UK might not be "UK" any more, sorta like UCLA is no longer "UCLA" anymore....
Coaching Carousel
Moderators: UAdevil, JMarkJohns
Re: Coaching Carousel
“If you have the choice between humble and cocky, go with cocky. There's always time to be humble later, once you've been proven horrendously, irrevocably wrong.”
― Kinky Friedman
― Kinky Friedman
-
- Posts: 8518
- Joined: Tue Jun 03, 2014 8:20 pm
- Reputation: 457
- Location: San Diego, CA
Re: Coaching Carousel
Good comparison, but I think UK can get back to being themselves, unlike ucla. Lexington is a college town, and there’s a HUGE audience for UK hoops, both locally and nationally. The timing is hard right now because there isn’t an obvious coaching candidate, the way there was with Calipari years back. But trust me, that UK job remains highly coveted, and they can reemerge.
None of the above is true about ucla.
- CalStateTempe
- Posts: 15772
- Joined: Tue Jun 03, 2014 2:46 pm
- Reputation: 332
- Location: The Right to Self-Determination: FREEDOM!!!!
Re: Coaching Carousel
Do it … pulll the trigger on Sean miller, I dare you UK
-
- Posts: 8518
- Joined: Tue Jun 03, 2014 8:20 pm
- Reputation: 457
- Location: San Diego, CA
Re: Coaching Carousel
Will. Never. Happen.CalStateTempe wrote: ↑Tue Apr 09, 2024 9:55 am Do it … pulll the trigger on Sean miller, I dare you UK
- Chicat
- Posts: 44936
- Joined: Tue Jun 03, 2014 12:19 pm
- Reputation: 3264
- Location: Your mother's basement
Re: Coaching Carousel
CSM is just the kind of ruthless motherfucker who would kill it at Kentucky in recruiting, and he’s come around to a more free flowing offensive system and now actually puts up points instead of just trying to prevent them.CalStateTempe wrote: ↑Tue Apr 09, 2024 9:55 am Do it … pulll the trigger on Sean miller, I dare you UK
He won’t get a call from UK but he’d rock that shit if he did.
Of the 12 coaches, Rush picked the one whose fans have the deepest passion, the longest memories, the greatest lung capacity and … did I mention deep passion?
Re: Coaching Carousel
Good points, all. We'll see. Personally, I just never liked UKkk; I did like UCLA in the past.Beachcat97 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 09, 2024 9:42 amGood comparison, but I think UK can get back to being themselves, unlike ucla. Lexington is a college town, and there’s a HUGE audience for UK hoops, both locally and nationally. The timing is hard right now because there isn’t an obvious coaching candidate, the way there was with Calipari years back. But trust me, that UK job remains highly coveted, and they can reemerge.
None of the above is true about ucla.
“If you have the choice between humble and cocky, go with cocky. There's always time to be humble later, once you've been proven horrendously, irrevocably wrong.”
― Kinky Friedman
― Kinky Friedman
-
- Posts: 8518
- Joined: Tue Jun 03, 2014 8:20 pm
- Reputation: 457
- Location: San Diego, CA
Re: Coaching Carousel
I love Sean too.Chicat wrote: ↑Tue Apr 09, 2024 10:03 amCSM is just the kind of ruthless motherfucker who would kill it at Kentucky in recruiting, and he’s come around to a more free flowing offensive system and now actually puts up points instead of just trying to prevent them.CalStateTempe wrote: ↑Tue Apr 09, 2024 9:55 am Do it … pulll the trigger on Sean miller, I dare you UK
He won’t get a call from UK but he’d rock that shit if he did.
If he were coming off a S16 run with Xavier, maybe he’d get a call.
