Who will be the new coach at UK?

[alfus21]

Please keep all coach wishes and thoughts here so the "Tubby out" thread will remain easy to read. Thanks.

[calQlate]

Please keep all coach wishes and thoughts here so the "Tubby out" thread will remain easy to read. Thanks.

Alfus are coach changes going to be made? I don't know but the situation at hand is kind of scary. If tubby goes we could be down for more than a few years. If he stays and we get the PP and JL we could be a quality team the next couple of years. It's kind of hard situation for us Kentucky fans. I have heard that if Tubby leaves that PP would not come. Then what if some our current role players like Meeks decided to transfer..

Anyway, back to thread topic. If changes are made I would love to see Rick Pitino..:rockon:

[calQlate]

:) sorry alfus.. I just saw the other thread about tubby being out of UK.. I have been in the hospital for three days. Wow this is shocking news. I never expected Ky would give him the boot. Not this year anyway.

[alfus21]

I didn't expect it either man. I thought he would at least be back next season for another go round on this rollercoaster. I have ill feelings towards his resignation so for now I don't even want to imagine another coach here. I'm just looking up some good Golden Gopher gear to wear next season. :)

[calQlate]

I didn't expect it either man. I thought he would at least be back next season for another go round on this rollercoaster. I have ill feelings towards his resignation so for now I don't even want to imagine another coach here. I'm just looking up some good Golden Gopher gear to wear next season. :)

:):) You know what would be ironic is if Tubby takes the gophers to the tourney next year and we met up and they beat us:eek:

You heard any reliable news about the front runners for the job?

[Amun-Ra]

are there any prospects? i mean it was so sudden. at least when Pitino left he had Tubby in line as a replacement.

[alfus21]

:):) You know what would be ironic is if Tubby takes the gophers to the tourney next year and we met up and they beat us:eek:

You heard any reliable news about the front runners for the job?

That would be awesome. Like I said in the other thread they are my 2nd favorite team now. :Clap:

And I have heard absolutely nothing about the front runner, but I imagine we'll here something soon.

[ComfortEagle]

My guess is that some prospects might be announced tomorrow during the press conference.

[jammin' jamey]

Billy Donovan is not the highest paid coach at Florida anymore, Urban Meyer is. Will that play into anything?

I have mixed feelings about this because as QQ says, we are guaranteed to lose Patterson and Lucas now and Morris will leave, so where does this leave us?

[calQlate]

are there any prospects? i mean it was so sudden. at least when Pitino left he had Tubby in line as a replacement.

I hope Rick Pitino is in the mix..

[Batpuff]

I doubt it will be rick or billy. And steve alford just took a job so who knows.

[jammin' jamey]

And I"m sorry, but I don't think John Pelphrey is qualified. He can't land the South Florida job over Winthrop's coach.

[Amun-Ra]

That would be awesome. Like I said in the other thread they are my 2nd favorite team now. :Clap:

And I have heard absolutely nothing about the front runner, but I imagine we'll here something soon.
some fan, wanting us to get beat. listen i dont care who the coach is. Tubby can stay till he dies as long as we start winning. i will never hope that UK loses one friggin game.

[Benchwarmer]

UK may be in bad shape next year. Side not: I love reading post by calQlate and I dont know why.

[Benchwarmer]

some fan, wanting us to get beat. listen i dont care who the coach is. Tubby can stay till he dies as long as we start winning. i will never hope that UK loses one friggin game.

Amen.

[Amun-Ra]

I hope Rick Pitino is in the mix..
and YES that would be great.

[alfus21]

some fan, wanting us to get beat. listen i dont care who the coach is. Tubby can stay till he dies as long as we start winning. i will never hope that UK loses one friggin game.

I'm sorry but where did I say I hope we lose. I said Minn. was my 2nd favorite team. Nothing more nothing less.

[Amun-Ra]

no Alfus. the post before that comment stated that we could meet Minn. in the tourney and they could beat us. Then u said "That would be awesome".

