Thanks for nothing and I literally mean that.
JQ "This will likely be my last year of college"
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I think Pope will bring in a new doctor and re-recruit JQ. And that doctor will explain there is no swelling and he’ll play and Pope will win his first title.
The pay should be prorated for any game not played, unless there is a bonafide reason (ie, proof of injury, family emergency). Otherwise you'll get guys gaming the system, playing early on and then resting up for the draft.
It's not, lol. He and his camp didn't like that he had to do what was best for the team.
I believe that Pope CAN use him, but that JQ has refused or made it clear through back channels that he wasn't to be asked to play.
Vanderbilt was hurt. How do people not know this ???
Then his pride was hurt until Feb of his rookie year. No idea why people lump Vanderbilt in with the Sharpe and JQ.
The UK you refer to is the UK of yesteryear. Blessed to lived and watch it all, post Rupp. Today is different. Young fans don't have a clue what UK once was. If corrections aren't soon made with firm resolve, this program may never be again what it once was. Clown in the AD seat and a clown in the UKMBB seat. Follow the damn money.
Heck Greg Oden played a full season with a broken hand and still dominated! Shot free throws left handed. I respected him for that.
You poor thing. You take what you read on Rafters as your information. He missed most of his rookie season. Pride keep him out that long ???
You not smart, it's ok... You take what you read on Rafters as your information. He missed most of his rookie season. Pride keep him out that long
JQ should be "touching" the doors to the facility and clubhouse for the last time .... NOW. He's a distraction at this point.,
Why so mad lol. Nobody thought he'd be back here for years 2
It's too long ago to matter but either way like so many others he just wasn't good enough and was in it for the bag
He's had a long NBA career so he was good enough, but he started having foot issues in high school . That's plagued him since. And every good player is in it for $$$. Their dream is to get to the NBA.... It's not playing for the Cats. Hasn't been for a long time
There were no bags in 2018 and he’s still in the nba. Lol
How much money did we spend on him to sit all year?
Coz we mad, baby. We get mad over players going to the NBA. We get mad if our players aren’t on mock drafts. We get mad if our coach looks unhinged. We get mad if our coach is too docile. We get mad if the coach talks to the press. We get mad if the coach doesn’t talk to the press. We get mad if the coach doesn’t play the freshman. We get mad if the coach plays the freshman. We get mad, baby.
Enough to burn a wet mule
Even if he returned to college... He was not coming back here... His dad's comments said that much..... Bye
He should've been learning the offense from the sidelines. Zero reason to not have some semblance of your role and what's expected.
Honestly, shows poor foresight and preparation on the staff and JQ. You should be excited, absorbing everything you can, and processing how to execute when the time arrives.
Big difference between the old days and getting paid for your Name,Image and Likeness. BIG difference.
It's just an excuse for boosters to openly give them money. Because most of these guys aren't recognizable enough to make money off their name image and likeness
Pope has done a lot of frustrating stuff, but I think he and his staff truly thought that JQ would play after the first of the year.
This is a case of his daddy and his hangers on controlling him. They decided after the Alabama game that it was too risky for him to hurt his draft stock and shut him down.
I had reconstructive knee surgery 33 years ago and my knee is swollen right now.
This is a case of his daddy and his hangers on controlling him. They decided after the Alabama game that it was too risky for him to hurt his draft stock and shut him down.
I had reconstructive knee surgery 33 years ago and my knee is swollen right now.
Heard he'll be ready by the Final Four...
So its possible Pope would have paid you millions to come aboard
I don't know much about NIL, but these deals seem to be completely one sided in favor of the players. Are there any binding expectations on the players at all? I just get the feeling that if a player wants to sit out, that he can just decide to do it, for any reason whatsoever. I understand that it's not technically the schools paying the players, maybe that's the issue. But the school definitely assists (along with JMI) with them getting deals. I'd feel a lot better as a fan if I knew there were contractual obligations to play if it's at all possible and doctors have cleared them.
He should have signed with North Carolina. At least he'd have his PhD to fall back on...
As for Pope throwing him off the team; I know that would satisfy some keyboard warriors. But if you've ever played on a team, you understand the dynamic, and how foolish that would be for morale. He's probably got close friends on the team. And whether they believe he's really hurt or not, they don't want to see one of their "brothers" treated with what they'd view as a lack of respect. It's not hurting any thing to let the charade that he's part of the team play out.
As for Pope throwing him off the team; I know that would satisfy some keyboard warriors. But if you've ever played on a team, you understand the dynamic, and how foolish that would be for morale. He's probably got close friends on the team. And whether they believe he's really hurt or not, they don't want to see one of their "brothers" treated with what they'd view as a lack of respect. It's not hurting any thing to let the charade that he's part of the team play out.
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I think his dad is making a huge mistake. This is going to be a loaded draft. Especially with big men. He might slide all the way to the second round. Crazier things have happened. He'd be better off to tell his dad he's coming back to UK to work on his offensive skills. But no, his dad is anxious to get more money.
Missed opportunity! The way recruiting is going for Pope, I still might get an offer for next season.