Re: Coaching Carousel
Well, at UK, the more they believe the ESPN lies & rumors about CSM, the better his chances!!Beachcat97 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 09, 2024 10:54 amI love Sean too.Chicat wrote: ↑Tue Apr 09, 2024 10:03 amCSM is just the kind of ruthless motherfucker who would kill it at Kentucky in recruiting, and he’s come around to a more free flowing offensive system and now actually puts up points instead of just trying to prevent them.CalStateTempe wrote: ↑Tue Apr 09, 2024 9:55 am Do it … pulll the trigger on Sean miller, I dare you UK
He won’t get a call from UK but he’d rock that shit if he did.
If he were coming off a S16 run with Xavier, maybe he’d get a call.
![Rolling Eyes :roll:](./images/smilies/icon_rolleyes.gif)
“If you have the choice between humble and cocky, go with cocky. There's always time to be humble later, once you've been proven horrendously, irrevocably wrong.”
― Kinky Friedman
― Kinky Friedman
- Chicat
- Posts: 44936
- Joined: Tue Jun 03, 2014 12:19 pm
- Reputation: 3264
- Location: Your mother's basement
Re: Coaching Carousel
Of course, but this was always going to be a down year just because of the talent he had available to work with.Beachcat97 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 09, 2024 10:54 amI love Sean too.Chicat wrote: ↑Tue Apr 09, 2024 10:03 amCSM is just the kind of ruthless motherfucker who would kill it at Kentucky in recruiting, and he’s come around to a more free flowing offensive system and now actually puts up points instead of just trying to prevent them.CalStateTempe wrote: ↑Tue Apr 09, 2024 9:55 am Do it … pulll the trigger on Sean miller, I dare you UK
He won’t get a call from UK but he’d rock that shit if he did.
If he were coming off a S16 run with Xavier, maybe he’d get a call.
CSM would in no way win the press conference (especially since there’s no way anyone would believe he was even their third choice - so they’d be hiring him after a few high profile rejections) but he’d win Big Blue Nation over eventually. Of that, I have no doubt.
Of the 12 coaches, Rush picked the one whose fans have the deepest passion, the longest memories, the greatest lung capacity and … did I mention deep passion?
-
- Posts: 8518
- Joined: Tue Jun 03, 2014 8:20 pm
- Reputation: 457
- Location: San Diego, CA
Re: Coaching Carousel
One of the things Sean proved at AZ was that if he's given the job at a premier program, he can bring in just about any player/class he wants, with very few exceptions. Ayton, Gordon, Stan Johnson, RHJ, Lauri...his recruiting at AZ was spectacular. Put him at UK, and it would be a lot like Calipari being there.Chicat wrote: ↑Tue Apr 09, 2024 11:26 amOf course, but this was always going to be a down year just because of the talent he had available to work with.Beachcat97 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 09, 2024 10:54 amI love Sean too.Chicat wrote: ↑Tue Apr 09, 2024 10:03 amCSM is just the kind of ruthless motherfucker who would kill it at Kentucky in recruiting, and he’s come around to a more free flowing offensive system and now actually puts up points instead of just trying to prevent them.CalStateTempe wrote: ↑Tue Apr 09, 2024 9:55 am Do it … pulll the trigger on Sean miller, I dare you UK
He won’t get a call from UK but he’d rock that shit if he did.
If he were coming off a S16 run with Xavier, maybe he’d get a call.
CSM would in no way win the press conference (especially since there’s no way anyone would believe he was even their third choice - so they’d be hiring him after a few high profile rejections) but he’d win Big Blue Nation over eventually. Of that, I have no doubt.
Re: Coaching Carousel
Word on the interweb is Hurley been offered 11 mil a year. That’s insane. No wonder inflation won’t go away….
Re: Coaching Carousel
Billy Donovan would be a home run hire. But Donovan left Florida because he didn't enjoy recruiting any more. And this was before the transfer portal and NIL. I don't see him going back to the college game. Drew from Baylor would be one coach that would take the job, and Baylor could hire brother Bryce, who just won GCU's first ever NCAA tournament game.