[clipperw]

Sportsline just posted the story and mentioned the following names of possible replacements: Billy Donovan, Billy Gillispie, John Calipari, Tom Crean, Jay Wright, Thad Matta, Mark Few, and Rick Barnes.
http://www.sportsline.com/collegebasketball/story/10080650

[TidesHoss32]

Im still not counting out D'antoni. And Id like to see Few, Pelphrey, Izzo (I just like Izzo, lol), and Ford's names mentioned.... now that the biggest job in the country has a job opening, there will be several big name coaches' names thrown around. I would still love to see Pelphrey, as I know many of you think he isnt capable of leading a major D1 program, but thats what my heart says. But Id love to see D'antoni come to Lexington. The state and the fans will love him and his style. Its going to be a big blue circus until somebody is hired.

[Amun-Ra]

some good coaches there.

[alfus21]

no Alfus. the post before that comment stated that we could meet Minn. in the tourney and they could beat us. Then u said "That would be awesome".

I love UK but that would be pretty neat to me for all the crap Tubby put up with here. I would root for UK but it wouldn't bother me if it happened. :eek:

[PLAYBOY5]

MARK FEW! What about D'antoni or however you spell his name? I don't want Tom Crean, his style will put you too sleep as well! Calipari would be an awesome pickup and of course Donovan but I am not seeing that one!

[TidesHoss32]

and Ill bet that Rick Pitino is salivating right about now...I hope to never hear his name mentioned during this hiring process. Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on ME.

[Amun-Ra]

I love UK but that would be pretty neat to me for all the crap Tubby put up with here. I would root for UK but it wouldn't bother me if it happened. :eek:
well it would me. I know losing happens but i will never see a loss where it doesn't bother me.

[TidesHoss32]

I would love to see Donovan come to Lexington, but I doubt that he'd leave Florida...just my opinion though..MARK FEW! What about D'antoni or however you spell his name? I don't want Tom Crean, his style will put you too sleep as well! Calipari would be an awesome pickup and of course Donovan but I am not seeing that one!

[jammin' jamey]

I bet Billy D. is really thanking Tubby for this distraction right now. LOL.

I'm for Thad Matta.

[TidesHoss32]

LOL, no kidding bro...for the rest of the tournament, I look for Billy D to put a big piece of paper on the front of his podium that reads "PLEASE NO QUESTIONS ABOUT THE KENTUCKY JOB. THANK YOU. SINCERELY, BILLY DONOVAN"..I bet Billy D. is really thanking Tubby for this distraction right now. LOL.

I'm for Thad Matta.

[calQlate]

LOL, no kidding bro...for the rest of the tournament, I look for Billy D to put a big piece of paper on the front of his podium that reads "PLEASE NO QUESTIONS ABOUT THE KENTUCKY JOB. THANK YOU. SINCERELY, BILLY DONOVAN"..


:):)

[calQlate]

Is Tom Crean a consideration. I would much rather see Billy D, or Pitino..

[bizmark]

I didn't expect it either man. I thought he would at least be back next season for another go round on this rollercoaster. I have ill feelings towards his resignation so for now I don't even want to imagine another coach here. I'm just looking up some good Golden Gopher gear to wear next season. :)

dont even act like you like UK if your gonna wear minnesota crap because of the coach. thats pathetic man.

[clipperw]

The sportsline article mentioned Crean as a candidate. Aside from that final four season, Crean hasnt done much in the NCAA tournament and has a few first round losses. I wonder how long he would last at UK if he lost in the first round of the tournament 2 straight years?

[Benchwarmer]

You better calm down bizmark. If you smile then everyone else around you will do the same.

[TidesHoss32]

:cool: lol, everybody in the state is online, and on BGR

[Horse Head]

I would like to see FORD in the mix.

[Benchwarmer]

your hilarious benchwarmer. comin up witht these jokes all by yourself? just go on to minnesota and dont worry about it.

To cold. I'm a UK fan and that will never change.

