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Pope working miracles

chroix

chroix

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Pope is not just a super smart coach, he is able to get the players to listen and execute. He’s additive in a way that Cal rarely was. It’s been a real joy to watch. Game tonight was another special win in a season with a lot of special wins so far.
 
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LineSkiCat14

LineSkiCat14

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It's quite remarkable. I'm not even sure if that describes it.

In no world should a team without 3 of it's top7 players (and arguably it's most important player), be able to go on the road an beat a top10 team. Im telling you, that probably hasn't been done since like the 70s. I'd take it a step further.. ANY top25 team, home or away.. you can count on one hand how many times they lose to a team without 3 of it's best players.

It's pretty insane we were able to win tonight. And it's really because of Pope.
 
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will1976

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LineSkiCat14 said:
It's quite remarkable. I'm not even sure if that describes it.

In no world should a team without 3 of it's top7 players (and arguably it's most important player), be able to go on the road an beat a top10 team. Im telling you, that probably hasn't been done since like the 70s. I'd take it a step further.. ANY top25 team, home or away.. you can count on one hand how many times they lose to a team without 3 of it's best players.

It's pretty insane we were able to win tonight. And it's really because of Pope.
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Nice post!
 
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crxohio

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chroix said:
No doubt. No squandered opportunities there. They get a little too loose with the ball still. If they cut down on those turnovers we get a lot better. Especially if Amari is pulling down boards like tonight.
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Amen! :)
 
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ORCAT10

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LineSkiCat14 said:
It's quite remarkable. I'm not even sure if that describes it.

In no world should a team without 3 of it's top7 players (and arguably it's most important player), be able to go on the road an beat a top10 team. Im telling you, that probably hasn't been done since like the 70s. I'd take it a step further.. ANY top25 team, home or away.. you can count on one hand how many times they lose to a team without 3 of it's best players.

It's pretty insane we were able to win tonight. And it's really because of Pope.
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Could not have said it better.
 
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G-PIP

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VAWildcat15 said:
Pope is better than I expected and I actually liked the hire. This will be his least talented Kentucky team for a long time. We’re going to have a lot of fun.
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Talent is great to build with, but I'll take the best CBB players to win now. The talent that doesn't develop into really good basketball players until in the NBA won't help much. So, grateful we have a coach that won't build dumb rosters like the last guy - probably because his goal is actually winning CBB games. Yep, you're right - we're going to have a lot of fun.
 
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kywildcat1021979

kywildcat1021979

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Jamal Mercer said:
SEC is the best it’s ever been.

He has no real NBA talent

Working through injuries to key players.

Beat Duke, Louisville and Tennessee along with other massive wins.

The guy is coaching his *** off and doing a hell of a job.
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Yes he has and he has to be coach of the year hands down!
 
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26MichaelUK

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I can't believe we've already reached the record for most wins over top 10 teams since the 2003 Suffocats. And we're gonna break out too.
 
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megablue

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phyrekat said:
It didn't hurt that UT couldn't throw the ball in the ocean. Just saw a graphic that 73% of UTs shots were uncontested.
I'm thrilled with another great win, and I do think that CMP is the one to lead this team, but hoping the other team misses their shots is not a recipe for March success.
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If we didn’t beat Tenn tonight, shooting so poorly, we’ll never beat them. They were awful !!
 
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Bank Cat

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Dude got quality minutes from Noah and Chandler. They made mistakes but played with confidence. That is coaching.
 
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LadyCaytIL

LadyCaytIL

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aikenite4uk said:
What would cow’s record be with the same exact team? . 500 at best
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Cal is possible to not finish the season .500 with his own team of top 25 players , I think he'd only have wins against the mid majors with our roster.
 
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johndeerefan

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phyrekat said:
It didn't hurt that UT couldn't throw the ball in the ocean. Just saw a graphic that 73% of UTs shots were uncontested.
I'm thrilled with another great win, and I do think that CMP is the one to lead this team, but hoping the other team misses their shots is not a recipe for March success.
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Maybe it was designed that way. After all UT sucks at offense. Take away the paint and make them make long outside shots. Pope plays the percentages.
 
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NC Weasel

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Tonight was great. I think highly of Barnes but I don't know where his his was tonight.

Tennessee has to know they have 1 great shooter, yet they jack up 45 threes against an undermanned UK team. No doubt they were emotionally a bit flat after the Auburn loss, but all the more reason to pound the ball inside and make this a rock fight. They start 3 guys over 6'11"!!!!

Barnes has to own this one for the Vols. Cats did what they had to do, but the Vols didn't use any of their advantages at all. And honestly I am shocked.
 
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richbrookstomato

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Dude knows the game AND how to get EVERY BIT of what he needs out of each player!!!!

Do we make some unforced mistakes form time to time, yes, but to have down what he has with a team thrown together in about 6 weeks is REALLY amazing!!

And I feel like we still have PLENTY of room to grow!!!!

Now let's kick Cal and Hogs Butts!!!!
 
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L.O.D.

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Does Pope already gotten more top 15 wins in 1/2 season than Cal in 5?
 
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ScottGreene22

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If this team will follow the game plan Pope and company prepare we are dangerous come March. Heck of a win by the K A T S!!
 
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Skyguyb27

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I really enjoy seeing the changes at half time he makes and those intense moments and out of bounds plays. He really is good at drawing things up. Very clever and unpredictable.
 
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