Hardy committing in 2 weeks

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Also with Jai as the only assistant on staff and Joel Justus being Hardy's primary point of contact Hardy setting a commitment date before we even have O and Chin officially as assistants.... I mean writing is on the wall and his name isn't John.
Not saying this is some sign they are landing Hardy but Justus is one of the reasons the kid didn't commit to UK last year. Justus was taken off the recruitment, then staff changed again, they may have put him back on, which led to UK going from heavy leader to purgatory.

Justus is puffing up a bit now he's in the desert, best be careful he just joined a program that could be firing their HC if he too has a season like he just did in '21. Hurley's team was terrible with team wrecking Josh Christopher. Best thing to happen to UK was Christopher not coming, he would've made a 9-16 season far worse in so many ways.

A lot of bodies buried in the desert.....specifically those who run their mouth a lot, Justus could suffer the coaching equivalent.
 

Rupp'sRunt

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Not saying this is some sign they are landing Hardy but Justus is one of the reasons the kid didn't commit to UK last year. Justus was taken off the recruitment, then staff changed again, they may have put him back on, which led to UK going from heavy leader to purgatory.

Justus is puffing up a bit now he's in the desert, best be careful he just joined a program that could be firing their HC if he too has a season like he just did in '21. Hurley's team was terrible with team wrecking Josh Christopher. Best thing to happen to UK was Christopher not coming, he would've made a 9-16 season far worse in so many ways.

A lot of bodies buried in the desert.....specifically those who run their mouth a lot, Justus could suffer the coaching equivalent.
You know that you and I both share the mutual hatred of Joel Bustus. I'm not sure how Hurley made Remy Martin look bad in his senior year, he was a walking bucket the year before probably tried to appease your favorite player Josh. I've always said Justus would be a really good college basketball assistant on the women's side.
 
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Wow, so Justus could end up buried in the Arizona desert?
Hurley better do something this year....they were horrible last year with all this hype due to who returned/who was coming in...they sucked. So Justus isn't going to UCLA coming off the Final Four..he's going to a place where Hurley has a job on his name and hasn't done a damn thing, could be dumped if he doesn't do something this year.
 

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You know that you and I both share the mutual hatred of Joel Bustus. I'm not sure how Hurley made Remy Martin look bad in his senior year, he was a walking bucket the year before probably tried to appease your favorite player Josh. I've always said Justus would be a really good college basketball assistant on the women's side.
As we discussed, friend wasn't wrong about Christopher's bull****. Anyone wants a glimpse, just go watch the EYBL special on FOX...you can see signs of him being a clown but it was far worse when cameras were off. Also peaks into the world that is high level grassroots basketball where a man like Jermaine O'Neal who is out to volunteer his name/time to a team has to deal with people like Rod Hampton--RJ's father.
 

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How many times has something like this gotten our hopes up the last few years and we end up 4th on their list or not on the list at all.
Nobody should have their hopes up and nobody is seriously claiming anything to suggest that. It would be a major surprise if that happened. Hardy just said he'd be announcing his decision 2 weeks from now.
 

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Nobody should have their hopes up and nobody is seriously claiming anything to suggest that. It would be a major surprise if that happened. Hardy just said he'd be announcing his decision 2 weeks from now.
What’s UK trying to build in the loaded 2022 class?
 

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What’s UK trying to build in the loaded 2022 class?
Could go several ways, but they are aiming very high for type right now. Things will become more clear when they get together as a staff and get out on road. But I'm a lot more confident from what friend has mentioned in regard to the type of players they are mentioning and people in place to engage/win elite recruiting battles. Been getting their *** kicked or afraid to engage with certain recruits and when you employ that level of person, should never have been given the status or $ that an Assistant at UK earns.

Now the pressure is on the new guys-they are making big $ to come in and right the ship but I have faith in these guys to improve things.
 

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Could go several ways, but they are aiming very high for type right now. Things will become more clear when they get together as a staff and get out on road. But I'm a lot more confident from what friend has mentioned in regard to the type of players they are mentioning and people in place to engage/win elite recruiting battles. Been getting their *** kicked or afraid to engage with certain recruits and when you employ that level of person, should never have been given the status or $ that an Assistant at UK earns.

