Rumor has it UK has found their new coach

[wayne1218]

There's no stipulations at all, friend. I have absolutely never had a problem with anyone here, EVER, so to say I am in for a lot of "misery" seems pretty off base. The only times I have ever really expressed any discontent with a statement was when it was a statement of yours. As for taking things seriously, are you kidding? I joke around with everyone here. Me and savage have a thread where we pick games based on rotation #s. And I'll tell you again what my problem was and still is:
Your statement, while being a joke, was a shot at me to insinuate I was stupid.
That and that alone is my problem, nothing more, nothing less.

I'm entitled to my opinion, and that's my take on the situation. Got no problem with you Wayne, just didn't like what was said, I felt insulted, so I told you so. Don't know how that is such a problem.

If you keep going Jay Cutler on me, i'm gonna talk to Pat Bowlen (Monte), and a trade to Wager line is a possibility for you!!!!!

[wayne1218]

By the way, that was a joke, and yes, i'm being sarcastic again!

[mavskidd02]

A report on ESPN says Henry has it written in his letter of intent that he can be let out if Calipari leaves! Do we need anymore proof that the players play for the coach and not the school? This is from the article...pretty telling....

So why did Henry sign with the Tigers? For the school or Calipari?

"For both," Henry said. "Coach Calipari was a big deal in that he was my coach. He was going to teach me everything. He was going to develop me during the years."

The rest of the players on hand were thrilled not to be in Henry's shoes. Picking a college is among the biggest decisions these kids have ever made, and for it to be thrown into chaos at this point is daunting. The general feeling among the All-Americans is that Henry and Cousins will leave Memphis if Calipari does -- Henry has it written into his letter of intent that he can leave if Calipari does, while Cousins' verbal commitment isn't binding. Most players agree they chose their schools based on the coach and would want to reconsider their options if he left.

That is understood 3Jack, thanks. The point remains simple however:
Calipari in one move has single handedly set Memphis back 15 years. Tyreke even said: If he's going I am too. I'm pissed at Cali for leaving. We also have now lost the 1,3 and 6th overall high school players in the nation.

I'm pissed that Cali is dismantling the Memphis program and now is even going to take some of the recruits to UK. If you were a Memphis fan, I think you might be mad too.

[mavskidd02]

If you keep going Jay Cutler on me, i'm gonna talk to Pat Bowlen (Monte), and a trade to Wager line is a possibility for you!!!!!

I don't know what wager line is. Little help here folks??

[wayne1218]

I don't know what wager line is. Little help here folks??

Just another forum.

[mavskidd02]

Just another forum.

Wow, now I understand. Have a good day Wayne.

[Three Jack]

That is understood 3Jack, thanks. The point remains simple however:
Calipari in one move has single handedly set Memphis back 15 years. Tyreke even said: If he's going I am too. I'm pissed at Cali for leaving. We also have now lost the 1,3 and 6th overall high school players in the nation.

I'm pissed that Cali is dismantling the Memphis program and now is even going to take some of the recruits to UK. If you were a Memphis fan, I think you might be mad too.

I understand you being pissed at him...I'd be pissed if Jay Wright left Villanova...but how can you blame the guy? Like Cal said to the AD or the PRez of Memphis...'It's Kentucky!'!

Btw, before you railroad Cal for 'taking' recruits, he may not have the scholorships to offer them AND it sounds like these recruits are bailing on Memphis whether they go to Kentucky or not. The best thing Memphis can do is name a coach in the next 48 hours and try to salvage whatever they may have left.

I understand the anger and frustration, but it should be, imo, directed at the process and system. I hear ya though...it blows to be a Tigers fan.

[mavskidd02]

I understand you being pissed at him...I'd be pissed if Jay Wright left Villanova...but how can you blame the guy? Like Cal said to the AD or the PRez of Memphis...'It's Kentucky!'!

Btw, before you railroad Cal for 'taking' recruits, he may not have the scholorships to offer them AND it sounds like these recruits are bailing on Memphis whether they go to Kentucky or not. The best thing Memphis can do is name a coach in the next 48 hours and try to salvage whatever they may have left.

I understand the anger and frustration, but it should be, imo, directed at the process and system. I hear ya though...it blows to be a Tigers fan.

Point taken, some anger should be toward the process. But you see how I can be angry at Cal. One mean leaves his job:
We lose the top recruiting class in the nation, one of the best off all time IMO, and our best player (Evans).
IMO, Calipari is leaving for some more $$ and a more prestigious job, and is leaving his old spot in the shitter. It would be a stand up move if these kids honor their committments, and I hope they do, because if they all came and tyreke came back, the Tigers would have an ABSOLUTE monster of a team. Hope they come, doubt they will.

[Three Jack]

Point taken, some anger should be toward the process. But you see how I can be angry at Cal. One mean leaves his job:
We lose the top recruiting class in the nation, one of the best off all time IMO, and our best player (Evans).
IMO, Calipari is leaving for some more $$ and a more prestigious job, and is leaving his old spot in the shitter. It would be a stand up move if these kids honor their committments, and I hope they do, because if they all came and tyreke came back, the Tigers would have an ABSOLUTE monster of a team. Hope they come, doubt they will.

