Beard

[machineheadCAT]

Will be interesting to see how this evolves. Their attendance is still horrific even though Beard has been very aggressive in trying to get fans in seats and has pulled every gimmick in the book to do so. I'm sure covid is one reason as well as the level of competition, but not all of it.

Also, talk radio down there is saying the brand of basketball is not much fun to watch.

I guess he has a very small arena coming next year, so he will probably have no problem filling it.

I don't see him making them a perennial power, but could obviously be wrong.

 

[akaukswoosh]

Most of the ‘grass is greener’ UK fans picks are dopey.

 

[machineheadCAT]

Most of the ‘grass is greener’ UK fans picks are dopey.

Seems like most have backed off of him since he won't be coming here, anyway. I guess that's the main reason as they gave up. Is Oatmeal boy still the flavor of the month or are we back to Holtman? I lost track. I guess if Auburn beats us down there, Pearl Jam will be playing again.

 

[jessieshorts8]

You do realize we aren't filling the arena either?

 

[Rockfly78]

I’ve said it a hundred times. Our internet fan base is hyper emotional, small picture thinkers. Faaaar Call is just a coping mechanism for them.

 

[bookerfan66]

You do realize we aren't filling the arena either?

We had 8000 people at one game.Attendance is down in all of college basketball.

 

[bbnkat02]

You do realize we aren't filling the arena either?

Very few are. College basketball attendance is down nationwide.

 

[bookerfan66]

Very few are. College basketball attendance is down nationwide.

True.Which is why OP's thread make no sense.

 

[machineheadCAT]

You do realize we aren't filling the arena either?

Sure do. Got any comment on Beard?

 

[machineheadCAT]

True.Which is why OP's thread make no sense.

Makes plenty of sense, but you are free to ignore it. Or feel free to trash it and I'll just ignore you. It's an easy decision, both ways.

Boring brand of basketball, no perennial power IMO.

 

[bookerfan66]

Makes plenty of sense, but you are free to ignore it. Or feel free to trash it and I'll just ignore you. It's an easy decision, both ways.

Boring brand of basketball, no perennial power IMO.

I don't care about Beard one way or the other but the argument that not many at home games proves a fanbase isn't happy makes no sense when it's hurt us and the rest of the sport as well.

 

[kyjeff1]

Oh, I see, we had like 20 people last year, while we were going 9-16, that thought Beard would be a good option here at UK (not my take), so we have to start a thread showing that attendance at Texas… Texas, a football school, that doesn't give a shat about basketball, is way down in attendance… .during a huge spike in covid.

I thought it was odd that there was a 'Beard' thread, but now I understand why it was started.

UK is a basketball blue blood and our attendance numbers aren't much better.

 

[machineheadCAT]

I don't care about Beard one way or the other but the argument that not many at home games proves a fanbase isn't happy makes no sense when it's hurt us and the rest of the sport as well.

No man you are twisting it. I said talk radio isn't happy with the brand of basketball. They didn't say one thing about attendance, that was my comment and simply an observation, seeing the he's worked so hard to fix it.
You aren't making a bit of sense.

I see some Cal haters have already come running to hump the thread with their negativity. LOL, I'm off to hit some golf balls. Shot at 81 from the tips yesterday but the irons aren't quite up to snuff. Playing again tomorrow and need to be in the 70's so as not to lose money, so gotta clean that up. Bye now.....Boring brand of basketball, no perennial ower.

 

[SmedMoley]

So, we go 9-16 and it's RR members being chicken little and negative. But at Texas, talk radio isn't happy so faaar Beard, per some rando on Rafters? Seems reasonable. Wonder who OP used to be, on here?

 

[bbnkat02]

So, we go 9-16 and it's RR members being chicken little and negative. But at Texas, talk radio isn't happy so faaar Beard, per some rando on Rafters? Seems reasonable. Wonder who OP used to be, on here?

Tbf winning a title at a place gives you some leverage, aka Cal.

Beard doesn’t have such luxuries and Texas is sucking in both basketball and football. And their AD is probably under a lot of heat.

Beard and Sarkisian are under the Guillotine there for sure, first year or not.

I wouldn’t want either job.

 

[SmedMoley]

Tbf winning a title at a place gives you some leverage, aka Cal.

Beard doesn’t have such luxuries and Texas is sucking in both basketball and football. And their AD is probably under a lot of heat.

Beard and Sarkisian are under the Guillotine there for sure, first year or not.

I wouldn’t want either job.

