Calipari has...

[Bluesbrother]

considering the UK Program, Tradition, National Prominence, National Fanbase, Winning Tradition, Recruiting Ease...considering all of it, more than any college coach that I can recall, he has accomplished so little when given so much with which to work. What he seems to produce in excess in excuses. He certainly talks the talk but stumbles around while trying to walk the walk. Isn't he the HIGHEST paid coach in the NCAA? Didn't he tell us that he wasn't concerned about winning championships? He did say that it was all about the kids, and while I understand that because no programs loves their past players any more than UK, if Calipari doesn't care about championships, why the hell should any fans care to have him as coach? He uses this Program as his stupid OAD experiment and I guess we all see the fruit from that poisonous tree. Reid Travis alone should tell you that. After watching pathetic point guard play from Hagans, now we have to listen to him contemplating the decision he has to make regarding turning pro. That's not laughable...that's just sad. THIS IS DYSFUNCTION, and this Program is suffering because of it. Calipari is its father. Cal reminds me of someone who could be best characterized as having an alligator mouth and a hummingbird arse. Oh...he's a lousy game coach as well. Used to be a fan, but I've now seen enough and don't want to hear any more of his BS. None. He needs to move over to color commentary at ESPN...where he belongs.

 

[Troy363]

Yawn

 

[monty41]

TL;DR you're the kind of "fan" that gives the rest of us a bad reputation. Get back in your mom's basement, where you belong

 

[stuway]

See ya OP....your post sucks, you suck and by all means, see ya. Dont need jack *** fans who think we can win it every year. Get some perspective, grow up, mature and maybe someday you can be a real fan.

 

[letitrainuk_rivals88012]

See ya OP....your post sucks, you suck and by all means, see ya. Dont need jack *** fans who think we can win it every year. Get some perspective, grow up, mature and maybe someday you can be a real fan.

Amen

 

[BlueEmpire]

BOY BYE! Go root for Archie and IUsed to be.

 

[Schwagg]

Bring back Gillespie. He was t*ts.

 

[MO_Blue]

Calm down. We'll see another final four one day. Until then, adjust your expectations and hope we play in the second round. Be happy if we do.

 

[Calsthebomb]

considering the UK Program, Tradition, National Prominence, National Fanbase, Winning Tradition, Recruiting Ease...considering all of it, more than any college coach that I can recall, he has accomplished so little when given so much with which to work. What he seems to produce in excess in excuses. He certainly talks the talk but stumbles around while trying to walk the walk. Isn't he the HIGHEST paid coach in the NCAA? Didn't he tell us that he wasn't concerned about winning championships? He did say that it was all about the kids, and while I understand that because no programs loves their past players any more than UK, if Calipari doesn't care about championships, why the hell should any fans care to have him as coach? He uses this Program as his stupid OAD experiment and I guess we all see the fruit from that poisonous tree. Reid Travis alone should tell you that. After watching pathetic point guard play from Hagans, now we have to listen to him contemplating the decision he has to make regarding turning pro. That's not laughable...that's just sad. THIS IS DYSFUNCTION, and this Program is suffering because of it. Calipari is its father. Cal reminds me of someone who could be best characterized as having an alligator mouth and a hummingbird arse. Oh...he's a lousy game coach as well. Used to be a fan, but I've now seen enough and don't want to hear any more of his BS. None. He needs to move over to color commentary at ESPN...where he belongs.

Did you make the banner?

 

[MegaBlue05]

Shut up.

He’s the second winningest coach in our history, has more FF than anyone not named Rupp and is tied for second in titles with Hall, Pitino and Smith. He’s met our historical average of 1 title every 14 years with 4 years to spare.

If you’re gonna ***** about one of the best we’ve had, please list your replacement candidates that we could actually land.

I’ll hang up and listen.

