Pope cares deeply. He said it will get turned around and I believe him. Recognizing the problems through objective findings is the first step. That’s what the non conference preseason is for. New team and he might just have too many players that are capable. Giving them all floor time to sort it out and then make appropriate changes. He’s got 2 of his top 5 out injured. Big pieces.
He takes the losses hard. I like that. Pope’s in a learning curve that all coaches stepping up to an elite program face. Look at Bama football. I think he was biting his tongue post game in public not to say what he truly felt about effort. Bet he can’t believe some of his players don’t feel the same about the front of the jersey as he did and does. Weed them out.
He’s smart and will figure it out and get it fixed.
Surprised at how many UK fans bail so early and take the early losses so personally. Makes me wonder how many actually played team sports. We that did all went through bad steaks but were on teams that finished strong. Reminds me of one of my son’s HS football years where they as 2 time defending champs lost 4 in a row to start the season. Fans ready to fire the staff and jump off a bridge. Figured it out, made some changes and ended up winning out. I remember sitting next to a couple “super”UK fans screaming Tony Delk was a wasted scholarship after he missed a couple 3s early in his career. He got better.. right?
If you’re a parent you understand young people stumble but most learn more from those missteps than getting praised all the time. We as parents continue to support but they have to make their own personal adjustments.
UK bball is like a soap opera. Lots of drama. Hang in with the team and get rewarded. Those that have bailed and whine 5 games in at 3-2 see you next year. Relax by taking the rest of the year off and support your local HS team or small college. It’s a journey. UK’s hit a bump.
Our 96 and 98 champs lost early to good teams but changes were made and guess what… teams improve over the course of the season.
Personally, I think losing early can be a good thing. Like to see it to expose the weaknesses no matter how ugly and put the fear of God into the players. They will listen more closely and focus more knowing they aren’t part of the elite teams at this point. Ground to make up. Lineup changes are easier to make now. Attitudes change or they don’t contribute. Coaches can get tougher and practices harder. You’re either in or out.
Take a deep breath and do what you would like someone to do for you if you stumbled.
Don't give up the ship so early.
He takes the losses hard. I like that. Pope’s in a learning curve that all coaches stepping up to an elite program face. Look at Bama football. I think he was biting his tongue post game in public not to say what he truly felt about effort. Bet he can’t believe some of his players don’t feel the same about the front of the jersey as he did and does. Weed them out.
He’s smart and will figure it out and get it fixed.
Surprised at how many UK fans bail so early and take the early losses so personally. Makes me wonder how many actually played team sports. We that did all went through bad steaks but were on teams that finished strong. Reminds me of one of my son’s HS football years where they as 2 time defending champs lost 4 in a row to start the season. Fans ready to fire the staff and jump off a bridge. Figured it out, made some changes and ended up winning out. I remember sitting next to a couple “super”UK fans screaming Tony Delk was a wasted scholarship after he missed a couple 3s early in his career. He got better.. right?
If you’re a parent you understand young people stumble but most learn more from those missteps than getting praised all the time. We as parents continue to support but they have to make their own personal adjustments.
UK bball is like a soap opera. Lots of drama. Hang in with the team and get rewarded. Those that have bailed and whine 5 games in at 3-2 see you next year. Relax by taking the rest of the year off and support your local HS team or small college. It’s a journey. UK’s hit a bump.
Our 96 and 98 champs lost early to good teams but changes were made and guess what… teams improve over the course of the season.
Personally, I think losing early can be a good thing. Like to see it to expose the weaknesses no matter how ugly and put the fear of God into the players. They will listen more closely and focus more knowing they aren’t part of the elite teams at this point. Ground to make up. Lineup changes are easier to make now. Attitudes change or they don’t contribute. Coaches can get tougher and practices harder. You’re either in or out.
Take a deep breath and do what you would like someone to do for you if you stumbled.
Don't give up the ship so early.
