Apologies Doc .. I’m totally unfamiliar with Matt J . Never heard him .. but by reputation I’ll pass . Sarcasm can be missed via messaging
Matt jones
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All good kind sir, after this "season" the board needs all the comedy it can get
I might go down by creek...try that walking on water thing next
That was because of the lack of playing time and because he never got in a rhythm. If he had Boston's minutes he would have done a lot better. Not saying he is a better player than Boston, but players getting minutes makes a big difference. Also a lot of players would have trouble with Cal's screaming instructions every time down. Scream all You want in practice but give them a little space in games.
I believe that as long as he gets guys into the NBA. Players first, ya know.
One thing I was told is that KSR crew mentioned a horrible schedule. Well we know they have Duke to start season, then you have UCLA or Ohio State, along with Louisville, Michigan, Notre Dame, and Big 12 opponent. So that's 6 non conference games that are going to be good for the fans.
Caller said something about a terrible schedule coming due to this season being a **** show and Matt and team just jumped on it without thought. I think they forgot they were on the radio for a minute. But I bet he dumbs it down as much as possible.
You need about 3 gimme games to get the guys acclimated and work on some rotations, etc...then some games which you should always win--but are good. Add them to tough games there's your 12 non conference games, and would love to see them in big preseason events in future-that is how BBN really sells players who tune into those games-seeing a sea of Blue and UK fans in Maui, Vegas, MSG, etc....
I think Matt is more upset at UK because his restaurant will take a hit since they are not in the tournament this year.
He also tried to discredit UK before cal by saying "other than catching lighting in a bottle in 96-98 UK has one title and one final four" LOL I swear he thinks Call built UK.
I have 0 info on transfers--friend focuses on HS talent, not the transfer market so can't say. I don't think it makes much sense personally, but that's my own opinion.
no doubt
just like him constantly screaming for Kentucky to allow sports betting, then we find out why
he was in the process of selling KSR to Barstool sports
can you imagine him in politics, talk about lining your pockets
he would would have to get a wheel barrow
MJ used to be plugged in but, I think when Kenny Payne and Dwayne Peevey left that all changed. They fed MJ some behind the scenes info or, whatever they wanted to get out. I'd say ML's sources took a big hit when both of those guys left the program.
BTW, I believe Vince Marrow is MJ's connection for UK football info.
We dont go to Maui anymore because someone doesn't want to go......wonder who that could be???
I listened to some of the first hour. I agree with what Matt said, but almost none of it was about basketball itself.
Why are we so caught up in his politics and the way he treats the fans? Those have nothing to do with winning basketball games - which should be what we all really care about. Not that other crap.
Why are we so caught up in his politics and the way he treats the fans? Those have nothing to do with winning basketball games - which should be what we all really care about. Not that other crap.
Boston was pathetic wasn't he. I don't believe one player screwed up a season as bad as he did in my lifetime. The guy came in like he was a rock star with his camera crew and will leave with his wildcat tail between his legs. A total bust
My guess is that if mostly conservative UK fans had any idea what he posts on his personal twitter page (@mattjonesradio), a lot of them would do an about-face on supporting/listening to his radio show and patronizing his restaurant
Could be wrong....
Could be wrong....
It does take players to win. I thought you knew that. I realize you think the game is all about you and not the players. Maybe you will wake up someday. Maybe not.
I am not in the camp of Cal can't win.
I am in the camp that it takes extraordinary talent. I am also in the camp that the team will likely under perform what they could be. People pointing out all these victories UK has over the years under Cal but when you contrast it with how much talent, an argument can be made that in many years he's underperformed.
I am in the camp that it takes extraordinary talent. I am also in the camp that the team will likely under perform what they could be. People pointing out all these victories UK has over the years under Cal but when you contrast it with how much talent, an argument can be made that in many years he's underperformed.
A fair statement and very accurate.
BIngo...the stats are what they say they are. Shooting 30% from 3pt land is really bad for a SG/SF unless he is an amazing attacker of the rim and doesn't shoot a ton of deep shots (which certainly ain't Boston either). And if people want to take our Allen's 2 best shooting games....try taking out Boston's 6 made three game against SCarolina (a run away blowout) as well. In the end...
1. The roster management was a huge problem going into the season....(nobody saw this coming)
2. BUt Cal's refusal to play Mintz 32 minutes a game at PG was his #1 coaching error.
3. Cal's #2 coaching error....playing Boston basically 32 minutes a game no matter how poorly he played cost us tons of non conference games early and well into SEC play. Look, Boston had to get pretty hot to get back to 30%pt and 36%FG overall stats. Midway thru SEC play he was indeed shooting 17%3pt and 28% FG on a ton of attempts. That was mind numbing why he just played without subbing him out for so long.
