They're irritated at Rupps Rafters with Pat Forde for criticizing the Cal deal...

[IUHoopster]

Article by Pat Forde openly questioning UK's decision to give Cal a lifetime contract

https://sports.yahoo.com/kentucky-lifetime-contract-john-calipari-203240035.html

Citing Cal's pronouncements of

"So there are two views of the Decade of Calipari: the big picture that portrays excellence, and the trend picture that says things are less excellent than they used to be. Or, at the very least, things are no longer living up to hypeman Cal's proclamations.

Among the grandiose terms he has thrown out like red meat to the fan base:

"We don't just play college basketball, we ARE college basketball.""

"We don't move the needle, we ARE the needle."" ;"

"Gold standard of college athletics."" 15px;">"Gold standard of college athletics."

"The Kentucky Effect.""

 

[Tasmanian Devil]

Article by Pat Forde openly questioning UK's decision to give Cal a lifetime contract

https://sports.yahoo.com/kentucky-lifetime-contract-john-calipari-203240035.html

Citing Cal's pronouncements of

"So there are two views of the Decade of Calipari: the big picture that portrays excellence, and the trend picture that says things are less excellent than they used to be. Or, at the very least, things are no longer living up to hypeman Cal's proclamations.

Among the grandiose terms he has thrown out like red meat to the fan base:

"We don't just play college basketball, we ARE college basketball.""

"We don't move the needle, we ARE the needle."" ;"

"Gold standard of college athletics."" 15px;">"Gold standard of college athletics."

"The Kentucky Effect.""

The truth never plays well in the Bluegrass - or to @fpeaugh .

This ending speaks volumes:

"Fact is, John Calipari has had a very good run at Kentucky. But his anticipated Big Blue dynasty was derailed on an April night in 2015 in Indianapolis, and it hasn't gotten back on track since. He's absolutely worth keeping as coach, but that "lifetime" contract might look different if the Wildcats continue to fall short of the Final Four the next couple of seasons."

 

[oldcougar77]

The truth never plays well in the Bluegrass - or to @fpeaugh .

This ending speaks volumes:

"Fact is, John Calipari has had a very good run at Kentucky. But his anticipated Big Blue dynasty was derailed on an April night in 2015 in Indianapolis, and it hasn't gotten back on track since. He's absolutely worth keeping as coach, but that "lifetime" contract might look different if the Wildcats continue to fall short of the Final Four the next couple of seasons."

That was a terrific night. I was driving home from Muncie after attending one of my daughter's theater performances at Ball State. I had dvr'd the games and hadn't watched or listened to them. As I got on I65 south of Indy, multiple vehicles with Kentucky license plates and UK decals started streaming past me. I knew then that the 'Cats had lost and those inbred bastards were heading for home with their tails tucked (literally). I laughed all the way home and stayed up until the wee hours watching with glee.

 

[Tasmanian Devil]

That was a terrific night. I was driving home from Muncie after attending one of my daughter's theater performances at Ball State. I had dvr'd the games and hadn't watched or listened to them. As I got on I65 south of Indy, multiple vehicles with Kentucky license plates and UK decals started streaming past me. I knew then that the 'Cats had lost and those inbred bastards were heading for home with their tails tucked (literally). I laughed all the way home and stayed up until the wee hours watching with glee.

No kidding.

I was working a part-time job to help pay for college for my daughter. Every morning the store would have a meeting before they opened up.

The manager was a basketball fan and (since the Final Four was in Indy and we were getting some people in our store that were in town) he asked who we thought would win. "Duke", some said. "Wisconsin", one said.

It got to me: "ABK".

"ABK"? he asked.

"Yeah, ABK - Anybody But Kentucky".

A solid round of applause ensued . . .

 

[fpeaugh]

The truth never plays well in the Bluegrass - or to @fpeaugh .

This ending speaks volumes:

"Fact is, John Calipari has had a very good run at Kentucky. But his anticipated Big Blue dynasty was derailed on an April night in 2015 in Indianapolis, and it hasn't gotten back on track since. He's absolutely worth keeping as coach, but that "lifetime" contract might look different if the Wildcats continue to fall short of the Final Four the next couple of seasons."

