I really liked him, and was sad to hear about the passing of his daughter. I assumed that’s when things really changed for him.
What’s the Story About John Robic?
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I just remember his wife coming out with a statement blasting Cal. It was a messy breakup for sure.
Woah, Hadn’t heard about that.
From what I heard, after losing his daughter, he struggled with alcohol abuse that was affecting his performance.
He was employed by the athletic department after this post, just not in the same position. There were external factors keeping him from a performance he would expect from himself, from what I understand. It’s not a situation where Cal ditched him , or anything like that at all I don’t think
Not going to judge. I would be trying to numb my pain too if I lost a child. God bless the Robics.
That’s just not something I would post online unless I knew it was true. I’ve heard a million theories about what happened but that’s the first time I’ve heard that. I’d just take care to not trash the guys name if you’re not sure about that one.
Sure it’s understandable if that is true but if you don’t know, don’t say that.
Someone posted on here that Cal was invited to the funeral, and didn't come.
Media: how was Robic holding up at the funeral?
Cal: I don’t know, I haven’t seen him
Yes. I lost my best friend from HS at age 17 and saw what it did to his mom. I don’t wish that on my worst enemy.
Wasn't the same said about KP? Please, for the love of all things holy, no one in Cal's coaching tree.
That article can be taken. A number of different ways. But Heidi Robic was on the podcast Ball is Wife and she practically thanked all kinds of these coaches who treated them with respect including Greg Popovich, Pat Riley, who had called and then they were disappointed to the ones except they thought would be there for them, who wasn't.This is what she said. I'll leave it up to you if this is "blasting Cal" or not.
It's worth a watch. Mrs Robic never mentions Caliparis name at all. She mentions all the nice gestures everyone else done for them and how Kentucky was home to them and how much they loved and and appreciated KY. You can tell this woman is just telling it like it is because she never says a bad thing about Cal but what she didn't say is what tells the whole story.
I understand, but it’s known in some circles. I don’t blame him, I can only imagine. He was for certain a regular at campus pub and would drink to excess. I’ve seen it and the bartenders saw it. That’s all I know.
The part I’m speculating on is that it may have led to him being moved to the off court role, then moved out of basketball altogether.
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Yeah but KP wasn't John Robic. Robes was on the sideline and sometimes shouting instructions. He also was the coach who watched film and knew what every guy on our opponents were going to do. KP barely acted like he knew they was a game going on.
All of the people UK fans get their info from and many more know what happened but don't speak on it out of respect for him. With all he's been through there's no reason to talk about it. I can't imagine how you could get out of bed after losing a child at that age.
I will say I think him leaving has been the biggest reason for Cal's downfall. Look at our defensive numbers with him then compare them to the years since when others have been doing the scouting and making gameplans.
I will say I think him leaving has been the biggest reason for Cal's downfall. Look at our defensive numbers with him then compare them to the years since when others have been doing the scouting and making gameplans.
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Robic also already failed as a head coach, hence returning to be an assistant under Cal.
Robic was Cal’s assistant for something like a total of 21 years. It’s not hyperbole to say he was a *huge* part of Cal’s success.
That’s not the comments I remember or was referring to. There were much more damming things said if I recall.This is what she said. I'll leave it up to you if this is "blasting Cal" or not.
His brothers keeper (Cal) fired him for who knows what. The start of the end for ol rockhead! We have steadily declined every sense Robic was axed . Think about that tho cal claims to be this great guy ,his best friend who was his only great assistant,his daughter dies and cal fires him. WTF?
Believe me, it's not something you'd wish on your worst enemy. My son is the first thing I think about every day. God Bless the Robics🙏🙏🙏
As one who's been there, I hope your never do.
I had know idea about any of this.
Slugger, I’m sorry. There are not the right words for a parent that looses a child. I lost my 26 year old daughter almost a year ago because of a heart condition. I’m like you, my daughter is the first thing I think about nearly every day. I wake up in the middle of the night thinking and talking to her. I used to think I was tough and really strong. Not so much anymore. I struggle.
I had no clue this happened to coach. I will be praying for him starting now. I’m not sure anyone can understand the hurt, doubt, or feel like you have been cheated, unless you go through this. I feel like I will forever struggle with it and would fight for anywho has been through the same thing. It’s not fair.
If I knew how I would love to share a pic of her in one of her Wildcat Hoodies. She was special and one of a kind.
If that is true, that’s low. I’d never forgive him for that.
I experienced that as well, he was 27 but still affected her the same. He became an addict in high school and made it till then. Lost that battle. She hasn’t been the same.
Sorry for your loss. I know it's something you've brought up in the past but I wanted to just say I'm sorry.
An inebriated John Robic is a better in-game tactician than a sober John Calipari.
That is awful man. Sorry for your loss. I can’t imagine that. You as well @Elliott Tim , 🙏.
Man sorry to those who have lost. My brother passed a while ago and as you’ve said, my parents have not and will not ever be the same. As a father of 4, just the thought can break me. Sorry for your loss.
My friend died in a car wreck so it was totally unexpected. Either way it’s never easy to see a young person die and as a parent it’s something I worry about quite often because I know I wouldn’t respond well.
No parent who loves their kids would ever get over that. I don’t see how any parent could handle that well, I have seen some bad parents though that didn’t deserve kids.
