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Well then you’re gonna be disappointed because barring a calamity he’s gonna get 3 seasons here lol
Yes and the story isn’t over. For all we know, there was a meeting today that put out the drama fires and they watch film and figure out something that improves the defense. Really, we all hope.
I agree it's on Pope.
He does these constant revolving door substitutions. So even when they get sat, they go back in 5 minutes later. I think he is going to have to make guys sit an entire game or more to get the message.
But yeah, if we're in year 2 and guys won't play hard for him, he's got major problems.
I'm with you here. I think the defense CAN be really good.
I think last year's guys were physically limited. These guys have been limited by effort.
But man, the offense fell off a cliff from last year to this year.
How are coaches at other programs able to manage this stuff? Why is it different for Kentucky? Perhaps, dare I say, it may indeed be the coach?
I heard on TT that Oweh hooked up with Mo's gf. And he found out.
Sander's coach didn't submarine him. He did that to himself. Sure didn't seem to hurt Sharpe. You might remember this guy. Dennis Rodman.
I can assure you of this, a coach that intentionally blackballs a player has seen the end of any recruiting he will ever do.
Well now I’m mad. If true that means Oweh won’t drive the ball but he will drive his teammates chicks
Inflammatory? I just complemented you on your comedy.
I would never try to control or limit your speech. I might point how ineffective your approach has been over the last couple of decades.
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If a guy is being disruptive or being a cancer then sitting him or removing him from the team isn't submarining a player. Its actually doing what's best for the team and program.
A coach doesn't have to say anything to outside sources. Disciplining a player for just cause brings enough attention.
Yes Sanders dad didn't torpedo him lol. That's quite a metric there.
Yes, I agree but that is quite different than the post I was addressing. A coach may very well choose to address player issues in the context of the team. This is a far cry from threatening to brand a player a troublemaker such that it affects his marketability. Also, the player can just grin and shrug. Take his million and switch teams the next year for more money.
Pope has a big stick he can use to his benefit and he should use it. If everything is about $ now then that is what will get their attention.
Obviously only for legit reasons but great coaches use all their leverage.
How does that even enter the discussion? This is NIL we’re talking about here. They are not paid to play basketball. How is a coach supposed to challenge a player with that?
You might have a better argument with revenue sharing. I don’t think we’ve seen that in practice yet. Even that I am skeptical as that was born in the courts. Compensation is more likely to be tied to practice attendance than production on the court.
Im not talking about that. Im saying benching guys for legitimate poor conduct and effort has a direct impact to them getting to the next level . Players understand that.
Im pretty sure they would also have a conduct clause in any agreement. If guys are being detrimental to the team through poor behavior they need to be dealt with accordingly . Im not buying into any of the rumors until their confirmed but something is going on behind the scenes.
Players cannot be allowed to hold a coach hostage . You dont think Pitino would sit them down or tell them to transfer.
Again, I’m not disagreeing but just who do you think that contact is with? It sure as heck is not with the university.
Pitinos words would be hollow now. They are going to transfer regardless. Portal…….
NIL and the Portal really complicate this.
I've only walked out of a UK game at halftime or just after twice in my life and I'm 47 years old:
1 - When Zion/RJ/Reddish embarrassed UK in Indy. Left at halftime, down 20, I think. It was pitiful.
2 - The game against Sparty the other night. It was hopeless after the first media timeout of the 2H. We left.
Hard to do that after spending money on tickets, but it was an opportunity to go grab a meal and walk around the city I used to live in and love. Kentucky basketball didn't deserve my time or attention that night.
I'm very, very concerned. Mark Pope looks utterly clueless as to what to do with this roster. Clueless.
1 - When Zion/RJ/Reddish embarrassed UK in Indy. Left at halftime, down 20, I think. It was pitiful.
2 - The game against Sparty the other night. It was hopeless after the first media timeout of the 2H. We left.
Hard to do that after spending money on tickets, but it was an opportunity to go grab a meal and walk around the city I used to live in and love. Kentucky basketball didn't deserve my time or attention that night.
I'm very, very concerned. Mark Pope looks utterly clueless as to what to do with this roster. Clueless.
I am not buying it. Pope defending Garrison because of offensive efficiency numbers tells me he isn’t the guy. Short term or long term.
I don’t know. Hoping for the best. If you held a gun to my head, and asked do I think this years gonna be a great one I’d say no. But I can hope
I’m old , slow, and short. However I can give more effort for 75% discount. I probably shoot the three better though. Lol