100%. Beard would be an excellent hire. One of the most proven hires we’ve hired. These fans that say that don’t understand college basketball. Beards trajectory is as high as anyone. The UK brand with Beard could be a match like no other currently in college basketball.
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100%. Beard would be an excellent hire. One of the most proven hires we’ve hired. These fans that say that don’t understand college basketball. Beards trajectory is as high as anyone. The UK brand with Beard could be a match like no other currently in college basketball.
Yes, I agree that a basketball team losing is not a national disaster. You are equating the loss to a cat 5 hurricane? A richter 8 earthquake? You don’t agree with Cal you must think the loss is worse. That’s what he said. He didn’t say anything about the NBA so that’s just you with the butthurt.
He is getting very defensive. He knows people are pissed and tired of the system.
He's saying he doesn't treat a loss like its a natural disaster, like some of our bed-wetting fans. I love that he triggers those morons.
If this things come competely undone, I'm talking losing season and no tourney bid, how does it go for Cal?
IMO, his recent comments sound like someone who is a little upset anyone would dare question him. If so, that mentality at UK usually does not end well.
That quote today was enough for me personally. Every game matters at UK. That's why it's UK.
I'm glad losing is giving you so much joy.
I hate losing a basketball game, but I remember it's just a game played by kids. Some here act like they've been wronged in life. :flush:
Beard is my pick. Winning at TT is no small feat. Speaks of his ability and motivation. I think he would be a home run hire.
Have you noticed certain posters always point out that he lost 13 games last year but never mention his accomplishments at a program that is historically bad? Makes no sense, I think most of them aren’t very knowledgeable about what he has accomplished in his career.
But as a UK fan, you must be happy that 99.99% of fans completely disagree with you, because if not, we wouldn't be UK.
I notice. Some have even said they want Beard to have accomplishments that nobody has ever had to take on UK. One in particular thinks he should literally out perform Cal at Kentucky and beat Kansas at Texas friggin Tech to get the job.
When you have a narrative, this is how stupid you end up sounding. You make no sense at all.
You must be kybassfan’s bastard son. Right?
Aww, have we seen this movie before or what? And just like that, Cal has fell victim to the ole “I’m bigger than the University or it’s fan base!” shark jump!
Sutton did it, Pitino was a season or two away from doing it, Tubby did it, BCG definitely did it, and now Cal. SMDH
That moment when you know, it’s the beginning of the end. Thanks Cal, it’s been great.
Sutton did it, Pitino was a season or two away from doing it, Tubby did it, BCG definitely did it, and now Cal. SMDH
That moment when you know, it’s the beginning of the end. Thanks Cal, it’s been great.
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Of course Saban wouldn’t be losing multiple games in a row and looking clueless doing it.
I think he has always said the same thing which is he does not listen to the negative or the positive comments so not sure he was saying anything different. However he must figure out a way of limiting the number of Freshmen he has to recruit each year.
The thing I don't like about Beard was him saying how much he liked the decade serving as an assistant to Bobby Knight and Pat Knight. That's a bit of a red flag for me.
Be still Ellen. Your husband spews enough nonsense.
4 games. 4 games where your team looked like garbage. STFU. Tubby didn’t lose 4 games in a row. I think the only coach who ever did was Bill G. Congrats Cal.
Why?
We overplay Knight. He's just a hard nosed ******* basketball coach. He'd be loved by everyone he coaches for, and hated by the rest. He was a winner.
Beard coaches in 2020, and he's got a great reputation.
He'll get another year. UNC is on UK's level and they were 14-19 last season. If they then have another poor start and consequent bad season he will leave(Im just gonna go with the word leave here). A Coach with the success he's had here for 11 seasons isn't and shouldn't be run off after 1 poor season.
Im not worried about his quote. You're free to take from it whatever you want. Sounds like a coach trying to lessen the pressure on his players. He shouldn't have brought it up honestly. We don't need to hear what he's telling these guys behind closed doors so that they don't feel the pressure of losing from the fans. In a way, and Im not trying to be political here, but in a way he's like Donald Trump and that's I believe he likes to hear the sound of his own voice. Cal just doesn't tweet 50 texts a day.
No but, he paid attention to the SJW bs that was floating around and got involved. Focus is in the wrong place. He has thrown the fans under the bus.
Thanks. When certain posters criticize me, I know I'm on the right track. You are one of those.
Oh, I didn't criticize you, I made an observation. I don't know you or your positions, never seen you before. I couldn't care less. Please don't quote me.
Did not watch the game. No need to when I knew what it was going to be. More ugly *** basketball, pitiful coaching. Also I have no desire to see Cal’s white privileges face, or hear him yelling and screaming and running onto the floor.
Who do I think can replace him, ANYBODY.
Who do I think can replace him, ANYBODY.
Not very bright are you.
