So bottom line, is it JMI or Pope ?

Woodrow24

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I think it will be interesting if anymore highly ranked players will wait till the last minute to enter the portal. Maybe that’s what the staff is waiting on? I don’t know but it’s strange how quiet things have been during this recruiting period and it seems like they aren’t after many of the top ten players at this point that I’m aware of.
 
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That gets sorted out quick forward, it’s all about action, making **** happen, talk ends the moment your feet hit dirt.
I don’t really follow exactly what you’re saying. But there’s no doubt that leaders exist. And many of them of different kinds. A lot of times leadership styles can be dictated by field. Jobs where someone is performing “simple” tasks repeatedly through hard labor may require a Type A director, whereas others that require creativity/ingenuity may require a Type B leader. There’s a reason for many companies to use flattening hierarchical organizational systems these days in modern business settings. There is no on-size fits all though.
 

philstat

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I think it will be interesting if anymore highly ranked players will wait till the last minute to enter the portal. Maybe that’s what the staff is waiting on? I don’t know but it’s strange how quiet things have been during this recruiting period and it seems like they aren’t after many of the top ten players at this point that I’m aware of.
That’s playing Russian Roulette, brilliant strategy to potentially snag the final chess piece for your roster, that’s not Pope’s situation however, he’s sitting upon one of the most depleted rosters in CBB.
 

Woodrow24

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That’s playing Russian Roulette, brilliant strategy to potentially snag the final chess piece for your roster, that’s not Pope’s situation however, he’s sitting upon one of the most depleted rosters in CBB.
I wouldn’t be surprised if some of these players agents don’t start trying to get them deals before they officially enter the portal though. I know what you mean by saying that’s Russian roulette. I’m impatient and nervous about who they end up with.
 
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TheApostleSaulSmith

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I think it will be interesting if anymore highly ranked players will wait till the last minute to enter the portal. Maybe that’s what the staff is waiting on? I don’t know but it’s strange how quiet things have been during this recruiting period and it seems like they aren’t after many of the top ten players at this point that I’m aware of.
Are they waiting?
 

Carl_Childers

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I have decided to for sure never argue with this clown. He starts name calling when he is questioned and talks about poop stains in 200lb women’s panties. He is not a serious poster. What some of these pumpers don’t understand, we don’t hate Pope. We love UK basketball. Pope is a nice guy, just a putrid coach. Maybe the worst in the whole conference. My response from now on will be, “do you expect MP to win a national championship at UK?” No one serious could say yes.
Yes, I’ve found that out. The sad part is he’s an older dude and CLEARLY mentally ill. Almost feel sorry for him.
What did you say that caused the ban?

Personal attack? Or accused of being making it personal

The Pope pumpers get away with personal attacks just read the board. If you retaliate and you’re not a Pope Pumper you get banned by mods.

Pretty sad what the narrative is here.
 

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Another pope hate thread. Byu has gotten more players because after pope they had boosters they never had and got an NBA tied coach. They had aj last year and lost in first round. First year he seemed to connect fine. To pope haters if we do bad this year you should be happy because he will be gone. Pope 19-20 and year before coming to Kentucky they did pretty well.
The whole connecting with kids is coming from jaspers uncle. He is who butthurt from money. It is putting that stigma out there though. You have a guy like Todd golden who stalks girls who don't have same bad stigma. Plus alot of recruiting folk are mad because they aren't getting inside info. The same folks when cal was at his best and talking to media about everything weren't putting bad things out.
The more people say bad I do want to defend because I honestly don't know one way or another. I know if you miss out on player a you have to find the right back up and not settle for a crap one. Plenty of players and we settled for bad back up options.
I do not need Jasper's uncle to tell me it is hard to relate to Pope. I can not stand to listen to the man talk. He is full of crap and thinks everything is fantasy land until he gets his teeth kicked in and then he pouts like a little spoiled toddler.
 

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I know people listen to the propaganda in the media concerning UK’s NIL situation, and they act like it’s all good and well, but…

How is it UofL and Pat Kelsey are landing top recruit after top recruit, yet powerhouse UK has to settle on everyone else’s leftovers?

The only logical answer is, it has to be NIL, or lack thereof!

Pat Kelsey isn’t some HOF coach (yet), and UofL isn’t exactly the Boston Celtics of MCBB, so what’s the missing piece?

$$$✅
Denial

Pope 100%

I amnot a Kelsey fan but he is easier to listen to than Pope is.
 
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mash_24

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The bottom line is. After last seasons debacle. Pope should have gone into this portal season scorched earth. JMI be damned. But he hasn’t. Because he isn’t capable. I wish there was some way to get him to step down immediately for the good of the program.
 
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UKBB4Ever

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Yes, I’ve found that out. The sad part is he’s an older dude and CLEARLY mentally ill. Almost feel sorry for him.


The Pope pumpers get away with personal attacks just read the board. If you retaliate and you’re not a Pope Pumper you get banned by mods.

Pretty sad what the narrative is here.
I’ve had plenty of personal attacks my way. They don’t bother me. Just shows me they have nothing to say on whatever the subject is.

I didn’t know people were getting banned for it though.
 
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Catphright23

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I do not need Jasper's uncle to tell me it is hard to relate to Pope. I can not stand to listen to the man talk. He is full of crap and thinks everything is fantasy land until he gets his teeth kicked in and then he pouts like a little spoiled toddler.
First year team didn't think that. Have you heard most coaches, most of them are narcissists.