10 years:
7 Elite 8s
4 Final Fours
1 Title

Results speak for themselves. Every UK fan I know loves him. The lifetime contract proves how wrong you’ve been. You’ve been saying he’s on the hot seat and he gets a lifetime contract. Good call.

 

[HoosiersChamps]

10 years:
7 Elite 8s
4 Final Fours
1 Title

Results speak for themselves. Every UK fan I know loves him. The lifetime contract proves how wrong you’ve been.

Every UK fan that I know thinks that they have underachieved under Calislimey.
And, you are stupid.

 

[fpeaugh]

Every UK fan that I know thinks that they have underachieved under Calislimey.
And, you are stupid.

Do they want him fired?

 

[turney333]

In principle, I think that a "lifetime" contract is a stupid idea, but on closer inspection its really just a PR stunt.

The "lifetime" contract amounts to a 5 year extension of his current coaching contract, with the "opportunity" to be a paid ambassador when he retires from coaching.

 

[HoosiersChamps]

Do they want him fired?

If all he delivers them is Sweet 16's and Elite 8's, yes they do. To a man they complain how KY basketball doesn't feel like KY basketball anymore. I remind them that the players are still being paid to be there and that generally shuts them up.

 

[fpeaugh]

If all he delivers them is Sweet 16's and Elite 8's, yes they do. To a man they complain how KY basketball doesn't feel like KY basketball anymore. I remind them that the players are still being paid to be there and that generally shuts them up.

Maybe you’re not understanding his results.

In his 10 years:
7 Elite 8s
4 Final 4s
2 Championship games
1 Title

What part of that sounds like just Sweet 16s and Elite 8s? Name me a program that’s been consistently better than that.

The key to success is making deep runs or being in a position to each year. Beyond that there’s a lot of luck and matchups involved. Cal puts you in a position to win it all every single year.

 

[fpeaugh]

For comparison Coach K the last 15 years:
5 Elite 8
2 Final Four
2 Titles

Cal has been much better consistently. And Coach K is regarded by most as the top coach of all time or 2nd best.

 

[gmhowes]

For comparison Coach K the last 15 years:
5 Elite 8
2 Final Four
2 Titles

Cal has been much better consistently. And Coach K is regarded by most as the top coach of all tmime or 2nd best.

For comparison Coach K the last 15 years:
5 Elite 8
2 Final Four
2 Titles

Cal has been much better consistently. And Coach K is regarded by most as the top coach of all time or 2nd best.

Ky fans rail about coach K moving his recruiting in the top 10 kids each year. Coach K since doing so has been noticibly better than Cal. That my friends is proof of disdain for UK fans who are smart enough to understand who the real coach is of the two

 

[IUHoopster]

If all he delivers them is Sweet 16's and Elite 8's, yes they do. To a man they complain how KY basketball doesn't feel like KY basketball anymore. I remind them that the players are still being paid to be there and that generally shuts them up.

Yes and no. The older fans complain because it differs greatly from the days of Kyle Macy, Rex Chapman, etc. The younger fans don’t seem to mind. They haven't known much else and Cal’s methods result in at least a Sweet Sixteen or better most years. They remain everyone else’s super bowl in their minds.

 

[Tasmanian Devil]

1st 6 years:
5 Elite 8s
4 Final Fours
1 Title

Last 4 years:
2 Elite 8's
ZERO Final Fours
ZERO Titles
Lost to lower-seeded team 3 of the 4 years.

Results speak for themselves.

FIFY

 

[HoosiersChamps]

Maybe you’re not understanding his results.

In his 10 years:
7 Elite 8s
4 Final 4s
2 Championship games
1 Title

What part of that sounds like just Sweet 16s and Elite 8s? Name me a program that’s been consistently better than that.

The key to success is making deep runs or being in a position to each year. Beyond that there’s a lot of luck and matchups involved. Cal puts you in a position to win it all every single year.

