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I think it was time for a change for many reasons...however as all of this is playing out, I think history will show that Cal was the least slimy person in the room between he, the Crafts, Barnhart, Stoops and Jones.

What if Hurley said yes this morning and Mitch called Drew and removed the offer?

I will give him a pass...when you have been somewhere 20 years and that's home to you and your wife and kids, you have to have their support to make this type of move. Drew is an enigma in the coaching profession. He has made very few moves.

Was a red flag when he sent his family to Lex and he stayed in Wayco with a big booster.

I can't blame him...plane trackers and checking on me at lunch would give me reservations as well.

Deuce for a non UK fan, you sure are following this closely🙂

I don't know muvch about her...other than it was her plane:) Seriously Drew puts his family on a plane to come visit Lex (Which tells me his mind is made up), then goes and has lunch with a big booster in Waco (probably getting a sweeter pot there in case his family doesn't like the Lex trip). That's some pretty shrewd business negotiations if you asked me! All while getting his favorite Mexican restraunt some hype as well! You have to love big time Coaching searches in the social media days!

Drew's wife has reservations about moving...Kelly Craft said here guys hold my glass of whine, I will take care of this. For real, no better time of the year to fly someone into Lexington area over the horse farms and Keeneland?:)

We could do worse for sure!

I wonder who the 4 McyD's AA are...you would think he would list them by name!

I agree with you, but I am not sure why he will be...I know a lot of the fan base can be dillusional, but if they thought they would have their pick of Hurley, Wright or Stephens...dilluisional is an under statement.

I would love to see Hurely, but I think Scott Drew will be a fantastic hire as well. I like Drew better than Donovan. Donovan has 0 recruiting connections with this era of HS/College Athletes. With the current landscape of what have you done for me lately that is worrisome. Hopefuly by Friday we our guy!

Arkansas is a good job, but it's not in the same strotosphere as UK in prestige. I would say this is a big shot to Cal's ego having to make this move.

Who is the most qualified KY alum on the coaching scene today? Mark Pope? Travis Ford was hot for a couple of minutes...any other guys out there?

Correct, noone is sitting on their hands right now. When Cal was hired, Mike Pratt and company helpe broker the deal. Who is out there with connections to help possible broker a deal?

Only thing that UK could counter would have been NIL and that is on Cal for ruining his relationships with top boosters. You can't blame Mitch for that.

Surely there are some big guarantees of carryover? Also with NIL, are players allowed to sign contracts with companies/corporations or is it all "per appearance"? Maybe being professional allows them to sign multi year deals with these companies.

I also think as a competitor, you want the next big challenge, which is obviously playing professionally.

Maybe they don't like "going to class" or being in the fish bowls of college campuses?

WE (BBN) only have ourselves to be mad at if this happens. I think most level headed members of the BBN are on pins and needles right now!

Sorry the sarcasm didn't flow through the screen. It was a joke.

If you are Barnhart, what is the offer to Hurley/Donovan? I say 5 year 50 million and tell them there is 33 million in a rainy day fund that they can use as they see fit...?

A "big" reason for the firing of Jaggers to some LC folks was the fact he "went to the beach" during fall break. Now LC fans are applauding buying out of a contract to play a lesser opponent...that doesn't add up?

Go ahead and hire Huggins...chalk the last 4 years of Cal as the Meh time period and let's move on in 2-3 years when there is a better batch of coaches.

You have to love coaches who "Own it"...he owned the floor, he owned the fact he was 3rd choice (probably lower)...he owned the energy. It looks U of L got what they needed with a shot of energy.