Not going to watch the video as I think all three are idiots. But, I will say this, if there were ever a situation that will motivate Calipari to change his approach, style or system then, all the very public naysayers and doubter should get the job done.
Over-the-top salaries deserve over-the-top expectations which they are not. How many other coaches have life time contracts? To whom much is given much is expected, just as it should be. If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen,
But are expectations over the top? UK basketball has been around on a tournament level since 1939. That's 82 years. We've been to 38 Elite Eights in that time. If you take out a few probation years and seasons like last year, we're playing for a shot at the Final Four about every other year on average.
I am grateful to what he did to rebuild the brand. My question: are we merely coasting off the gas from that original first 6 year "fill up?" Yes, the car is still moving, but the gas tank is empty and the car is no longer accelerating.
Actually, Cal has destroyed the brand. Players don't come to UK any more because of all the past traditional reasons. They come here because Cal promised them a fast lane to the NBA.
Perhaps, to be impartial, these basketball "experts" could also share some thoughts on the efficiency of the offense, effectiveness of in-bounds plays, development of players, dependence on athletic players with low level of basketball skills, roster turnover, ineffective nonsensical substitutions, continual reliance on freshman, ineffective use of incoming transfers that have proven to be effective elsewhere, disparate treatment of 5stars vs other players, etc, etc. No, its just must easier for the lazy to flippantly attack an "entitled" fan base. BS, we aren't entitled to anything in sports, or life for that matter. We do, however, have interest, passion, and opinions based on the multi-year deterioration we see with our own eyes. Why aren't they asking why $9 million isn't buying someone that can actually coach up the current team, which doesn't happen to possess superior talent?
So now you're saying elite 8 is good? Well guess who has been to 7 out of 10.
K gets a lifetime pass for 5 NC’s and numerous gold medals with team USA.
I don’t think Cals ego will let him go anywhere. Besides the fact he has a contract. He’s not going anywhere unless he’s fired
Pat Fitzgerald just signed a contract the same length as Cal’s contract at UK. There aren’t many, but 10 year contracts have happened and will continue to happen. The buyout is the ridiculous part.
