Why can’t Billy D accept job now?

[ukhoopsfanatic]

I don’t get it. He’s coaching a team in the NBA that isn’t going to get out of 1st round of playoffs if they even make it. He’s going to be 59 years old in May. If he truly wants to coach at Ky then engage in discussions and accept it if you want it. Have an assistant finish up the year if necessary. Who cares! This will be his last stint as a coach in all likelihood so just make the move or tell us you’re not interested for the 3rd time under Mitch. It’s just ridiculous that we can’t speak to him or have him say yes or no tonight or tomorrow.

 

[Imafan4evr_]

I asked the same question earlier. It seems none of the pundits or any of us can supply a formal reason he can’t, except “their season isn’t over.” It remains a mystery to me.

 

[Bluegrassking]

Because it is over the top unprofessional to bounce on your team with any kind of shot.

If it wasn't involving us most would think it is scummy as hell.

 

[Random UK Fan]

Probably clauses in his contract about pursuing other interest during the season, as well as severe financial penalties by doing so.

 

[MidseasonTweak]

Probably clauses in his contract about pursuing other interest during the season, as well as severe financial penalties by doing so.

What penalty? If he leaves he doesn't get paid anyway.

 

[Random UK Fan]

What penalty? If he leaves he doesn't get paid anyway.

I’m not expert, but I’d assume it may void some of his milestone incentives.

 

[tf4fun]

Because it is over the top unprofessional to bounce on your team with any kind of shot.

If it wasn't involving us most would think it is scummy as hell.

Cal??

 

[MidseasonTweak]

Because it is over the top unprofessional to bounce on your team with any kind of shot.

If it wasn't involving us most would think it is scummy as hell.

The Bulls have no shot lol. Celtics would beat them down badly

 

[wildcat_nation28]

I don’t get it. He’s coaching a team in the NBA that isn’t going to get out of 1st round of playoffs if they even make it. He’s going to be 59 years old in May. If he truly wants to coach at Ky then engage in discussions and accept it if you want it. Have an assistant finish up the year if necessary. Who cares! This will be his last stint as a coach in all likelihood so just make the move or tell us you’re not interested for the 3rd time under Mitch. It’s just ridiculous that we can’t speak to him or have him say yes or no tonight or tomorrow.

Cause he is not interested or is he going to come

 

[NKYWildcat]

Maybe because their season isnt over?
Or, maybe its a bad look to be searching for jobs when you are coaching a professional team getting ready to play for a spot in the post season?

 

[UK_fan_41102]

Just maybe he doesn't want to across as another Bobby Petrino.

Petrino abruptly quits Falcons, takes Arkansas job

Bobby Petrino has resigned his position as coach of the Atlanta Falcons and is negotiating an agreement to become the new coach at the University of Arkansas, sources told ESPN.

www.espn.com

 

[hootervillearnolds]

I think the same folks here complaining that Billy D doesn't walk away from the Bulls five days before they begin the playoffs are the same ones who trashed Sharpe and Vanderbilt for not suiting up for UK. Understand...everybody is not Cal, some people have morals and loyalty. Honestly do you want a coach who would quit on his team five days before the playoffs begin???

 

[TOMCATS1990]

Obviously he doesn’t want the job

 

[mdlUK.1]

Doesn’t Donovan have an agent? He could give UK some idea on Donovan’s interest. If he says no interest, move on.

 

[Bluegrassking]

Cal??

What does Calipari have to do with what I said at all?

 

[Bkocats]

Would it be possible he’s already signed but keeping quiet because of the playoffs?

 

[Bluegrassking]

The Bulls have no shot lol. Celtics would beat them down badly

No shot means elimination not that you pucker up in the face of a challenge.

It is a very longshot but the games are played for a reason.