I would love to be able to listen in on this conversation. Cal was the king of misleading passive aggressive bs. I wonder how much he unloaded on Pope?
Watcha think their talking about?
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I hope the tunnel is wide open between Pope's ears.
I'm not sure about that particular conversation, but I could see Pope utilizing Calipari once Cal retires. I really could.
Cal is going to be remembered for what he did with the OAD culture, and his legacy will be in regards to how he changed the game there, particularly while at UK.
So in about 5 years, Cal will walk off the stage for the last time. But he won't remain silent. He still has an enormous influence and knows everyone in the sport.
I could see Pope calling him and saying, "Would you like to be an ambassador for us?"
I could see Cal saying, "Yes."
Cal is going to be remembered for what he did with the OAD culture, and his legacy will be in regards to how he changed the game there, particularly while at UK.
So in about 5 years, Cal will walk off the stage for the last time. But he won't remain silent. He still has an enormous influence and knows everyone in the sport.
I could see Pope calling him and saying, "Would you like to be an ambassador for us?"
I could see Cal saying, "Yes."
Hey Mark....you play much zone defense? Asking for a friend.
Well Cal can be nice when he wants and Pope is easy to get along with, so it’s probably all good. Kinda like W. Bush talking to another former democrat president.
"So both Sydney McLaughlin AND Abby Steiner ran for UK?"
What planet do you live on? Cal can only be an ambassador for Cal. Tubby and Pitino would be better ambassador choices than Cal. I hope Pope never gives any serious credence to anything Cal ever says.
I sure hope that doesn't happen, Calipari coming anywhere NEAR the program again.
Pope better watch out, Cal has the legendary Kenny Payne on the other side and he looks to be studying the game which is trouble for all the competition.I would love to be able to listen in on this conversation. Cal was the king of misleading passive aggressive bs. I wonder how much he unloaded on Pope?
I’m a professional lip reader. Cal clearly said “and then I said what’s a zone?”.
"What are these things called inbounds plays"
It's an interesting thought. I just don't see Cal's ego allowing him to have anything to do with UK again.
Yeah up until recently most still weren’t ready to accept Ricky P back and that’s been going on 30 years (although he hasn’t made it easy).
After Cals reset these last few months he probably has his mind at ease finally and can actually talk about basketball to Coach Pope and the conversation probably never be about NBA.
Do you want to know my favorite Little House character?
These coaches recruit in the same circles all the time. They've probably talked at several events before, and now they have even more to talk about.
MP: So where did you guys keep the film room?
Cal: Never heard of it.
Cal: Never heard of it.
There are probably too many other bridges burned with Cal to allow that to happen.
And I'd be perfectly fine with that. Help recruit and promote Kentucky.
I agree.... Calipari thinks he is bigger than the UK program.
Pope is thanking Cal for leaving UK.I would love to be able to listen in on this conversation. Cal was the king of misleading passive aggressive bs. I wonder how much he unloaded on Pope?
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I honestly don't think there is any bad blood. I know folks like to stir up drama but I think Cal likes Pope and he knew it was time for a change. Bottom line.
Cal..I screwed up
MP...ya don't say
Cal...I don't like Hogs
MP...I love MY Cats.
Cal...don't kick my *** to bad at Rupp.
MP...it's inevitable.
MP...ya don't say
Cal...I don't like Hogs
MP...I love MY Cats.
Cal...don't kick my *** to bad at Rupp.
MP...it's inevitable.
I can hear Cal now, "Hey Mark, have you found a place to live in Lexington? I know the perfect place. Only about 4 million!"
What does this mean? Cal left the UK program in worse shape than he inherited it. Yes - he had success in the first part, but a sustained period of poor results following that.
Do some of you all really want Cal as an ambassador for this program when he wasn't even a decent ambassador for it when he was the coach?
I would love to be able to listen in on this conversation. Cal was the king of misleading passive aggressive bs. I wonder how much he unloaded on Pope?
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Shouldn't that say "Did you see all of those threads on Rafters...."
What it means is people change.
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It means people change.
Some for good and some for not so good.
I couldn't care less about what "the former coach" does when he retires.
But if it would happen as Son of Saul talked about and "the former coach" saw the error of his way's, I wouldn't be opposed either.
It's just as simple as that.
MP. Where did you get your coffee at. Cal. Doomsday coffee and roasterie. MP I get mine at Dunkin’ Donuts on Richmond Road in LexingtonI would love to be able to listen in on this conversation. Cal was the king of misleading passive aggressive bs. I wonder how much he unloaded on Pope?
Pope is going to play the game of i appreciate Cal and i thank him for what he did for the university. Thats the proper play and it makes 100% sense. But id love to read the 96 teams group texts these last 5 years. Id say it paints a way different picture of how he truly feels the progarm was being run.
I don't think you need texts. Many of them have been open and vocal about it.
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MAYBE down the road he can come back for the 30th anniversary of the 2012 championship team and that's only if he doesn't downgrade the program before he calls it quits or even after.....
Speaking for myself, I don't want him anywhere near the program in any form. He's gone and I'm damn glad.
MAYBE down the road he can come back for the 30th anniversary of the 2012 championship team and that's only if he doesn't downgrade the program before he calls it quits or even after.....