I think it's three years for anyone except Donovan, who would still be able to get some late recruits. But next year would be another #7 seed, 11 loss season, even with Donovan.

 

:thumb:

You all certainly don't want Calipari....if he went ONE YEAR with double digit losses...the natives would be irate again.

Give Billy D what ever he wants.

Here's what's next...

 

..immediately, some sever mediocrity from the Wildcats....then a chance at rebuilding, but only if everyone buys in...this is a 3 year setback, no matter which way people would like to spin it.

 

If they get Donovan the problem will be solved in 2009

You all certainly don't want Calipari....if he went ONE YEAR with double digit losses...the natives would be irate again.

 

his style is much better than than the slothing around Tubby's offense did:jump:

his style is much better than than the slothing around Tubby's offense did:jump:

 

Back to back elite 8's hasnt he? Or was it sweet 16 last year?

I know I've been harping on this alot, but be careful what you wish for with Calipari....He's nothing but trouble.

 

 

 

What trouble has he gotten into at Memphis? Elite 8 trouble? 30 win season trouble? :lol: Everyone has a past...he's a great recruiter and a good coach...

If they get Donovan the problem will be solved in 2009

Why should Donovan come to Lexington?

Why should Donovan come to Lexington?

 

3 million bucks a year... get treated like a King... coach a program he once assisted... coach one of the most historic programs ever.

Why should Donovan come to Lexington?

I do think whoever is the next coach at UK will be the highest paid coach in the country.

For people who want Calapari why? I mean yes he is a great recruiter, and he already gets the best recruits. But how many final fours has he been to? Thats right just one, and if he loses to OSU saturday, it will be another time coming up short. And remember elite 8's just dont cut it, or atleast that is what you say about Tubby. So why do you want a guy who already gets top recruits and yet still has only been to one final four. I mean if he is getting top recruits all the time, and still only one final four, that must mean he must not be doing something right...

I do think whoever is the next coach at UK will be the highest paid coach in the country.

 

Bar none.

I do think whoever is the next coach at UK will be the highest paid coach in the country.

 

Tubby already was or was top 2... old news.

I do think whoever is the next coach at UK will be the highest paid coach in the country.

And should be the next spokesperson for Advil and Goody's.

Color me as shocked.

I was shocked at how quickly this went down. I fully thought OTS would return for another year with some new assistants.

Tubby evidently thought so as well. He was recruiting on Monday and so were his assistants and offered an in-state kid. He was at the Sweet 16 working the stands and watching Matt Walls on Wednesday.

Then today, and all the fireworks went off.

It is a downer because I had hoped Tubby could turn it around. However, it is likely the best for all parties involved. Things had gotten stale.

So how did this go down.

I was told by a friend that there was some smoke between Tubby and Minnesota two weeks ago. My friend dismissed it and I did as well when we were told this. Same source told my buddy that Alford was headed to New Mexico. Turned out to be true.

In the meantime, OTS never spoke one on one until this morning with Minnesota.

There is some dispute about whether or not OTS and Barnhart met. I was told there is a strong opinion that Barnhart and OTS met this morning and the ultimatum was laid out to get rid of some assistants. Tubby balked. Tubby was keeping status quo. Assistants were recruiting as of last night.

Upon disagreeing with Barnhart over the ultimatum, Tubby called Minnesota and spoke with them for the first time saying if they wanted him, he would be interested in coming. Then the other parties hammered out the contract and OTS was on his way to the Land of 10,000 Lakes.

A lot can be said of the UK fan base. Much of it will be negative. I think Gregg Doyel, Pat Forde, Mike DeCoursey, and Dan Wetzel have essentially vouched for UK fans.

So where does the focus turn?

For one, I don't see how Barnhart can go through the process without least making a sincere overture at Donovan. I agree. He has to at least make an overture to get Donovan. Can he get him, possibly, but he may have to wait.

Then the pecking order will include many others.

One thing I get a chuckle out of is the one name many will immediately discount...Rick Pitino. Everyone knows how Barnhart and Jurich have had their differences, it seems, a game of one-upmanship. What if Barnhart could reel in Pitino from Louisville?

I cannot even begin to even think that...but money will not be an issue here.

It will be interesting to see how this plays out.

A weird day but one that should be a very interesting ride.

 

I would love Rick back in Lexington