 

[KY_DO_ENT]

considering the UK Program, Tradition, National Prominence, National Fanbase, Winning Tradition, Recruiting Ease...considering all of it, more than any college coach that I can recall, he has accomplished so little when given so much with which to work. What he seems to produce in excess in excuses. He certainly talks the talk but stumbles around while trying to walk the walk. Isn't he the HIGHEST paid coach in the NCAA? Didn't he tell us that he wasn't concerned about winning championships? He did say that it was all about the kids, and while I understand that because no programs loves their past players any more than UK, if Calipari doesn't care about championships, why the hell should any fans care to have him as coach? He uses this Program as his stupid OAD experiment and I guess we all see the fruit from that poisonous tree. Reid Travis alone should tell you that. After watching pathetic point guard play from Hagans, now we have to listen to him contemplating the decision he has to make regarding turning pro. That's not laughable...that's just sad. THIS IS DYSFUNCTION, and this Program is suffering because of it. Calipari is its father. Cal reminds me of someone who could be best characterized as having an alligator mouth and a hummingbird arse. Oh...he's a lousy game coach as well. Used to be a fan, but I've now seen enough and don't want to hear any more of his BS. None. He needs to move over to color commentary at ESPN...where he belongs.

Another to my 'ignore list'. Thanks for playing.

 

[Jkwo_rivals113955]

Calm down. We'll see another final four one day. Until then, adjust your expectations and hope we play in the second round. Be happy if we do.

This would be a killer line if Cal didn't go further on average than literally every other coach in the country.

What is wrong with some of your brains?

Is there just a corner of BBN with 40 IQs and zero aptitude for statistics and probabilities?

 

[ruppslegacy1]

I love Cal. I’m thankful he is here and hope he stays a long time. Our program had fallen of prior to 10 and he saved us. I have avoided being baited into troll threads since last night but couldn’t resist. Fan expectations are out of control the last few years.

 

[GLR5555]

This would be a killer line if Cal didn't go further on average than literally every other coach in the country.

What is wrong with some of your brains?

Is there just a corner of BBN with 40 IQs and zero aptitude for statistics and probabilities?

Looks like you got another jewel for your signature.

 

[Jkwo_rivals113955]

Looks like you got another jewel for your signature.

 

[Cawood86_rivals]

Yawn

Yep. It's the same old tired posts.

 

[Pickle_Rick]

Some of our posters would lose a game of tic-tac-toe to Forest Gump.

 

[MO_Blue]

This would be a killer line if Cal didn't go further on average than literally every other coach in the country.

What is wrong with some of your brains?

Is there just a corner of BBN with 40 IQs and zero aptitude for statistics and probabilities?

Calm down. You sound hysterical. I can adjust the sentence just for you. Take your pick--

"Calm down. We'll see another final four one day. Until then, adjust your expectations and hope we play in the Sweet 16. Be happy if we do.
or
"Calm down. We'll see another final four one day. Until then, adjust your expectations and hope we play in the Elite Eight. Be happy if we do."

You see, heightened expectations are what creates the angst, and that is why I picked the round of 32 as the "Don't worry, be happy" round. Your tendency to insult and claiim that everyone who disagrees with you is stupid is a brilliant tactic. I wish I could have come up with something so clever.

 

[Slowwalker]

Imagine if Cal was the so-called best coach in the country and had 3 top 5 picks and lost in the elite eight. Man, some of our fans would be ready to burn down their trailers!

 

[Macys Socks]

Duke still sucks.

 

[AGEE11]

One of the local radio stations used to play a little quip during the season that said "If you don't like Kentucky, then get the heck out."

Feel free OP

 

[nookam]

No wonder some coaches have no interest in coming here. More wins than anyone over the last 10 years, a championship with 4 FF. We were very close to 6. He’s doing a fantastic job.

 

[Cal-4-Three]

What a dumbass take.

 

[Bluesbrother]

All Cal slurpers now, it appears, and statistically speaking "tail dregs". You all have the "right" to your opinion and you also have the "right" to be wrong...and you are, IMO. That's OK...I don't care about consensus but at the same time not looking to start sh@t, I just see it differently. I have just accepted who and what Cal is and IMO, he not worth the money. He doesn't deserve this job any more BECAUSE the fans want championships, Calipari is indifferent because, for him, it's about getting his players into the NBA in one year for the most money. Who pays for this grand experiment? The fans. Why the recruiting misses? Players know why and fawning fans are willfully in the dark. The program suffers and championship banners hang elsewhere because other coaches want it more and do it with less talent at times and with the superior talent that Cal cannot recruit anymore, all the while, Cal continues down the path without adjustments. Cal keeps trying to sell his "tweaks" and the fans keep buying it. Keep slurping on Cal, that's exactly what he needs. I really don't like being right, but it's my opinion and this an opinion board for fans of all stripes. I am a UK grad and fan just not necessarily an delusional UK "coach" fan beyond reason. Oh...got any plans for next Monday?

