Tony Barbee being considered for

[Scotty00]

The Georgia State head coaching job per Jeff Borzello on Twitter!

 

[kevcat]

It would probably be a pay cut for him.

 

[UKGrad93]

I would be proud to say that he was a former assistant coach for Kentucky.

 

[MakinMusic_rivals]

I will be surprised if he takes it. He can do better.

 

[CatfanMike47]

Yes, I hope he takes it and we can a better recruiting asst that will help with offensive sets

 

[Runnin'Ramel]

It would be good for all involved for him to take that job.

 

[BlueWorldOrder]

I've got to learn to put on my reading glasses first thing in the morning when i site down here and read the board. Thought it said, Tony Bennett in consideration for the Georgia State job lol. I thought wow he must really want out of Virginia

 

[RoyKent]

I think all the UK assistants do a good job. However, I still think it may be time to shake things up a bit and do something different.

But, I don't think Antigua is coming back. I think that ship has sailed.

 

[numberonedad]

PleasePleasePleasePLeasePlease

 

[Cat_Incognito]

Adios

If Antigua isn't interested in coming back, bring in Rick Byrd. We need an offensive savant.

 

[SpamburgerHamburger_rivals101482]

All ya'll wishing him away like he wasn't the main defensive coach and did a great job with this team. I'm not saying we can't get as good or better replacement, but ya'll just wishing for change for the sake of change and have no idea what goes on day to day.

 

[BaronReborn84_rivals62172]

Bring back Antigua.

 

[TankedCat]

Adios

If Antigua isn't interested in coming back, bring in Rick Byrd. We need an offensive savant.

that is thinking out of the box

I like it

 

[CatsPaws270]

Adios

If Antigua isn't interested in coming back, bring in Rick Byrd. We need an offensive savant.

RIck Byrd ain't leaving the money he was making at Belmont, where he was king, to be someones assistant. He is going to stay retired.

Now that freshman big man might be eligible to transfer though....

 

[wldctky_rivals70430]

Bring back Antigua.

HELL NO....he was dismissed from USF for a reason...don't want or need the baggage

 

[Cat_Incognito]

RIck Byrd ain't leaving the money he was making at Belmont, where he was king, to be someones assistant. He is going to stay retired.

Now that freshman big man might be eligible to transfer though....

How much did he make at Belmont? How much does Barbee make?

 

[CatsPaws270]

How much did he make at Belmont? How much does Barbee make?

It's private so there's little info...a few years back he was making $750k a year....some around Nashville think he may have gotten the $1 million a year he wanted but I doubt it.

Barbee is making $440k and Justus is making $220k. Payne makes $900k and that's the only one we will pay significant digits to on the staff.

 

[DonkeyDwayne]

I will be surprised if he takes it. He can do better.

Not really. He didn’t get anything done at Auburn. UTEP is his best showing and about where he needs to be.

 

[CrazyCat74]

I think Barbee has done a great job with his defensive coaching. I'm not sure about his recruiting role but we have had excellent players here so it's hard to complain.

 

[CatPhight_rivals65113]

Weakest link on the staff...

 

[Farsight]

Hopefully he will go and Cal can bring back Coach O!

 

[Cats192]

Would love to see a shakeup.

Would love to get coach O back

 

[GonzoCat90]

Every three months Barbee and Justus trade their reputation as the coaching weak link that needs to go. And it all happens without our fans having any notion of what they actually do.

 

[UKcatXXXL]

Antigua was the swag Cal had......................

 

[Rupp'sRunt]

HELL NO....he was dismissed from USF for a reason...don't want or need the baggage

You know he got in trouble for letting a recruit sleep on his couch during an unofficial visit instead of just leaving him on the streets right? His brother was apparently the guy doing the rest

 

[nookam]

If this happens I hope Cal does consider an offensive minded assistant who plays the modern game. Launching 3’s etc. Cal is so loyal to his former players and friends he helps them out. We need one who recruits gravitate to as well. Usually it’s Cal who has to do the bulk for us, he needs a fresh face that can relate to these young players.

 

[H00SIER-Cat]

Isn't Georgia State Ryan Harrow's alma mater?

 

[KYCAT78]

You know he got in trouble for letting a recruit sleep on his couch during an unofficial visit instead of just leaving him on the streets right? His brother was apparently the guy doing the rest

You think he did not know what his brother was doing, probably told his brother to do it. Just like Pitino did not know.

 

[wldctky_rivals70430]

You know he got in trouble for letting a recruit sleep on his couch during an unofficial visit instead of just leaving him on the streets right? His brother was apparently the guy doing the rest

he was the captain of the ship...so it's on him

 

[TomTraubertsBlues]

Isn't that where Harrow transferred?

 

[bnewt]

Yes, I hope he takes it and we can a better recruiting asst that will help with offensive sets

glad to see I'm not the only that feels this way

 

[Saven]

Please take it!

 

[bnewt]

I would like to see some former players on the staff.......Derek Anderson, or Sam Bowie or Wayne Turner.......maybe Kyle Macy to teach free throw shooting

 

[Hopediamond]

Hmm maybe all the top brains on here should go interview. Let us know what they say :joy::joy::joy::joy:

 

[LineSkiCat14]

I'm not sure if Barbee is the problem, but he seems to be the guy most here question. Either way, I'd like some new blood in here. I hope Cal has the foresight to see what areas he lacks, that an up and coming assistant can help with.

 

[WildcatfaninOhio]

Every three months Barbee and Justus trade their reputation as the coaching weak link that needs to go. And it all happens without our fans having any notion of what they actually do.

I’ve always wondered where those opinions come from. Unless folks travel with team, attend every practice, sit in team locker room and in sideline huddles, how on earth could they possibly know what the assistant coaches bring to the table. It’s a head scratcher, for sure!

 

[anon_013cn8yrfncx2]

To think that Cal is going to stop running and micro-managing the offense is beneficial, wishful thinking. Cal is stubborn, possibly to a fault.

No way for me to know the value of the assistants, so best of luck to any who want to try somewhere else.

Seems like Robic was involved offensively before Barbee came on board, not sure. But the offense has not gotten any better over the years he's been on staff. It may be even worse. But not blaming him or anyone.

 

[MakinMusic_rivals]

Not really. He didn’t get anything done at Auburn. UTEP is his best showing and about where he needs to be.

He now has a few more years as an assistant under a hall of fame coach at the top program in the country. That has to count for something too.

 

[herdfan88]

The Georgia State head coaching job per Jeff Borzello on Twitter!

Wouldn't mind seeing Andy Kennedy take his place if he was interested.

 

[JKBCAT]

Could Steve Alford be his replacement?