- Chicat
- Posts: 44936
- Joined: Tue Jun 03, 2014 12:19 pm
- Reputation: 3264
- Location: Your mother's basement
Re: Coaching Carousel
Of the 12 coaches, Rush picked the one whose fans have the deepest passion, the longest memories, the greatest lung capacity and … did I mention deep passion?
- UAEebs86
- Posts: 28956
- Joined: Tue Jun 03, 2014 5:41 pm
- Reputation: 1635
- Location: Mohave Dorm Room 417 Buzz 2
Re: Coaching Carousel
We are the people our parents warned us about.
-JB
2022 Survival Pool Co-Champion
-JB
2022 Survival Pool Co-Champion
- Merkin
- Posts: 41050
- Joined: Tue Jun 03, 2014 10:31 am
- Reputation: 1326
- Location: UA basketball smells like....victory
Re: Coaching Carousel
Perfect example of the Conference of Champions, 3 nattys! No better time to leave.
![Image](https://i.imgur.com/XwiEn3m.jpeg)
![Image](https://i.imgur.com/XwiEn3m.jpeg)
- Merkin
- Posts: 41050
- Joined: Tue Jun 03, 2014 10:31 am
- Reputation: 1326
- Location: UA basketball smells like....victory
Re: Coaching Carousel
Shades of Scheer hiding in the bushes at the Tucson airport looking for Tim Floyd.
- Fishclamps
- Posts: 3341
- Joined: Tue Mar 31, 2015 5:44 pm
- Reputation: 719
- Location: Tucson
Re: Coaching Carousel
It's different watching from the sidelines this time
Re: Coaching Carousel
https://maps.app.goo.gl/knTCCf2sDPNP1UPw6?g_st=ic
Kentucky fans found the restaurant Scott Drew was having lunch with a booster and flooded the reviews.
Look at the last hour reviews - It’s pretty hilarious
Kentucky fans found the restaurant Scott Drew was having lunch with a booster and flooded the reviews.
Look at the last hour reviews - It’s pretty hilarious
- Merkin
- Posts: 41050
- Joined: Tue Jun 03, 2014 10:31 am
- Reputation: 1326
- Location: UA basketball smells like....victory
Re: Coaching Carousel
Now who goes to Lexington for Mexican food when you are living in Texas?
Re: Coaching Carousel
Restaurant was in Waco according to reports Ii have seen.
Re: Coaching Carousel
If Kentucky can't get the top-4 candidates, some Kentucky fans would want Lloyd, https://kentucky.forums.rivals.com/thre ... ks.412364/
2019 & 2021 Basketball RAP Winner/2022 Football RAP Winner
-
- Posts: 8518
- Joined: Tue Jun 03, 2014 8:20 pm
- Reputation: 457
- Location: San Diego, CA
Re: Coaching Carousel
I think there's a better chance of Bronny being a lotto pick than there is of Lloyd being the next Kentucky coach.Irish27 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 10, 2024 5:17 pm If Kentucky can't get the top-4 candidates, some Kentucky fans would want Lloyd, https://kentucky.forums.rivals.com/thre ... ks.412364/
- Fishclamps
- Posts: 3341
- Joined: Tue Mar 31, 2015 5:44 pm
- Reputation: 719
- Location: Tucson
Re: Coaching Carousel
Seems like it's Baylor's turn to steal some school's coach
-
- Posts: 8518
- Joined: Tue Jun 03, 2014 8:20 pm
- Reputation: 457
- Location: San Diego, CA
Re: Coaching Carousel
Does Drew win the press conference for Kentucky?
- wyo-cat
- Posts: 7140
- Joined: Tue Jun 03, 2014 6:27 pm
- Reputation: 356
- Location: Dusty Mexican Borderlands
Re: Coaching Carousel
I’ve heard it could be Jerome Tang.
