tallydude Posted March 30, 2009 Posted March 30, 2009 This would be a home run for us. Calipari, if the deal goes through, would immediately bring us back to the level Kentucky is accustomed to. God, please let this happen. Quote
Daniel My Brother Posted March 30, 2009 Posted March 30, 2009 ...and he would get 24,000 assistant coaches at every home game to dissect his every move! I would not want anything to do with that pressure cooker. Winning a national championship wasn't enough to help Tubby keep his job, here's hoping Calipari fairs better. By the way, Memphis fans are attacking Cal for losing to Missouri in the sweet 16. I'm sure Kentucky fans would be much more understanding. They seem like a pretty easy going, tolerant fanbase. Quote
pitchinallday Posted March 30, 2009 Posted March 30, 2009 Hmmmm... has a strong program at Memphis, has great recruiting power, in conference USA where his team is almost guaranteed a trip to the big dance every year if he keeps up his great recruiting. Sooo what would I pick : Quote
Super User burleytog Posted March 31, 2009 Super User Posted March 31, 2009 Calipari, if the deal goes through, would immediately bring us back to the level Kentucky is accustomed to. That's what you loons said two years ago when you hired the great savior Clyde H. Christ. Quote
jimmieO Posted March 31, 2009 Posted March 31, 2009 Have you heard the dollar figure? I've heard some ridiculously large numbers....as in the highest paid coach in college athletics money Quote
Blaine E Posted March 31, 2009 Posted March 31, 2009 I think all of us in the Lexington area can testify to the almost violent fights occurring over the coach debate ha Quote
mattm Posted March 31, 2009 Posted March 31, 2009 I think it would be a great hire, but remember how excited you were when they hired Gillespie. I remember a certain avatar. I thought he would be great too. You might need to temper your expectations. I read something in the paper to the effect of, don't quote me on actual numbers, that Rupp(sp) won 5 titles in his 30 years and KY has won 3 in the 20 since him, and one of them came from the guy you fired. Quote
eastkybass Posted March 31, 2009 Posted March 31, 2009 I think it would be a great hire, but remember how excited you were when they hired Gillespie. I remember a certain avatar. I thought he would be great too. You might need to temper your expectations. I read something in the paper to the effect of, don't quote me on actual numbers, that Rupp(sp) won 5 titles in his 30 years and KY has won 3 in the 20 since him, and one of them came from the guy you fired. Correct. One for Joe Hall, one for Pitino, ad one for Smith. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted March 31, 2009 Super User Posted March 31, 2009 Let's see... Salary triples, endorsements go through the roof, coaches at a "real" college, plays in a conference with competative teams, and escapes the sewer we call Memphis. Man, that's a tough decision... Home run vs hit by a pitch? I wouldn't even pack a bag, I'd already be in Kentucky shopping for a toothbrush! Quote
1inStripes Posted March 31, 2009 Posted March 31, 2009 Let's see... Salary triples, endorsements go through the roof, coaches at a "real" college, plays in a conference with competative teams, and escapes the sewer we call Memphis. Man, that's a tough decision... Home run vs hit by a pitch? I wouldn't even pack a bag, I'd already be in Kentucky shopping for a toothbrush! His salary is going through the roof with either school so you can throw that out the window. Apparently FedEx is ponying up to try and keep Cal there. Now its a matter of if he wants to play in a tougher conference, or not worry about income tax. Quote
key chain bass guy Posted March 31, 2009 Posted March 31, 2009 I believe that in a meeting with his current players, Cal was quoted as saying KY was the Notre Dame of college basketball. Quote
tallydude Posted April 1, 2009 Author Posted April 1, 2009 WE GOT HIM!!!! It is now over for the rest of the SEC. Actually, it is now over for the rest of the country. All smack talk aside, Kentucky being good again is good for all of college basketball. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted April 1, 2009 Super User Posted April 1, 2009 Let's see... Salary triples, endorsements go through the roof, coaches at a "real" college, plays in a conference with competative teams, and escapes the sewer we call Memphis. Man, that's a tough decision... Home run vs hit by a pitch? I wouldn't even pack a bag, I'd already be in Kentucky shopping for a toothbrush! His salary is going through the roof with either school so you can throw that out the window. Apparently FedEx is ponying up to try and keep Cal there. Now its a matter of if he wants to play in a tougher conference, or not worry about income tax. Really? Highest paid basketball coach IN THE WORLD! Quote
tallydude Posted April 1, 2009 Author Posted April 1, 2009 Hey RW, the people in Memphis can't blame him, can they? I mean, you really can't compare the two programs. I thought he showed a lot of class and the fact that he took so long to make his decision showed that he was attached to the area. Quote
Super User Root beer Posted April 1, 2009 Super User Posted April 1, 2009 How about Anthony Grant hiring at Alabama? I hope this man really get our basketball program rolling. Quote
Super User burleytog Posted April 1, 2009 Super User Posted April 1, 2009 WE GOT HIM!!!! It is now over for the rest of the SEC. Actually, it is now over for the rest of the country. The delusions of a KY fan never cease to amuse. ;D ;D Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted April 1, 2009 Super User Posted April 1, 2009 Hey RW, the people in Memphis can't blame him, can they? I mean, you really can't compare the two programs. I thought he showed a lot of class and the fact that he took so long to make his decision showed that he was attached to the area. Heck no! This is a HUGE career enhancement for Coach Cal. I wish him the very best. The icing on the cake is blue can still be his favorite color! http://www.ukathletics.com/ 8-) Quote
1inStripes Posted April 1, 2009 Posted April 1, 2009 Wonder how his restaurant in Memphis will fare now? Also, how about a roadtrip also centered around Memphis in May. Mmmmmmm. Quote
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