 

[bkingUK]

You people are crazy. This is the same type of internet argument played out 1,938,427 times in the history of UK fans on the internet. You have a few types of people.

1) the angry humans who just want to be angry about something and use a bunch of nonsense to justify how mad they are. You know who you are.

2) the people who turn it into us vs them political camps. Any criticism of a coach means you want him fired. Any support of a coach means you excuse all flaws.

3) the silent majority reading these threads entertained by the mass insanity that takes place when passionate strangers are allowed to communicate anonymously.

4) the realists who can criticize and communicate constructively with out jumping to extreme stances or calling people idiots for disagreeing.

We need more 4’s. Always have. But it’s crazy thinking it will change. Keep being you, my fellow Kentuckians.

 

[THEmad PIRATE]

Calm down. We'll see another final four one day. Until then, adjust your expectations and hope we play in the second round. Be happy if we do.

Been hearing that for a while... Cal thinks he is a rock star and he got his one. Too stubborn to hire an offensive x and o's coach for fear of being showed up. How many of Cal's assistants are head coaches? Think about that

 

[Kampus Korner_rivals164031]

considering the UK Program, Tradition, National Prominence, National Fanbase, Winning Tradition, Recruiting Ease...considering all of it, more than any college coach that I can recall, he has accomplished so little when given so much with which to work. What he seems to produce in excess in excuses. He certainly talks the talk but stumbles around while trying to walk the walk. Isn't he the HIGHEST paid coach in the NCAA? Didn't he tell us that he wasn't concerned about winning championships? He did say that it was all about the kids, and while I understand that because no programs loves their past players any more than UK, if Calipari doesn't care about championships, why the hell should any fans care to have him as coach? He uses this Program as his stupid OAD experiment and I guess we all see the fruit from that poisonous tree. Reid Travis alone should tell you that. After watching pathetic point guard play from Hagans, now we have to listen to him contemplating the decision he has to make regarding turning pro. That's not laughable...that's just sad. THIS IS DYSFUNCTION, and this Program is suffering because of it. Calipari is its father. Cal reminds me of someone who could be best characterized as having an alligator mouth and a hummingbird arse. Oh...he's a lousy game coach as well. Used to be a fan, but I've now seen enough and don't want to hear any more of his BS. None. He needs to move over to color commentary at ESPN...where he belongs.

Two points:

(1) Did you fail to learn how to use paragraphs in elementary school? Here is some help: https://www.wikihow.com/Write-a-Paragraph

(2) How many times do you intend to say you "are done with Cal" before you are "done with Cal"? You keep posting the same tired, lame and worn out s__t. You are clearly misearable as hell so why do you even follow UK? Life gets shorter with each passing moment, call Bruce Pearl or Tom Izzo. Of course, I doubt they would have you but your fellow posters in Rafters will throw you a good riddance party.

 

[Blue_2_the_bone_rivals]

I think some of our younger generation doesn’t understand the history and tradition of winning we have enjoyed as a program. GOOGLE is really easy to use. Maybe you can search the Kentucky coaches over the years and see how they stack not just against each other but against other respectable programs that existed during their tenure.

Are there things Cal can improve on? Sure. Have their been disappointments? Yes. Has he overachieved with some squads? Yes. He’s arguably the 2nd most successful coach we’ve had since Rupp who did it when the field wasn’t what it is now. I’m afraid a lot of people can’t see Cal’s constant promotions as coach speak or recruiting fodder and take it as gospel, which has led to unrealistic expectations. We’ve had a great run for the last 10 years.

 

[bucsrule8872]

OP must be a teenager with no concept of UK bball history.