[BCF4L]

Calipari (sp?) would be my pick. Him or Izzo. Both seem to be pretty good coaches, especially Izzo.

[calQlate]

:cool: lol, everybody in the state is online, and on BGR

Did you see how many was online at catpause.. 11,000 and counting:popcorn: Alot people are either happy or disappointed about the decision.

[TidesHoss32]

lol jeez man..Ill just stay on here. Better on here anyways :thumpsup: Did you see how many was online at catpause.. 11,000 and counting:popcorn: Alot people are either happy or disappointed about the decision.

[Horse Head]

hey horse head, im a die hard broncos fan and im guessin the same about yoy. did you see where we picked up brandon stoakley? im gettin pretty **** excited about this year man!

yea i seen that. I just hope dra bly stays with us we should be great on D

[bizmark]

all we need to get past indy is somebody to shut down reggie wayne. he always kills us but bly could shut him down.

[calQlate]

lol jeez man..Ill just stay on here. Better on here anyways :thumpsup:

Ya its a good idea right now. Theres so many on that their site wont even load.. I just hope we dont hire the Texas A&M coach. He plays slow ball as well.

[Horse Head]

all we need to get past indy is somebody to shut down reggie wayne. he always kills us but bly could shut him down.
i seen where brandon marshall is going start a long side walker where did smith go?

[OnCeABobcat]

IMO, I'd like to see a Kentucky Boy get the job, or atleast someone who recruits Kentucky boys. One that would pick up the next Chris Lofton that comes along.

[bizmark]

i seen where brandon marshall is going start a long side walker where did smith go?

still there.

[TidesHoss32]

yeah, he's perfect for A&M but im not so sure about UK..Im still hoping for Few, D'antoni or Pelphrey..those are my favs. Gillespie, Crean, Izzo, guys like that are perfect where they are. We've been spoiled since the days of Pitinos Bombinos, lol..remember those days? But I dont think that they would be accepted because of their style of play. Just like Tubby...Ya its a good idea right now. Theres so many on that their site wont even load.. I just hope we dont hire the Texas A&M coach. He plays slow ball as well.

[Horse Head]

still there.
but why is he not going to start?

[alfus21]

dont even act like you like UK if your gonna wear minnesota crap because of the coach. thats pathetic man.

Dude. People can like two teams. They do it all the time. I am UK through and through and UK will always be my primary team but I like Tubby and I will now root for Minnesota as well. There is nothing wrong with having two teams to root for.

[Horse Head]

yeah, he's perfect for A&M but im not so sure about UK..Im still hoping for Few, D'antoni or Pelphrey..those are my favs. Gillespie, Crean, Izzo, guys like that are perfect where they are. We've been spoiled since the days of Pitinos Bombinos, lol..remember those days? But I dont think that they would be accepted because of their style of play. Just like Tubby...

yea im tired of slow down ball i want that pitino shizzzzz back......lol
or that style anyway

[jammin' jamey]

Move the Broncos talk to another thread...Lets stay on topic...

[calQlate]

Dude. People can like two teams. They do it all the time. I am UK through and through and UK will always be my primary team but I like Tubby and I will now root for Minnesota as well. There is nothing wrong with having two teams to root for.

No doubt about it. :thumpsup: I will be keeping an eye on the Gophers as well. After all Tubby does have permanent ties to Kentucky.

[BCF4L]

I just don't see Pelphrey being a top notch coach. I don't want him personally.

[calQlate]

I just don't see Pelphrey being a top notch coach. I don't want him personally.

me either.. I would love to see ole Rick back.

Going to be interesting waiting for the news of who will be the new coach. Rick or Billy D would be my top picks. If we couldnt get them then go after Calipari.

[BCF4L]

I don't see them going after Pitino for some reason. I don't think Pitino would come back either. I just want someone who is going to turn this team back into an elite program.

[Horse Head]

Move the Broncos talk to another thread...Lets stay on topic...
its over anyway man

[Benchwarmer]

I don't see them going after Pitino for some reason. I don't think Pitino would come back either. I just want someone who is going to turn this team back into an elite program.

