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phyrekat01

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If Nitro were a dog, he'd need to have his nose shoved in the pile of poop he leaves lying around on these baords
 

Ukwazoo3

All-Conference
Jul 6, 2025
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to also being done with this Pope experiment. The team at times IS better than they were earlier in the season, but Mark doesn't seem to be able to stick with what's working.
Kudos for you for acknowledging though
 

ala_kat2

Heisman
Jan 4, 2003
11,216
10,602
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What I will say is, if the new AD is serious about bringing in the best coach we can, it may not be Hurley but could be Oats, Pearl or Tommy Lloyd, I am all for it. If we are bringing in Scott Drew or that caliber coach, give Pope the 3rd year
Pope is getting a third year, so we all might as well get ready for it. I will support the team no matter who the coach is, but Pope better get his act together next year. Can a zebra change his stripes?
 

UKGrad24

All-American
Apr 2, 2024
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I think it's absolutely mind boggling that a career 64% winning coach came to Kentucky and won 64% of his games.

Let's continue going back and forth about it, though.
I mean right? It’s insane to support this. He’s literally doing what he is. 12 year sample size but yes, let’s continue to look for the season that he’s NEVER HAD.
 

UKCowboys

All-American
Oct 14, 2019
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Pope is getting a third year, so we all might as well get ready for it. I will support the team no matter who the coach is, but Pope better get his act together next year. Can a zebra change his stripes?
I 100% agree. We play this way next year and I dont care if we are done 5 starters, thats a wrap
 
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TotheMoon88

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It’s amazing to me I really hope he’s a troll. If not man, that’s one dumbass like I’ve never seen.
I really think he just believes having undying loyalty to the head coach is how a fan should be. It’s a weird mindset for sure
 

*Fox2Monk*

Heisman
Jun 10, 2009
46,042
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What I will say is, if the new AD is serious about bringing in the best coach we can, it may not be Hurley but could be Oats, Pearl or Tommy Lloyd, I am all for it. If we are bringing in Scott Drew or that caliber coach, give Pope the 3rd year
Lloyd, May, Oats, Otzelburger, and McCasland better get offers to be the coach. It better be swift and large. We need a real AD to get us a real coach.
 
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WeWant9

Heisman
Dec 18, 2013
6,953
18,501
113
I don’t see a guy who can handle the pressure and expectations of UK basketball. I really do think he understands it all and us, but he’s not cut out for this job. Whenever it seems the team is going in the right direction, he craps the bed. That’s not something I see him being able to improve, it’s the reason he’s a 67% winner.
 

*Fox2Monk*

Heisman
Jun 10, 2009
46,042
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This team is done, I'll still cheer because I'm a lifelong fan but I have no faith, they're way too inconsistent & nothing will change this, they are what they are. When we lose to Florida on Saturday, since Georgia won tonight, we'll more than likely tie Georgia at 10-8 in the SEC & that's ******* sad & the reality of how far we've fallen.
Three weeks ago we were fighting for 1st in the SEC. We are gonna finish 10-8.
 

bbnkat02

Heisman
Nov 14, 2017
47,697
71,056
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Maybe, but we should try. If we have the right AD no coach is a pipe dream. We should be able to pick any coach we want.
Again, why come to UK when you get paid well at UM and have less pressure to win titles? It's going to take an ego driven coach. Or a coach that wants to make a name rebuilding an empire.
 

MichaelGray

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Jan 13, 2026
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Three weeks ago we were fighting for 1st in the SEC. We are gonna finish 10-8.
So sad how far this team has fallen. The boosters are going to have to step in to get Pope out of here. I wanted him to succeed but it's obvious now & it was obvious earlier in the year, he ain't the guy. Oh he can coach talent I'm sure but the problem is he sucks at recruiting so he ain't getting the talent so it's a moot point.
 

Woodrow24

Heisman
Dec 21, 2015
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I’ve about seen enough that I don’t think a 3rd year of this should happen. Pope isn’t UK material as a coach. I’ve never seen a UK team this unpredictable in my life. Smh. He’s not going to get us back to being elite.
 

bbnkat02

Heisman
Nov 14, 2017
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Because great coaches want to coach historically great schools to titles.
15 years ago I'd agree with you. Now you can build a great team anywhere just about. If May wins a title this year at UM, he's not going anywhere anytime soon. Not saying you can't try, but BBN shouldn't get it's hopes up.
 
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Skyhigh0324

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Mar 3, 2026
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He would’ve been eventually been fired from BYU because he’s shown to be incapable at of changing his coaching strategy.
Why you think that is?

Ill answer for you..

He is hardcore religious. Kids aren't going to play for that. Too nice.

I respect his religion. I have nothing against it, but he's not tough! He was a backup in '96
 

#1 cat fan

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May 7, 2009
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to also being done with this Pope experiment. The team at times IS better than they were earlier in the season, but Mark doesn't seem to be able to stick with what's working.
What exactly was working?
Substitutions wasn't the reason we lost
We don't guard and have no guards that produce offense