Jaxson commits

[Son_Of_Saul]

I second this. @Son_Of_Saul is one of my favorite posters on this site. Do I agree with everything he says? No..but I can disagree with him and it will still be a mutually respectful conversation.
Yes he can be somewhat pessimistic at times. But you have to read between the lines. He’s a true blue fan who just wants the best for his team.
Nothing wrong with that

I second this, and you @Bkocats are one of my favorites too .

Many thanks to both of you. You both are two of our best posters.

 

[Son_Of_Saul]

Will you drop that minus if he gets Riley with the 13th scholarship?

Absolutely. That would move Pope to an A+ just for beating out Oats and Calipari for a five star future lottery pick.

 

[NerlensCat]

Many thanks to both of you. You both are two of our best posters.

I can appreciate all of you. Everyone gets a little sideways or may have a different take from time to time.

I for one am trying to be a little more understanding these days. I hope some of these guys lighten up.

Of course I had to roast a few guys from last night/this morning who were just a little unreasonable. But, it is all in good fun

 

[AFKY_Blue_RedsBengals]

Welcome aboard Jaxson!! Huge addition!

 

[Ash Williams]

So you would want to pass on players who have no intention of coming here ? Wow, really riveting thoughts there. "Mark" LOL, I do not think you know Mark Pope well enough to reference him on a first name basis. But if it makes you feel important, knock yourself out.

That's really petty.

 

[Ash Williams]

I think there's a lady on here with a ton of accounts, too. Bookeran66, ruppsrunt66, ukmelanie, etc. are all the same person IMO. Plays both sides of the fence all day long under all kinds of accounts and wastes everyone's time.

You're the biggest know-nothing on this board. It's also very telling how skeptical you are of potential sock accounts, given how many you've had over the years.

 

[*Fox2Monk*]

He mentioned on his premium IRC chat (well worth the money btw!) that sometimes he has to be wrong on purpose to protect his sources.

Oh! I see, he trained under the best grifter the internet has ever known. He’s frosty tips Jr!! Does he have a $499.99 lifetime membership? That way when he closes shop in the next year he can pursue his dream of being a lounge singer in Suriname. If he has frosted tips anytime soon abort mission BBN!!

 

[Killswitch24]

Thanks, @Bluegrassking . I actually think your critique is fair.

Some of these newer posters don't know me yet, and they can't seem to stomach sharper critique. I love Kentucky and I support Coach Pope, and I will give him a chance just like I did Coach Cal, Coach Gillispie, Coach Smith, and Coach Pitino before them.

I like what he's doing so far. I'd give his efforts this Spring an A- (up from a B/B+ before Robinson committed). For comparison, my grade for Calipari the last four years was an F.

I think we have the ingredients of a potentially great coach. Time will tell, of course, but I think things are going in a solid direction.

We’ve always agreed at around a 94% rate over probably 20 years. I think you’re a little quick on Pope given the situation, but I don’t mind the hardened die hard as I consider myself one. But there are people trolling the issue so I just feel we need to keep things in context until he gives us a reason not. And missing a few recruits he tried to get in 2 weeks time isn’t a reason.

Having said that let’s keep him on his toes. Get it done and quickly.

 

[BGCATFAN2012]

Wish I knew some of these players

 

[ukfan117]

I have to admit it, this gave me a good chuckle lol

 

[*Fox2Monk*]

Thanks, @Bluegrassking . I actually think your critique is fair.

Some of these newer posters don't know me yet, and they can't seem to stomach sharper critique. I love Kentucky and I support Coach Pope, and I will give him a chance just like I did Coach Cal, Coach Gillispie, Coach Smith, and Coach Pitino before them.

I like what he's doing so far. I'd give his efforts this Spring an A- (up from a B/B+ before Robinson committed). For comparison, my grade for Calipari the last four years was an F.

I think we have the ingredients of a potentially great coach. Time will tell, of course, but I think things are going in a solid direction.

Exactly and if anyone ever pays attention to your posts, you are critical sometimes but it’s usually backed up by something that has merit. You can easily tell you support UK like the best of us here and that generally you want the coaches to succeed as we all do. Nothing wrong with having standards, that’s why we are the best college program of all time. We don’t settle for mediocrity, that’s how we got to number 1.

 

[LineSkiCat14]

My favorite thing is that it's a player who will know what Pope wants from Day1, and a guy who will help the others understand how Pope is. It's a great link between the 1st year coach and the rest of the 1st year players. Can't emphasize enough how important that is. It will go a long way during the early portion of the season.

 

[RunninRichie]

 

[Son_Of_Saul]

Exactly and if anyone ever pays attention to your posts, you are critical sometimes but it’s usually backed up by something that has merit. You can easily tell you support UK like the best of us here and that generally you want the coaches to succeed as we all do. Nothing wrong with having standards, that’s why we are the best college program of all time. We don’t settle for mediocrity, that’s how we got to number 1.

Thanks, @Fox2monk . You're a good one, man.

 

[RunninRichie]

That dude was MADE for the IGNORE button.

Youre the worst poster on the board cardsstink. @Dubya C Dubya @Dude Luv @Baller Cal @Cardsstink @Blue Cephus @JLoad22

Lol remember this absolute gem?

This is the only account I post under as the good lord is my witness.

I've found that it's almost ALWAYS the people that accuse others of doing stuff that are the one's doing it themselves...... Enjoy your year.

Remember when you ran to this boad defending Cal year after year. Until he left, then overnight you suddenly started spouting off stuff you chastised people for saying for years?


Well, Im off to go play golf at the country club. Have a nice day.

How many more years do people think he'll coach? I said it last year, I'll say it again, Cal's best days are in front of him and I think he's drivien to force K and Roy to watch him coach from their couches.

 

[wkycatfan7]

The building of this roster and especially the BOOMS have been very fun to watch. Excited for the season to start