I agree.

[ComfortEagle]

I doubt Pitino will leave UL, however, Donovan has been putting off his contract re-negotiations with Florida....interesting.

[BurntTires]

Pitino needs to come back....

[StrikeoutKing]

ESPN.com is reporting that the possible candidates are Michigan State's Tom Izzo, Marquette's Tom Crean, Memphis's John Calipari, Gonzaga's Mark Few, and Notre Dame's Mike Brey. I like Izzo. He has a National Championship with the Spartans, and just look at the players he has produced: Jason Richardson, Mateen Cleaves, Morris Peterson, Paul Davis, and Charlie Bell were all NCAA All-Americans, and look at the impact Zach Randolph is having in the NBA. He led the Spartans to 3 straight Final Fours (1998-1999, 1999-2000, 2000-2001), with a National Championship in 1999-2000. He also reached the Final Four in 2004-2005. I like the way he recruits (8 McDonald All-Americans, and 5 Michigan Mr. Basketballs in 8 seasons, 1 Illinois Mr. Basketball) and develops players.
I think Calipari would be good too. Be it, he hasn't proven to be a contender in the NCAA Tournament, he consistently has one of the country's top teams. He recruits some of the best that America's high schools have to offer.
I don't think UK will be a #1 contender next season, but give the new coach a year or two to implement his new system and to get some players in, and then I think UK will be yet again a top program.

[jammin' jamey]

I would take Izzo...Maybe even over Donovan.

[firetubbyplease!]

My top ten list of UK coaching position candidates and why they need to be hired:
1. Sean Sutton---non drinker
2. Denny Crum---needs a job--hear his show with Joe B. is gonna get canned!
3. Mark Starnes, isn't he looking for a job?
4. Rodney Rowe (Paintsville never could beat him)
5. Saul Smith (Tubby Part II)
6. The General (cause that's the only way he'd play in Rupp)
7. Dwayne Casey-- at least he tried to recruit
8. Dean Smith----he ain't dead yet
9. John Wooden---an oldy but a goody
10. Hal Mumme---at least his teams would pass!

[Benchwarmer]

OK?

[moofer]

I love Kentucky more than anything, but whoever the next coach is, well I feel sorry for them. Will be down at least a couple years and the way Kentucky fans are thasts unacceptable so he will probably get tired of it quick.

[Cards09]

Come Home Rick

[OnCeABobcat]

Need to get some Ky boys in the UK men's basketball program that play more for the name on the front of the jersey rather than the one on the back!!!!JMOThese boys from Detroit, and these big city boys, don't have the same heart and "get-up" about them, and i don't think they realize what it means and how fortunate they are to put on that University of Kentucky uniform. JUST MY OPINION

[Crossbones]

Rumor has it is that Donovan bought a house in Lexington about 2 months ago. Go figure.

[Horse Head]

Rumor has it is that Donovan bought a house in Lexington about 2 months ago. Go figure.
Who said that?

[firetubbyplease!]

Rumor has it is that Donovan bought a house in Lexington about 2 months ago. Go figure.


Really? Isn't his wife from the area? I hope Donovan will give UK serious thought...I think he might especially if his junior "group" leaves... I hope UK is patient for couple of weeks and lets March Madness get finished. Dont know if they will---or can afford to with the recruits?

[THUNDERCHILD]

I don't think there is any way Florida will let Billy go. I don't think Donovan would want to go right now anyway. I think Calipari(sp) at Memphis may take a strong look at it though.

[THUNDERCHILD]

Need to get some Ky boys in the UK men's basketball program that play more for the name on the front of the jersey rather than the one on the back!!!!JMOThese boys from Detroit, and these big city boys, don't have the same heart and "get-up" about them, and i don't think they realize what it means and how fortunate they are to put on that University of Kentucky uniform. JUST MY OPINION

Don't think you'll see that till the next time U.K. gets smacked with violations and us Ky. boys are the only ones left to fill the roster. We may be a little low on talent but we make it up in heart. That's what was special about the unforgetables. They got playing time they would not have gotten had the program not been in trouble and everyone else headed for higher ground.