Now the pressure is on the new guys-they are making big $ to come in and right the ship but I have faith in these guys to improve things.
Heres the thing with Cal at the moment on 2022. He needs to hit it out of the park bc I dont believe next season is going to be returning to form after 9-16 and this incoming class. If he doesn't I'm sure a lot will be putting pressure on Cal to be fired, but with Chin adding to UK 2023 with Wagner and JJ Taylor could be an absolute monster class, but and are ppl willing to sit on their hands with Cal that long when they could potentially just all jump G league ala Hardy Wiseman once also "locks to UK"? Probably not. I feel the tides on if Cal stays or goes a squarely based upon 2022 and what he can pull with the "all star recruiting coaches" If he cant produce with that many won't be hesitant to call for his head. You cant pull 3 mediocre seasons in a row at UK.


Chin opening up Chicago and O with his connections should in theory be amazing. We know what Jai brings.
 

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A poster in this thread acting like he knows stuff. But never brings anything to the table other than bash the staff or former staff members.
 

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Just out of curiosity, how does one exactly “have g league written all over them”?
 

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Love horror movies. Can’t wait for the new Candyman movie.
Have met Tony Todd a couple of times at horror movie cons! Super nice guy. Oddly most horror movie icons are compared to most other celebrities guess it's the stigma of the genre not getting the respect it deserves. Anyway his voice in the original candyman movies was epic! Odd fact they used real bees in the original Candyman and they had to pay Todd 1000 bucks for stings which according to Tony was 23 times lol! Sorry scary stuff is my thing !
 

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I am not going to get excited until they say they are coming to UK. We have been burnt to many times.
 

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Have met Tony Todd a couple of times at horror movie cons! Super nice guy. Oddly most horror movie icons are compared to most other celebrities guess it's the stigma of the genre not getting the respect it deserves. Anyway his voice in the original candyman movies was epic! Odd fact they used real bees in the original Candyman and they had to pay Todd 1000 bucks for stings which according to Tony was 23 times lol! Sorry scary stuff is my thing !
A $1000 a sting? Like individually right?
 
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Holy ****. This is great news. And I just found out Peele is directing and he’s legit.
I’m stoked!

the original was creepy AF
Yeah I think Peele is going in half way with someone on this movie, or it might be a different project. I’m obsessed with movies/TV, always like to know what’s on the horizon.

@Rupp'sRunt well, he was one of the writers. You would think that would be difficult having a bunch of people put together a story but they usually make it work.
 
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Rupp'sRunt

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Holy ****. This is great news. And I just found out Peele is directing and he’s legit.
I’m stoked!

the original was creepy AF
Yeah I think Peele is going in half way with someone on this movie, or it might be a different project. I’m obsessed with movies/TV, always like to know what’s on the horizon.
He wrote it and is an executive producer. Not directing
 

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Well that’s still dope in my book. He’s got major writing talent. Don’t hate on him man, he and key both are pretty awesome (and hilarious).

I had no idea they were doing a reboot nor that it was Peele involved. Double stoked now.
Plus the original actor is reprising his role as Candyman! Which is really Cool
 

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At this point make a big *** offer. I will take probation in ten years when ncaa gets done with there investigation.
 

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Well that’s still dope in my book. He’s got major writing talent. Don’t hate on him man, he and key both are pretty awesome (and hilarious).

I had no idea they were doing a reboot nor that it was Peele involved. Double stoked now.
I didn't think you'd like him bc you're a republican and he highlights race in all of his movies..... not going to change with this one.
 

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I didn't think you'd like him bc you're a republican and he highlights race in all of his movies..... not going to change with this one.
Well being it's a reboot of a movie not only with a black antagonist but the original story involved the antagonist becoming candyman because he was in love with a white woman. Then it's basically impossible for race not to be highlighted in this particular movie. Not everyone who is affiliated with a particular party adheres to every stereotype. My mom is a yellow dog democrat who is anti abortion and owns a gun and has her concealed deadly weapons permit.
 
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Rupp'sRunt

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Well being it's a reboot of a movie not only with a black antagonist but the original story involved the antagonist becoming candyman because he was in love with a white woman. Then it's basically impossible for race not to be highlighted in this particular movie. Not everyone who is affiliated with a particular party adheres to every stereotype. My mom is a yellow dog democrat who is anti abortion and owns a gun and has her concealed deadly weapons permit.
And?

