Cal could leave tomorrow and it would be fine as it would have nothing to do with my life. Anybody that met him for the first time that gave him sh&t is a complete and utter loser that he wouldn't even take seriously. But I do understand there are a lot of classless goobers out there, so some would make fools of themselves, I'm sure.I would have no issue at all. But I don’t have Cal envy.
Cal just ran from a live call in show
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I was in the Liquor Barn in Lexington and a cigar fell out of the case.
Remember the name: Ghost of Red Auerbach
Knicks have an Asst. Coach opening, maybe he would learn something.
He's got no college experience and there won't be a Lebron James to win him games at UK.
He's a **** coach for this or any elite job. For those who hate Cal's "Stall Ball" late in a game-imagine a game where that is how they play all game. He doesn't just ignore modern basketball, he ignores scoring as being important.
Get that some are upset with Cal but Holtmann would be fired at Kentucky within 2 yrs. He's awful fit for this program.
I wish. Spoelstra is one of the top basketball minds in the sport. UK pulls that off, they would be upgrading and win a national championship within 3 yrs. Problem is I never see him leaving NBA. Would love for Calsarmy to be correct on this one though.
Yep. When tubby left, we went with a hot, young coach And we got BCG.
I seem to recall Shaka Smart was the hot name. The only thing I’ve heard about him since, is he got hair.
So according to KSR, UK would hire a coach who has never won a conference, conference tournament and only been to the Sweet 16 once? Yep-that will unify the fanbase. LOL
I know Matt Jones has some “sources “ . But I don’t believe that crap for a second. First off , NOBODY that would have anything to do with the hire is even CONSIDERING or talking about replacing Cal at this point. Secondly, If they were , they would throw out names as a smokescreen in order to have conversations with candidates without the whole world watching. Mark Stoops did this exact thing to Matt just this past fall . KSR had a list of names for the OC and analyzed them to death all week . Then SURPRISE, the hire was none of the guys mentioned.
He just knew this particular subject would create a TON of hits , imo.
He just knew this particular subject would create a TON of hits , imo.
Yeah, MJ was just trying to mine for clicks and create discussion that would center around him. So, I guess technically he succeeded.
Honestly, I can see Barnhart having Holtmann on his list but, nearer the bottom than the top. And I doubt very seriously if he'd waste his time on Donovan or Stevens. Remember, UK will almost certainly hire a service to vet any potential candidates. This won't be BCG 2.0.
However, I can also see MB reaching out to someone like Tony Bennett at UVA. Why? Because he'd most likely prefer someone who is more closely aligned to him religiously and personally.
Calipari and Barnhart couldn't be more opposite.
Bennett wouldn't be popular with the fans either but, he'd be a step up from Holtmann.
You hit the nail right on the head. It’s as if people throwing his name out never watched a OSU game.
Remember early on when Cal was being courted by everyone and their cousins?
That was Cal’s people planting stories to negotiate that ridiculous contract he has! Notice they dried up after he signed it? Coincidental, haha, not an effin chance.
Maybe if you gave Brad Stevens well over $10m a year he might go because that's stupid money, otherwise you're wasting your time.
I hate how Bennett's teams play but he's won championships/National Title. For Jones to mention Chris Holtmann means he doesn't follow CBB. The guy has a hack resume for a program like Kentucky. Just trash.
My favorite part of Holtmann's games are when he's down double digits and will not press and runs patterned offense for 20 secs before getting the shots off which helps his opponents run clock while on defense. He's just so vastly overhyped. But I hate "The Butler Way" so admittedly I'm biased.
Brad Stevens would be 1st, 2nd and 3rd for me. Would be interesting to see what he could do with the talent he could recruit here.
No to Stevens and Donovan.
Yes to Drew.
Hell no to Pearl and Oats .
Maybe to Beard. Need to see more.
Yes to Drew.
Hell no to Pearl and Oats .
Maybe to Beard. Need to see more.
Fire Barney throw huge money at pat Riley to be AD then he will hire spolestra.
Well I’m intrigued by that idea. According to google he only makes 3 mil per year
Here’s a name I haven’t heard mentioned.
rick pitino
why? Bc the guy can coach, develop, recruit. Probably the most complete college coach. If he had stayed to begin with it would be “ratface who?”. You hire pitino on a 3-5 year deal and turn the hiring for the next coach to him. He will bring in a protege that will be the next Donovan or even pitino. Forget the problems at UL with NIL pitino will keep it clean not to mention would be extremely motivated for a title. He cares about winning
rick pitino
why? Bc the guy can coach, develop, recruit. Probably the most complete college coach. If he had stayed to begin with it would be “ratface who?”. You hire pitino on a 3-5 year deal and turn the hiring for the next coach to him. He will bring in a protege that will be the next Donovan or even pitino. Forget the problems at UL with NIL pitino will keep it clean not to mention would be extremely motivated for a title. He cares about winning
We couldn't get Mark Few?
The guy is only making 1.8 million a year at Gonzaga.
(kind of puts in perspective the ridiculous amount we pay Calipari, doesn't it?)
The guy is only making 1.8 million a year at Gonzaga.
(kind of puts in perspective the ridiculous amount we pay Calipari, doesn't it?)
Donovan has turned down UK twice before. With Da Bulls doing so well don’t waste your time. I’d be fine at least reaching out to Stevens. But I wouldn’t hold your breath.
How many time does Billy Donovan need to turn us down JFC.
Yeah I wouldn’t call Donavan looks pathetic IMO. Call Stevens and Wright.
Also Drew and Few. That’s about all I could think off right now that would be a home run hire. After that I’m at a loss on who would be the best fit for the future.
NO NBA GUYS WITH MODERATE SUCCESS ARE EVER COMING TO COLLEGE. GET IT THROUGH YOUR THICK SKULLZ.
He makes a hell of alot more than that .
While I agree with rdf that he would be the grand slam home run hire when Cal retires, not going to happen.
1 Happy where he is at.
2 Makes stupid $ now.
3 It’s MIAMI !
4 Pat Riley is not stupid enough to let him get away.
He is also one that has been offered stupid $ to leave, not going to happen.
After Donovan and Stevens, I would look at Drew. (might sneak a call into Jay Wright... you never know)... Mussleman and possible Oats, although I'd like to see more of oats.. Same with Holtman.