KSU will be next on the carousel
KSU will be next on the carousel
Re: Coaching Carousel
“If you have the choice between humble and cocky, go with cocky. There's always time to be humble later, once you've been proven horrendously, irrevocably wrong.”
― Kinky Friedman
― Kinky Friedman
Re: Coaching Carousel
Getting interviewed by UK is, in itself, a great career booster, not to mention recruiting gold!!
“If you have the choice between humble and cocky, go with cocky. There's always time to be humble later, once you've been proven horrendously, irrevocably wrong.”
― Kinky Friedman
― Kinky Friedman
Re: Coaching Carousel
Turning down UK to stay at Baylor.
I’m a big “the grass isn’t always greener” guy, but hot damn.
I’m a big “the grass isn’t always greener” guy, but hot damn.
Re: Coaching Carousel
He wants it but family isn’t sold. Sounds like a good family man who doesn’t prioritize himself.
Wonder who’s on the second list. Sean Miller keeps popping up. After Xavier doing him a solid by rehiring him, leaving would be pretty low
Wonder who’s on the second list. Sean Miller keeps popping up. After Xavier doing him a solid by rehiring him, leaving would be pretty low
- Catintheheat
- Posts: 4388
- Joined: Tue Jun 03, 2014 2:22 pm
- Reputation: 358
- Location: Augusta, Maine
Re: Coaching Carousel
Drews family has lived in the Waco area for 20 years. The children grew up there. The family considers it home and doesn't want to leave. I think that is a solid decision. Money isn't everything.
Re: Coaching Carousel
Shades of Lute Olson with the Kentucky search years ago. Baylor should just build that statue now
Re: Coaching Carousel
I think CSM could do some top-notch coaching there, but might have a rougher go culturally.
His hire at this point, would seem to many a lot like the hiring of Mick Cronin at UCLA...
“If you have the choice between humble and cocky, go with cocky. There's always time to be humble later, once you've been proven horrendously, irrevocably wrong.”
― Kinky Friedman
― Kinky Friedman
Re: Coaching Carousel
But, in Lute's case, it was family, Bobbie, in particular, who nixed the deal.
“If you have the choice between humble and cocky, go with cocky. There's always time to be humble later, once you've been proven horrendously, irrevocably wrong.”
― Kinky Friedman
― Kinky Friedman
- Fishclamps
- Posts: 3341
- Joined: Tue Mar 31, 2015 5:44 pm
- Reputation: 719
- Location: Tucson
Re: Coaching Carousel
What a rollercoaster for Kentucky fans!
- BBQ wildcat
- Posts: 1028
- Joined: Tue Jun 03, 2014 3:01 pm
- Reputation: 181
Re: Coaching Carousel
I'm not at all worried about Lloyd taking that job, for two reasons:
1. Didn't he say that Arizona was the only program he would have left Gonzaga for?
2. If he did take the first satchel of money that is thrown at him, he would show that he is no better than Fisch.
1. Didn't he say that Arizona was the only program he would have left Gonzaga for?
2. If he did take the first satchel of money that is thrown at him, he would show that he is no better than Fisch.
- Fishclamps
- Posts: 3341
- Joined: Tue Mar 31, 2015 5:44 pm
- Reputation: 719
- Location: Tucson
Re: Coaching Carousel
Kentucky just needs to hire the one man perfect for the job, Rick Pitino
Re: Coaching Carousel
The calls for his (Tommy) name is getting a little louder. Could be from clueless media types and certain fans. But Kentucky’s AD could be getting desperate. It’s not a good look right now for him. Desperate people do funny things.
Re: Coaching Carousel
If so…….Fishclamps wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2024 9:43 am Kentucky just needs to hire the one man perfect for the job, Rick Pitino
Ticket prices for the Arkansas Kentucky game will be Super Bowl level
Re: Coaching Carousel
https://twitter.com/BUDREW/status/1778451916395081730
I don’t know how to embed so adding the link. I don’t think Kentucky and Scott will be a good fit. Baylor is the forever place for him
I don’t know how to embed so adding the link. I don’t think Kentucky and Scott will be a good fit. Baylor is the forever place for him
Last edited by Djcat on Thu Apr 11, 2024 10:09 am, edited 1 time in total.
