I hate when he says crap like this, if he is in line to play, play him, stop giving these hindsight statements after the fact
Then freaking play him
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I hate when he says crap like this, if he is in line to play, play him, stop giving these hindsight statements after the fact
Without any real coaching, it doesn't matter who plays.
Calipari is a court jester at this point. No pun intended.
And yet he will not play him. There is no player that is playing so well that he can't give Thiero some minutes. Cal just likes to play games. He will not play him. This is just coach speak. A distraction from the fact that he can't coach.
Cal says stuff just to say stuff. Just like he said he needed to play Hopkins last year and didn't. Now Hopkins is killing it elsewhere and we have a hole at the 4.
Ok Calipari…so…
Whatcha going to do about it
Whatcha going to do about it
OP gets a standing ovation from me!
FREE ADOU!!
FREE ADOU!!
There must be at least 10 threads on Thiero where we the fans recognized something that Cal is just now onto.
It has been crystal clear from the first time we saw this kid in live game action that he brings physicality, aggression, fundamentally sound basketball, a high motor, and attributes that are conducive to winning.
Furthermore, he is a guy who can be developed so that next year when all of these freshmen show up, he can be a steadying force and a leader.
The plain truth is that Reeves is inconsistent, and will always be a volume guy who shoots us into or out of games. Frederick has been beyond terrible. Wheeler does not need to play more than 25 minutes per game. And all these dudes won’t be around next year. Thiero can contribute at those positions. And he can potentially play at the 4.
It’s just infuriating to watch Cal do his thing.
It has been crystal clear from the first time we saw this kid in live game action that he brings physicality, aggression, fundamentally sound basketball, a high motor, and attributes that are conducive to winning.
Furthermore, he is a guy who can be developed so that next year when all of these freshmen show up, he can be a steadying force and a leader.
The plain truth is that Reeves is inconsistent, and will always be a volume guy who shoots us into or out of games. Frederick has been beyond terrible. Wheeler does not need to play more than 25 minutes per game. And all these dudes won’t be around next year. Thiero can contribute at those positions. And he can potentially play at the 4.
It’s just infuriating to watch Cal do his thing.
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Right now, it’s Wallace and a bunch of mid-major talent at guard. Wheeler and Reeves are not UK material, IMHO. And I don’t know what has happened to Fredrick. I understand he is rusty, but he has gotten worse over the course of the season. Rusty players usually improve as the season progresses. So why not play Thiero? Why not give him a shot. It’s not like anyone in front of him is setting the world on fire.
I say let him continue to sit on the bench so he gets frustrated, transfers, and then is a starter somewhere else. The CCC way.
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Ok kids raise your hand if you want to get into the game next ! 
I mean play the best players that give you the best chance to win this isn’t grade school basketball anymore! I mean he just sounds so stupid when he makes these remarks all the damn time anymore!
I mean play the best players that give you the best chance to win this isn’t grade school basketball anymore! I mean he just sounds so stupid when he makes these remarks all the damn time anymore!I’m just picturing practice. Are you telling me CJ Fredrick is better than Thiero? Is our practice defense that atrocious that CJ is able to stay on his feet? Who is CJ guarding in practice to make him stand out?
We ain’t talkin’ ‘bout a game, man. We talkin’ ‘bout practice.
We ain’t talkin’ ‘bout a game, man. We talkin’ ‘bout practice.
At this point what other alternatives does Kentucky have, theiro can’t hurt them anymore
Since there are no anthony davis caliber players on this team do you think it really matters who plays?
Man I saw that, it made me as mad as anything he has said recently
Toppin was in a completely different role last year where he thrived more so than this year. Cal, seeing toppin is struggling with this new role does what? That’s right just keeps him in it as opposed to going back to where he was successful last year. Some players are ready to take that step, some are not. This is 100% the responsibility of the coach to recognize that very thing.
When Cal says “next in line to play”, what I hear is Adou will get “played” by having minutes mentioned in public without ever being given a real opportunity.
Man, I have become so cynical.
Man, I have become so cynical.
I have to, because I could honestly see him putting Thiero in a game, theiro making one mistake and cal never playing him again like Hopkins
I mean it’s sickening, we have been saying this since day 1 and after everything he’s tried to force has failed he acts like it’s some revelation.
The hindsight comments are crazy, he controls the subs, if the guy is playing well in practice then play him, don’t tell us in a press conference you wish you can play him
A 10 million dollar coach, shouldn’t have as many “hindsight statements” as cal does
Just play him and see what happens, we have a bunch of guys who can/can't play depending on what day it is. He can't be worse than all of them.
That is absolutely it. Can we at least try a few more lineup combos before it's too late? Let's give Thiero an extended run to see what he can do.
Ridiculous stuff he says. He says this stuff like he has no say in who plays and who doesn't. Goodness, he exhausting.
Worth a freaking try. Especially if you’re playing FAMU.
You misunderstand what is happening here. Cal didn't just realize this, but he or his people absolutely have seen the messages and this is the response. He says **** like this specifically to get a rise out of the fans, then he will either continue not playing him or play him once, yank him the moment he makes a mistake, then go on the post game to deride the fans for thinking they know better than him.
That's his shtick.
No team will win a championship without an elite point guard that can draw the defense. That means you have to shoot the ball well enough to get respect. Our point guard does not pass the taste test. Left hand dominate and shoots a lot and makes a few. We have talent on the bench but Cal says I can't hide you. He has hid Livingston and Thiero when most know they both are better players than the ones playing in front of them. Its all about giving his returnees the best opportunity to get to the league. He is not about winning its about his legacy. This team is better with our freshmen and Oscar on the floor, let them play through mistakes and come March they will make us proud. Cal's chit talk has all been proven to be just that, his hall of fame credentials should include used car salesman. But that would look bad on real used car salesmen.
Cal your such a goofy clown these days your totally hard to listen to.
Just PLEASE… PLEASE… take your ego and leave…
Or freaking step up and coach the team you have. Design an offense that works for THIS TEAM…
Sorry… I forgot you only know the screaming Go… Go… system….
Just PLEASE… PLEASE… take your ego and leave…
Or freaking step up and coach the team you have. Design an offense that works for THIS TEAM…
Sorry… I forgot you only know the screaming Go… Go… system….
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