If he had just coached the roster better, we'd been maybe a bubble team instead of so far out of NCAA consideration and the fan heat would still be bad......but his coaching alone was really bad IMO
I hate it for the kid, I want to see him succeed and he was only doing what Cal told him and allowed him to do.
It appears to me like he works hard, but he's not working on the right things. His improvement this year was extremely minimal.
This, of course, falls directly on the coaching staff. You can work hard, but if you aren't working on the right things, you aren't going to improve.
Seems like he thinks going to the craft ctr at midnight and shooting jump shots is "working hard". No, he needed heavy hours in the weight room and he needed to work on finishing in the paint.
I haven't played ball in years, but I know this, if I dribble from the wing and get within 5' from the rim, I'm at least going to make 75% of those shots and I'm a 6' guy in his 40's. Boston was so bad, there were times he hit the backboard and nothing else. Ughhh
Different types of leashes can ruin a kid. Cal was only looking at the positives for Boston, while focusing on the negatives for Allen. Kids like Allen would have to play a perfect game in order to get enough minutes to succeed.
How old are you?
Hide it?--no, no, they said it never happened--We are the only state that has Covid.
As usual, you hit it on the head.
Boston was shooting 17% from 3pt range and under 30% from the field. His typical stat line was 4-13, 1-4, 0 assists 2 reb. He was a net - player in most games. I don't know if there are any gakes where you can say that about Allen.
Then, Cal doubled down and played Askew 30 minutes alongside Boston… . another net - player.
Everyone and their mother knew a long time ago that Mintz and Allen was the best backcourt and it wasn't close.
Cal thought Boston would eventually get it, but Boston isn’t strong enough to do anything more than take jump shots, something Cal loathes. How did Cal not see this stuff? This whole season is just a bad dream.
It seems like Cal was doing things just to tell the bbn we were wrong. Well, how did that work out Cal?
It does as you said fall on the coaching staff. He left no better than when he arrived which leads to the question, was he coached.
I like MJ but it was getting a little old with him plugging how much fun the restaurant was going to be this weekend even though UK lost.
This x 1000
Agree. I got ridiculed over a thread I made in DA mop up. Just asked why his minutes had gone down in previous 6 games. Then I was told I’m crying and Toppin is better etc.
Cal brought his politics onto the floor. we all knew which way he leaned politically and no one cared because he never tried to project his leaning along with his coaching, until this year. many fans aren’t bothered by it which is fine, but many fans are bothered by it, which is fine. it’s all on him.
What does it matter how much talent? All that counts is winning. Isn't it the responsibility of the head coach to recruit. Based on that theory then Cal should recruit all 2 and 3 star recruits and win a few games and you would say he is a wonderful coach. He didn't have good talent but he developed what he had and got a bid to the NIT. I am sure UK fans would be happy. Look at the talent Duke had with this roster and they still failed to win it all.
| Zion Williamson, RJ Barrett, Cam Reddish. and Tre Jones. So coach K is a terrible coach but without those players they might not even get a bid to the tourney. Without talent you have no chance and if you recruit good talent you should win a national championship every year. Really. | ||
Almost as silly as you trolling our board. You’re not a UK fan so theirs a lot you won’t understand. One thing you do understand is starting trouble and “liking” posts when others do the same.
Ryan, is that you?
The guy knows s*** about college basketball, yet he tries to pass himself off like he's an expert apparently you don't listen to his show very often or you would know that. And yes, I think a guy who hosts a show which highlights Kentucky Wildcats basketball, but also talks about other sports in the state of Kentucky should know what conference Western Kentucky is in.
And laughably I think he said he's going to be on some bracket show for ESPN later on today. I find that hilarious, given his lack of knowledge regarding college basketball.
I have had season tickets to both football and basketball for several years. I sure am forking out a lot of money to not be a UK fan. Shows how much you know.
I listen to his show daily, obviously you don't. He rarely talks about any of the other programs in Kentucky, so you have no earthly idea wtf you're talking about.
And no, he's not a college basketball expert, but damn, that doesn't mean he doesn't have two eyeballs. It doesn't take an expert to talk about college basketball.
You look like a complete dolt when you crack on the guy because he got WKU's conference wrong. How petty are you?
You're that guy that sits on his porch doing nothing all day but critisizing those that are working hard.
Do you think you would never make a mistake on the air if you did a 2 hour radio show every weekday for years? What kind of schmuck calls out a guy for such a minor error and belittles the guy for it?
He does a radio show about UK sports for our entertainment and idiots like you listen to his show every day, just so you can find things to hate him over. Get over yourself.
you are wrong
at one time i followed that account
he is the same divisive hypocrite on every account he has
having several Twitter accounts does not change someones views or whom they attack