From 1958 to 1978 UK had just three Final Fours and no titles. That's 20 years. We had arguably the greatest coach of all time during much of that period and arguably our best player (Issel) in program history during that time.

From 1978 to 1996 UK had two total Final Four appearances and no titles.

From 1998 to 2010 UK had no Final Four appearances and no titles. That's over a decade drought.

Cal has produced four Final Four appearances and one title in 10 years.

So, why are we concerned about a four year drought of no Final Fours given the history of our program? This is nowhere near the longest drought.

Remember the Smith era and the BCG years and pray Cal stays until he retires.

Even if he doesn't deliver another title, he is still the second best coach to ever coach here based on his four Final Fours and a title.

Same folks on here griping about Cal will crucify his replacement after the first loss. Book it!

 

[Blueisbest]

The OP needs to find another school to cheer for. While your at it, take a few more "fans" with you. If you can't appreciate what Cal has done since he came here then there is nothing that will make you happy.

Enjoy Calipari while he is here. Most likely, after he is gone we will sink back into what we had in the first decade of this century. That is a program that goes 20-11, wins a couple games in the SEC tournament and maybe, if we're lucky, an occasional Sweet 16 or Elite 8 run. I hope I'm wrong but I doubt it.

 

[Blue_2_the_bone_rivals]

OP must be a teenager with no concept of UK bball history.

From 1958 to 1978 UK had just three Final Fours and no titles. That's 20 years. We had arguably the greatest coach of all time during much of that period and arguably our best player (Issel) in program history during that time.

From 1978 to 1996 UK had two total Final Four appearances and no titles.

From 1998 to 2010 UK had no Final Four appearances and no titles. That's over a decade drought.

Cal has produced four Final Four appearances and one title in 10 years.

So, why are we concerned about a four year drought of no Final Fours given the history of our program? This is nowhere near the longest drought.

Remember the Smith era and the BCG years and pray Cal stays until he retires.

Even if he doesn't deliver another title, he is still the second best coach to ever coach here based on his four Final Fours and a title.

Same folks on here griping about Cal will crucify his replacement after the first loss. Book it!

They’re spoiled by the success we’ve had with Cal and the success these players have 4-5 years after leaving UK when they’ve fully matured.

 

[Anon1679859502]

There should be a separate messageboard for the Fellowship Of The Miserable. Let them piss and moan to one another so the rest of us won't have to drown in their sorrow and misery.

 

[FiveStarCat]

considering the UK Program, Tradition, National Prominence, National Fanbase, Winning Tradition, Recruiting Ease...considering all of it, more than any college coach that I can recall, he has accomplished so little when given so much with which to work. What he seems to produce in excess in excuses. He certainly talks the talk but stumbles around while trying to walk the walk. Isn't he the HIGHEST paid coach in the NCAA? Didn't he tell us that he wasn't concerned about winning championships? He did say that it was all about the kids, and while I understand that because no programs loves their past players any more than UK, if Calipari doesn't care about championships, why the hell should any fans care to have him as coach? He uses this Program as his stupid OAD experiment and I guess we all see the fruit from that poisonous tree. Reid Travis alone should tell you that. After watching pathetic point guard play from Hagans, now we have to listen to him contemplating the decision he has to make regarding turning pro. That's not laughable...that's just sad. THIS IS DYSFUNCTION, and this Program is suffering because of it. Calipari is its father. Cal reminds me of someone who could be best characterized as having an alligator mouth and a hummingbird arse. Oh...he's a lousy game coach as well. Used to be a fan, but I've now seen enough and don't want to hear any more of his BS. None. He needs to move over to color commentary at ESPN...where he belongs.

Okay. Cheer for another program until he’s gone. And don’t come back when we win another title with him.

Thanks for your service.

 

[bucsrule8872]

There should be a separate messageboard for the Fellowship Of The Miserable. Let them piss and moan to one another so the rest of us won't have to drown in their sorrow and misery.

Not going to let them get me down. I usually just ignore them unless someone says something utterly stupid and I feel moved to respond.

Focus on the positive, my friend.