[DevilsWin]

Dude. People can like two teams. They do it all the time. I am UK through and through and UK will always be my primary team but I like Tubby and I will now root for Minnesota as well. There is nothing wrong with having two teams to root for.
No they can't! If your UK through and through how do you have room for the Aluminum Gophers. Rooting for 2 teams???? I bet you root for Loiusville in the NCAA. Sad very sad.

I Bleed Blue no other color.

[Crossbones]

Who said that?

It is from a very high political power in Pike County, and he would know.

[DevilsWin]

Rumor has it is that Donovan bought a house in Lexington about 2 months ago. Go figure.

That doesn't mean squat. When Steve Spurrier bought a home in Central Ky everybody thought he was coming to take over the football team.

[sue-katt2]

heard earlier on espn that travis ford could be in the running too....no offense but is he ready ?? it's one thing to PLAY at kentucky for us fanatic fans ...and definitely a whole new level to coach.. we're hard to please!!! i'm all for tubby being gone ...long over due for his plane ticket lol..

[BlackcatAlum]

I don't think there is any way Florida will let Billy go. I don't think Donovan would want to go right now anyway. I think Calipari(sp) at Memphis may take a strong look at it though.

Actually ESPN analysis Pat Forde, says that Florida's AD was asked about the matter and if he'd allow UK to speak with Donovan, and the AD says, It a free world, and I don't think I can stop anyone from contacting Billy D about his job. Plus the Florida AD has offered a contract extension to Billy D, and he hasn't made any attempt to discuss it with the AD. So Billy D may be the next UK Head Coach after the season is over for the Gators.

[Old school Dawg]

Im still not counting out D'antoni. And Id like to see Few, Pelphrey, Izzo (I just like Izzo, lol), and Ford's names mentioned.... now that the biggest job in the country has a job opening, there will be several big name coaches' names thrown around. I would still love to see Pelphrey, as I know many of you think he isnt capable of leading a major D1 program, but thats what my heart says. But Id love to see D'antoni come to Lexington. The state and the fans will love him and his style. Its going to be a big blue circus until somebody is hired.
D,Antoni is the best choise by far,,no one even close

[Old school Dawg]

No they can't! If your UK through and through how do you have room for the Aluminum Gophers. Rooting for 2 teams???? I bet you root for Loiusville in the NCAA. Sad very sad.

I Bleed Blue no other color.
Its Tubby you will be rootin for just like people that started rooting for Louisville, when Pitino went there,I dont see anything wrong with that.

[Horse Head]

I think this says it all
http://cbs.sportsline.com/collegebasketball/story/10080776

[Old school Dawg]

This time next year everyone will be big blue crazy,,even alfus, he wont be feeling this way next year about Minnesota.

[Old school Dawg]

fan is short for fanatic. how can you be a fanatic for two different teams? either you bleed blue or ya dont.
I didnt say they would be your 2nd favorite team,,I just said rootin for them.

[Old school Dawg]

I think coaches are overpaid and it gets to where their more news than the team,,Pitino is the best example.

[Old school Dawg]

Minnesota will be a team to watch,,,thats for sure.

[bizmark]

I think this says it all
http://cbs.sportsline.com/collegebasketball/story/10080776
:thumpsup:

[bizmark]

Minnesota will be a team to watch,,,thats for sure.

they cant even compete in the big 10. tell me 1 thing that will make them a team to watch.

[BlackcatFootball]

I personally am hoping for either Billy Gillipsie, or Rick Pitino, but Jai Lucas will come here regardless i believe, but patterson we all know is all but ready for the Gators, and we already have aj stewart signed and we will get this years Mr. Basketball in my mind. Tubby is gone YAY, I wish him luck.

[Old school Dawg]

they cant even compete in the big 10. tell me 1 thing that will make them a team to watch.
tubby you knucklehead!!

