And anyone who thinks Cal wouldn't leave for the right offer is also an idiot.
Cal wanted UCLA?
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And anyone who thinks Cal wouldn't leave for the right offer is also an idiot.
Cal is smart! It resulted in a new UK contract. You have to appear serious to get what you want at UK. He did & he got what he wanted.
Lol at some of you that do not understand & really think Cal was going to leave.
Lol at some of you that do not understand & really think Cal was going to leave.
Nor do any of us care if you care. lol.
Calsthebomb would be the one to post this [laughing]
So since we all agree the story is nothing, let's talk about this thread title.
Cal wanted UCLA? Where? They asked him what he wanted, he told them, they were in the process of meeting it, and he signed an extension with Kentucky. If he wanted UCLA, why isn't he there?
I'd love to hear your editorial explanation, @Calsthebomb
Cal wanted UCLA? Where? They asked him what he wanted, he told them, they were in the process of meeting it, and he signed an extension with Kentucky. If he wanted UCLA, why isn't he there?
I'd love to hear your editorial explanation, @Calsthebomb
Good point. Cal wanted to heard from UCLA would be a more accurate title.
How much does one really need? That doesn’t matter. It’s what the market is willing to pay you. He should get every penny he can like anyone else.
Lol, dude, I can’t believe you’re allowed to vote, operate heavy machinery, or even post on message boards.
He played them, plain and simple. I work that game every day for others in professional sports. He had nothing to lose by taking a meeting and then discussing. No big deal.
Matt Jones would be a low life court-appointed attorney right now if he didn't have a UK fan base to ***** off of.
As a New York Giants fan I would compare this to Gettleman claiming that "2 or 3 teams would have taken Daniel Jones before the Giants second 1st Round Pick". UCLA just trying to save face. Cal used and abused them, then leveraging UK for more money. The lifetime contract was just icing on the cake. Well played by Cal and an expected but still sad attempt by UCLA to try and make people believe they are still one of the most desired coaching spots in the country.
Calsthebomb wanted UCLA more than Cal the coach.
If Cal wanted UCLA he would be at UCLA. I mean should we be worried? Seems like this isn't news
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Sort of like almost taking a victoria secret model home from the bar but you end up banging rosie o'Donnell. [sick]
What is the right offer? We hear every offseason an NBA or college team is interested in Cal, yet...
That's just nasty. Every time I seen her I throw up. She be Nasty Nasty.
Yeah, how many times has Cal “almost” left? 4? 5? There was talk about Chicago, LA, New Orleans, UCLA..... At this point is it possible maybe he just wants to be at Kentucky?
Wonder how much of this is UCLA trying to save face a little bit here. They had to end up settling for what......like their 8th choice. [roll]
Let's just say that if Cal doesn't make a FF in the next 3-4 years, that will be a 7-8 year drought. Knowing BBN, they will start to question and will add significant more pressure on Cal. He's just keeping his options in his back pocket and I can't blame him.
If Cal had passed the opportunity to goose UK a little bit and get extra money, I would have been a little disappointed in him. That was easy money for him.
Wow. It's amazing how people hate on someone successful. A lot about Jones bugs the hell out of me. I fast-forward through everything on his Hey Kentucky show that isn't UK basketball related. But come on. The guy went to Duke law school, and is building a tremendously successful career. I really just do not understand the massive hate he gets. A few jabs here and there, sure, but......
I always thought Cronin had a "little man syndrome" before going to UCLA. I wouldn't be surprised if was "doing a Daffy Duck" while reading the article like UCLA wanted him more than Calipari.
Jmo.
Jmo.
If he was seriously considering leaving UK because UCLA was willing to pay him a lil more then I don't think that speaks very highly of his character. I mean he will never be able to spend all of his money anyway. I guess loyalty doesn't go very far with most people nowadays. And before people say well he left Memphis for UK that is not a fair comparison. Memphis is a mid major and not a blue blood.
UCLA wasn't offering anywhere near what he's making at Kentucky. He was never going to take the UCLA job. They were just the most realistic negotiating tool he could use to get a better contract here.
I’ve been around Cronin many a time, and can assure you he’s everything you would think he is.I always thought Cronin had a "little man syndrome" before going to UCLA. I wouldn't be surprised if was "doing a Daffy Duck" while reading the article like UCLA wanted him more than Calipari.
Jmo.
The big issue here that everyone seems to casually ignore is the time frame. Cal was negotiating with UCLA when he was supposed to be giving his total concentration on winning tournament games for us. This pisses me off. Say what you want. Explain it off anyway you want. In my mind he gets no free pass on this. We lost on Sunday and his lifetime contract was announced on Monday which means he had been talking with UCLA during the tournament.
Double his salary in Cali isn't a raise. California is a money sucking hoe. Taxes and such are ridiculous..
We have a UL troll here posing as a UK fan. Look at his post history.
People leave their jobs everyday for a different opportunity. It’s not about loyalty. It’s about doing what you think is best for you and your family. He was never seriously going to consider leaving UK, but as an astute businessman, he was listening to other options. Like anyone else would in a multitude of professions.
Cal shot down the rumors on March 20th. When did we play in the NCAA tournament?
Yes. Cal was personally on the phone negotiating with UCLA while coaching us in a game. Don't ask for proof, look it up yourself. /sarc
this was my biggest question about the whole thing..the timing was awful if so..
I see the mods noticed our friend uk_born_b_bread already.