BB: No presser today. Why is Pope hiding?
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Nothing to hear that hasn’t been said before.
ChatGPT had an outage this morning so he couldn't use it to write his beautiful statement.
public and media relations would be the point. Absent that, there’d never be any press conferences ever. If he’s not willing to address the media and ultimately the fanbase, then it is his tenure as coach that has no point.
No presser means we aren’t subjected to his weird *** takes about how this season’s story has yet to written and how beautiful of a journey it will be. That kind of talk in of itself should get his *** fired.
Who the **** wants to hear him anyway?
The only thing I want to hear from him is his resignation.
The only thing I want to hear from him is his resignation.
There’s really no point in him having a press conference to just get grilled over and over with the same questions. Maybe he’s trying to get something figured out. At least one can hope. While I understand the media aspect of it, I also understand the point of working on what needs to be worked on instead of jumping back into a swimming pool of criticism. Much criticism is there, and much is deserved, but try to get some criticism drained out of that pool.
I mean come on fellas just let it be.
You're going to make Pope cry.
Dry Pope is better than Wet Pope. If you make him wet you're cleaning it up.
You're going to make Pope cry.
Dry Pope is better than Wet Pope. If you make him wet you're cleaning it up.
Probably barricaded in his home curled up in the fetal,trying to figure out his next move.
I assume they decided they'd rather be spending the time practicing and regrouping and putting feet up asses on the court.
At least I hope that's their reasoning.
Regardless, it's a terrible look to the fans no matter what the reason is. It is what it is at this point. I don't really care what he has to say at this point anyway, I wouldn't listen if he held the presser, so it's a little hypocritical for me to ***** about him not doing it.
That being said, winning will fix all this. We rawdog the Hoosiers next Friday I'm not going to care about this.
At least I hope that's their reasoning.
Regardless, it's a terrible look to the fans no matter what the reason is. It is what it is at this point. I don't really care what he has to say at this point anyway, I wouldn't listen if he held the presser, so it's a little hypocritical for me to ***** about him not doing it.
That being said, winning will fix all this. We rawdog the Hoosiers next Friday I'm not going to care about this.
Exactly. I can’t stand to hear him talk anymore. He just says nonsense. Cal at the end was the same way. Wouldn’t even talk about the game, just random stuff. Pope just has no clue what to do and it’s obvious. I wouldn’t be shocked to see him have his arms folded looking at the ceiling at his next one.
It's weak. So was keeping the players from the media after the game. Zero accountability for the basketball program at this point.
Maybe yesterday’s practice was so “bloody” that everyone, including him, is hospitalized.
Elite criticism evasion. Beautiful. Metrics say it couldn’t be done better.
Pathetic. Only way to describe all of it.
And it was gonna be beautiful, just really special. The speech was just gonna be operating at such a never before seen level.
No, they'll blame the fans.
True. It’s yet another poor decision from a weak/beta/low T/ poor leader/immature man child.
I understand- but it is his job. Guarantee he would follow through on his commitment had UK won.
None of this is healthy for anyone. And it's unlikely to get better anytime soon.
What is unhealthy about discussing basketball? Seriously? If anything I’d think it’s an outlet for people to express themselves. How is it unhealthy? Do you think it’s better to bottle up your emotions?
It’s always the end of a coaches rope when they start avoiding fans and media. Stoops, Cal and now Pope. Heck, last year Pope stopped taking calls during his show. If you’re paid millions at least face questions.
Remember when Billy G started hiding from the media?
Looks like Pope is only answering questions from "friendly" media members. Here is the transcript I was able to find from the secret presser:
REPORTER:
"Hi Mark,
Rich Rarnhart with the Daily Straw, could you just talk about all your successes here at UK for a bit? Also can you praise the former AD who hired you? Thanks!"
MARK POPE:
Man, listen… what we’ve been able to build here at Kentucky has been just beautiful. Really special. These guys, the culture, the way this place responds—it’s incredible. Awesome, honestly. We’ve got a group that competes with heart and intensity every single day, and when it clicks, when the ball is moving and we’re playing with that relentless force… it’s just beautiful basketball. Gross, beautiful basketball sometimes, you know? Ugly and full of grit and toughness, but man, it’s special.The process has been everything. These seasons are a journey, and the growth we’ve seen in these young men—on the floor, off the floor—is breathtaking. Really. I’m so proud of them. The resilience, the buy-in, the way they own the moment… it’s incredible, guys. Super special.And the man who brought me here—Mitch Barnhart—listen, that was a beautiful decision on his part. Really special. He believed in the vision, gave us the opportunity to build something authentic and lasting, and supported this program through all the ups and downs. What he did for Kentucky Athletics over those years was awesome. Incredible leadership. I’m grateful every single day for the chance he gave us. Man, that relationship and that trust… it’s just beautiful.Go Cats. This place is special
REPORTER:
"Hi Mark,
Rich Rarnhart with the Daily Straw, could you just talk about all your successes here at UK for a bit? Also can you praise the former AD who hired you? Thanks!"
MARK POPE:
Man, listen… what we’ve been able to build here at Kentucky has been just beautiful. Really special. These guys, the culture, the way this place responds—it’s incredible. Awesome, honestly. We’ve got a group that competes with heart and intensity every single day, and when it clicks, when the ball is moving and we’re playing with that relentless force… it’s just beautiful basketball. Gross, beautiful basketball sometimes, you know? Ugly and full of grit and toughness, but man, it’s special.The process has been everything. These seasons are a journey, and the growth we’ve seen in these young men—on the floor, off the floor—is breathtaking. Really. I’m so proud of them. The resilience, the buy-in, the way they own the moment… it’s incredible, guys. Super special.And the man who brought me here—Mitch Barnhart—listen, that was a beautiful decision on his part. Really special. He believed in the vision, gave us the opportunity to build something authentic and lasting, and supported this program through all the ups and downs. What he did for Kentucky Athletics over those years was awesome. Incredible leadership. I’m grateful every single day for the chance he gave us. Man, that relationship and that trust… it’s just beautiful.Go Cats. This place is special
Not having players available after the last game and not doing his press conference is concerning and a bad look. Stein and his guys sucked it up after their beat down. Last year Pope appeared to be cracking under the stress and I hope we dont see that again this year. I wouldn't wish that on anyone.
Think you are spot on. Its always the beginning of the end when coaches avoid the media and such. Stein took his medicine like men do.
If you're missing Pope's wise insight, you can always reionize your electrons.
Where there is pain, insight cannot thrive. Greed is the antithesis of ecstasy. Yes, it is possible to extinguish the things that can eradicate us, but not without complexity on our side.
Where there is pain, insight cannot thrive. Greed is the antithesis of ecstasy. Yes, it is possible to extinguish the things that can eradicate us, but not without complexity on our side.
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Duke also didn’t have players available after champions classic game. So could’ve been the decision of the people running it.
I'm saying it's a helluva bad look for the program and pope and will have the opposite affect. Skipping pressers and not making players available is not going to make any of this go away.
Just feels things are spiraling
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You could be right wuth Duke doingthe same. It's just odd because last year the guys were available even after a beat down in the same series.
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