[BlackcatAlum]

Another name to throw out there is Pat Riley.

[jammin' jamey]

Does anybody think Tennessee's Bruce Pearl may be interested. I have no basis for that, just wanted to toss it out there because he's not been mentioned and there's probably a good reason why.

Maybe West Virginia's John Beline?

[Crossbones]

That doesn't mean squat. When Steve Spurrier bought a home in Central Ky everybody thought he was coming to take over the football team.

Never said it did mean squat! All I said was he bought a house.

[CG#20]

Hopefully someone that was in the UK program before
I wished Tubby didnt leave

[THOMCAT]

People have continually stated that Pelphrey is about two years away from being ready and have also stated with Morris, Stevenson & Crawford gone and Patterson & Lucas not coming, we are 2-3 years away from turning around. Seems like we could let him adjust during this time.

[Horse Head]

People have continually stated that Pelphrey is about two years away from being ready and have also stated with Morris, Stevenson & Crawford gone and Patterson & Lucas not coming, we are 2-3 years away from turning around. Seems like we could let him adjust during this time.

When did all these players leave?

[Grassy Knoll Sniper]

Rumor has it is that Donovan bought a house in Lexington about 2 months ago. Go figure.


Rumor has it that Eddie Sutton had bought a liquor store in Lexington also. :)

[Tubby Hater]

I see Billy D really considering this position. This would give him a chance to coach at a basketball school and get him away from football heaven in Gainesville. Pretty sad when you are defending national champ and play first 2 rounds of NCAA tourney in nearby New Orleans and only have 800 fans show up. It doesnt matter if he wins 10 titles at Florida he is still going to be second fiddle to Meyer and the football team. If he comes to UK he could recruit the best players in the country, and have a new practice facility that is second to none. He can even get Florida to consider building a new gym. He has been trying to get a new gym for 5 years now. Billy D will definatly consider the UK job.

[Grassy Knoll Sniper]

Here's one way you'll get a clue if Donovan is coming or not. If Patterson marks UK off his list he plans to narrow down to 3 in the coming days, cross out Donovan. If Patterson keeps UK on his list of 3, pencil in Donovan as UK's next coach. Personally, I think it will come down to either Rick Pitino, Billie Gillespie or John Caliapri. Either would be OK with me.

[FBALL]

Gillespie would be my first choice. Bruce Pearl would be #2.

[FBALL]

Pitino is not coming back.





Thank God.

[Moe]

1.Mark Few
2.Mark Few
3.Mark Few

If not him I take my chances with Travis Ford...Billy D is not leaving Flordia, no way.

[Horse Head]

1.Mark Few
2.Mark Few
3.Mark Few

If not him I take my chances with Travis Ford...Billy D is not leaving Flordia, no way. I agree but i would rather see John Calipari than that guy

[BlackcatAlum]

1.Mark Few
2.Mark Few
3.Mark Few

If not him I take my chances with Travis Ford...Billy D is not leaving Flordia, no way.

Mark Few couldn't handle Kentucky. I'd like to see Rick Barnes (Texas coach) or Billy Donovan (Florida coach). If these two guys can recruit five star players at "Football Schools," than I'm sure he can recruit them at Kentucky. They both can coach the half-court game and the fast pace game, thats why I like both of them.

[FBALL]

The day they bring in Ford or Calapari is the day I switch my allegience another school.

[Grassy Knoll Sniper]

Pitino is not coming back.





Thank God.

Didn't you also say Tubby wasn't going anywhere and would be back coaching the Cats next season.

Don't ever count out Pitino.

[FBALL]

Didn't you also say Tubby wasn't going anywhere and would be back coaching the Cats next season.

Don't ever count out Pitino.
Let me amend my earlier statement. If they were to ever bring in Ford, Calapari or Pitino I would switch my allegience.

[.houshmandzadeh.]

id like to see billy d come to uk and bring that man beast joakim noah...hahaha
but i admit i was wanting tubby gone but now that he is im not sure i like it he has been the coach for most of the time that i have been watching uk, im just a young pup earliest season i remember was the 96' season so.... im gonna miss him but i hope we can pull a good coach and still land these recruits.

