March 27, 200917 yr Ok, here are the latest rumors/confirmations, etc. that I know... 1) The assistant coaches did not pack up and move out of their offices today. I have confirmed visual proof to back this up and in fact, there were two assistants chatting in one of the offices at 5:30 p.m. this evening 2) Gillispie stated plainly today that Patterson and Meeks will be back with Kentucky next season. That, of course, is not guaranteed, but that's all we have to go on at this point. 3) There was an explosion of activity in the media room this morning as they were told to get a huge press conference together for Friday. In the afternoon, this kind of tapered off and its more of a "be ready just in case" type atmosphere now. 4) Alan Cutler stated on ESPN radio that Gillispie is gone 5) CBSSports reports that it is a done deal and Mitch is trying to work out a deal with Donovan, Calipari or Izzo (likely in that order) 6) There was apparently a few hangups in making a big hire today at some point and that is what started some of the rumors that Gillispie could possibly be back. The Final Word: Billy Gillispie had opportunities to make things better, but he balked on some of the requests made to him by the higher-ups. At this point, Gillispie is gone BUT it all hinges on making a good hire. If a deal cannot be worked out with one of the big-name coaches, Gillispie may very well be back next season. The Recruits: We will likely lose Orton if Gillsipie goes. We will likely keep all others either way. If we hire Donovan, he has a recruit that is likely to come with him (he didn't tell me his name). That's it for now...
March 27, 200917 yr Ok, here are the latest rumors/confirmations, etc. that I know... 1) The assistant coaches did not pack up and move out of their offices today. I have confirmed visual proof to back this up and in fact, there were two assistants chatting in one of the offices at 5:30 p.m. this evening 2) Gillispie stated plainly today that Patterson and Meeks will be back with Kentucky next season. That, of course, is not guaranteed, but that's all we have to go on at this point. 3) There was an explosion of activity in the media room this morning as they were told to get a huge press conference together for Friday. In the afternoon, this kind of tapered off and its more of a "be ready just in case" type atmosphere now. 4) Alan Cutler stated on ESPN radio that Gillispie is gone 5) CBSSports reports that it is a done deal and Mitch is trying to work out a deal with Donovan, Calipari or Izzo (likely in that order) 6) There was apparently a few hangups in making a big hire today at some point and that is what started some of the rumors that Gillispie could possibly be back. The Final Word: Billy Gillispie had opportunities to make things better, but he balked on some of the requests made to him by the higher-ups. At this point, Gillispie is gone BUT it all hinges on making a good hire. If a deal cannot be worked out with one of the big-name coaches, Gillispie may very well be back next season. The Recruits: We will likely lose Orton if Gillsipie goes. We will likely keep all others either way. If we hire Donovan, he has a recruit that is likely to come with him (he didn't tell me his name). That's it for now... You think after all this he will want to come back?
March 27, 200917 yr I'm sick to death of this mess. It's getting harder and harder to even be a fan at this point.
March 27, 200917 yr I'm sick to death of this mess. It's getting harder and harder to even be a fan at this point. :thumb: I'm slowly starting to just stop caring all together.
March 27, 200917 yr You think after all this he will want to come back? :scared::scared:He ain't coming back.
March 27, 200917 yr Ok, here are the latest rumors/confirmations, etc. that I know... 1) The assistant coaches did not pack up and move out of their offices today. I have confirmed visual proof to back this up and in fact, there were two assistants chatting in one of the offices at 5:30 p.m. this evening 2) Gillispie stated plainly today that Patterson and Meeks will be back with Kentucky next season. That, of course, is not guaranteed, but that's all we have to go on at this point. 3) There was an explosion of activity in the media room this morning as they were told to get a huge press conference together for Friday. In the afternoon, this kind of tapered off and its more of a "be ready just in case" type atmosphere now. 4) Alan Cutler stated on ESPN radio that Gillispie is gone 5) CBSSports reports that it is a done deal and Mitch is trying to work out a deal with Donovan, Calipari or Izzo (likely in that order) 6) There was apparently a few hangups in making a big hire today at some point and that is what started some of the rumors that Gillispie could possibly be back. The Final Word: Billy Gillispie had opportunities to make things better, but he balked on some of the requests made to him by the higher-ups. At this point, Gillispie is gone BUT it all hinges on making a good hire. If a deal cannot be worked out with one of the big-name coaches, Gillispie may very well be back next season. The Recruits: We will likely lose Orton if Gillsipie goes. We will likely keep all others either way. If we hire Donovan, he has a recruit that is likely to come with him (he didn't tell me his name). That's it for now... Gillispie just seems to be at the departments mercy.
March 27, 200917 yr You think after all this he will want to come back? I think he is the type of person that would come back/want to stay.
March 27, 200917 yr I'm sick to death of this mess. It's getting harder and harder to even be a fan at this point. It seems as if every thread on here now is about Billy G.
March 27, 200917 yr Author You think after all this he will want to come back? And that's a whole other issue...
March 27, 200917 yr Author Gillispie just seems to be at the departments mercy. That is kind of the feeling I got as I was listening to my buddy talk.
March 27, 200917 yr This won't work. I think Billy Clyde is as uncomfortable with UK as they are with him. He wants to move on imo. Too much limelight at Kentucky for his taste. He's better suited at an A&M or UTEP type school. No pressure.
March 27, 200917 yr IF it were to be Billy D and he was bringing a recruit with him............could it be Austin Rivers? Possibly the point guard most everyone is craving for. Even though it wouldnt be in the next two years
March 27, 200917 yr From what I HEAR... The disagreement involves the way the control is in the athletic department and that Barnhart is giving him little control over the way many things run and he isn't happy about that. It could, and just from speculation, happen like this: Donovan, if not: Calipari, if not: Gillispie returning with stuff worked out. I'm not going to state that as truth or anything, just what I hear.
March 27, 200917 yr Ok, here are the latest rumors/confirmations, etc. that I know... 1) The assistant coaches did not pack up and move out of their offices today. I have confirmed visual proof to back this up and in fact, there were two assistants chatting in one of the offices at 5:30 p.m. this evening 2) Gillispie stated plainly today that Patterson and Meeks will be back with Kentucky next season. That, of course, is not guaranteed, but that's all we have to go on at this point. 3) There was an explosion of activity in the media room this morning as they were told to get a huge press conference together for Friday. In the afternoon, this kind of tapered off and its more of a "be ready just in case" type atmosphere now. 4) Alan Cutler stated on ESPN radio that Gillispie is gone 5) CBSSports reports that it is a done deal and Mitch is trying to work out a deal with Donovan, Calipari or Izzo (likely in that order) 6) There was apparently a few hangups in making a big hire today at some point and that is what started some of the rumors that Gillispie could possibly be back. The Final Word: Billy Gillispie had opportunities to make things better, but he balked on some of the requests made to him by the higher-ups. At this point, Gillispie is gone BUT it all hinges on making a good hire. If a deal cannot be worked out with one of the big-name coaches, Gillispie may very well be back next season. The Recruits: We will likely lose Orton if Gillsipie goes. We will likely keep all others either way. If we hire Donovan, he has a recruit that is likely to come with him (he didn't tell me his name). That's it for now... 1) I have visions of a team of geeks scurrying around campus surrepititiously video and audio recording anything and everything they feel could possibly shed some light on this. 2) I'll be looking for grainy, out of focus, choppy videos on you tube after all this is over. 3) The Final Word is so crappy if true. Either the man has a job, or he doesn't. It's really bad administration to only keep him if they can't get someone else. He's either the guy, or he's not. They need to make a committment.
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