Why are they not prepared each game?

[NociHTTP]

This has been going on for awhile, Pope has talked about guys not being ready for the first half, not bringing it. Shouldn't veterans be better able to have their minds in the right place? Is Mark having problems getting these guys on the same page, to the point that they went out and watched Hamilton rather than hanging out in the gym? Is it NIL?

 

[LmdCat]

This has been going on for awhile, Pope has talked about guys not being ready for the first half, not bringing it. Shouldn't veterans be better able to have their minds in the right place? Is Mark having problems getting these guys on the same page, to the point that they went out and watched Hamilton rather than hanging out in the gym? Is it NIL?

l believe we have some worsening locker room problems.

 

[Runnin'Ramel]

I joked to the person I was with yesterday that "UK will probably get down 10 points at some point in the first half, but they're a second half team, apparently, this season." Ugh. Next thing you know, it's 35-25 and UK looked anemic. Like they partied in NYC clubs all night. WTF.

 

[the nail at the foul line]

Even people as great as me have off days.










Joke

I am always on.

 

[bluecoon1]

A week is a long time between games, hard enough to keep these guys focused for three days let alone seven. Kinda like the football team after a bye week, always flat.

 

[ManitouDan]

l believe we have some worsening locker room problems.

You referred to " Internal issues" last night or this am .. just what are you getting at ? Spill it or shut up . FWIW if you have ever coached you know you can warn teams exactly what's coming , and warn them how they can put at a disadvantage , but young people ( even older college guys) dont always do do exactly what the coach tells them to do . But locker room problems .. say it or go away .

 

[mcnicKY91]

Coming out continually unprepared with a lack of energy falls 100% on Pope.

If he can't get these guys fired up to play in MSG on CBS, that is a problem. And before ppl come in and say "well they had a week layoff and it is the game right before Christmas," this has been an ongoing problem for most of the season.

Very concerning, in my opinion.

 

[LmdCat]

You referred to " Internal issues" last night or this am .. just what are you getting at ? Spill it or shut up . FWIW if you have ever coached you know you can warn teams exactly what's coming , and warn them how they can put at a disadvantage , but young people ( even older college guys) dont always do do exactly what the coach tells them to do . But locker room problems .. say it or go away .

You should learn how to read or stop trying to post. I have done nothing but defend Pope and if you could read you would be aware of this.

 

[Emarc]

You should learn how to read or stop trying to post. I have done nothing but defend Pope and if you could read you would be aware of this.

Well, you have mention a percieved internal problem.

 

[UKortho]

l believe we have some worsening locker room problems.

Worsening? Do tell.

 

[UKortho]

Well, you have mention a percieved internal problem.

He’s making up stuff.

 

[LmdCat]

He’s making up stuff.

And you know this how?

 

[LmdCat]

Well, you have mention a percieved internal problem.

How is that criticizing Pope?

 

[Butters' Dad]

It's primarily about talent. This game is always primarily about talent. It's always been that way.

 

[LmdCat]

He’s making up stuff.

I said I believe we have worsening locker room problems. What is it about this statement hard for you to understand?

 

[katwest]

It kind of looks like we think we have to have a 3 point shot right of the bat. If we miss the first one, it seems like we take two or three more before we make one. In the meantime we are already down eight points. We have been forcing some 3s the last several games. I read where we air balled four last night, good shooter don’t shoot many air balls unless they are forced. The slow starts are starting to concern me more each game.

 

[Zissou87]

l believe we have some worsening locker room problems.

Like what?

 

[Emarc]

How is that criticizing Pope?

Did not say you were. Just wondering what is it that leads you to believe an internal problem?

 

[LmdCat]

Did not say you were. Just wondering what is it that leads you to believe an internal problem?

What leads you to believe there isn't one?

 

[jeffky]

We are going to lose some games it happens god all these trolls and insane asinine posts everytime we lose are pathetic .

 

[Kybluedude]

What leads you to believe there isn't one?

10-2. Highly ranked. Great chemistry has been documented. Terrific coach who preaches teamwork. Uses the roster. Player comments are always positive.

What can you document that says otherwise other than you saying it or just making it up?

 

[ManitouDan]

You should learn how to read or stop trying to post. I have done nothing but defend Pope and if you could read you would be aware of this.

If you are going to try to come across as having greater intelligence than I , you could at least stay on topic . I did not , at all, question your happiness or commitment to Coach pope ( in this thread !!!) , I ask directly about you mentioning " internal issues" so as others have quickly ask , either put up or STFU . I rarely , if ever call for ban's on posters . But spreading manure about locker room issues on this team is ban worthy . I'll mark you as trouble at the least .

 

[thebluestripes]

6 am practices may get their attention

 

[jr40831]

I've noticed that when Kentucky plays against teams they are favored to win, they are just not into it as they are against teams they're not favored to win, it was bound to catch up with them.

 

[LineSkiCat14]

Said it before and I'll keep saying it: don't think this team is that talented. I think this is a great roster for a mid majors, or maybe a decent roster for a middling P5 program like a Northwestern or Oregon St.

I think they is who they are. And not to pile on them, but remember that a lot of these guys got pretty nice NIL deals to leave a place like Drexel, to come play for UK. Now, I'm not saying they took the deal and now are coasting (but that is always a possibility), but more so, how could a player of their caliber NOT jump at this? Remember, Pope and UK had to totally scramble to put these guys together. I think theres at least some of them who probably didn't have many options. Stay at Oklahoma St.. where you made no money but kind of fit the status of a weaker basketball program? Or go to UK, get NIL, be in TV, etc.

Just wonder how much different Pope's team is going to be when he can really get the guys he wants.

 

[Emarc]

What leads you to believe there isn't one?

Great answer. 🤦‍♂️