The guys that love Pope won’t let anyone do that. Even if it’s acknowledged that it most likely won’t happen lol dream killers lolI know, but I can dream.
The guys that love Pope won’t let anyone do that. Even if it’s acknowledged that it most likely won’t happen lol dream killers lolI know, but I can dream.
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.
I agree with youAll 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".
Yup, all 2 of them.The guys that love Pope won’t let anyone do that. Even if it’s acknowledged that it most likely won’t happen lol dream killers lol![]()
Best thing UK can do, is talk to Billy through back channels to see if adeal can be reached.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’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.Yup, all 2 of them.
I agree with you on this. Best way to handle that.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.
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’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.
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 lolThe 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.
So, you're saying I'm lying?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
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. lolSo, 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.
I said he would've came before they offered Pope. And that came from someone in his inner circle.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’ll have what he’s havingRupp Rafters dream scenario right now
HC: Donovan
Assistant: Bruce Pearl
Assistant: Derek Anderson
Assistant: Orlando Antigua
GM: Rick Pitino
And you know this person?I said he would've came before they offered Pope. And that came from someone in his inner circle.
Thinking he is looking forward to some Florida beach timeOh boy, here comes the avalanch of dudes that think he'll come here.
Can't say I would blame him.Thinking he is looking forward to some Florida beach time
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.
Mitch and Eli might have a bigger problem on there hands right now.. Burn them at the stake governor.....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.
My mom is friends with his sister. Yes, I'm 100% certain this is fact, bc he thought he was probably going to be an assistant.And you know this person?
Don't disrespect the Don like that.Surprised this hasn't been posted yet…
There's no respect on this board anymore.Don't disrespect the Don like that.
Let Brad Stephens on the bench too!!!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.
You nailed it, my old friend.Should have hired Pearl 5 years ago, when Cal stopped trying.
This from the guy who had no idea there was corruption at the top of UK admin. LOL the irony.You really are that naive aren't you, or is it delusional.
You truly are an idiot I have been raising hell about Barnhart and Crapulato for YEARS if you bothered to read my posts. I'm so sick of you weak trollsThis from the guy who had no idea there was corruption at the top of UK admin. LOL the irony.
It really is fascinating to watch some have no dignity when it comes to Donovan, lol.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.
Like spurned teenagers who just can't get enough rejection.It really is fascinating to watch some have no dignity when it comes to Donovan, lol.