Hope he does amazing, we’ll see. Former Cat, gonna support him like I would anyone else.
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I think part of the problem is their local coverage and message of “we are the gold standard and can get almost anyone to come here because we’re Kentucky” messaging. Yes, it’s a top tier job. But hiring guys who are already winning big at their current schools is really hard.
I hope every one of these posts are saved... I'm super curious at how this'll go.
I may have a couple jagerbombs in me, and be moderately high, but I'm not hating this hire.
I'm also not a UK fanatic tho, so.
.. but I'm hopeful for you guys.
And I'm pretty sure his BYU squad was the only home loss Kansas suffered this season, so .. good fuchin riddance to that guy.
I may have a couple jagerbombs in me, and be moderately high, but I'm not hating this hire.
I'm also not a UK fanatic tho, so.
.. but I'm hopeful for you guys.
And I'm pretty sure his BYU squad was the only home loss Kansas suffered this season, so .. good fuchin riddance to that guy.
You wish. Mark Pope is Dan Hurley 2.0, he just hasn't had the resources to unleash the fury yet.
That’s my stance, took me 20 minutes to talk myself into it.You wish. Mark Pope is Dan Hurley 2.0, he just hasn't had the resources to unleash the fury yet.
Wife ask---"what you think"?
Smart me: "Baby hes won every where hes been..---I think its a decent hire.
Real me: "
my fukin ass off.....----I didn't tell her "everywhere he's been" was Utah Valley State and BYU.Probably bite us both in the ass, Exit---Pope gonna turn out to be the next Wooden or something.
I like you....always have. SO I mean this with as much respect as possible...
Do you really believe this? Kentucky----The Adolph Rupp's....Pitino's, Calipari's....
TO Mark Pope?
A "leader board" of the who's who of CBB----Oats, Hurley, Drew......All in mention for Donovan.
Ends with Mark Pope.
I mean can you see why some might be a tad, well, "upset"?
I'd like to see what he can do with some actual talent though. Tied for 5th in the Big 12 (with Kansas) ain't too bad with a bunch of nobodies on the roster.Wife ask---"what you think"?
Smart me: "Baby hes won every where hes been..---I think its a decent hire.
Real me: "
Probably bite us both in the ass, Exit---Pope gonna turn out to be the next Wooden or something.
Nope......
We usually sit up, watch some Gunsmoke, etc....Not tonight. Off to bed. And didn't even ask me how my game went....
Fukin Barnhart...
I mean , yeah. BUT damn Kev. UK hiring Mark Pope just seems, well-----wrong. My entire life except for that BCG thingy, UK has been led by a fukin ALPHA....Yeah, even Tubby.
Just doesn't sound right. Sort of like putting peanut butter on a hamburger...
I guess the big question for the fanbase is, if you could go back in time would you still want Cal gone if it meant Pope?
None of the whitey's played in that game..Just the brothers.
It is a very risky and probably stupid ass move by Mitch, but there is a chance it pays off. Still hope dumbass Mitch gets canned tomorrow.
It's OK Kev, I know a Freudian slip when I see one. Don't worry I'll save you a seat on the Barnes stormer "just in case".
He was obviously holding out for his dream job.
Cant wait for work....Might go in early. Co-worker is a big UK'er----Just an obnoxious bitch. All I have heard---"We are UK dude----can get who we want.."
So when I see him, simply gonna say---"You were right. I knew UK brand was big----but damn, you mudders hired "The Pope"----That's impressive.
It is possible someone gets fired, or beat up-----Or both.
So when I see him, simply gonna say---"You were right. I knew UK brand was big----but damn, you mudders hired "The Pope"----That's impressive.
It is possible someone gets fired, or beat up-----Or both.
This is what I'm thinking. BYU's personnel was closer to NIT quality - and he had them as a top 25 team most of the season. BYU is a terrific passing team - they get wide open shots all day. They just don't have many elite shooters. With the right personnel, he could have a juggernaut offense.
She's a good UK'er, Della----I wouldn't wish that on her.
BTW, I wish I wasn't banned from Rafters. JFC that place has to be on fire right now.
Pope is an alum and Mitch has hung him out to dry. He loves UK and the fan base will revolt because we went from elite coaches to him in 18 hours lol.
In all honesty, he's solid. BUT, is he UK solid? I dunno. And how patient will they be?
Idk. It's a risk, sure. And I would have given the nod to a few others before Pope. But, as others have said, not anymore of a risk than Hubert or Scheyer. He's a big analytics guy. Maybe a poor man's Nate Oats, but with more personality. BYU often ran a 5-out offense. Super hard to defend - now put elite shooters all over the court? Yeah, he could do very well there with the right personnel. Not sure about the defensive side of the ball, though.
Jokes on UConn. The plan all along was just to make them pay him more. Mwahahahaha.
Well, I admit that it makes me a bit narvous. But I am glad to finally have a coach who gives a damn about UK. I suppose he could do worse than Cal, but I doubt it. I'm not criticizing. people for being concerned, but once the hire is made ya get behind the coach, period. And if at all possible, try not to show your ass.
Judging from this coaching search I’d say around lunchtime, afternoon tea at the longest.
I can respect that....
But you doubt he could do worse than Cal? Like Four Final fours Cal---National title Cal...….7 E8's. I get it, last four years....Rough for sure. But think about this...
Coach K went to 13 Final Fours. BUT...………..7 of those came from 1986 to 1995. Including 5 in a row. His 7th FF came in his 14th season @ Duke.....1994. After that 1994 FF?
Missed NCAAT---Bad back season
Lost in 1st round
Lost in 2nd round.
If you include 92-93, 2nd round loss, K had a 5 year stretch like this:
2nd RD loss
FF
Missed NCAAT
1st round loss
2nd round loss
Sort of familiar looking.....
I suppose anyone not named Dan Hurley, Jay Wright or Billy Donovan will receive a similar warm welcome anyway. It’s Kentucky we are talking about, they are upset at the possible hire of Scott Drew.
Jokes aside, Dan Hurley’s dream job is actually Duke. He has a very good relationship with Coach K and he took the job of UConn with Coach K’s advice as well. If Jon Scheyer doesn’t work out for Duke, I wont be surprised that Duke will poach him from UConn eventually.
I have no regrets with Cal leaving. I’m at peace with the hire simply for the fact that Cal jacked our fanbase up so bad we don’t know what the right way is. We just know what it isn’t.
I obviously wasn't talking about his glory days. I think the transfer portal and NIL has changed the game so much that there is a higher premium on actual coaching skill. Guys like Cal who are only recruiters will be exposed. The portal and NIL really spreads the talent around to the point where every year teams can restock via free agency. The ones who win going forward are the ones who can actually coach That's my theory about why Cal got left behind. I may be way off base.
The same fans who think we lost a great coach coined the term “All that talent and nothing to show for it.”
Make no mistake, this change had to happen as Calipari became a liability for UK. Sure he put players in the league but he totally lost the plot on what matters in CBB. You win to maintain the program's legitimacy as far as a player at the top of competition. Calipari forgot that you win first, everything else is gravy.
