophomore
Jemarl Baker, 4-star Junior
Tyler Herro, 5-star sophomore

add in
Kahlil Whitney, 5-star top 10 player
Tyrese Maxey, 5-star top 10 player
Dontaei Allen, 4-star top 100 player


Oh and John Calipari > Rick Barnes

And who knows who else we will add...or even if Hagans stays too?

But yeah...you're in better shape lol

Hero won’t be back so Cal will add another 5 star guard!

 

[pumpedupcats]

But if we trash talk we get banned or get bashed !

Because it's not your board.

 

[Hjack]

Let's name why he isn't that good of a coach. Everyone loves this Tennessee team that's ran through an easy schedule thus far...but history says Barnes is a FRAUD!

1. He hasn't made it passed the first weekend in 10 consecutive seasons.

2. He's only made 1 Final-4 and that was in 2003.

3. He had Kevin Durant and lost in the 2nd round of the tournament, had 10 losses with Durant

A list of notable NBA players he's had:
-Maurice Evans
-TJ Ford
-Lamarcus Aldridge
-PJ Tucker
-Daniel Gibson
-Kevin Durant
-DJ Augustine
-Avery Bradley
-Tristan Thompson
-Corey Joseph
-Myles Turner


All that talent and no results. Barnes will choke as always!

I ain't scurred of no Vawls!

Probably in the minority here, but I think he has done a pretty good job, and I am worried about Saturday.

 

[VolsTN05]

Because it's not your board.

That makes it right lol

 

[HoptownCat93]

Hero won’t be back so Cal will add another 5 star guard!

If Herro isn't strong lottery....it may benefit him to come back and I see him as a guy that may want to try another year.

He's getting beat badly on defense and is struggling with his catch and shoot.

I think some fine tuning will make him a top 10 pick. But hey...maybe he gets a guaranteed deal and can work on his game in the pros...you never know!