Cal: "Allen had to earn this"

[CROCAT]

Funny how your 5 star busts like Vanderbilt, Gabriel, Skal and Brooks never had to go through that, huh Cal? Why was Allen playing the same minutes your son, Mr. "Earned Not Given", the guy as skilled in playing as you are in coaching, had? Is it because he's not a five star and he doesn't want to use Lexington as a 6 month pit stop on his way to G-league, so you can promote your one & done crap?

 

[Calsarmy]

I am so pissed of at Cal now.

 

[Son_Of_Saul]

"But if you're ranked really, really high, you don't have to earn it and get to jack off-balanced mid range shots all game while playing mediocre defense."

 

[kyjeff1]

What the F has Boston and Clarke earned? Boston has proven 2 things:
-he shoots at will
-he lays a lot of bricks

 

[catzfanjim]

I bet Cal was cringing every time Allen hit a shot.

 

[kyjeff1]

I bet Cal was cringing every time Allen hit a shot.

Guaranteed

 

[davekersey]

Been waiting a long time for this to happen finally it has. Last week I almost posted that if Allen doesn't get some minutes I'm going to stop watching.

 

[CatPhight_rivals65113]

 

[numberonedad]

I remember reading a story written by a Memphis sportswriter after Cal took the job here. And he said “ the first few years you all will love him, by the time he leaves, you’ll hate him “

 

[carolinacat]

Well, I just lost more respect for Cal. He can't admit that he was wrong in burying this young man on the bench. Are you telling me he hasn't been showing these skills in practice all along? Are you telling me this guy hasn't been a shooter since day 1? Effing Bravo Sierra.

 

[JerseyCat84_rivals57050]

If Cal had any guts he would take responsibility.

 

[Emarc]

I remember reading a story written by a Memphis sportswriter after Cal took the job here. And he said “ the first few years you all will love him, by the time he leaves, you’ll hate him “

And Memphis has done what since he left?

 

[Oneandnotdone38]

Well guess what Cal you have to "earn" your respect back with BBN. It's at an all time low.

 

[BluCroo]

Cal had to get tossed from a game before Allen got an opportunity to "earn this".

 

[ManitouDan_anon]

I’d like the full context Of the conversation before getting myself worked up

 

[Counsins Willie at Knight]

What has Boston earned?

A spot on the bench at any other school. A cookie and a juice box after each game here.

 

[CoachKcursesAlot]

Cal is too enamored with his man to man with 5 stars who came from AAU and do not know Jack about defense.
But , a pure shooter like Allen should always have opportunities for playing tlme bc he can spread the floor and open up the inside.
Let’s just hope it is not too late.

 

[ManitouDan_anon]

If that's fully in context , Ill lose the last little ounce of respect I have For Cal .

 

[sambowieshin_rivals]

Shut up Cal. You have one year to fix yourself and this program before the for sale signs start getting planted in your yard.

https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/4278072/jemarl-baker-jr

https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/4432817/johnny-juzang

 

[Dr. H Lecter]

Pretty sure Cal played Allen to prove to us why Allen can't play. Boy did that strategy backfire.

 

[sam_o]

Well, I just lost more respect for Cal. He can't admit that he was wrong in burying this young man on the bench. Are you telling me he hasn't been showing these skills in practice all along? Are you telling me this guy hasn't been a shooter since day 1? Effing Bravo Sierra.

He absolutely has. It’s an ego thing with Cal. Most of us who have watched Dontaie play in high school knew he was a damn good player. But Cal has his boys. Too bad for Cal. Dontaie done messed that up for him

 

[TTTblue24]

I can’t believe he would say that publicly but it doesn’t really surprise me. Does he know what even says or is he that full of himself? Cal needs to change his attitude or he’s going to lose the entire fan base.

 

[Backer cutter]

If Cal had any guts he would take responsibility.

Well, we’re waiting. Don’t hold your breath.

 

[ORCAT10]

Well now that he has earned this let’s make sure he gets quality time Cal.

 

[KyLegacyBBN]

What a crap quote by Cal. 8th game in and just now getting minutes.....1-6....1-6 was our record....and he couldn't get PT

 

[mrhotdice]

But Allen missed 4 shots. He was just 7-11 from 3 but he can’t shot.

 

[Nubb16]

“I can’t do stuff for the kids that they have to do themselves”.

you decide who is in the game you fking idiot

 

[UKfan2151]

Allen had to "earn" it. What did Boston and Clarke have to do? It is a real shame that playing time and starting positions seem to be dictated by the number of stars a player has rather than what they actually do on the court.

I am so happy Bruiser kept Boston's *** on the bench the final 3 minutes of regulation and during both the OT's. That is what any coach who wants to win and do what is best for the team would have done. But I bet Flint will now be in Cal's dog house for not playing the brick layer.

People have been bashing our assistants all year for being ,low quality and "yes men". But at least in this case, the assistants showed better judgment than Cal by putting the right combination of players on the floor to win the game. Cal is the problem, not the players, not the assistants, not the fans. At this ;point it seems clear that everyone involved knows better than Cal. That is sad. WTF is wrong with that guy?

 

[Wish for fish]

Cal is a clown. Should have just said he should have been giving him more opportunities. Can never take responsibility.

 

[catzfanjim]

Allen is the type of kid that would run through a brick wall to play for Kentucky. Some of Cal's 5 star studs don't give a ****.

 

[MakinMusic_rivals]

Do we know what Allen did or didn’t do to earn a regular spot on the bench?

 

[TNCatfanforever]

"But if you're ranked really, really high, you don't have to earn it and get to jack off-balanced mid range shots all game while playing mediocre defense."

This is what makes Cal look so hypocritical and bad

 

[ck-2]

The more he talks the dumber he looks. He just can’t shut up.

 

[Kingslayer07]

I remember reading a story written by a Memphis sportswriter after Cal took the job here. And he said “ the first few years you all will love him, by the time he leaves, you’ll hate him “

I dislike Cal for this fiasco, but hes given us a ton of great moments/years. I could never hate him

 

[UK90]

He started friggin Khalil Whitney from Day 1 ...but now is spouting platitudes at us about having to earn it. What a ******** artist.

 

[KYWildCatsFan]

Cal should be apologizing to that kid and begging him to not transfer after this year.

 

[Raptureme]

[roll][roll][roll]

 

[Kingslayer07]

If Cal had any guts he would take responsibility.

He did, partially. Said did I screw up the season not playing him more? Maybe I did. Something along those lines

 

[KYCAT78]

I bet Cal was cringing every time Allen hit a shot.

Could not have shoved a bb up his butt.

 

[AustinTXCat]

Good grief! Stop the hired gun crap and bring some more Kentucky kids on board. They will usually stay and pay huge dividends in games like these. Continue recruiting nationally.