So you are a trolling UL fan who really has no team to root for, you just like coaches and are like groupies who follow singers to their hotel rooms to be used.
Sounds like the kool-aid we drink on the recruiting every year. I think Few would help but we want bigger, has to be younger than 50, has to be a guy of the people, and most important part of the people, Cal has separated himself and its not a good look.
Actually, Calipari was the last coach who did it (2018). Now he's done it twice. Did BCG even lose 4 in a row twice?? Has any UK coach lost 4 in a row twice (either in the same season, or during their time at UK)? Before Calipari, BCG lost 4 in a row in 2008-2009. I think it also happened in the mid-80s - probably end of Joe B's days before Sutton came on in 1985-86. Would be hard not to imagine Sutton having not lost 4 in a row during his short, scandal-ridden stint before Pitino came in.
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You just called yourself a troll. That is the definition of "troll" that you just spewed. You get a kick out of irritating people and getting a reaction = troll. Like that bass fan and that baller cal clown. They love it when people get agitated, especially agitated by their presence and postings.
Thanks for posting that.
Eh, I'm not going to attack him for saying what he said. Essentially all it means is he's blocking the outside noise, which is what he should do. He can't get into what we have to say, I get that.
But, how long is he going to pound his head against the wall to pad his NBA draft numbers? This looks exhausting.
Just keep in mind, it will take years for him to stop this train and move in a different direction. He can't change the state of this program on a dime, you pumpers need to understand that. It will take years to change it and that’s if he decides to change it, which I doubt he'll do.
Actually Saban "gets it". He constantly says stuff like "big win for our fans". Every time Bama beats Auburn he talks about it being a big win because of the rivalry.
I know some of that stuff is coach speak but, he does seem to understand that the fans matter. Fans are the life blood of the program. They drive the interest, whether that be in merch sales or TV rating. Yes, fans do matter.
I don’t think twice. Eddie Sutton’s last team lost 6 in a row. I think this team will too.
Have to agree. Did not think what he said was that bad. I did not take it trashing the fans. I still don’t like Cal. LOL
I was very high on Beard last year at this time and I still am but, to a lesser degree. His team just wasn't very impressive when UK played them on their Home floor. They may have been too-hyped to play us or just inexperienced at that time. Not sure. Of course, that was one game and Beard seems to have his squad playing well this year. So, we will see what happens.
IMO, Brad Underwood might be worth watching as well. I like how he has built his current team. And I wonder who that familiar face is on his bench that might have had a hand in talent evaluation?
This has been a concern for me for quite a while. He seems to have some issue with basketball players from Kentucky. It is really astonishing to me since there have been a few that could have easily played for us and WANTED TO PLAY FOR KENTUCKY!! They are the ones that probably would have stayed more than one year even IF they could go on, because they would love the name on the front of the jersey. Most kids who grow up in Kentucky and play the game, have probably dreamed of playing for Kentucky. I think it would be good for the player, good for the team, good for the University and good for the fans. A win-win situation. So I really don't understand his reluctance, no, his downright refusing to even consider it. It's a problem that could easily be fixed. Maybe I am oversimplifying it but the issue has become obvious over the years. Thanks for listening. I would like to know what others think.
Cal can be his own worst enemy. Whether it's his stubbornness on the floor, recruiting or in saying stupid stuff like this. Everything is magnified when you're the Head Coach at UK. He just doesn't do himself any favors. Cal should have probably left after the 2014 season and by all reports it nearly happened. But, the twins returning kept him in Lex.
The truth is he holds all the cards on when and how he will leave. The contract Barnhart has given him puts all that power into Cal's hands. Whether that is good or bad probably depends on your point of view. Personally, I thought it was a terrible idea at the time and even more so now. Everyone answers to someone. Cal should be no different but, I can't see Mitch Barnhart holding much sway over Calipari. In fact, I could see MB bailing for another job rather than having to deal with a failing John Calipari who is holding a nearly interminable long term contract.
No, the only way Calipari will ever leave UK is on his own terms. No amount of fan pressure or unhappiness will affect that. Of course, he might just decide that it isn't worth the trouble and just walk away. But, he is very stubborn and cares deeply about his legacy.
The truth is he holds all the cards on when and how he will leave. The contract Barnhart has given him puts all that power into Cal's hands. Whether that is good or bad probably depends on your point of view. Personally, I thought it was a terrible idea at the time and even more so now. Everyone answers to someone. Cal should be no different but, I can't see Mitch Barnhart holding much sway over Calipari. In fact, I could see MB bailing for another job rather than having to deal with a failing John Calipari who is holding a nearly interminable long term contract.
No, the only way Calipari will ever leave UK is on his own terms. No amount of fan pressure or unhappiness will affect that. Of course, he might just decide that it isn't worth the trouble and just walk away. But, he is very stubborn and cares deeply about his legacy.
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