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UKCowboys

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Whatever dude it’s Definitely a cult. Similar to Scientology which is a cult as well
No man, its a Religion, different than mine and obviously yours, but again, this is America and Pope has the right to whatever his Faith might be. Further, fir any shortcomings Pope may have as a HC, he seems to be a fine man. I didn't see you asking Stokes what Religion he was before we offered him $7M so don't be a hypocrite
 
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No man, it’s a Religion, different than mine and obviously yours, but again, this is America and Pope has the right to whatever his Faith might be. Further, for any shortcomings Pope may have as a HC, he seems to be a fine man. I didn't see you asking Stokes what Religion he was before we offered him $7M so don't be a hypocrite
I’m not arguing freedom. It’s a cult! Do your research on Joesph smith
 

CutNets

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LMAO. Dude has told us no more than a virgin on prom night. Other folks on here calling for Cal to come back when the same folks crucified hom for years. Can't make this clown show up

Haven't seen a single person calling for Cal to come back. But if you have it please send my way so I can berate whatever fool is calling for that
 

Broker

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Not sure if we get Donovan but I hope we are already making some contact and pull the trigger quick when next year probably becomes a disaster.
We will not be making any contacts until we get a new AD. Do you really think Mitch would be making calls to coaching prospects when he will not be here when a new coach is hired? I am not sure Mitch would be searching for potential coaches even if he were going to be here. We, UK basketball program, is just treading water and we need to be swimming forward. Barnhart is and has been the bottleneck for our KY Athletics for years.
 

USARMYWILDCAT

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My first two choices.

1. Billy D (will be the best and most experience Coach available, obvious choice. Not sure if he would take the job. If he did take the job, you probably get an elite 10 year run from him).

2. Jai Lucas (looks like the best young up-and-coming coach right now. He has shown to be an elite recruiter. Has good pedigree, his dad was a long time NBA player/Coach. He was an assistant under Cal and K.
 
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della

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Hey girl! Just raising a crazy two year old and watching UK basketball fall apart. Same stuff as usual lol

Are you still posting on the on3 boards?
This new era in College sports is not to my liking. Players are just mercenaries and whoever is willing to spend the most money wins. It looks like the Vols are cracking our piggy bank for the first time in history, but any big winning will ring hollow to me as it will be bought and paid for. Maybe, the only thing that is changing is the illusion of amateur athletics has finally been stripped away. Regardless, my interest is wanning.

I miss the old Rivals forums with all the passion and debate. I am still on Volquest, but rarely on the forums.

I know Cat fans are in misery, but CBB is just too important to Kentuckians to stay in limbo forever. The state power brokers will not allow UK to not be a player for too long, just too much passion in your base.

Anywho, the "terrible twos" are tough, but enjoy it, as you will remember it with a smile in the future. I wish you the best.
 

UKCowboys

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Haven't seen a single person calling for Cal to come back. But if you have it please send my way so I can berate whatever fool is calling for that
Man you must not spend much time looking through different threads. There are at least three in the first couple of pages of RR that are nothing but that lol
 

CutNets

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Man you must not spend much time looking through different threads. There are at least three in the first couple of pages of RR that are nothing but that lol

People are legitimately making the case/argument to reach out to Cal to gauge interest in if he wants to come back? Or are people simply saying "i wish we had Cal back". HUGE difference. And to my original point, I dont think a single person on this forum is seriously advocating for reaching out to Calipari to see if he would come back.
 

GACatsFan7

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Good Lord Boy, I know who Joseph Smith was. Its still a recognized religion with 16 million members. Are Islam, Buddhism and Judaism all cults as well?
Islam, Buddhism, Judaism, and Christianity are all ancient religions. Christianity would have been considered a cult in it's early days by some, but it ultimately didn't carry the hallmarks of a cult as we use the term today in a pejorative sense. Mormonism is a fringe, new religious movement that is considered by many to be an illegitimate expression of Christianity. It's a very successful cult, with early leaders using manipulation, propaganda, and sometimes intimidation to keep people in line. They literally traveled from Illinois to Utah to create their own isolated promised land and considered themselves to be a modern day Israel. Joseph Smith claimed the book of Mormon appeared to him on golden tablets like Moses. It's a cult bro.
 

UKCowboys

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People are legitimately making the case/argument to reach out to Cal to gauge interest in if he wants to come back? Or are people simply saying "i wish we had Cal back". HUGE difference. And to my original point, I dont think a single person on this forum is seriously advocating for reaching out to Calipari to see if he would come back.
Maybe you should read more Bro
 

TFCat11

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No way. He has proven nothing as a coach.
He recruits better than Pope, who has also done nothing as a coach…

Unless, you consider making one of the most passionate fan bases and one of the, if not the, premier college basketball programs in the country, a complete running joke, and laughingstock, as an accomplishment.
 
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UKCowboys

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Not far off. Anybody who believed Joesph smith has to be retarded though. His story is so laughable is pathetic. I found golden plates 😂in America talked to a angel who’s not even mentioned in the Bible, but whatever😂
My guy, I am a devout Christian. But for people who are Atheists, a man conceived from a virgin who is crucified and then Rises again probably sounds like so much nonsense too. That's why its called Faith
 
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MichaelGray

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This new era in College sports is not to my liking. Players are just mercenaries and whoever is willing to spend the most money wins. It looks like the Vols are cracking our piggy bank for the first time in history, but any big winning will ring hollow to me as it will be bought and paid for. Maybe, the only thing that is changing is the illusion of amateur athletics has finally been stripped away. Regardless, my interest is wanning.

I miss the old Rivals forums with all the passion and debate. I am still on Volquest, but rarely on the forums.

I know Cat fans are in misery, but CBB is just too important to Kentuckians to stay in limbo forever. The state power brokers will not allow UK to not be a player for too long, just too much passion in your base.

Anywho, the "terrible twos" are tough, but enjoy it, as you will remember it with a smile in the future. I wish you the best.
I wasn't a poster on those smack down boards (college basketball board) but you & Kyjeff going at it every day cracked me the **** up. I read them but never signed up. That board was definitely more like a smack down board because of all of the insults, now that I think about it, this board is kind of the same, only difference is mostly UK fans insulting one another. 🤣🤣
 

della

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I wasn't a poster on those smack down boards (college basketball board) but you & Kyjeff going at it every day cracked me the **** up. I read them but never signed up. That board was definitely more like a smack down board because of all of the insults, now that I think about it, this board is kind of the same, only difference is mostly UK fans insulting one another. 🤣🤣
I had forgotten that name.
 
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I don’t understand all the push for 2027 players. Pope is looking for a reclass or he is really losing his mind. Our roster closely resembles one from the OVC and he’s worried about 2027? I’m confused.
Did you put the bug in the ears with your buddies? Wives tend to have influence.
 

Anon668007

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I just want the new coach to have two things:
Tourney wins under their belt
And a history of recruiting the top 25 well to above average.