[GRIZZ]

Billy D's wife's family is from the Lexington area.

[TidesHoss32]

lol :) yeah..wouldnt that be something..I heard Dwayne Casey got a job with some shipping company too..Rumor has it that Eddie Sutton had bought a liquor store in Lexington also. :)

[THUNDERCHILD]

Let me amend my earlier statement. If they were to ever bring in Ford, Calapari or Pitino I would switch my allegience.

That is correct FBALL, Pitino would love to get back into the ALL MIGHTY seat at UK. But I would have to start cheering for another team should that happen. It's gotta happen pretty quick with signing day's coming up.

[I Rule The World]

Calipari!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Calipari!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Calipari!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Calipari!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Calipari!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Calipari!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Godspeed]

In my opinion, I think Billy Donovan WANTS to come to UK. The only reason is because the University of Florida asked him to sign a Multi-year deal after he won the Championship, yet he only opted for a one year extension. So why would he do something like that. All year long I have harped about Tubby being gone and Donovan coming to Kentucky. I would love it if he came to the bluegrass. I smell Championships already!!!!

[Godspeed]

Oh wait. I think Bill Self is also being looked at by Kentucky.

[Grassy Knoll Sniper]

Billy D's wife's family is from the Lexington area.


Incorrect. This rumor got started on TCP also. Billy D's wife is from the NY/NJ area.

[Grassy Knoll Sniper]

The top candidates for the job are Pitino, Donovan, Calipari, Gillespie and Self.

[corndog23]

The top candidates for the job are Pitino, Donovan, Calipari, Gillespie and Self.
No way, now how, no chance for those 3. That is just crazy talk GKS

[venom93]

According to sources within the program the phone calls will be made in the following order
1. Billy Donovan
2. Rick Pitino
3. Billy Gillespie
4. Travis Ford

[Grassy Knoll Sniper]

No way, now how, no chance for those 3. That is just crazy talk GKS

Haven't I been right on everything I've posted in the past 2 months? PITINO would love to coach at UK again and definitely would if the UKAA offered. If you saw his interview on Dish ch 152 (CSTV - college sports tv) the other night, you would have known this.

[NYY10]

I herd they was going to ask Billy Donavon, memphis head coach and gonzaga head coach

[GRIZZ]

Didn't Pitino say that when the Cardinals played it Rupp, he felt at home? Personally I would like to see Donovan at UK. Yesterday when asked about the job he said it was obvious that he was going to be asked, but he did not go out like Calapari and say he wasn't interested, he just said that he is right now concerned with getting his team to the FF. The Florida AD was smug about the whole situation when asked about Kentucky talking to them, he just said that it was a free country and they can talk to him if they want to.

[NYY10]

what about Bob Knight lol..

[Grassy Knoll Sniper]

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y46/CrotchRotLite/BillyDChampionship.jpg

[FBALL]

Haven't I been right on everything I've posted in the past 2 months? PITINO would love to coach at UK again and definitely would if the UKAA offered. If you saw his interview on Dish ch 152 (CSTV - college sports tv) the other night, you would have known this.
Short answer. No.

[NYY10]

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y46/CrotchRotLite/BillyDChampionship.jpg


HaHa, I like that. Did you make it

[Grassy Knoll Sniper]

HaHa, I like that. Did you make it

Part of it....the wording.

[Moe]

Mark Few couldn't handle Kentucky. I'd like to see Rick Barnes (Texas coach) or Billy Donovan (Florida coach). If these two guys can recruit five star players at "Football Schools," than I'm sure he can recruit them at Kentucky. They both can coach the half-court game and the fast pace game, thats why I like both of them.
I have to diagree, Few transformed Gonzaga into an unknown mid major to a national power in the state of Washington which is far from a basketball state. He also had to recruit in the shadows of Washington, Washington St., Oregon, UCLA, etc. At UK, Few would be able to recruit. Look at how much players have developed under his guidence. You have Morrison,Stepp,Ravio,Batista,The center for the Lakers(name slips my mind right now), and the list goes on and on. Nobody wanted those guys and look what they did. Thats an example of a good coach. Imagine what he could do with high caliber players. I think Few is the best man for the Job, weather or not he would leave Gonzaga I don't know but the pay would have to be better at UK.....JMO, But I'd love tosee it personally.