But, imo, you need to look at it and be thankful for the 9 great yrs he gave you. Memphis is not a top job- they play in an average conference and, like it or not, it was only a matter of time before he left there. And whenever that time was going to be (and I am really surprised that it was after this long) the timing was never going to be ideal...it can't be. Jay Wright is going to leave Nova for a better job at some point and I will be miserable...but if it is for a premium opportunity, I am not going to hold it against him...how could I? Even if we lose recruits...it comes with success. Would you have rather have been the dormant program you were prior to his arrival?

If Jay Wright were to leave in two weeks for Arizona, I would be thankful for what he has done for the program in the time he has been back as the top dawg...but if he were to leave for Memphis, I would be pissed!!!!

My $.02.

[wayne1218]

But, imo, you need to look at it and be thankful for the 9 great yrs he gave you. Memphis is not a top job- they play in an average conference and, like it or not, it was only a matter of time before he left there. And whenever that time was going to be (and I am really surprised that it was after this long) the timing was never going to be ideal...it can't be. Jay Wright is going to leave Nova for a better job at some point and I will be miserable...but if it is for a premium opportunity, I am not going to hold it against him...how could I? Even if we lose recruits...it comes with success. Would you have rather have been the dormant program you were prior to his arrival?

Three Jack, That was awesome. Seriously, it is exactly how i feel about it. I have a few guys who coach teams that i love ... if they left i would be devastated, but i would still love them for what they did here.

When you look back at the best coach's in Memphis history are you going to see Calipari and say you hate him or are you going to see his name and think damn, we had alot of fun while he was here? I guess i would always think the latter but everyone is different.

[mavskidd02]

But, imo, you need to look at it and be thankful for the 9 great yrs he gave you. Memphis is not a top job- they play in an average conference and, like it or not, it was only a matter of time before he left there. And whenever that time was going to be (and I am really surprised that it was after this long) the timing was never going to be ideal...it can't be. Jay Wright is going to leave Nova for a better job at some point and I will be miserable...but if it is for a premium opportunity, I am not going to hold it against him...how could I? Even if we lose recruits...it comes with success. Would you have rather have been the dormant program you were prior to his arrival?

If Jay Wright were to leave in two weeks for Arizona, I would be thankful for what he has done for the program in the time he has been back as the top dawg...but if he were to leave for Memphis, I would be pissed!!!!

My $.02.

Don't get me wrong 3J, I see your point, but those great 9 years, are virtually erased now, because no one will come here anymore really, and we will go back to being a mediocre college BB team over the next few years.

[Three Jack]

Three Jack, That was awesome. Seriously, it is exactly how i feel about it. I have a few guys who coach teams that i love ... if they left i would be devastated, but i would still love them for what they did here.

When you look back at the best coach's in Memphis history are you going to see Calipari and say you hate him or are you going to see his name and think damn, we had alot of fun while he was here? I guess i would always think the latter but everyone is different.

I was surprised Wright's name never come up for Kentucky when Gillespie left...I wouldn't put him in the same league as Calipari, so now I know why, but when you saw the original list of names, I was somewhat surprised. I now Ford and Pelphrey have the connections, but honestly, who would you rather have as a coach?

If he were to leave this year, I would be grateful for 4 Sweet 16's in 5 yrs, a trip to the Final Four and setting up the program for yrs to come. Then I would look to the Admin (Prez and AD) to find someone to keep the momentum going.

And if you look at the way Cal handled this, class all the way...he didn;t play one school against the other, never asked for more money from Memphis, met with the school and the team on Monday...not one person from the school, in the articles I have read, has killed him for the way he handled this.

[Three Jack]

Don't get me wrong 3J, I see your point, but those great 9 years, are virtually erased now, because no one will come here anymore really, and we will go back to being a mediocre college BB team over the next few years.

Mavs, I like you, but you need to come in off the ledge before you hurt yourself!!!

You're like a jilted bride left at the alter!!! Snap out of it!!!!

[Three Jack]

OK fellas, I am outta here...on my way home to watch Idol w/the wife, with one eye on the UTEP score....

[wayne1218]

I was surprised Wright's name never come up for Kentucky when Gillespie left...I wouldn't put him in the same league as Calipari, so now I know why, but when you saw the original list of names, I was somewhat surprised. I now Ford and Pelphrey have the connections, but honestly, who would you rather have as a coach?

If he were to leave this year, I would be grateful for 4 Sweet 16's in 5 yrs, a trip to the Final Four and setting up the program for yrs to come. Then I would look to the Admin (Prez and AD) to find someone to keep the momentum going.

And if you look at the way Cal handled this, class all the way...he didn;t play one school against the other, never asked for more money from Memphis, met with the school and the team on Monday...not one person from the school, in the articles I have read, has killed him for the way he handled this.

I agree. I think Calipari was as classy as you could be leaving a school. He mentioned Memphis and his love for them several times.

I think Jay is happy at 'Nova. It may not be a top 10 job but it is a pretty good one imo. Isn't he from the area too? I thought i heard he was and that he loved coaching at home.