He's going to be really pissed in his post-game interview on February 1st. As my husband likes to say, Pope will take the mickey out of Cal.
Cal is miserable lol. Pissed too. Watch post game
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If throwing players under the but is “taking ownership “ , then I agree. He would always say “it’s on me “ then spend 10 minutes trashing the players and blaming other things then finish with “ don’t blame them blame me “
Probably the best summary ive seen of that situation
The contrast between AR and UK is just mind blowing right now
Not sure I have ever seen a similar situation / circumstances in college basketball before -- maybe not in ALL of college sports?
That game is going to obviously be nuts
Most curious how the coaches interact
Assuming they do
He totally made me watch their games this year. I think I'm done now though. They suck.. I know it and I don't need to watch anymore. Lmao.
I enjoyed the ride Cow. Thanks
I enjoyed the ride Cow. Thanks
Classic case of someone who was legitimately great at what they do, having time pass them by, and they refuse to admit it because all of that success went to their head and created a toxic narcissist.
He will never be able to admit it to himself, either. Not even after Arkansas fires him and he’s not able to find another job. It will always be someone else’s fault. They don’t understand the game, not patient enough to understand his process, etc. He may get an ESPN or CBS gig, but even that is doubtful because he’s always gotta talk over everyone.
He will never be able to admit it to himself, either. Not even after Arkansas fires him and he’s not able to find another job. It will always be someone else’s fault. They don’t understand the game, not patient enough to understand his process, etc. He may get an ESPN or CBS gig, but even that is doubtful because he’s always gotta talk over everyone.
And also because he can’t verbalize complete coherent thoughts.
Have to seriously question if he is showing signs of dementia.
“So, Cal, what did you think about his decision to go zone there?”
“Well I don’t know because I haven’t seen seen him and I haven’t practiced it, but let me say this…”
“Well I don’t know because I haven’t seen seen him and I haven’t practiced it, but let me say this…”
Naw he knows exactly what he’s doing. It’s hard to disprove someone’s ******** excuse when they’ve fed you 5 of them before you’ve had a chance to respond to the first one.
They could always zoom in on an issue, within the discussion. He'd likely end the interview, though. The media wants the discussion to continue above all else. Part and parcel.
He also sat our best guards on the bench for the first 5-10 minutes of every half.
I actually feel kinda sorry for him.
An old man that just doesn't know yet it's time to retire. He should be doing halftime shows with Greenberg.
UK took his car keys away but Arky gave em back.
He gave up the keys to a Lamborghini and traded them for a set of keys to a Prius.
Spit some hot
Chocolate just now
Hotdam thats a little harsh
But somehow - i aint mad at ya
I will never forgive Cal for playing the dog crap lineups he played all season instead of the ones he should have played. He was intentionally trotting out DJ and Justin for personal reasons and completing ignoring what was best for the program. He should have been fired for it. The entire nation watched and laughed as he did it game after game.
We would be Arkansas right now if Cal stayed, maybe even be slightly worse. Cyril and Quaintance is a worse duo than Aidoo and Brazile.
The Dynbatsa whiff would have sent the board into a panic.
The Dynbatsa whiff would have sent the board into a panic.
Antonio had a remarkable last year.
He was pretty streaky the year before We were bounced from both tournaments his first year when he had abysmal games. Like 1-21 bad. Remember??
He would still be here but with Brad on the bench. A sweet 16 and Mitch would have caved to his demands for Brad.
The only reason he talked to Arkansas is because Mitch said No.
Welch left UK from Pittsburgh, He was gone immediately.
Cal wanted to ditch the only good coach we had for Brad. A sweet 16 and Arkansas was us this year.
Big difference when you got Kenny Payne sitting beside you giving advice rather than John Robic thats for sure
The way that all happened just proves that there is a higher power and he is a UK fan.
One thing I thought was funny is he didn't know who they played next, what day the game was or if it was at home or on the road. 
I mean, the man even has trouble starting and playing his best players. Most coaches do not have that problem. He is lucky he has Thiero. Without him, it would be a total disaster. Some of their players don't play hard and they look out of whack when crunch time comes. AR messed up bad, there was a lot of much younger coaches they could have got that would have been a ton better. Cal's time obviously has passed. Luckily it only helps us in the conference.
Cal plays too much.....mind games....One thing I thought was funny is he didn't know who they played next, what day the game was or if it was at home or on the road.
And the Arkansas fans and media are lapping up his BS, just like so many of our fans did for years.......
They will learn better......
Cal has not changed.
Arkansas looks and plays just exactly how we looked and played for at least the past 5 years.
Probably longer. Just had enough talent to cover up the coaching madness.
Thiero is the one guy I wish would have stayed. I think having him on the defensive end and his aggressiveness of going to the rim would have been the missing piece of this team.
I agree on Thiero being the missing piece for this team, but I also believe that Big Z would have excelled in CMP system.
Z's ability to pass out of the high post and also can step out and shoot the three would be a deadly weapon in this offense.
You are probably right but the only thing about Big Z to me he is like Carr in that he isn't seeking contact and he isn't great defensively. I don't know how much of a gain it is to have Z over Carr.
I agree. I wouldn't take Z OVER Carr. Carr is much more experienced and a much more well rounded player than Z.
I was speaking of Z being a nice backup at the 4 and 5, or a good choice if we ever have to play 3 bigs.
I like my team. Warts and all.
He was like that here, all the time. Drove me nuts. Finish a thought, man, before you start with another and then another. So happy Arkansas took him off our shoulders.
Cal said he has to figure things out.
It was all good and well till he went on a 5 year losing streak.
I think about that and at times I agree that Thiero is the one who, if he had stayed, might have done well under Pope. However, I'm glad that Pope has started with a clean state of players. I think that best for everyone.
Even with how bad Arkansas has been, I'd be lying if I said I wasn't nervous for our match up against them. Cal always seemed to pull out a random top 10 road/neutral site win after a stretch of underperforming while he was here, and there is no doubt in my mind that he has the UK game circled on his calendar.
The best part of the press conference was when he said I think we need to start 3 bigs. I literally laughed out loud at that gem.