Adou Thiero could've pouted and complained about playing time. Instead he was there when the team needed him. He is what being teammate is all about. Kuddos to the kid!
You can be upset with Mitch if you want, but he had the balls to go on
@KySportsRadio
right after making an unpopular decision and speak to the fan base. Props to him for that. Brought a few of us around too.
I know lots of fans aren't happy with Wheeler, but the dude lead the SEC in assists and was the only player on the team that could get to the rim consistently. I want him on my team.
I just spent 45 minutes talking to Mark Pope (unrelated to sports) he is by far the most down to earth college coach I have ever been around. I hope he succeeds not just for our team but for him.
Mark Stoops admitted that last season wasn't as good as it should be and took responsibility on
@KySportsRadio
You gotta like the guy. Hope he continues to succeed.
If Will Levis decides not to play in the bowl game I'm good with it. He has played injured for most of the season to get us to this point. He doesn't owe us more than that.
The Kentucky fans that are upset with the Sharpe situation are more made at Calipari for developing an NBA player and not worrying about a championship. TBH I don't know how I feel about it myself. Losing to St. Peter's with a top 5 pick riding the pine is not a good look.
I don't really mind starting the roster over from scratch. I respect every player that has worn the UK jersey, but I think that UK became just a stepping stone and not a destination. Hence the lack of effort in the past few years. I want players that want to be here!
Kansas has lost 4 of their last 6 games and may still be ranked in the top 12 tomorrow. UK would be out of the tournament and rumors would be that Calipari may leave to the NBA.
Does anyone else have a hard time watching UK games with casual fans? I think it's because they want to talk about other stuff the whole time and I'm too deeply invested even when we are up 20.
I know we play them today, but there is sad news coming out of Knoxville today. The library on campus burnt last night, and it was a total loss. Both books burnt, and one of them hadn't been colored in yet.
I know this might sound stupid, but my favorite part of this awesome video is at 3:47 when Pope tells the guy holding the door "thank you". It's obvious he doesn't have an ego and doesn't feel entitled jusylt because of his job. Love that he is here.
Calipari use to be the first to change and always stayed ahead of the competition. He is not the same coach as he use to be. Idk what changed, maybe he's burned out or maybe because Robic isn't there. Whatever it is this is not the way Kentucky Basketball is supposed to be.
Kentucky's NIL bill passed to day specifies that players can't endorse tobacco, gambling, or strip clubs. Wonder what school they were thinking about when the last one was added. 🤔
Interesting stats for those that need to see it:
Shavir Wheeler
10.1 pts
6.9 ast
3 tov
30.8 3pt%
Marquis Teague
10 pts
4.8 ast
2.7 tov
32.5 3pt%
One of these guys had Anthony Davis on his team.
When tre comes back, we need to play small ball and only sub the bigs in when Tre needs a break. We peaked in December, we need to get back to that team.
Great game. Besides free throws, my favorite part is how they continued to play through a terribly officiated and one-sided game. That's the fight we as fans have been asking for.
This is when some "Kentucky fans" log on Twitter to talk about how they have been fans for 40 years and this is the worst they have ever witnessed. I recommend blocking them.
I cant believe how easy it is for some "fans" to just trash our own players. We've all been frustrated and yelled "what are you doing?!" at the TV, but to go on Twitter and type it knowing the kid can see it. That's pretty low.
Off work today so I decided to watch the second half again. One thing I noticed is that when Tshiebwe got away with a walk ESPN replayed it 5 times and Dykes kept on talking about it. A bad call finally goes our way and ESPN wants Congress to investigate. Geeze.
Mark Stoops and staff have had a good handle on their players since Stoops has been here. CR made a terrible decision and if guilty should be punished, but there hasn't been a culture of it here. I'm glad nobody was hurt and hope he learns from this.
Seeing Kentucky "journalist" relish in the fact that Kentucky lost pisses me off to. I'm fan first. Idgaf if I get to be a media member again as long as we win. Posting opinions is cool. Posting half quotes is bs.
Something seems wrong with this team more than just coaching or talent. I can't put a finger on it but something is off. They just don't play like a team. Am I the only one that feels this way?
BREAKING: New NIL guidelines will be retroactive, per
@RossDellenger
.
Schools with boosters who have communicated with players before they have signed with programs would be sanctioned.
Guidelines are expected to be published next week.
More HERE:
I'm announcing my run as UK's AD. I'd like to announce free beer at the first football game each year too. The seating chart at Rupp Arena will be flopped so now the last row will be the first row in the lower arena. Calipari can have a new practice and a go-kart track.
#gocats