Pope coached his f*&%ing a$$ off

kyjeff1

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Moreno was getting bullied & Garrison held up better defensively, kept their bigs in check down low. Mo came up big today.
Right. Part of the problem with this team is inconsistent play among the players. Pope has no idea who is going to show out each game, so he has to move players around until he finds combinations that work.
Our previous coach would wait unti he "watched the tape" the next day. I'm giving Pope the credit he definitely deserves here, he is adjusting in the game and it's working.
Need to get some star players next year though, when you have a team full of 6th men, you get what we have this year.
 

Anon1768290537

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Right. Part of the problem with this team is inconsistent play among the players. Pope has no idea who is going to show out each game, so he has to move players around until he finds combinations that work.
Our previous coach would wait unti he "watched the tape" the next day. I'm giving Pope the credit he definitely deserves here, he is adjusting in the game and it's working.
Need to get some star players next year though, when you have a team full of 6th men, you get what we have this year.
Everything you said I 100% agree with & might I add that our previous coach would only watch the tape after walking his dog & watching little house on the prairie lol. We definitely have a need for some star players to go along with both returning & portal players.
 
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true-blue1

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He coached a really good 2nd half. We have something’s that need to be cleaned up: offensive rebounds, we have to crash the boards better, get our hands up on the defensive end and keep on swinging the ball instead of dribbling the air out of it. These things are correctable!
 

AJBlue

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The biggest adjustment he made today was spacing the floor really well. That just makes everything better if th guys move an move the ball which they did today.

Even when we were down in the fist half I said I love our spacing an the guys are playing hard, couldn’t understand why we weren’t closer.

But the guys all caught the ball and attacked with no fear and let it go with no fear too and that is damn encouraging
 
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fun? Fun?? FUN??? Okay it WAS FUN, but can they just get the lead a little sooner next game, so I can stay alive for # 9 ?
If it wasn’t fun for you idk what to say. I’ve had a blast. When you think about LSU in 1994 do you get immediately angry that we’re down by 31? When you think about Jodie Meeks scoring 54 at Tennessee do you immediately get angry that we didn’t win the conference championship? Gotta enjoy the moments as they happen or there’s not much point. We only win a title 9% of the time and that’s almost more than anyone, so enjoy the rest.
 

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If it wasn’t fun for you idk what to say. I’ve had a blast. When you think about LSU in 1994 do you get immediately angry that we’re down by 31? When you think about Jodie Meeks scoring 54 at Tennessee do you immediately get angry that we didn’t win the conference championship? Gotta enjoy the moments as they happen or there’s not much point. We only win a title 9% of the time and that’s almost more than anyone, so enjoy the rest.
Dude, it was a joke. Relax. I just watched the ‘94 LSU game today. Pitino would have been King if he’d stayed. And yes, I’ve already been reminded to enjoy the moments in true reality when my Dad just passed away January 2, coming out of restaurant, which I had to perform CPR until squad arrived, but couldn’t save him. So yeah, was just trying to kid around. Expected you to laugh. Guess I’ll just stop
 
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Dude, it was a joke. Relax. I just watched the ‘94 LSU game today. Pitino would have been King if he’d stayed. And yes, I’ve already been reminded to enjoy the moments in true reality when my Dad just passed away January 2, coming out of restaurant, which I had to perform CPR until squad arrived, but couldn’t save him. So yeah, was just trying to kid around. Expected you to laugh. Guess I’ll just stop
That’s my fault. I misunderstood. I’m very sorry about your dad. And no don’t stop making jokes just because I’m not bright lol.
 
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vernoncoy

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Idk I think I might do one last film deep dive on this game tomorrow. Probably be the last for a very long time as work obligations are about to demand a lot more attention.
It's a dam shame jobs sometimes keep us from the discussing/commenting on our Cats! Especially you - I really enjoy your insight and fair opinions! Keep up the good posting if you can.
 

peterpiper09

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Is it worth a smile emoji to know that he still doesn't have any recruits coming? Or that he has a career 64% winning percentage? Or that he's only won two tournament games in his entire career? Or that he has eight seasons out of 10 where he's lost at least 10 games, soon to be 9 out of the last 11?

I don't know why in the hell you're gloating. We're all happy about the victory today and Pope coached his *** off, but there is still zero evidence that he's the man for the job at Kentucky.

Let me know when he picks up his first top 10 recruit. I'll allow you to gloat then.
Many portal players can have equal or better talent than some Top 10 guys. I assume you’re talking about HS players. Did Ament win today?????
 

Anon1764477851

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Pope definitely deserves a lot of credit for the 2nd half adjustments made. Players too for their fight to come back in the 2nd half.
 
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That’s my fault. I misunderstood. I’m very sorry about your dad. And no don’t stop making jokes just because I’m not bright lol.
Appreciate it man. Just trying to find my new normal. I also joked to someone else earlier in game that he had a stroke and that I might have to join him if things didn’t start looking better. The games have helped with these last minute miracles. Might be Pops looking down…RIP Dad.
 
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Appreciate it man. Just trying to find my new normal. I also joked to someone else earlier in game that he had a stroke and that I might have to join him if things didn’t start looking better. The games have helped with these last minute miracles. Might be Pops looking down…RIP Dad.
I can’t pretend to know what you’re going through right now because everyone’s relationship with their parents is unique to them. I know how it felt losing my parents and it’s extremely difficult going through that. I hope you have people in your life that are helping you through it. I’ve never met you but I promise you people love you and want the best for you. I hope this fun sport we share joy in gets to be a happy distraction between life’s most difficult times and if you ever need anything, let me know. I’ll try to help however I can in my own way.
 
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