We do know that Cal, tubby and Ricky were not the first. I should’ve said since Joe B. but I didn’t.
Probably. I’m just saying…
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Probably. I’m just saying…
Your BOD made a good decision regardless of how this played out. It’s hard to hire really successful guys.
Correct. Pitino was supposed to be the hire in 2007 too. But BCG beat him to the punch lmfao.
I miss BCG.
How many times does it take? Mitch has been stumbling through and getting his arse saved.
He's not very good. He also had to get Mike Pratt to get him to hire Cal.
Maybe that's why the plane is in NY? Gonna bring him home...
Drew was first. Probably sent feelers out to multiple guys. One was oats almost assuredly. Also? I’m not so sure BD gets asked a 3rd time.
Yeah it seems like Drew takes his faith very seriously. Baylor is the perfect place for him as a small private Baptist school compared to the state flagship and fishbowl that is Kentucky.
I’d be ok with Pitino just because it would be such a fascinating story.
I’d guess they sent out feelers to 6 or 7 guys. Different people involved probably preferred different candidates and then they started talking to those interested immediately. I don’t think there are “first choices”.
Norlander on twitter saying he turned it down. I don't believe it. Sounds like someone is wishful thinking and reporting it as scoop to him. Guess we will see. Exciting nonetheless.
It’s not the fishbowl though that has kept him out of other p5. It’s fit. UK is pretty liberal contrary to being in the Bible Belt. Hard to preach like he does and incorporate faith based principles at a public university. Thats why he rarely gets those offers. If Mitch wasn’t like minded of Drew I’d bet UK wouldn’t sniff.
A big pay raise and he doesn’t have to go work for the Kentucky boosters.
Truth to that. The Crafts are big problem donors. Some stuff went on with them and Cal to the point Cal had to defend his players. Don’t know the specifics. Maybe Richie can explain it.
Rumor is Craft wanted to use Oscar in a ad. For his wife, Kelly's campaign. Cal blocked it. Craft was pissed about it.
Could be in NY just to get some pu$$y. When you have your plane, you can have a woman pretty much anywhere.
I heard the players were bullied about it. Cal defended them. Always two sides. Didn’t want to comment about it first before hearing your side.
UK needs to figure out if it’s worth waiting for Billy D to finish the season (he would take the job) or go to next tier of candidates.
Bulls play-in game is 17th vs Hawks, win that and it’s an even longer wait for him to be available.
Bulls play-in game is 17th vs Hawks, win that and it’s an even longer wait for him to be available.
I would hope they would at least know if he’s an absolute no or not already.
Agree, assuming they asked him. He’s a pro and obviously was at UK — he’ll give them a straight answer.
The wait if they win the play-in is an issue. Need a team next year.
Growing up with pits I couldn’t say but limestone quarries do look mighty good in movies.
I swam in both. Limestone way better.Growing up with pits I couldn’t say but limestone quarries do look mighty good in movies.
Reminds me of the people who did the same thing here back when Crean was hired (or was it Sampson? Or was it both?)
Some people are just way too ate up with this stuff.
There was a plane with Lon Kruger on it coming to Bloomington and then we announced Crean lol.
I don’t know what kind of jet Craft has but flew on a G5 a few times and a really good way to travel. I am not prone to envy except when it comes to a private jet.
Yeah...of all the spoils of being very wealthy, the only one I've ever truly envied is a private jet. It is a very, very nice way to travel.
I don't care about yachts or mansions. Cars are cool -- but the excitement is fleeting. But the jets....the jets are something I'd never get tired of.
I'm telling you Sampson would kill it there. I know he is in his 60s but man what he has did at Houston could you imagine him with Kentucky players.. I don't see Donovan leaving the NBA and he won't be done for aleast anotger two weeks that hurts the portal and recruiting.
Sampson will not be a candidate. They are getting down to pope. Pope!!!!
