We had 6 point lead when pope put

[Padsfs07]

Williams kept Fears from getting a shot off.

I was really impressed with Garrison and Oweh on Fears and Moore in the end. Oklahoma was running Fears off a screen from Moore every time down the floor. To me, it seemed like Garrison and Oweh did better on the opposite player

 

[cats#1again]

Williams kept Fears from getting a shot off.

That's what I said. He had 2 bigs in to stop the drive n lay ups
We only have 6 or 7 players that can play with 2 out for rest of game. Whoever was complaining about the lineup late was just wanting to hear themselves complaining I guess

 

[crxohio]

If they would just play defense hard, who gives a darn who is in. Because, that's what's in Pope's dna. The pitino days. Thrash them defensively. And do your job. Your role.

 

[crxohio]

That's what I said. He had 2 bigs in to stop the drive n lay ups
We only have 6 or 7 players that can play with 2 out for rest of game. Whoever was complaining about the lineup late was just wanting to hear themselves complaining I guess

Exactly

 

[arenk]

Oweh went nuts thankfully. Saved the day and got the win. I do not understand how UK continues to struggle against these lower level SEC teams

Because we are not that good. How's that for an explanation. At full strength we were dangerous if we were hot and won some big games. But our defense hasn't been that of a top 5 team.

 

[CatPatrick13]

Dudes the man is managing a team riddled with injuries trying to avoid additional injuries. Hes been forced to go deeper into his bench to give second stringers breaks. You play the same 5 guys 40 minutes you set yourself up for additional injuries. Then factor in foul trouble and you get what you get. I’m not faulting Pope for doing what he has to do.

THIS!

 

[shodaman]

Dopey Popey is lucky Oweh was on a mission.

too much bourbon my friend

 

[LmdCat]

There is only so much a coach can do and sometimes things happen that doesn't allow the perfect substitution. Considering the injuries this team has faced it is like he has a lot of options. If you don't like his substitutions, what would you do vs what he has been doing?

 

[LmdCat]

Dopey Popey is lucky Oweh was on a mission.

Another Cal worshiper!

 

[LmdCat]

Most agree Pope kinda forces Chandler into games . Yes he has improved . Yes he has shown flashes of being able to guard . But on the road he struggles badly . And we had him in there late in critical times. Last night he was terrible.

Most agree that Pope has done way more with less than Cal with all of his 5-star studded UK teams. Some of you seem to enjoy the sport of trashing Mark more so than the game. If Cal had this team, we would have been eliminated from the NCAA tourney weeks ago. The fact that Mark has been able to keep this team in the hunt for a 3 seed considering all of the injuries and that it doesn't have a single first round NBA talent on it should be enough to squelch all of the belly aching and crying. Also, Kentucky has never faced an SEC conference as good as this one, but yet the crying continues.

 

[MegaBlue05]

Love all these arm chair QB's who are such successful coaches.

It is surprising more schools don’t conduct their coaching searches on this board. There’s a lot of all-time greats who are undefeated roaming these threads.

 

[Wildcats1st]

I’m surprised Almonor didn’t get any run. Chandler needs consistency but he’s been big lately.

Almonor must have got with popes daughter because 2 games in a row he’s been riding pibe

 

[FatestCat]

Dopey Popey is lucky Oweh was on a mission.

So our healthy guys can’t get a rest? That’s a good way to get more injuries. I’m glad you aren’t the coach.

 

[ManitouDan]

Most agree that Pope has done way more with less than all of the 5-stars Cal had on his UK teams. Some of you seem to enjoy the sport of trashing Mark more so than the game. If Cal had this team, we would have been eliminated from the NCAA tourney weeks ago. The fact that Mark has been able to keep this team in the hunt for a 3 seed considering all of the injuries and that it doesn't have a single first round NBA talent on it should be enough to squelch all of the belly aching and crying. Also, Kentucky has never faced an SEC conference as good as this one, but yet the crying continues.

Total bullshit friend … Coach pope has done a phenomenal job and bringing up his sub pattern with Chandler is the only small thing I’ve complained about , and rightfully so IMO . I just yesterday posted in a thread what a GREAT job Pope has done .. so go bark somewhere else , you are stirring shit where it shouldn’t be stirred

 

[LmdCat]

Total bullshit friend … Coach pope has done a phenomenal job and bringing up his sub pattern with Chandler is the only small thing I’ve complained about , and rightfully so IMO . I just yesterday posted in a thread what a GREAT job Pope has done .. so go bark somewhere else , you are stirring shit where it shouldn’t be stirred

Using profanity doesn't make your position any stronger.

 

[Cobb4uk]

Forrest Gump said, "stupid is as stupid does", some these post magnify that statement and many other posts. That said, we all have a right to our opinion, whether right or wrong, that's each individual to decide. PEACE!!!

 

[LmdCat]

Forrest Gump said, "stupid is as stupid does", some these post magnify that statement and many other posts. That said, we all have a right to our opinion, whether right or wrong, that's each individual to decide. PEACE!!!

I just think some on this board has made a sport of bashing coaches before given a chance. There are no perfect coaches, players, or fans. Lol

 

[ManitouDan]

Go check the game thread now … lol . I got called out for far less . Insinuated I disliked Pope — shameful really

 

[GoNoles111]

Takes Butler and Williams out after 3 minutes and all of a sudden we can't get the ball past half court and are down double digits. Crap never fails and he just keeps doing it so he can play perry and Chandler. THEY CANT PLAY