As I watch Pitino destroy the big east and Golden destroy the SEC it got me thinking how important coaching is in college. If these two guys can go to these schools and find players that compete then the UK coach never gets a pass. Even in year 1. Pitino and Golden have players that compete. For that matter UL does under Kelsey. That’s why you never get a pass. You have to be tough and hungry. Everything in place here. If you can do it at Florida and St John you can do it here
You don’t get a pass at kentucky
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How did Pitino do in year 1 at St. John’s?
How did Golden do in year 1 at Florida?
What was the health and roster situation?
Don't dare bring common sense into this discussion
If Kentucky gets bounced, I hope Pitino wins it all this year.
Would be a capstone achievement to what has been an exceptional coaching career.
He's one of the best coaches of all time. Really wish we had canned Smith back in 2001 and brought him back in.
Would be a capstone achievement to what has been an exceptional coaching career.
He's one of the best coaches of all time. Really wish we had canned Smith back in 2001 and brought him back in.
Golden went to the NIT and finished with a losing record in his first year
It’s not about the result as much as the hunger. Injuries or first year have nothing to do with it. UL plays their azz off on defense. They look like a very good team and we could not beat them right now.
Pope has actually done better in his first season than both those guys did in their first.
Golden was 16-17 his first season @ Fl bub but carry on.
They play in the ACC and lost to every SEC team they’ve played.
Did Pitino lose his starting SG and PG? And the backup PG?
Did his starting PF have a lingering back injury all season long?
This site is like the twilight zone right now. These posters can’t be real with some of these takes.
I like to see Kelsey at Louisville win the ACC tournament in year one
Can’t compare. Pitino came from probation with no portal. Cal followed Gillespie and was a shot from final 4.
HE DOESN'T GET A PASS!
Kelsey has done better job than I expected in his first year.
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And next year what will you say.
Did Pitino lose his starting SG and PG? And the backup PG?
Did his starting PF have a lingering back injury all season long?
This site is like the twilight zone right now. These posters can’t be real with some of these takes.
What exactly about tying the NCAA record for most top 15 wins in a single season in year 1 indicates our team hasn't been playing their *** off or doesn't have hunger?
Let next year get here first weirdo
I love our team and coach but you know defense is serious weakness lie to yourself if you need to
Cal had P Pat and Darius Miller plus Razor Ramon to go with Daniel Orton and HIS recruits from Memphis.
Pope got Perry and an INJURED half the season Robinson.
So we were in the SAME shape as Pitino his first season, only Rick retained MORE players!!!
Popes abbreviated 1st season has been a huge success no matter what happens next week. Pope’s unofficial 1st season is next year with a full offseason to build a roster. Let’s see how he does next year. I think he will kill it.
Are you retarded? Seriously asking. 2010 UK was not a shot from the final four. They were down 5 points with like 10 seconds left and bricked yet another 3 pointer and west Virginia then made 2 FTs to win by 7.
UK never had a legit shot to make the final four once WVU went on a run n the 2nd half.
Even putting a team together in a month? Ok.......
What will our record be next season Nostradamus??????!!!!
It truly has no place in this forum!
Only those who think Pope is the savior.
Or those who think he’s a failure in year 1.
No in between please.
Year one for a selection of coaches at their current school
Pitino: 20-13, missed NCAAT
Golden: 16-17, missed NCAAT
Pearl: 15-20, missed NCAAT
Scheyer: 27-9, 5 seed, L Round of 32
Nate Oats: 16-15, missed NCAAT
Dan Hurley: 16-17, missed NCAAT
And I’m sorry but if you’d trade our season for Louisville’s you’re an idiot. They racked up tons of wins in a cupcake *** conference and will still be seeded below us. Because nobody gives a crap about any of the teams they’ve beaten.
Pitino: 20-13, missed NCAAT
Golden: 16-17, missed NCAAT
Pearl: 15-20, missed NCAAT
Scheyer: 27-9, 5 seed, L Round of 32
Nate Oats: 16-15, missed NCAAT
Dan Hurley: 16-17, missed NCAAT
And I’m sorry but if you’d trade our season for Louisville’s you’re an idiot. They racked up tons of wins in a cupcake *** conference and will still be seeded below us. Because nobody gives a crap about any of the teams they’ve beaten.
And it's improved tremendously in the past month. St. John's offense is a bigger weak point for them than our defense is for us. They have the 68th rated offense while we have the 56th rated defense. You can make a real case for us having the better, more well rounded team and we've done that with an incredible amount of injuries.
Killing you with kindness can be just as effective as being a Dick!
I was talking about Todd Golden going to NIT first year, this 'cat' is an idiot.
Anyone bragging up UL and their coach……
If only UL and UK could have played this year to see who came out on top…….
If only UL and UK could have played this year to see who came out on top…….
Its almost even hard to call this his first year. He had no returning players super short recruiting window to even put together a team. I honestly do no think people are giving him nearly enough credit for what he has done this year especially when you factor in all the injuries we have had. Next year will really be year 1 for him and I think you will see a huge improvement.
Louisville: Projected 6 seed
Kentucky: Projected 3 seed
Some people just always have to be angry. I don’t get it. We have a lot to be happy about in this fanbase.
Toe to toe with duke. I think they win this game