Option nobody discusses

[canebreak]

A very real possibility is that you don’t hear a word from anyone. Summer comes and goes you hear news about the transfer portal and recruiting etc. and then comes midnight madness. not a word ever said I think that’s what actually happens.

They’re not gonna come out and say Calipari is on probation. That would be a stupid thing to do. What you might see at the most is certain assistant’s let go and new assistant’s hired, but with no conversation about it.

 

[RunninRichie]

Who cares about staff changes? We hired a NBA coach, brought back Coach Orlando, a ''guard whisperer'' in Chin Coleman, and then Cal's old pal Chuck Martin who had success on the recruiting trail at Oregon. What did it get us?

 

[know1]

They'll probably fire Ulis which would be just one more kick in the teeth in a long line of them.

 

[BlueBomb]

There’s no way Mitch gets out of this without answering questions. The unrest is too great. Donors are too pissed. Cal will also have to have some type of press conference, presuming he stays.

 

[LXWildcat]

Yeah if they say nothing at all that would be worse than actually letting people know what’s going on. You can’t just hide from this and expect it to blow over, Cal and Mitch need to have a press conference next week and let us know what the plan is.

 

[CatPhight_rivals65113]

Brainfart doesn't have balls to dictate ultimatums to Couch...

 

[Pygmy Sasquatch]

Brainfart doesn't have balls to dictate ultimatums to Couch...

It looks like someone stole Mitch's apple juice

 

[fisherscatfan_rivals101526]

If Cal is back and Bruiser is still here well then you know who really runs the University.

 

[docholiday51]

The assistants aren't the problem. Any of them could probably out coach the head guy but they don't have the connections to attract the attention of top level players and their handlers. Cal's salesmanship isn't in question, he is selling the shortest route to the NBA. The problem is some are ready and some aren't but they are buying the same product when they come here.

The problem happens when Cal doesn't coach winning basketball because winning isn't his primary focus(and may be about 3rd on his list of primary objectives). He is what he is and isn't going to change. He could assemble a staff like the early days of Pitino and it wouldn't change anything.

If the administration and the money keep Cal here we are stuck being what we are. This was probably one of the better teams and better seasons that we can expect to have from this point forward under the Cal regime

 

[CatPhight_rivals65113]

If Cal is back and Bruiser is still here well then you know who really runs the University.

 

[RexBowie]

Other than Calipari there’s only one other coach who has been a constant in UK’s down years…

 

[UK1481]

If the contract is amended it will be public.

 

[Ky_Bred_Cat]

It does seem the only realistic possibility here, for both sides to save face, means Cal stays. I expect a full-on sunshine pumping campaign effort starting with a carefully orchestrated presser complete with empty promises and even some humble pie and groveling. It will be quite a show, one that could backfire as Mitch has no acting skills and Cal's ego will surface as usual. And Here's the kicker, they are counting on this working (for now anyway) by taking for granted that enough season ticket holders and other fans will still show up and support the team next season. It's all they can do in this no win situation of their making. It saves face for them (in ther eyes) and protects their interests but, unfortunately, also means ignoring the voices of the majority of fans. Terrific. I hope I'm wrong.

 

[Burly]

So sick about hearing about assistants- he could have K Izzo & Hurley on staff and he ain’t listening
You know how after timeout you see other Coaches huddling with staff and head Coach listens to there viewpoints? Now do you remember ever seeing Cal do that ?
He’s a egotistical prick who needs canned

 

[TucsonCat]

A very real possibility is that you don’t hear a word from anyone. Summer comes and goes you hear news about the transfer portal and recruiting etc. and then comes midnight madness. not a word ever said I think that’s what actually happens.

They’re not gonna come out and say Calipari is on probation. That would be a stupid thing to do. What you might see at the most is certain assistant’s let go and new assistant’s hired, but with no conversation about it.

I think that's a given if he stays. With an added unofficial announcement from Jones, Tucker, Forde, et al next week "Hearing there will be no movement on Cal" tweets.

 

[jack8291]

When Jim Harbaugh was about to get fired at Mich after he was underachieving, he reworked his contract, took less money and less of a buyout. It was very public. I think we would know something if there was a reworking of Cal’s deal .

 

[catzfanjim]

So sick about hearing about assistants- he could have K Izzo & Hurley on staff and he ain’t listening
You know how after timeout you see other Coaches huddling with staff and head Coach listens to there viewpoints? Now do you remember ever seeing Cal do that ?
He’s a egotistical prick who needs canned

No but I can remember plenty of times Cal telling assistants to shut up.

 

[ib4ky_rivals111873]

No way in the world do I see Cal personally giving some public mea-culpa, State of the Program, apologetic statement to the fanbase!!!!