So faaar the state of Texas? Talk radio is powerful

 

[bbnkat02]

So faaar the state of Texas? Talk radio is powerful

Lol. You forget Texas threatens to secede every time they don’t get their way. And then nature reminds them what would happen if they tried to make it on their own (see last year).

Texas is its own breed of stupid and crazy.

 

[bigblueinsanity_rivals250340]

Beard was never a realistic pick to coach here imo. He's another variation of tubby and fans just won't go for it.

 

[machineheadCAT]

Lol. You forget Texas threatens to secede every time they don’t get their way. And then nature reminds them what would happen if they tried to make it on their own (see last year).

Texas is its own breed of stupid and crazy.

Take your political vomit somewhere else.

PS, the Texas head of Agriculture said the money for upgrades has been getting diverted to renewables AND that they had a storm easily as bad back in the 80's that lasted twice as long, no renewables and not one single problem. But I guess you know more than he does because MSM and Google told you so? GTFO

 

[bbnkat02]

Take your political vomit somewhere else.

PS, the Texas head of Agriculture said the money for upgrades has been getting diverted to renewables AND that they had a storm easily as bad back in the 80's that lasted twice as long, no renewables and not one single problem. But I guess you know more than he does because MSM and Google told you so? GTFO

Wasn’t meant to be overly pol at all.

Texas has always been weirdly independent and it’s usually bit them in the butt. We have a coalition of states for a reason- to have each other’s backs.

Funny how you guys take their opticians at face value though (because they are there on the ground- which I partially favor to) but when our staff and coaches say something it can’t be trusted and fans know better.

Just playing Devils advocate.

 

[Blueworld_3.0]

Lol. You forget Texas threatens to secede every time they don’t get their way. And then nature reminds them what would happen if they tried to make it on their own (see last year).

Texas is its own breed of stupid and crazy.

Aside from Austin (which is a batcrap crazy liberal college town), Texas is a fantastic state. Frankly, I haven't heard anything of them "threatening to secede" but, whatever pushes your agenda I guess.
As far as Beard goes, it's his first season there. It may take some time for him to get things rolling. I think he might still be on Barnhart's list of replacements for Calipari but, probably not at the top. Personally, I hope Scott Drew is #1 and yes, I do believe he would jump if the UK job comes open.

 

[bbnkat02]

Aside from Austin (which is a batcrap crazy liberal college town), Texas is a fantastic state. Frankly, I haven't heard anything of them "threatening to secede" but, whatever pushes your agenda I guess.
As far as Beard goes, it's his first season there. It may take some time for him to get things rolling. I think he might still be on Barnhart's list of replacements for Calipari but, probably not at the top. Personally, I hope Scott Drew is #1 and yes, I do believe he would jump if the UK job comes open.

Oh they bring it up often. It’s never serious though.

I have no agenda. I just think some of the things they do are just a little…much.

But we digress.

I think Beard gets another year. But it may be all he gets. Sark is already on the hot seat. You can’t lose to KU at home for the first time in 50 years and make your boss happy. For sure.

 

[SmedMoley]

Lol. You forget Texas threatens to secede every time they don’t get their way. And then nature reminds them what would happen if they tried to make it on their own (see last year).

Texas is its own breed of stupid and crazy.

I don't think you're picking up what I'm laying down, and that's ok. Have a great afternoon my cyber companion!

 

[machineheadCAT]

Oh they bring it up often. It’s never serious though.

I have no agenda. I just think some of the things they do are just a little…much.

But we digress.

I think Beard gets another year. But it may be all he gets. Sark is already on the hot seat. You can’t lose to KU at home for the first time in 50 years and make your boss happy. For sure.

1 more year? Beard will be at Texas as long as he wants to be there.

Sark on the hotseat? Not only is he not on the hotseat they flat love the way he is going about things. With the transfer coming in from OSU and him bringing in vastly better talent already, he's there for quite sometime.

Your knowledge of the state of Texas and sports seems to be about ZERO,

 

[bbnkat02]

1 more year? Beard will be at Texas as long as he wants to be there.

You really think so? If he performs sure.
If he’s mediocre? I don’t see him staying long.

UTex doesn’t like the money they are losing. We’re talking about one off the most powerful Athletics programs in the country. And since the early 2000s their influence has gone to not much.

Their boosters aren’t liking that. I put Texas fans right behind us in terms of “craziness”. They are tired of being an after thought. And while football is akin to God down there, they don’t like their basketball to be plain.

Beard will have a leash. But how long remains to be seen.

 

[bbnkat02]

I don't think you're picking up what I'm laying down, and that's ok. Have a great afternoon my cyber companion!

It was meant more to be they are as crazy as we are about their sports.

