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    Let's just be done...

    Iowa State's guard said that, going into the game, they knew that Kentucky might "lie down" if hit with adversity. I presume that was part of the scouting report on the Cats. He said that when they kept turning UK over, there came a point when Kentucky's body language was that of a beaten team...
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    What our Ad cost us...

    Mitch cost us two years with the hiring of Gillispe. Another four years or so at the tail end of Cal's tenure. Add three more years for his incredibly poor decision to hire Pope. That's nine years, fellow fans. Nine years of mediocrity that we will never get back. The only thing worse is...
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    Reasons to be positive...

    Had Pope not sequestered the team on Selection Sunday, it's possible that the "impossible shot" would not have occurred. (tongue in cheek). Obviously, the team meeting was a masterstroke that produced incredible results. Had Pope not promised that we would play "much better" in the...
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    Mitch: “I’m not going to pick my successor”

    Bingo. Remember, Eli has said that Mitch is the best AD in the country and believes that Mitch's tenure has been one of excellence. That tells us that Eli's judgment is as poor as Mitch's. He will listen closely to Mitch's recommendations for hiring a new AD. Both Eli and Mitch must go in...
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    BBN seem deflated!

    Kentucky fans have fallen into a malaise with good reason. We are going to lose 15 games this year and there is no reason to believe that things are going to get better anytime soon. The leadership trifecta of Eli, Mitch, and Pope, does not portend well for our beloved basketball program.
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    The Real Culprit

    I believe that BBN is united in the belief that our basketball program has fallen on tough times. Many of us believe that Mitch has caused serious damage to the program vis-a-vis his incredible lapses in judgment, but it goes deeper than that. Mitch has benefitted from the unwavering support...
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    The Apocalypse Bracket...

    The first two that come to mind: Duke and Arkansas
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    I have taken the liberty of ...

    enrolling Pope in a course on the fundamentals of recruiting. Key learning points for Pope are as follows: 1) It's not 1996. Recruits are differently motivated since you were a player, 2) Don't talk like a new age philosophy professor, who can't relate to recruits and parents, 3) Focus...
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    If, God forbid, we lose Friday, would that bring on the longest ,nastiest off season in UK basketball history ?

    That would be super wonderful great, like having a Ferrari in the garage, just waiting to be unleashed on the basketball world. Keep in mind Pope's recent comments that teams are organic and artistic, so there's entertainment value, too.
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    Pope is getting killed by the Media

    Why? Pope says that the team has been under a microscope since they arrived in Lexington and needed some private time. Like the team hasn't had countless opportunities for private meetings throughout the season. Why pick now to erect a protective shield around the team? If the idea is to...
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    For the First Time Since Joe B Hall, Pope Did Not Talk About The Tourney Yet - Still Silent

    That's a relevant and interesting question. Does he think deep down that he's not qualified? He is a hyperbolic person who balances on the edge of delusion. Even at this late date, despite evidence to the contrary, he thinks his team is on the cusp of a great run. I don't think that it...
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    NIL spending vs NCAAT seeding

    If I'm not mistaken, Pope inserted himself into the NIL process. If true, he is not only a pedestrian coach but also a poor business man.
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    Pope says...

    Made me laugh
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    Pope says...

    ...after losing in the SEC tournament, that the Cats are going to play much better going forward. I guess that's possible, but more likely it's Pope at his hyperbolic best. Nothing wrong with being optimistic, but it helps if the optimism is attached to a semblance of reality. While I like...
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    The Truth that most of us know.

    Cal leaving was a win-win for both parties. It was past time for a change. The problem is that Mitch replaced Cal with a lackluster coach who was nowhere near qualified to take over the reins. Our AD replaced a veteran coach with a hyperbolic over-thinker who loses an average of 12 games a...
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