Pope seems afraid to actually coach his guys.
Pope is now on the clock. Yahoo Sports story.
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Exactly. He tries to act like they’re the cool guys, he’s the dork (true) and he’d do anything to be their friend. That don’t work. The HC has to have the respect of the players and he doesn’t have it. Not even close. He’s destroying UK basketball.
I just don’t see a point in a year 3, it’s clear how it’s going to go. But I guess we’ll just be miserable all in the name of being “fair”
I may read it now. My disdain for that man is unhealthy. But I’m just really disgusted how he’s ruined the program with the two worst hires in program history and had free rein to do so. No oversight whatsoever. That’s on Eli. He needs to go too since he’s complicit.
Sad part is I have lived and breathed UK my whole life these last 7-8 years have really taken a lot of me. This BS that Mitch has really done to the program is ridiculous. I will still check on here but as for following the program as close I have I’m done until we have an administration put in place that wants to make this UK again! I just can’t believe it’s come to this for me. I used to plan life around anything UK.
He was the one that said I know the assignment and openly spoke about #9 and having a Ferrari. He has no one to blame about the expectations of the fans.
I don’t believe this forum represents a vast majority of fans. Even though Pope is in his second year it’s actually year one of a total rebuild. I believe Pope can have great success at UK. Given the circumstances Pope has actually done quite well. Had Pope not had as many ranked wins last year and this year combined you may be correct. Having those wins gives me hope better days are ahead.
Well he just killed Floridas chance of another back to back title.
To who? The program or to the parasitic coach currently holding Kentucky basketball hostage?
I'll be honest. This forum often reflects the sentiment I hear when I talk to other Kentucky fans in person. I don't think this forum is necessary an extreme viewpoint.
Also, if Pope didn't have a fairly lengthy coaching career to evaluate, then I think people might be willing to say "it was one bad year". However, this season is basically a reflection of most of his coaching career. And his lack of success so far at Kentucky comes despite having a huge advantage in NIL compared to 90% of the teams we play.
The new AD will not make a move his first year. Most likely will not make a move year 2.
I suspect football and giving Will Stein everything he needs will be top priority. New AD will want and need football to drive money, NIL, sell the new fan city development etc…
Nothing new as football pays for everything and I think the new era of UK athletics is transitioning to football first. Having seen IU and Vandy have the success they’ve had, I feel like a lot of big decision makers and wallets are going to swing big in that direction.
A lot of hot air and emotions going on right now.
I suspect football and giving Will Stein everything he needs will be top priority. New AD will want and need football to drive money, NIL, sell the new fan city development etc…
Nothing new as football pays for everything and I think the new era of UK athletics is transitioning to football first. Having seen IU and Vandy have the success they’ve had, I feel like a lot of big decision makers and wallets are going to swing big in that direction.
A lot of hot air and emotions going on right now.
He’s sooo soft and woke clear as day listen to his words at a press conference. Beautiful/ special/genuine etc who the hell wants to play for Mr. SOFTY. The guy fooled everyone he’s a fraud, NOOO ONE is that way unless you’re selling something you can’t sell
You're right ... he doesn't have the DNA for this job.
If someone in the national media can see it, then why can't some (very few at this point) see it?