 

[machineheadCAT]

You really think so? If he performs sure.
If he’s mediocre? I don’t see him staying long.

UTex doesn’t like the money they are losing. We’re talking about one off the most powerful Athletics programs in the country. And since the early 2000s their influence has gone to not much.

Their boosters aren’t liking that. I put Texas fans right behind us in terms of “craziness”. They are tired of being an after thought. And while football is akin to God down there, they don’t like their basketball to be plain.

Beard will have a leash. But how long remains to be seen.

They are 9-2. That's like 27-0 at UK to them. You and I are from different planets. Good luck.

 

[Mike-D]

Oh, I see, we had like 20 people last year, while we were going 9-16, that thought Beard would be a good option here at UK (not my take), so we have to start a thread showing that attendance at Texas… Texas, a football school, that doesn't give a shat about basketball, is way down in attendance… .during a huge spike in covid.

I thought it was odd that there was a 'Beard' thread, but now I understand why it was started.

UK is a basketball blue blood and our attendance numbers aren't much better.

They can keep Beard.

 

[bbnkat02]

They are 9-2. That's like 27-0 at UK to them. You and I are from different planets. Good luck.

He may have it figured out. We will see. Last I watched them play they looked pretty average. Lots of season left.

 

[CatPhight_rivals65113]

 

[calismyhero]

Some of the topics posted on here any more are just stupid. This thread being one of them. If you wanna argue, go fight with your old lady. Quit posting these argumentative threads on here trying to prove you are some internet tough guy..it takes away from the quality of this site. Go over to Reddit if this is the best you can do. Stupid

 

[Blueworld_3.0]

You really think so? If he performs sure.
If he’s mediocre? I don’t see him staying long.

UTex doesn’t like the money they are losing. We’re talking about one off the most powerful Athletics programs in the country. And since the early 2000s their influence has gone to not much.

Their boosters aren’t liking that. I put Texas fans right behind us in terms of “craziness”. They are tired of being an after thought. And while football is akin to God down there, they don’t like their basketball to be plain.

Beard will have a leash. But how long remains to be seen.

Honestly, do you even do any research before posting this stuff?
There is literally no way beard is gone after only 2 years. How long was Shaka there?
You think Texas basketball is a major concern for a school preparing to join the SEC? really? LOL!
All efforts in Austin are focused on football right now. As with most Power 5 programs (including UK), that's where the $$$ comes from. Beard will be there a minimum of 5 years, even with average results. maybe longer.
Football in Texas is on a whole 'nother level from most states. That makes Texas a perfect fit in the SEC. They eat, sleep and breathe football in that state.

 

[kyjeff1]

So, we go 9-16 and it's RR members being chicken little and negative. But at Texas, talk radio isn't happy so faaar Beard, per some rando on Rafters? Seems reasonable. Wonder who OP used to be, on here?

Cardsstink

 

[Ron Mehico]

@Gromcat is his agent, take it up with him

 

[Gromcat_rivals]

I can answer any questions you guys have.

 

[MakinMusic_rivals]

Attendance is down for many reasons. COVID rules, COVID fear and my personal favorite of I can watch at home in a super comfortable environment that costs much less but is a very favorable experience.

 

[machineheadCAT]

HAHAHA!

 

[bbnkat02]

Honestly, do you even do any research before posting this stuff?
There is literally no way beard is gone after only 2 years. How long was Shaka there?
You think Texas basketball is a major concern for a school preparing to join the SEC? really? LOL!
All efforts in Austin are focused on football right now. As with most Power 5 programs (including UK), that's where the $$$ comes from. Beard will be there a minimum of 5 years, even with average results. maybe longer.
Football in Texas is on a whole 'nother level from most states. That makes Texas a perfect fit in the SEC. They eat, sleep and breathe football in that state.

About as much research as any other social media poster these days.

I’ll prepare a dissertation next time. My bad.

 

[machineheadCAT]

Some of the topics posted on here any more are just stupid. This thread being one of them. If you wanna argue, go fight with your old lady. Quit posting these argumentative threads on here trying to prove you are some internet tough guy..it takes away from the quality of this site. Go over to Reddit if this is the best you can do. Stupid

Thread clearly wasn't started to argue with anyone, and I haven't. But the same old clowns turned the thread into a scrum. PS, show me where you ever had an issue with a stupid "Fire Cal" thread? I'd love to see it so I can take you off of the hypocrite list.

 

[MakinMusic_rivals]

As much whining there is that takes place here, I don’t think there’s any problem with threads that are related to former whining, especially coach and possible replacement related stuff.