Don't remember if this was posted before. Anyway get the tissues ready.
Pelphrey talks about his Senior Day
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That video is a prime example of why I hope Trent plays out his career here. He could hunt minutes at a smaller school (where he would likely play a significant amount), but hopefully he develops here and sees it through until senior day because regardless of production, he should be met with some loud applause
Trent will never be anywhere close to the level that Pelphrey was. However, the kid is going to make a s*** ton of money and still gets to wear the blue and white.
In this day and age, players don't care about loud applause.
Why don't he play Trent more? His defense is improving and he rebounds. When he starts hitting his shots it's lights out!
Problem is his defense is not very good, he's undersized, and he jas passed up A LOT of open shots so far. He's gotta be fearless. He ain't there yet. Hope he gets there though.
I didn't think that would get me but it did. Unless you were around before that era, to go through what the program and fans went through, you'd never understand it fully. My favorite UK team and it's not even close. My God, it's been close to 40 years! and my love for this team keeps growing if that was even possible.
Absolutely love JP and DF. Loved that whole team, but those two guys are just different special to me.
I remember back in the day when Dick Enberg and Al McQuire were announcing a Kentucky senior day game and both started tearing up with Dick Enberg saying it was one of the most powerful moments he's ever witnessed.
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Wish we would hire John for a role with our bball program. His passion for UK is unmatched. Was such hard worker who really developed his skills and tenacity at UK. Leader. Tough as nails player. He would really bring that old school UK grit into the program.
We don't anymore "old school UK" to the program. There's enough of that with the current head coach.
Typical uniformed response.
Exactly what we do need. Pope and Pel aren’t alike. Pope was here a couple years. John grew up here. He can express what UK is all about. The hard work it takes. Toughness. Relatability.
Need guys like John and Keightley(rip) in the program. Legends. Traditional. Respect.
Would be terrific in an AD Min spot. Also knows bball top to bottom. Would be very helpful.
Typical out of touch response.
In 2026, fans are the only ones that care about that stuff. Do you think players take it seriously when Mark Pope talks about the UK jersey as a "sacred cloth"? Today it's money, the coach, and NBA preparation.