 

[ubtrapper_rivals103836]

considering the UK Program, Tradition, National Prominence, National Fanbase, Winning Tradition, Recruiting Ease...considering all of it, more than any college coach that I can recall, he has accomplished so little when given so much with which to work. What he seems to produce in excess in excuses. He certainly talks the talk but stumbles around while trying to walk the walk. Isn't he the HIGHEST paid coach in the NCAA? Didn't he tell us that he wasn't concerned about winning championships? He did say that it was all about the kids, and while I understand that because no programs loves their past players any more than UK, if Calipari doesn't care about championships, why the hell should any fans care to have him as coach? He uses this Program as his stupid OAD experiment and I guess we all see the fruit from that poisonous tree. Reid Travis alone should tell you that. After watching pathetic point guard play from Hagans, now we have to listen to him contemplating the decision he has to make regarding turning pro. That's not laughable...that's just sad. THIS IS DYSFUNCTION, and this Program is suffering because of it. Calipari is its father. Cal reminds me of someone who could be best characterized as having an alligator mouth and a hummingbird arse. Oh...he's a lousy game coach as well. Used to be a fan, but I've now seen enough and don't want to hear any more of his BS. None. He needs to move over to color commentary at ESPN...where he belongs.

Lol Wow. Stinking up the place with all that jibberish.

No coach is perfect and I have my disagreements with how Cal coaches but the crap your trying to put out there is beyond rediculous.

 

[Bluesbrother]

Two points:

(1) Did you fail to learn how to use paragraphs in elementary school? Here is some help: https://www.wikihow.com/Write-a-Paragraph

(2) How many times do you intend to say you "are done with Cal" before you are "done with Cal"? You keep posting the same tired, lame and worn out s__t. You are clearly misearable as hell so why do you even follow UK? Life gets shorter with each passing moment, call Bruce Pearl or Tom Izzo. Of course, I doubt they would have you but your fellow posters in Rafters will throw you a good riddance party.

I type slow, for you Kampuss.

And with paragraphs for you.

Cal good man, his coaching and OAD sucks.

Done with Cal because don't like system.

Cal good salesman but can't deliver what he sold to us 10 years ago. (Sorry for long sentence.)

Cal excuse machine, very good at this.

I'm UK fan, not Cal fan any more. Apparently, growing numbers seem to agree. (Sorry for two consecutive sentences)

I'm done with Cal and done with you also, Kampuss.

That's it. May the slurping continue and I truly regret the interruption. (Sorry for two consecutive sentences)

Carry on!!

 

[so_obvious]

Bye.

 

[Drcats2025]

Some of our posters would lose a game of tic-tac-toe to Forest Gump.

Damn straight, pickle.

 

[antiduke_99]

This would be a killer line if Cal didn't go further on average than literally every other coach in the country.

What is wrong with some of your brains?

Is there just a corner of BBN with 40 IQs and zero aptitude for statistics and probabilities?

Wow, this is an awesome post. Thank you for all the ignore recommendations!

 

[RACdad]

considering the UK Program, Tradition, National Prominence, National Fanbase, Winning Tradition, Recruiting Ease...considering all of it, more than any college coach that I can recall, he has accomplished so little when given so much with which to work. What he seems to produce in excess in excuses. He certainly talks the talk but stumbles around while trying to walk the walk. Isn't he the HIGHEST paid coach in the NCAA? Didn't he tell us that he wasn't concerned about winning championships? He did say that it was all about the kids, and while I understand that because no programs loves their past players any more than UK, if Calipari doesn't care about championships, why the hell should any fans care to have him as coach? He uses this Program as his stupid OAD experiment and I guess we all see the fruit from that poisonous tree. Reid Travis alone should tell you that. After watching pathetic point guard play from Hagans, now we have to listen to him contemplating the decision he has to make regarding turning pro. That's not laughable...that's just sad. THIS IS DYSFUNCTION, and this Program is suffering because of it. Calipari is its father. Cal reminds me of someone who could be best characterized as having an alligator mouth and a hummingbird arse. Oh...he's a lousy game coach as well. Used to be a fan, but I've now seen enough and don't want to hear any more of his BS. None. He needs to move over to color commentary at ESPN...where he belongs.

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