TBF the most uncomfortable movie I've ever left is "Get Out" where ppl were yelling "**** white ppl" so I wouldn't really care if ppl didn't like Jordan peele bc I think hes a tad overrated. Key and Peele is no Chappelle if were holding the contest.
 

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I didn't think you'd like him bc you're a republican and he highlights race in all of his movies..... not going to change with this one.

Oh? Idk man. I haven’t really noticed. I just know the stuff I’ve seen of his I enjoy.

As far as your other point, I wouldn’t say I’m republican necessarily ( MANY Republicans are in the swamp and ****** people and crooked. Romney, McCain etc. I am conservative though and believe the rampant wokeism and degeneracy being pushed by the media, academia and Hollywood could prove to be very problematic.

I don’t mean this offensively my man, but that is part of the problem. You seem to think things so rigid and black and white. So much so you insinuated I wouldn’t like a random reboot horror movie because the writer is black. I don’t look at people and decide if I like them or not based off their skin color. I hope you don’t either.
Awhile back I do remember you PM’ing me and telling me I was racist and hated poor people. I grew up dirt poor and lived a decent portion of my adult life poor. But we talked a bit more and even became friendly. I thought we had moved past that my dude? I dunno...

You insinuating as such reminds me of all the cackling hens who are currently trying to boycott Joe Rogan (love him) and Spotify right now. It’s just absurd. Did you believe this way because you believe this way but on the opposite side? Would you not like or enjoy someone’s talented work because they may have slightly different ideologies that you may not agree with? I sure hope not man. That’s no way to live.

Seeing as how my mother is a Cuban immigrant and my grandparents (mothers side) were born and raised in Cuba, I do find it somewhat interesting that white liberals (I’m assuming) like yourself are so enamored with defining people and things based on their skin tone. Again, I don’t mean that offensively my dude. You seem like a pretty cool guy. Just try to look outside the defined box being galvanized by the media these days.

You seem like a good guy tho man. Truly mean that.
 

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Oh? Idk man. I haven’t really noticed. I just know the stuff I’ve seen of his I enjoy.

As far as your other point, I wouldn’t say I’m republican necessarily ( MANY Republicans are in the swamp and ****** people and crooked. Romney, McCain etc. I am conservative though and believe the rampant wokeism and degeneracy being pushed by the media, academia and Hollywood could prove to be very problematic.

I don’t mean this offensively my man, but that is part of the problem. You seem to think things so rigid and black and white. So much so you insinuated I wouldn’t like a random reboot horror movie because the writer is black. I don’t look at people and decide if I like them or not based off their skin color. I hope you don’t either.
Awhile back I do remember you PM’ing me and telling me I was racist and hated poor people. I grew up dirt poor and lived a decent portion of my adult life poor. But we talked a bit more and even became friendly. I thought we had moved past that my dude? I dunno...

You insinuating as such reminds me of all the cackling hens who are currently trying to boycott Joe Rogan (love him) and Spotify right now. It’s just absurd. Did you believe this way because you believe this way but on the opposite side? Would you not like or enjoy someone’s talented work because they may have slightly different ideologies that you may not agree with? I sure hope not man. That’s no way to live.

Seeing as how my mother is a Cuban immigrant and my grandparents (mothers side) were born and raised in Cuba, I do find it somewhat interesting that white liberals (I’m assuming) like yourself are so enamored with defining people and things based on their skin tone. Again, I don’t mean that offensively my dude. You seem like a pretty cool guy. Just try to look outside the defined box being galvanized by the media these days.

You seem like a good guy tho man. Truly mean that.
You wrote all that and I'm sure you meant it but this board has a stereotype and I certainly don't care about politics at all. I just hold my morals and let the others fight. Legalize weed and keep your guns is fine enough with me.
 

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And?

TBF the most uncomfortable movie I've ever left is "Get Out" where ppl were yelling "**** white ppl" so I wouldn't really care if ppl didn't like Jordan peele bc I think hes a tad overrated. Key and Peele is no Chappelle if were holding the contest.
Contest? How did you get contest out of my statements? What did I say that wasn't true? You have just as much right to not like Peel and like chappelle as Shadow does of liking Peel.