Cal says

[Wildcats1st]

we could lose the next 8 games bc competition is tougher
Says we have selfish players
Says they don’t listen or pay attention
SAId we shoulda lost against vandy

 

[UK_fan_41102]

 

[morgousky]

And if anyone here said that, they'd be bombarded by pumpers with the troll label for days.

Now they can finally shut up because Cal said so.

 

[Calsthebomb]

we could lose the next 8 games bc competition is tougher
Says we have selfish players
Says they don’t listen or pay attention
SAId we shoulda lost against vandy

Sounds like he knows this team has no chance.

 

[Fitch44]

Well, one one hand we are in Feb and this is all still a problem with this team that he recruited and coaches everyday.
On the other hand he needs to call them out and as bledsoe said “get **** right” if they are going to turn this around.

 

[Pizza Slice]

Vanderbilt and Shai are the only willing passers. Odd since Green, I thought, was supposed to be a pass first PG.

 

[Play some D]

He takes Vanderbilt out for taking a bad shot, but plays Washington every second the 2nd half for doing nothing.

 

[Cardsstink]

Vanderbilt and Shai are the only willing passers. Odd since Green, I thought, was supposed to be a pass first PG.

Shai could stand to kick it out once in a blue moon.

 

[Wildcats1st]

Vanderbilt and Shai are the only willing passers. Odd since Green, I thought, was supposed to be a pass first PG.

said shai was too selfish. Said he took too many shots (16). SAId he should only take about 10 shots per game. Said he passed up lots of opportunities to make plays by passing

 

[TankedCat]

well Cal is right - he doesn't have an answer for it

In November we play poorly, that's on the players
In February we play poorly, that's on coaching.

 

[KyFaninNC]

How many times did he say "we are young"?

 

[robman181]

I have an answer, sit their butt on the bench and don't recruit a bunch of guys who only care about the NBA.

 

[richbrookstomato]

It's more than obvious watching this team. I have no doubt that certain players are being urged by their "entourage" that they need to get their numbers up. So, that's why we see the ME, ME, ME offense.

Cal also said it's contagious, in that when one player refuses to pass the ball, then that causes others to stop passing.

Cal's comments make it clear what is going on with this team's offensive deficiencies. When he exposes it in the media, it's serious.

 

[kevcat]

It’s just disappointing.

I’m sure by Tuesday I’ll become optimistic again, but right now I’m just deflated.
I will watch games for the rest of the day and drink another twelve pack, and hopefully keep reminding myself of the ‘14 team.

 

[Wolves198921]

It’s alright maybe for once he will not run everyone off to the NBA. Maybe we can have some experience, maybe we can some games next year, maybe

 

[katwest]

Why aren't they paying attention, that's on the coaches, it's February and they are still selfish and not paying attention. What's happening in practice, he knows he don't have anybody else to put in, that comes with the territory having mostly freshmen.

 

[anon_9qtxg60vqzy0y]

Cal should take a page out of the Coach K book and take all their privileges away. Don't let them wear any Kentucky gear etc..... Teach them to respect the name on the front of the Jersey.

 

[mg721]

You recruited this roster, its your job to make it work.

 

[Born and Raised Big Blue]

Shai is no way near a willing passer. I watch him shoot horrible shots in the middle of the lane, instead of passing out to wide open three point shots.

 

[TankedCat]

Cal should take a page out of the Coach K book and take all their privileges away. Don't let them wear any Kentucky gear etc..... Teach them to respect the name on the front of the Jersey.

that ship sailed - only a "sliver" of fans care about that anyways......much less the hopeful one and dones.

 

[Fannin12]

It’s just disappointing.

I’m sure by Tuesday I’ll become optimistic again, but right now I’m just deflated.
I will watch games for the rest of the day and drink another twelve pack, and hopefully keep reminding myself of the ‘14 team.

Damn, dude! 2nd 12 pack at 5:30 PM? May want to give AA a call.

 

[Shaudylo]

I have an answer, sit their butt on the bench and don't recruit a bunch of guys who only care about the NBA.