- Fishclamps
- Posts: 3341
- Joined: Tue Mar 31, 2015 5:44 pm
- Reputation: 719
- Location: Tucson
Re: Coaching Carousel
The biggest problem with Kentucky is they have one of the most insane fanbases in the country. They were calling the Mexican restaurant to confirm he was there after he tweeted that picture yesterday.
Not saying Drew couldn't handle it, but I bet it was a turn off for the rest of the family, especially his wife.
Not saying Drew couldn't handle it, but I bet it was a turn off for the rest of the family, especially his wife.
Re: Coaching Carousel
Is Bruce Pearl still a possibility?
Re: Coaching Carousel
This right here is why I’m not even worried about Tommy being considered. Why would he want to be part of that circus? He likes a more quiet life which he’d never have at Kentucky.Fishclamps wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2024 9:57 am The biggest problem with Kentucky is they have one of the most insane fanbases in the country. They were calling the Mexican restaurant to confirm he was there after he tweeted that picture yesterday.
Not saying Drew couldn't handle it, but I bet it was a turn off for the rest of the family, especially his wife.
“The reality is that the hardest games to win are over teams on their home court. Teams that don’t play those games can spin it however they want, but what they’re saying is, ‘We don’t want to lose in our non conference season.’" - Sean Miller
Re: Coaching Carousel
The first game he loses at Kentucky, and during the post game with reporters, saying something like the players gave it their all but the other team was just better……pitch forks from their fans will be outAZCatGirl wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2024 10:03 amThis right here is why I’m not even worried about Tommy being considered. Why would he want to be part of that circus? He likes a more quiet life which he’d never have at Kentucky.Fishclamps wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2024 9:57 am The biggest problem with Kentucky is they have one of the most insane fanbases in the country. They were calling the Mexican restaurant to confirm he was there after he tweeted that picture yesterday.
Not saying Drew couldn't handle it, but I bet it was a turn off for the rest of the family, especially his wife.
His personality definitely won’t fly with that insane fan base.
- Fishclamps
- Posts: 3341
- Joined: Tue Mar 31, 2015 5:44 pm
- Reputation: 719
- Location: Tucson
Re: Coaching Carousel
Their largest boosters, the Crafts, are a coal baron and his wife with a failed political career. Imagine having to deal with those psychos.
Re: Coaching Carousel
You mean being the UN ambassador isn’t a successful political career?Fishclamps wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2024 10:14 am Their largest boosters, the Crafts, are a coal baron and his wife with a failed political career. Imagine having to deal with those psychos.
![Wink ;)](./images/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif)
Read somewhere Pititno despise them
- Fishclamps
- Posts: 3341
- Joined: Tue Mar 31, 2015 5:44 pm
- Reputation: 719
- Location: Tucson
Re: Coaching Carousel
Well their plane went to NYC this morning so, either doing some shopping or maybe they're finally gonna take a stab at Pitino?
Re: Coaching Carousel
Would love to see it. The Pitino revenge tour. Will be a circus.
-
- Posts: 8518
- Joined: Tue Jun 03, 2014 8:20 pm
- Reputation: 457
- Location: San Diego, CA
Re: Coaching Carousel
I think they need to go younger than some of the names I’m hearing.
- CalStateTempe
- Posts: 15772
- Joined: Tue Jun 03, 2014 2:46 pm
- Reputation: 332
- Location: The Right to Self-Determination: FREEDOM!!!!
Re: Coaching Carousel
Sean’s gonna need up there I bet
Lots of grass in Lexington, but closes to family, Amy would probably be cool with it.
Lots of grass in Lexington, but closes to family, Amy would probably be cool with it.