Mid Major Mark Strikes Again!!!

Anon200440

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We are still 2-3 high-level pieces away from this team being a sure fire contender. Could the players we have take massive steps forward and the team develop into a contender? Sure. But Pope and UK needs a much higher level of certainty than that after 2 mediocre seasons. It’s time to put up or shut up. If he can’t haul in at least one big time prospect by the time the season starts, I think this will be Pope’s last year as UK’s HC.
considering we have 3 spots left and currently have 0 high level pieces on this roster what makes u think we will get any
 

KennyPowers6969

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Apr 18, 2026
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Really, Brad? Again? We all know you have internalized anger issues from when the priest touched you in inappropriate ways when you were younger, and then again when your teammates at Detroit Mercy were mean to you in the showers, but that's no reason to project your self-hate onto others. Ellen told me she won't bake any more of your favorite brownies if you continue to act out in such a manner.
Ain’t nobody mad pumpkin, your momma knows how to keep me happy. Now be a good boy and clean your room like she said too. Love you. 😘
 

Skyguyb27

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Feb 12, 2008
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Don’t sell him short. He’s working his tail off and we are one stud away from 21-11. 20-12 is a thing of the past. Pope is so close to his first 5 star recruit. All he needs is every other school to run out of money and scholarships.
 

MakinMusic_rivals

All-Conference
Mar 21, 2006
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I get people's frustration; I have enough for several people but all this back and forth about Pope being so bad is nuts.

Pope might be as bad as many on this site says, but when I saw this, I had to read it twice.

So, if Mark Pope is so bad and Cal is so good, then will one of these smart anon's explain this stat?

Looks like with all that talent Cal still can not win the big games. So why not cut Pope some slack until we see how all this plays out.
I hear you but you simply can’t compare Pope’s history and record to Calipari. Just doesn’t make any sense. One year does not show the reality of the true comparison.

I’m not pining for Calipari. I was in the group that thought and still believe his time at UK was done. Just can’t compare their history of successes or lack thereof.
 

phyrekat01

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Jul 9, 2025
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I get people's frustration; I have enough for several people but all this back and forth about Pope being so bad is nuts.

Pope might be as bad as many on this site says, but when I saw this, I had to read it twice.

So, if Mark Pope is so bad and Cal is so good, then will one of these smart anon's explain this stat?

Looks like with all that talent Cal still can not win the big games. So why not cut Pope some slack until we see how all this plays out.
Why does it have to be either/or? I, like many others I would imagine, don't want either within 100 miles of the program.
 
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Don’t sell him short. He’s working his tail off and we are one stud away from 21-11. 20-12 is a thing of the past. Pope is so close to his first 5 star recruit. All he needs is every other school to run out of money and scholarships.
Even if they did run out of money, they would still take a pay cut to play elsewhere instead of playing for Pope.
 

RuppFan

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Feb 20, 2026
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I get people's frustration; I have enough for several people but all this back and forth about Pope being so bad is nuts.

Pope might be as bad as many on this site says, but when I saw this, I had to read it twice.

So, if Mark Pope is so bad and Cal is so good, then will one of these smart anon's explain this stat?

Looks like with all that talent Cal still can not win the big games. So why not cut Pope some slack until we see how all this plays out.
Absolutely! The people on here who bash Pope are insufferable. He’s one of ours. You can’t tell me last year would be as bad had Lowe not got hurt. Give a year or two with no excuses. His players. Hes down right now and people keep kicking him make fun of anything he does or doesn’t do. Shame on the ones who do that.
Criticize everything.