So who is he gonna play if damn near the entire team is selfish ?

 

[ZZBlueComet]

Well Cal, you recruit them and then send them on their way (ready or not), live with it.

 

[Wildcat Sheli]

said shai was too selfish. Said he took too many shots (16). SAId he should only take about 10 shots per game. Said he passed up lots of opportunities to make plays by passing

Sorry, disagree with Cal on that one. . . I was afraid after the shooting performances by Knox vs WVU and SGA vs Vandy that Cal would say they were selfish....can you imagine how confusing that must be to a young man who saved the game?

 

[LadyCaytIL]

Suspend a player for not listening and I guarantee it catches the attention of the other guys

 

[philstat]

Vanderbilt and Shai are the only willing passers. Odd since Green, I thought, was supposed to be a pass first PG.

Thought the same, expected him to be everything that Trae Young wasn't the exact opposite has happened, TY leads the nation in assists, QG is a miniature sized wanna be shooting guard.

 

[kevcat]

Damn, dude! 2nd 12 pack at 5:30 PM? May want to give AA a call.

I did. After I told them my story, they said I might as well keep on drinking.

 

[robman181]

So who is he gonna play if damn near the entire team is selfish ?

It's why I said don't recruit a bunch of guys who only care about the NBA. But I'd start by playing Wenyon and SKJ 40 minutes each and make the other guys split the minutes. We'd lose but I'd rather lose by 13 and have a shot at fixing it than lose by 7 and watch what I just watched.

 

[Fadhi]

He takes Vanderbilt out for taking a bad shot, but plays Washington every second the 2nd half for doing nothing.

Like it or not, Washington is one of the teams headier players and needs to be out there for his awareness. He makes the least amount of mistakes..which is big with this team

 

[Cawood86_rivals]

Cal should take a page out of the Coach K book and take all their privileges away. Don't let them wear any Kentucky gear etc..... Teach them to respect the name on the front of the Jersey.

Yeah, that really worked out well for them

 

[UKChamps2012]

Cal, you are the one recruiting these players with extremely low basketball IQs. You had our 3 lowest basketball IQs out there at the same time - Diallo, Gabriel, and Killeya-Jones and you wonder why they are selfish? Maybe because of their limited skillset, lack of offensive sets, very poor spacing, and inconsistent shooters!

 

[Cawood86_rivals]

The problem is that there is nobody else to play at point guard. If they are both playing selfish, who do you play at PG?

 

[rye48]

we could lose the next 8 games bc competition is tougher
Says we have selfish players
Says they don’t listen or pay attention
SAId we shoulda lost against vandy

Cal is one of the problems ! Yes they are all freshmen but who's fault is that ?

 

[thebluestripes]

I have an answer, sit their butt on the bench and don't recruit a bunch of guys who only care about the NBA.

The problem with the last part is cal's recruiting pitch is "I'll get you to the nba".
Players come here expecting to get theirs and springboard to the league

 

[Fannin12]

I did. After I told them my story, they said I might as well keep on drinking.

Get you a ride and go watch the rest of the game's at a gentlemen's club. You need a couch dance my friend!

 

[shutzhund]

You recruited this roster, its your job to make it work.

A little too simplistic.

 

[wildcatsboston1984_rivals]

well Cal is right - he doesn't have an answer for it

In November we play poorly, that's on the players
In February we play poorly, that's on coaching.

He also can't make players convert open shots or stop bricking dunks.

 

[wildcatsboston1984_rivals]

You recruited this roster, its your job to make it work.

No coach is going to have a roster that works out every single year. It's 2018, not the 1970s.

 

[brianpoe]

It’s alright maybe for once he will not run everyone off to the NBA. Maybe we can have some experience, maybe we can some games next year, maybe

At least you stay consistent with the trolling Cuts.

 

[TheDude73]

The answer is that they are in crunch time for proving to the NBA scouts. Hate to say it, but that’s the environment he’s created with the “players first” mantra.