Jesus- Rupp was electric that night. Love Big Game Rupp. Florida didn’t have a chance.
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Jesus- Rupp was electric that night. Love Big Game Rupp. Florida didn’t have a chance.
Yeah, Cal pumped up Coach Hall at every opportunity. It was really sweet of him to do, and well-deserved.
I don’t remember the city and surrounding environs being this excited for a Bengals game. Not any of the last playoff games, not even the 2005 one.
The Bengals are actually “cool” with Burrow, Chase, etc. This feels weird.
The Bengals are actually “cool” with Burrow, Chase, etc. This feels weird.
I’m parking on the Ohio Side of the river today. Not gonna cross any bridges on the somber walk back…
One of only 3 people to win a title as a player and a coach, and the only one to do it at the same school.
Rest in peace Coach Joe B. Hall.
Rest in peace Coach Joe B. Hall.
This news although not unexpected has gutted me. He is the last link to Rupp and the only coach that I knew at UK until he retired. Went to some games when Rupp was there but really have no memory of them.
I vividly remember seeing the report of his retirement the day after the loss to St. John’s in the NCAA tournament in Denver. His retirement crushed me more than any loss up to that point.
Hope he is having a pour with Rupp and watching the *** kicking that the Cats will put on the Vols today.
There's only one proper thing to do on this day now, and that's beat the **** out of ut for Coach Hall.
Rupp Arena will be ready.
Rupp Arena will be ready.
Going to be an emotional day at Rupp with this news. Coach Hall was a Commonwealth treasure. Glad he got 93 damn good years on this earth. RIP, Coach.
Someone find Bobby Knight and slap him in the back of the neck.
Or just shoot him.
Burrow endears a special kind of confidence. That said, my concern has grown by the hour.
Yup, he, CM, Ramsey (my grandfather was part of this group) the last of a generation that linked Rupp walking in HS kid’s houses in Kentucky and measuring players with door frames to John Wall.
For 30 years he was basically every Kentucky fan’s grandfather they got to come visit when they made the pilgrimage to Rupp.
RIP, coach…it’s Cal’s responsibility to beat the Vols today, badly.
Ian Noe with a new album coming out and will be in Lexington at The Burl March 25. If you haven’t seen this dude, he’s awesome. I may like him more than Childers.
Most of us weren't around when Joe B was coaching, but I always got the impression he wasn't super popular with the fans. What Calipari did to welcome him back into the program and build his friendship over the years can never be forgotten. His last 15 years of life as the extremely beloved former coach had to be some of his best.
It is a little, goofy thing but I hope KSR keeps the sound bite of Joe B. saying You probably need a hearing aid. It will be a sweet little reminder with him gone.
Joe B. passing makes me all the more glad we rolled out the red carpet for Tubby. Appreciate people while you've got them.
Joe B. passing makes me all the more glad we rolled out the red carpet for Tubby. Appreciate people while you've got them.
Speaking of great country music, this is an all-time classic in the unintentional comedy category.
Safe to assume women love this garbage.
Safe to assume women love this garbage.
RIP Joe B Hall
A common joke from back then - Joe B was fired from his job at the bank when it was robbed...... He wouldn't let the guards shoot.
In the last 15 years, people endeared to JoeB because he was just like most of his era…a beautiful soul, hard-working, loving grampa, big blue fan who could slip into most families and be the guy to spin the best yarns with positive exuberance.
that generation of Americans will be sorely missed.
that generation of Americans will be sorely missed.
Terry Meiners' Beasman skits were pure gold. I thought they could get close to the line of mean at times, but apparently Coach Hall never had any issues with it. We should all be able to laugh at ourselves like that IMO.
When Rupp died in Dec of '77, we went on to win the title that year. Let's do the same for Joe B.
We also beat Kansas in Rupp by 27 the day Rupp died. Let’s do the same today against Tennessee for Coach Hall.
If you want some legit chills to run through your body watch this. Man.
I've been watching Joe B videos all morning. There are some great ones on YouTube where he's being interviewed by George Raveling. Such a great man!
Coach Hall never got his due when he was coach. That was probably due as much to his tenure starting about the same time as Crum and Knight so I never remembered him being popular with fans when he was here. In hindsight, we were incredibly lucky he followed Rupp. The legacy that is UK basketball being at or near the top for almost 90 years is due in large part to his 13 years following a legend. UCLA, Indiana, Louisville are more or less irrelevant now because they didn't have the character and steadiness of a Coach Hall.
Goose choking up on the pregame…damn, dusty in here.
Someone on HOB posted this. Had never seen it before. Pretty cool.
Feel like we’re due to break our foot off in Tennessee’s ***! Cats by 15+.
LFG!!
LFG!!
It's a shame Bob Knight hasn't died yet.
On the same day Joe B paesses, my Uncle did too. He was a Portland legend. Just an awesome guy.
Rest easy, Uncle Lucky.
Rest easy, Uncle Lucky.
He was more or less a more successful Tubby 20 years earlier- well-liked but maybe underappreciated. Had some awful early NCAA losses. I believe he’s been treated well and beloved since retirement.
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