Not much left out there as a good backup option right now.
Freeman down to UK & Bama
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It isn’t that simple for these majority of kids. Would you turn down an additional $500K to $1M? I can understand completely why a kid wouldn’t want to.
Again I’ll say should have taken Rancik
1.) Wanted to be here and was ready to commit
2.) Better skillset match and fit for other existing pieces
3.) No history of injuries the same way Freeman has
I hope this doesn’t come back to haunt the staff, because power forwards with the versatility we need are not easy to find.
1.) Wanted to be here and was ready to commit
2.) Better skillset match and fit for other existing pieces
3.) No history of injuries the same way Freeman has
I hope this doesn’t come back to haunt the staff, because power forwards with the versatility we need are not easy to find.
He didn't say he wouldn't get paid, he just wouldn't receive the whole contract amount.
CMP just isn’t made for this cutthroat business. But if he loses out on Freeman, it’s all but guaranteed next year will probably suck anyway so he won’t have to deal with it much longer.
He will have to find a diamond in the rough at the four that exceeds expectations. Last year our weakest position was the 4 and it looks like it will be again
Almost like it would have been nice if we had a GM to foresee this happening.
How then do you avoid Quaintance situations? I can’t blame the schools for protecting themselves against players who can’t or won’t play.
It’s kinda slim pickings out there right now, unless there’s some PF who hasn’t hit the portal yet.
If I’m Pope I’m begging those “Stokes-only” boosters to make that the Momcilovic only money and hammer hard in that direction at this point. No more Stokes, no more Freeman
He needs to do something if he whiffs on Freeman. His job depends on it right now. Beg if you have to.
How many times can you be wrong on just one subject . Embarrassing
Then, if money was my primary concern, I would go ahead and choose the school offering me the extra million. Seriously. If money is the objective the choice is even easier — take the money. It doesn’t take days or weeks. That **** is just for attention.
I don't know that you can right now. I don't blame schools either, but on the other hand, you want your guy to get his money if he blows out a knee playing for you.
I think you pay them what it takes to get them here for the next year or two, then hope change comes (I think it will) soon. I don't want UK to be taken advantage of. I don't like the way things are, but we need the best players we can get.
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I think it would be entirely reasonable to put in a clause that if you are deemed medically healthy and refuse to play, you don’t get paid. I also think any agent or player refusing to sign such an agreement plans to **** you over and isn’t worth recruiting.
Getting injured on the job is something else entirely.
The sad thing is, even with Rancik/Freeman, Kentucky probably still isn’t in the top 3 in the SEC and maybe even if we picked up Stokes I wouldn’t even think we’re the preseason favorites.
CMP is working on such a slim margin of error that losing both Rancik and Freeman without pulling off a miracle like Momcilovic will probably lead us to struggling to stay in the top half of the SEC.
I hate to say it definitively, since anything can change the outcome, even miracles, but CMP might be a dead man walking if he whiffs on both Rancik and Freeman.
You gotta pull off Freeman, coach. Your future likely depends on it.
CMP is working on such a slim margin of error that losing both Rancik and Freeman without pulling off a miracle like Momcilovic will probably lead us to struggling to stay in the top half of the SEC.
I hate to say it definitively, since anything can change the outcome, even miracles, but CMP might be a dead man walking if he whiffs on both Rancik and Freeman.
You gotta pull off Freeman, coach. Your future likely depends on it.
I wasn’t pleased to hear that. Should have taken Rancik. Put the onus on Freeman.
100% agree if you're healthy and refuse to play.
Say you miss your total games played number due to legitimate injury and don't get paid half your money. That's a non starter if I'm an agent.
Miamians hate their city, but its where the money is. I've lived in South Florida for 57 years and I dread going into the city
If we got all them we still would not be the best SEC team . Florida brought back all their studs
I wonder if you could offer a balloon incentive over two years for players with at least two years of eligibility. It’s definitely a dilemma that’s gonna require a legal solution. You can’t have players taking millions to shut it down. But you’re right about players needing some protection for legit injuries.
I hate missing on Goode and Rancik. Damn.
I don't know, sounds like there is some validity to what he says. Matt Jones thought he was going to sign today. Why didn't he. What would be the hold up, or just maybe its some stipulation in the contract? If Freeman immediately turns around and commits to another team, then you can say UK was outbid.
Even with Freeman this class is mediocre. Pope is a disaster. He’s had to pony up and pay whatever it takes to get Freeman. Has no choice now.
So Pope is Popeing his pants again?
It’s why I think destiny is pulling against him. Everything, even if he managed to pull the portal jackpot while getting Stokes, is working against his favor going into next year. Our in-state rival is spending absurd money on a team while there are multiple SEC foes who will likely have much better teams than us.
To be brutally frank, CMP might just be doomed regardless of what he does.
So what’s up now? Jones say he has another higher offer from one of St John’s or Tennessee. He doesn’t know where it goes now?
I would summarize it as: Freeman and or his agent is wanting more money. So they are using Tennessee and St Johns to try to squeeze Pope
Tennessee has Haralson at the 4 and they’re looking to pay either Ament or Juke to finalize their lineup. So they don't seem likely to outbid Kentucky
St Johns made an offer greater than ours according to some internet rumors
Is Kentucky going to match St Johns? We shall see soon
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Pope getting played again, I hate NIL
What choice does he have? CMP is desperate, he either matches the offer or fall on his sword and lose his dream job the end of next season.
It was UK, UConn and Bama and we were told his agents preferred UConn or Bama. UConn bows out, we were told it was down to UK and Bama. Bama bows out. Now his agents are pushing him towards St. John’s or Tennessee? What will it take for Mark Pope to get a clue?
He must do whatever it takes to get Freeman and Stokes. He needs them both imo.
No one has offered more IMO and I believe he commits here. We should find out tomorrow.
Yes, just like getting Diallo when he wanted Wright. Some of the things you all make up are hilarious
Totally agree. I will go as far as to say Pope needs to offer Rancik more money to come to UK and tell Freeman goodbye. Grow some balls Mark.