Billy D Leaving Bulls

LineSkiCat14

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Would be awesome if he did come to UK one of these days. I doubt it happens but I’m not killing anyone’s dream of that happening lol the boosters will be targeting some big names when this job opens back up again.


All this stuff with Mitch and Eli and now Beshear getting involved.. there's really no telling what might happen. If there's a time and a chance to fix UK Basketball.. it's now, and there's a golden opportunity with Billy Donovan being out of a job, RIGHT when we need a new coach. I have to imagine some of the big players within the program (Donors, business owners, etc), are thinking the exact same thing. Heck, the new AD may want to swing for the fences on Billy D, maybe even Eli too, to save his own ***.

The main point is: Kentucky is being presented with a heck of an opportunity here. Let's not mess it up. Doesn't mean Donovan will come here, but make him say "no".
 

Woodrow24

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All this stuff with Mitch and Eli and now Beshear getting involved.. there's really no telling what might happen. If there's a time and a chance to fix UK Basketball.. it's now, and there's a golden opportunity with Billy Donovan being out of a job, RIGHT when we need a new coach. I have to imagine some of the big players within the program (Donors, business owners, etc), are thinking the exact same thing. Heck, the new AD may want to swing for the fences on Billy D, maybe even Eli too, to save his own ***.

The main point is: Kentucky is being presented with a heck of an opportunity here. Let's not mess it up. Doesn't mean Donovan will come here, but make him say "no".
I agree with you
 

kyjeff1

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All this stuff with Mitch and Eli and now Beshear getting involved.. there's really no telling what might happen. If there's a time and a chance to fix UK Basketball.. it's now, and there's a golden opportunity with Billy Donovan being out of a job, RIGHT when we need a new coach. I have to imagine some of the big players within the program (Donors, business owners, etc), are thinking the exact same thing. Heck, the new AD may want to swing for the fences on Billy D, maybe even Eli too, to save his own ***.

The main point is: Kentucky is being presented with a heck of an opportunity here. Let's not mess it up. Doesn't mean Donovan will come here, but make him say "no".
Best thing UK can do, is talk to Billy through back channels to see if adeal can be reached.
That needs to happen before we look like fools taking a leap of faith… again.
And Mitch can't be involved.
 

Woodrow24

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Yup, all 2 of them.
I’m not arguing with you. Theirs more than that, I don’t care what people say on this board. Their words on a thread and what they are willing to admit to are two totally different things. People are getting way too argumentative about this whole situation.
 

Woodrow24

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Best thing UK can do, is talk to Billy through back channels to see if adeal can be reached.
That needs to happen before we look like fools taking a leap of faith… again.
And Mitch can't be involved.
I agree with you on this. Best way to handle that.
 
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kyjeff1

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I’m not arguing with you. Theirs more than that, I don’t care what people say on this board. Their words on a thread and what they are willing to admit to are two totally different things. People are getting way too argumentative about this whole situation.
The people freaking out, are accusing guys like me of being a Pope fanboy, just because I'm not freaking out over every little negative thing that happens.
I created a thread asking who the Pope fans are, after 6 pages, 2 guys, who rarely post, said they were Pope fans.
 

Woodrow24

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The people freaking out, are accusing guys like me of being a Pope fanboy, just because I'm not freaking out over every little negative thing that happens.
I created a thread asking who the Pope fans are, after 6 pages, 2 guys, who rarely post, said they were Pope fans.
They say their not, but they are. I have a close friend that doesn’t want to admit he’s a pope fan. I understand why people like pope and dislike him. I don’t judge for either, I joke about it sometimes but I don’t care lol
 

kyjeff1

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They say their not, but they are. I have a close friend that doesn’t want to admit he’s a pope fan. I understand why people like pope and dislike him. I don’t judge for either, I joke about it sometimes but I don’t care lol
So, you're saying I'm lying?
I'm no Pope fan, I'm handling this differently. I'm just letting it play out, because there is nothing I can do and I know, it's ALL on Pope's shoulders. He has to figure this out and if he doesn't, he's gone and I will be right there helping him pack his bags.
There are more people taking this stance, than any other.
Pope deserves critisism, but he doesn't deserve the vile hate he's been getting. Some of these guys act like Pope ended up in the CBI both years.
 
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Woodrow24

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So, you're saying I'm lying?
I'm no Pope fan, I'm just handling this differently. I'm just letting it play out, because there is notjing I can do and I know, it's ALL on Pope's shoulders. He has to figure this out and if he doesn't, he's gone and I will be right there helping him pack his bags.
There are more people taking this stance, than any other.
Pope deserves critisism, but he doesn't deserve the vile hate he's been getting. Some of these guys act like Pope ended up in the CBI both years.
No, I'm saying some of the people that claim they aren’t pope fans are lying. When people are blowing up the board and getting mad at any criticisms of Pope even the fair ones, they’re fans. Maybe they are lying to themselves? I don’t know the answer to that but I know I’ve seen some defend him like he’s a family member. lol 😂
 
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MbergCat

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He turned us down every other time we asked, why do you think he would say YES now?
I doubt anyone outside his inner circle has a single clue as to what he wants to do.
I said he would've came before they offered Pope. And that came from someone in his inner circle.
 

Monday Nitro

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The people freaking out, are accusing guys like me of being a Pope fanboy, just because I'm not freaking out over every little negative thing that happens.
I created a thread asking who the Pope fans are, after 6 pages, 2 guys, who rarely post, said they were Pope fans.

Think how big of a lowlife one would have to be to make fun of people giving Pope his 3 years in peace instead of the people callihg him names like Dope and Poop, attacking his religion and even calling him a "degenerate". You can't take a dirtbag seriously when they attack the sane people and look the other way at insane people with a 3rd grade level IQ.
 
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ulrey

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Hire him immediately and give Mark the chance to be an assistant if agreeable to Billy, but get it done now while we have a chance completing a roster. Do it Mitch and make up for your ridiculous recent blunders with Cal, Stoops and Pope.
Let Brad Stephens on the bench too!!!
 

Lum Eddards

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Serious question: How many times has this guy turned us down? Was it more than once? I'm sorry, but I feel that if he wanted to coach here, it would have happened a long time ago. Maybe the fan base should show some pride and accept reality.
 

BGCATFAN2012

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Billy wants no part of this college type ****. Buy your team if your lucky you win something. Hes old school were you build a team of a few years. Billy the kid no more is 60 and will not return to college.
 
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