Were these words actually uttered?
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Anyone with eyes can see Allen is a better player than Clarke and Boston. So whatever you thought about needing Clarke and Boston to play well, you can say that about Allen. Boston does not need to be what we thought he would be to win an SEC championship. Allen has to be what we thought Boston would be, and Boston can be what many thought Allen would be (a bench player who gets 5-10 minutes).
I get your argument about playing the players with the “most upside”. However, how does one say that Boston or Clarke has more upside than Allen? Is it ranking in high school and/ or AAU ball or is it the proficiency demonstrated in practice and games? As someone in another thread said, Cal seems to play the more assertive players over more timid players. This usually works out, but sometimes the more timid players play smarter and are better shooters.
I think it’s unfair to guys live Willis and Allen to characterize them as being less deserving of playing time because they didn’t come in ranked as 5* and in the top 50 of whatever ranking service that is used.
Just play the guys who can help you win in college and let the NBA and One-N-Done wannabes sort things out on their own. But we know that’s not Cal’s M.O. and probably never will be.
because, facts do make for good agendas... and the subject must get back to why Cal sucks
Actually, earlier in the season, in those first few games where Allen got playing time, I would have made the opposite statement. I would have said "Anyone with eyes can see Clarke and Boston are better players than Allen." I would have said they're not even in the same category of player. I still wouldn't say Allen is so obviously a better player. I would say he's a better shooter. That much truly is obvious after seeing Allen's game against Miss St. I just hope he keeps playing the same way. What was almost as impressive to me about Allen's improvement is that he didn't just shoot the ball with more confidence, he played better defense, he rebounded, he played well with teammates, and etc. He looked better all the way around. So, NOW, I would partially agree with you. Allen does have the potential to be the permanent starter at small forward. I think he should start against Vandy. I hope he does.
I think he’s a better player than Boston, and a better shooter than Clarke but Clarke probably does some things Allen can’t.
How could you have judged before the Mississippi State game? He had a season high of 8 minutes before that. He’s a good player and has been a good player and will be a good player. He didn’t just become a good player before the Miss St game, and if he only plays 5 minutes next game, it doesn’t mean he’s a bad player now.
Good post! At this point, Allen has had ONE great terrific game. I think we have to temper expectations a bit going forward until he proves that his wasn't a one and done deal.
But no one actually believe Donte's Coach was holding him out to push him.
I go back to Dante's tweet over Christmas...you know the one everyone thought meant he was transferring. He knew he had to get better in areas to play. His tweet was about really putting the work in the areas that kept him from playing. Shooting was NEVER one of them. And kudos to the kid because he is starting to understand defensive rotations now.
Bottom line...Coach Cal pushed the kid. Said he was getting better & would soon get his chance. Cal gave it to him putting him in early & then again in 2nd half. Donte did well.
But....our know it all fans think Cal did not want Dante to do well...lol.
You're just wrong here. It's obvious he wants to tank the season and have Clarke and Boston go 2nd round because of their bad showing.
Da da da...Captain Save-a-ho to the rescue! Trying to snitch on someone just because you don't agree with their point of view. Bet you still have the list of names of the kids that were talking, when the teacher left the classroom!
Unwarranted dumping? Lost 6 games in a row, don't deserve being dumped on? But I agree with you, if you want this board to be nothing but sunshine pumping, then everyone critical of Cal should banned.
Of all the words never said....those words were never said the most.
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I can't take credit for that, lol. It came from my roommate at UK during the late '70's. However, I'm sure he would gladly give you permission to use it.
Eh, some people fear any type if ripples in the water and some of these guys don't know how to form their own opinons. They're followers and Cal is an easy leader to latch on to. He tells when what is right and wrong at they hang on every word.
The rest of us stand up for what we care about and don't need someone else to feed us a bunch of BS.
Great post.
Careful- many don’t like to think Cal has a plan or even wants to win games now. We have gone over to the absurd.
I used to take my kids to Sewell’s store at Waterview for lunch. They always got baloney and crackers. Boyd would always slice it extra thick for them. Some twenty years later, they still rave about how good it was. Miss those old country stores something awful. And lots of Cats discussion always going on. You can bet a few posters on here would get their clocks cleaned back then for the way they talked to others on here. Totally different world now.
Just having a little fun to offset some of the serious stuff. We need every laugh we can get.
Darius Miller saved Kentucky in the Final Four against Louisville. When UL tied the game at 54, Miller made some very good defensive plays. The tide that turned in our favor is the 2 steals that Miller got leading to one 3 point shot and a layup for another. In that small amount of time, Miller earned that title that year. Miller went through some rough patches before Calipari was head coach.
I was so happy for that kid because all of his hard work and patience paid off big.