IF, IF, he does stay and gives a statement of some kind, it will be the normal sales-pitch/ word-salad/ coach-speak that makes no sense to 90% of the base!!! It will be a misdirection, "we need a new practice facility" to get the #1 rated class instead of #2 and to help win tourney games!!!!!!

 

[CELTICAT]

There will be a considerable PR campaign.

 

[Catfan in Tn.]

https://www.on3.com/college/kentuck...21ifq6oBYLACWn76YWdGqx_JP6s3tnM04DsTvdIympKsw

 

[Ky_Bred_Cat]

I will say this. If there is not a joint presser then their relationship is irretrievably broken. And if so they have no business, no business working together.

 

[akaukswoosh]

https://www.on3.com/college/kentuck...21ifq6oBYLACWn76YWdGqx_JP6s3tnM04DsTvdIympKsw

Don’t need an article to reach that conclusion.

 

[catfanlou]

I give a fair amount to UK academics . My wife and I are on four different committees . We said we would never ask Eli for anything or discuss our attitude on UK sports with him. Only positive constructive conversations.
I’m breaking that promise and will say exactly what I think because I now believe it is in the interest of the University to do so. If enough people as active as my wife and I are barrage MB and Eli with COURTEOUS comments that we need to part ways with Cal I think it should make a difference .

 

[Cold Stout Beer]

No way in the world do I see Cal personally giving some public mea-culpa, State of the Program, apologetic statement to the fanbase!!!!

IF, IF, he does stay and gives a statement of some kind, it will be the normal sales-pitch/ word-salad/ coach-speak that makes no sense to 90% of the base!!! It will be a misdirection, "we need a new practice facility" to get the #1 rated class instead of #2 and to help win tourney games!!!!!!

Yeah, IF he stays, anybody thinking he's gonna call a press conference to apologize to the fans is in La La land.

 

[Fatboyfat]

When Jim Harbaugh was about to get fired at Mich after he was underachieving, he reworked his contract, took less money and less of a buyout. It was very public. I think we would know something if there was a reworking of Cal’s deal .

Italians don't give out Discounts!

 

[Wildcats1st]

It does seem the only realistic possibility here, for both sides to save face, means Cal stays. I expect a full-on sunshine pumping campaign effort starting with a carefully orchestrated presser complete with empty promises and even some humble pie and groveling. It will be quite a show, one that could backfire as Mitch has no acting skills and Cal's ego will surface as usual. And Here's the kicker, they are counting on this working (for now anyway) by taking for granted that enough season ticket holders and other fans will still show up and support the team next season. It's all they can do in this no win situation of their making. It saves face for them (in ther eyes) and protects their interests but, unfortunately, also means ignoring the voices of the majority of fans. Terrific. I hope I'm wrong.

They will show. Fans showed for Bcg. Hell I was there when memorial was packed for his NIT game. Uk fans will always show even if the players coached themselves

 

[LineSkiCat14]

Damn, never thought I'd see this once great Meme/Gif turned against Cal. This was one of the first ones and it feels like it was in heavy rotation when we were rolling.

Really never seen a coach like Cal fall off.

 

[Shaudylo]

The chances of that happening in the social media era is slim.

People get upset about guys announcing they are returning when it’s obvious they should return but that’s how it is in this era

 

[Blueaz]

When Jim Harbaugh was about to get fired at Mich after he was underachieving, he reworked his contract, took less money and less of a buyout. It was very public. I think we would know something if there was a reworking of Cal’s deal .

Cal ain't reworking ****

 

[canebreak]

I just don’t see a joint press conference. I just don’t see any public court changes are required and eminent. Cal won’t cooperate. And it’s an admission that Barnhart fumbled the life time contract. This week will tell the story. I may be wrong. But the longer the silence continues the more likely you’ll never hear a damn word.

 

[JonathanW_rivals]

They'll probably fire Ulis which would be just one more kick in the teeth in a long line of them.

He’s the one I want to keep.

 

[Coach Marrow]

Who cares about staff changes? We hired a NBA coach, brought back Coach Orlando, a ''guard whisperer'' in Chin Coleman, and then Cal's old pal Chuck Martin who had success on the recruiting trail at Oregon. What did it get us?

This is it. The staff seems really good except for Bruiser. None of the guys you mentioned or Ullis should be scapegoats.

 

[syrus12]

I will say this. If there is not a joint presser then their relationship is irretrievably broken. And if so they have no business, no business working together.

That relationship has been irrevocably broken for a few years now.

 

[Captain_Kentucky]

Kenny Payne will find his way back on staff if he does not go back to the NBA