Hey moron. You asked about what my KY friends and coworkers thought about Cal and I told you. None of what I responded to was what I thought of the KY program. Isn't it about time for you to FOAD?

 

[Tasmanian Devil]

Hey moron. You asked about what my KY friends and coworkers thought about Cal and I told you. None of what I responded to was what I thought of the KY program. Isn't it about time for you to FOAD?

Reading comprehension is not one of his strengths

 

[HoosiersChamps]

Reading comprehension is not one of his strengths

Too bad you cant fix stupid.

 

[Tasmanian Devil]

Too bad you cant fix stupid.

 

[minneman]

Every UK fan I know loves him.

Including yourself.

 

[sk73]

Every UK fan that I know thinks that they have underachieved under Calislimey.
And, you are stupid.

Evidently, you only know the stupid UK fans. You may have something in common with them.

 

[HoosiersChamps]

Evidently, you only know the stupid UK fans. You may have something in common with them.

Is there another kind?

 

[Bulk VanderHuge]

Evidently, you only know the stupid UK fans. You may have something in common with them.

Those are the only ones who post here...see feepaw.

 

[fpeaugh]

Hey moron. You asked about what my KY friends and coworkers thought about Cal and I told you. None of what I responded to was what I thought of the KY program. Isn't it about time for you to FOAD?

No you said all Cal delivers is Sweet 16s and Elite 8s because you have no clue what you’re talking about. You’re stuck in an IU bubble. I educated you and you get upset about it.

 

[fpeaugh]

I love how no one could provide one single program more consistently successful than UK the last 10 years.

Point proven.

 

[Bulk VanderHuge]

I love how no one could provide one single program more consistently successful than UK the last 10 years.

Point proven.

How many banners in the last 10 years?

 

[fpeaugh]

How many banners in the last 10 years?

One

How many do we have in the last 30 years?

 

[Bulk VanderHuge]

One

How many do we have in the last 30 years?

No one is arguing that IU is the most successful program in the last 30 years, so your Whataboutism is irrelevant.

 

[fpeaugh]

No one is arguing that IU is the most successful program in the last 30 years, so your Whataboutism is irrelevant.

Name a program more consistently successful genius.

 

[Bulk VanderHuge]

Name a program more consistently successful genius.

1 banner in 21 years.

 

[fpeaugh]

1 banner in 21 years.

You’re lost again.

The adults here are talking about the last 10 years under Cal.

 

[Bulk VanderHuge]

You’re lost again.

The adults here are talking about the last 10 years under Cal.

Sorry to make you look stupid...and the only thing adult about you is your diaper.

 

[Tasmanian Devil]

No you said all Cal delivers is Sweet 16s and Elite 8s

No, he didn’t.

He said this;

If all he delivers them is Sweet 16's and Elite 8's, yes they do.

You forgot to acknowledge a big word there, bucko - even though it only has two letters. You espouse Calipari’s 10 year run but far too many UK fans see how he recruited his first 6 seasons (and the results) vs how he has recruited the last 4 seasons (and the results - which have been Sweet 16’s and Elite 8’s). And as HC said, IF that is all he delivers them it’s not going to sit well with BBN.

You don’t think UK fans noticed how they had a Final Four slot open up for the taking in each of the last 2 seasons only to watch it go up in flames? All UK had to do was beat an #9 seed and #11 seed in 2018 (neither who had been ranked all year) and beat a #5 seed who lost their best player the previous game to an ACL tear. They blew it BOTH TIMES!

Look at their recruiting class for this next year. Good players - but not a top 5 guy, no inside player. It’s basically going to be 2019 again with no Reid Travis. IF Calipari goes another year without getting to a Final Four, it will get ugly in Lexington.

 

[PranksterMary]

No, he didn’t.

He said this;



You forgot to acknowledge a big word there, bucko - even though it only has two letters. You espouse Calipari’s 10 year run but far too many UK fans see how he recruited his first 6 seasons (and the results) vs how he has recruited the last 4 seasons (and the results - which have been Sweet 16’s and Elite 8’s). And as HC said, IF that is all he delivers them it’s not going to sit well with BBN.

