I voted pretty doubtful, and if some said I could substitute Donovan or Oats or Schertz for Pope today I would without looking back. Having said that, I obviously hope he proves me wrong, I just don’t see it.
ANONYMOUS POLL: How Confident Are You That Pope Is Going To Crush It
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What seems to be forgotten we were missing 3 starters/key players. I am certain those double digits loss games would have been much different results with the entire team healthy. I don't think you can name any team in all of college BB that were missing 3 starters/key players in the SEC that would have even had a winning record.
Playing it in the middle. I have been pretty vocal with some of my displeasure with his coaching/recruiting. I think he has put together a pretty good roster this offseason. Year three is probably going to be the decision-maker good or bad on Pope for me.
Highly question whether he has the XO's to make it happen, especially defensively. Also wonder if he can motivate his team into playing it. Feels like a E8 max kind of coach, similar to Cal.
Hate to be pessimistic but unless something has changed over the summer Pope is still a .630 win percentage coach. I think we'll find out early in the season with Kansas. It's sounds stupid but I really think this game is a must win for him.
I am absolutely confident that Pope is unlikely to crush anything other than the hopes and dreams of a select few around here.
Of course, this is the time of year for irrational optimism and nonstop cheerleading. Every player on the roster is suddenly better than the ones who chose not to come here. Pope is now considered an elite recruiter because he landed a highly regarded prospect from outside Kentucky. Never mind that he caught a huge break with Milan—without that, this upcoming season could have looked very different.
Yet somehow, people continue to fall head over heels for a coach with a mid-major résumé who often behaves like a toddler after losses
If you're satisfied with Sweet 16 appearances, then sure—Pope will absolutely crush it. If the standard is national championships, I'm not nearly as convinced. Remember- 64% that's Pope. 233-134 (per chatgpt). No regular season conference championships, no conference tournament championships...
Of course, this is the time of year for irrational optimism and nonstop cheerleading. Every player on the roster is suddenly better than the ones who chose not to come here. Pope is now considered an elite recruiter because he landed a highly regarded prospect from outside Kentucky. Never mind that he caught a huge break with Milan—without that, this upcoming season could have looked very different.
Yet somehow, people continue to fall head over heels for a coach with a mid-major résumé who often behaves like a toddler after losses
If you're satisfied with Sweet 16 appearances, then sure—Pope will absolutely crush it. If the standard is national championships, I'm not nearly as convinced. Remember- 64% that's Pope. 233-134 (per chatgpt). No regular season conference championships, no conference tournament championships...
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I find it interesting that, despite all of the constant fighting over the coach, 76% of us remain unconvinced either way. We may be slightly doubtful, slightly hopeful or entirely unsure. The poll definitely shows how important year three is going to be.
Not Jon Rothstein managed to misspell 2/10 coaches' names in his top ten list.
At least Pope got the “not Jon” endorsement. Lol
