Sound like Rosser decision coming soon

mhs1964

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Crazy in this day and age with our brand. Shows the issues we have.
Brand doesn’t mean anything anymore. Plus I take all this talk regarding who is bidding what and figure most of this is crap. Even if highest bidder what does that mean? Even if another 100k, at the 5million + range it’s not significant. It’s not like UNC or Cal don’t have brands as well.
 

Lameguy

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And you and about 5 or 10 other defend Pope in every thread,,
Let me see, I’ve never said Pope is a great coach or recruiter. I’ve never said he’ll win a championship. Pretty much only stated I wanted to see what he could do without injuries and that we should let the season play out first. I’ve stated before that last year had poor chemistry and selfish players. So tell me how is that defending Pope. My statements aren’t about defending Pope, they’re more about the negative people constantly complaining. Just a week ago Pope got a commitment from a top 10 player, but that’s no good. You have him losing players before they even commit. Hell people had him losing that last recruit a few days before he committed to ky
 
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Actually he said they’re not getting in a bidding war and they’re going to be selective.

I've crunched the numbers and unfortunately they keep adding up to the same figure.

Pope is


No one wants his milkers! Not even Beatle Bum.
 

peterpiper09

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Let me see, I’ve never said Pope is a great coach or recruiter. I’ve never said he’ll win a championship. Pretty much only stated I wanted to see what he could do without injuries and that we should let the season play out first. I’ve stated before that last year had poor chemistry and selfish players. So tell me how is that defending Pope. My statements aren’t about defending Pope, they’re more about the negative people constantly complaining. Just a week ago Pope got a commitment from a top 10 player, but that’s no good. You have him losing players before they even commit. Hell people had him losing that last recruit a few days before he committed to ky
My honest assessment of Pope so far is this:

I think he jumped into the deep end at this program. His learning curve at a place like this has been gargantuan. BUT, I do believe he is gaining and starting to figure out some vital things. Surrounding himself with the right coaches, learning how to navigate the shady recruiting process especially now that big money is involved, and realizing effort is not only needed but non negotiable. I think the last one is our most important going forward. We have good players. 100% effort with these guys with an emphasis on taking care of the ball and ball movement will lead us to a great year. Each player just needs to know their defined role and stick to it. I don’t feel that this is a selfish bunch that only thinks about themselves, which could be said about last year, so I think going forward we will get better and better chemistry. Just keep up the hard a$$ed effort at all times.
 

UKWildcats1987

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People keep mentioning the UK brand like it means something. Even if brand did mean something, UNC has a super strong brand themselves. They have 3 title teams this century and plaued for one n 2022. They also have a NBA champion as head coach now. He can say he coached Joker and Murray and can get u high school one and dones to the NBA.

But money is what mostly drives these commits.
 
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Lameguy

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My honest assessment of Pope so far is this:

I think he jumped into the deep end at this program. His learning curve at a place like this has been gargantuan. BUT, I do believe he is gaining and starting to figure out some vital things. Surrounding himself with the right coaches, learning how to navigate the shady recruiting process especially now that big money is involved, and realizing effort is not only needed but non negotiable. I think the last one is our most important going forward. We have good players. 100% effort with these guys with an emphasis on taking care of the ball and ball movement will lead us to a great year. Each player just needs to know their defined role and stick to it. I don’t feel that this is a selfish bunch that only thinks about themselves, which could be said about last year, so I think going forward we will get better and better chemistry. Just keep up the hard a$$ed effort at all times.
Last game, they said during a timeout that he was so frustrated with the effort that he broke a clipboard Over his leg, I don’t think that is something you would have seen last year. Also think dealing with Stokes, Wright and Freeman has woken him up about recruiting But only time will tell.
 
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UKortho

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Last game, they said during a timeout that he was so frustrated with the effort that he broke a clipboard Over his leg, I don’t think that is something you would have seen last year. Also think dealing with Stokes, Wright and Freeman has woken him up about recruiting But only time will tell.
Performative. He knows what is said about him and he is trying to change the perception. Just like the Garrison episode last year. Just like the beard.
 
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The interesting thing about that Sisk post is him saying it will be 1-2 months before Rosser commits.

Over on On3, they reported this morning they think Rosser will commit during the early signing period.

This is an example of how different the Intel can be from different sources. Sisk is from Kentucky, used to work on a Kentucky premium board, and has sources at UK. On Friday he reported hearing positive things for UK, and that Rosser is 1-2 months from committing. Meanwhile last night on the InsideCarolina podcast Sherrell McMillan reported that UNC is still in full pursuit of Rosser and he may commit somewhere in the next 10 days.
 

NoLongerAnon

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Last game, they said during a timeout that he was so frustrated with the effort that he broke a clipboard Over his leg, I don’t think that is something you would have seen last year. Also think dealing with Stokes, Wright and Freeman has woken him up about recruiting But only time will tell.
Uh oh, he broke a clipboard! It's on now CBB, you've been put on notice! Remember he yelled at Garrison once last year and CBB took cover and we went on a roll. 40-0!!!!! Extend Pope, he understands the assignment!!!
 

Lameguy

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Uh oh, he broke a clipboard! It's on now CBB, you've been put on notice! Remember he yelled at Garrison once last year and CBB took cover and we went on a roll. 40-0!!!!! Extend Pope, he understands the assignment!!!
!!!!! What the hell does all that do? Is that your version of screaming. Dude you’re still an Anon troll. Wait a second I didn’t do that correct.
Dude you’re still an Anon trol!!!!!!! See what I did there, you only had 5 exclamation marks, I went with 7 so I win.
 
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treyville

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!!!!! What the hell does all that do? Is that your version of screaming. Dude you’re still an Anon troll. Wait a second I didn’t do that correct.
Dude you’re still an Anon trol!!!!!!! See what I did there, you only had 5 exclamation marks, I went with 7 so I win.
Imagine being in year 3 and your doing such a poor job that people are creating a fake persona for you. Good job pope! Ur gonna take a top 5 nil roster into a 7th or 8th finish. I dont need to be anon to say thats effin awful
 

*Fox2Monk*

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Brand doesn’t mean anything anymore. Plus I take all this talk regarding who is bidding what and figure most of this is crap. Even if highest bidder what does that mean? Even if another 100k, at the 5million + range it’s not significant. It’s not like UNC or Cal don’t have brands as well.
Brand still matters, it’s how schools can afford to pay the prices and players still want to play for elite coaches and universities who pay top of the market.
 

NoLongerAnon

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!!!!! What the hell does all that do? Is that your version of screaming. Dude you’re still an Anon troll. Wait a second I didn’t do that correct.
Dude you’re still an Anon trol!!!!!!! See what I did there, you only had 5 exclamation marks, I went with 7 so I win.
DERP DERP DERPITY DERP
 
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