You don’t think UK fans noticed how they had a Final Four slot open up for the taking in each of the last 2 seasons only to watch it go up in flames? All UK had to do was beat an #9 seed and #11 seed in 2018 (neither who had been ranked all year) and beat a #5 seed who lost their best player the previous game to an ACL tear. They blew it BOTH TIMES!

Look at their recruiting class for this next year. Good players - but not a top 5 guy, no inside player. It’s basically going to be 2019 again with no Reid Travis. IF Calipari goes another year without getting to a Final Four, it will get ugly in Lexington.

But you said it was going to get ugly this year and they just gave him what amounts to a lifetime contract. Your posts here make you look like a know nothing dumbass. Stop now and delete your account if you’re incapable of doing any better. The more you follow fpeaugh around, the dumber you come off. Every. Time. Every. Post. Please stop ruining this place and just leave. No one makes IU fans look dumber than you. No one. Much appreciated.

 

[Tasmanian Devil]

But you said it was going to get ugly this year

I did?

Please link we’re I said THIS YEAR. Can’t wait for this . . . You should be able to find it pretty easy since you’ve only been here a couple of weeks

 

[Bulk VanderHuge]

But you said it was going to get ugly this year and they just gave him what amounts to a lifetime contract. Your posts here make you look like a know nothing dumbass. Stop now and delete your account if you’re incapable of doing any better. The more you follow fpeaugh around, the dumber you come off. Every. Time. Every. Post. Please stop ruining this place and just leave. No one makes IU fans look dumber than you. No one. Much appreciated.

Where you been, Victor?

 

[PranksterMary]

I did?

Please link we’re I said THIS YEAR. Can’t wait for this . . . You should be able to find it pretty easy since you’ve only been here a couple of weeks

The typical dodge from you. “Who, me?” Yes, you. Always you. You always say this about Cal and UK. And then you do nothing but follow Fpaugh around. Stop. And leave. You add nothing to this place. Now,please throw more excuses out.

 

[Tasmanian Devil]

The typical dodge from you. “Who, me?” Yes, you. Always you. You always say this about Cal and UK. And then you do nothing but follow Fpaugh around. Stop. And leave. You add nothing to this place. Now,please throw more excuses out.

Typical?

You’ve only been on this board since March 19 so how do you know how I am?

Link please. Where did I say this year ?

 

[PranksterMary]

Where you been, Victor?

Another Fpeaugh stalker who does nothing but follow others around. No original thoughts, no basketball insights. Just dumbass post after dumbass post. We get it. You can’t talk basketball. Just leave.

 

[Tasmanian Devil]

Another Fpeaugh stalker who does nothing but follow others around. No original thoughts, no basketball insights. Just dumbass post after dumbass post. We get it. You can’t talk basketball. Just leave.

How many user names you gone thru now? 200? 300?

 

[fpeaugh]

No, he didn’t.

He said this;



You forgot to acknowledge a big word there, bucko - even though it only has two letters. You espouse Calipari’s 10 year run but far too many UK fans see how he recruited his first 6 seasons (and the results) vs how he has recruited the last 4 seasons (and the results - which have been Sweet 16’s and Elite 8’s). And as HC said, IF that is all he delivers them it’s not going to sit well with BBN.

You don’t think UK fans noticed how they had a Final Four slot open up for the taking in each of the last 2 seasons only to watch it go up in flames? All UK had to do was beat an #9 seed and #11 seed in 2018 (neither who had been ranked all year) and beat a #5 seed who lost their best player the previous game to an ACL tear. They blew it BOTH TIMES!

Look at their recruiting class for this next year. Good players - but not a top 5 guy, no inside player. It’s basically going to be 2019 again with no Reid Travis. IF Calipari goes another year without getting to a Final Four, it will get ugly in Lexington.

IF is easy to say but the results speak for themselves. Cal just got a lifetime contract...what in the world is getting ugly?

I just find it laughable that IU fans would criticize UK over results when we’ve been past the Sweet 16 once in 25 years.