[Moe]

Anyone heard Bruce Peral's name come up?? A friend told me he heard his name thrown into the conversation.

[StrikeoutKing]

I don't think Donovan is a long shot for the coaching position. The thing is, UK would have to wait 'til early April to even talk to him (unless Florida is upset in the tournament, which is unlikely in my mind), which could ultimately hurt recruiting. There is something is Donovan's contract that prevents him from talking to any school in the Southeastern Conference except 1...KENTUCKY. He denied multiple attempts by the university for a contract extension, and his wife is from the Lexington area. To me, it seems all of the pieces are there for him to be the next coach at the University of Kentucky. This is a really good article I read from ESPN.com. I got most of this information from the article, and it goes into some more detail about the situation.
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/columns/story?columnist=forde_pat&id=2808739&sportCat=ncb

I'm thinking Donovan, especially if his coveted Junior class leaves. I'm not counting him out just yet.

[ComfortEagle]

Travis Ford took EKU to the NCAA tournament....big deal. Now he's coaching at UMass. Mmkay, good for him. He is still in no way the level coach UK should have.

IMO, Billy Donovan is the only one that can save UK from disaster next season. We are going to lose our decent recruits now that Tubby is leaving, but Donovan might be high-profile enough to bring some of his own or whatever. Problem with that is, we're going to have to wait until Florida gets out of the tournament which might be too late for recruiting. On top of that, we're going to have to pay him something around $3 million a year to entice him to come.

[15thRegionCrazy]

Bob Knight!

[Grassy Knoll Sniper]

Bob Knight!

You either have to be joking or on some extremely strong medication..:D

[BurntTires]

I don't think Donovan is a long shot for the coaching position. The thing is, UK would have to wait 'til early April to even talk to him (unless Florida is upset in the tournament, which is unlikely in my mind), which could ultimately hurt recruiting. There is something is Donovan's contract that prevents him from talking to any school in the Southeastern Conference except 1...KENTUCKY. He denied multiple attempts by the university for a contract extension, and his wife is from the Lexington area. To me, it seems all of the pieces are there for him to be the next coach at the University of Kentucky. This is a really good article I read from ESPN.com. I got most of this information from the article, and it goes into some more detail about the situation.
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/columns/story?columnist=forde_pat&id=2808739&sportCat=ncb

I'm thinking Donovan, especially if his coveted Junior class leaves. I'm not counting him out just yet.I agree dont count Billy D or Pitino out....only time will tell.

[FBALL]

I have to diagree, Few transformed Gonzaga into an unknown mid major to a national power in the state of Washington which is far from a basketball state. He also had to recruit in the shadows of Washington, Washington St., Oregon, UCLA, etc. At UK, Few would be able to recruit. Look at how much players have developed under his guidence. You have Morrison,Stepp,Ravio,Batista,The center for the Lakers(name slips my mind right now), and the list goes on and on. Nobody wanted those guys and look what they did. Thats an example of a good coach. Imagine what he could do with high caliber players. I think Few is the best man for the Job, weather or not he would leave Gonzaga I don't know but the pay would have to be better at UK.....JMO, But I'd love tosee it personally.
Actually Monson built the program at Gonzaga and Few took over after he left for Minnesota. How Ironic would it be if Few came to Kentucky and hired Monson as an assistant after he had been fired by the Gophers and replaced by none other than Tubby Smith.

[Moe]

Actually Monson built the program at Gonzaga and Few took over after he left for Minnesota. How Ironic would it be if Few came to Kentucky and hired Monson as an assistant after he had been fired by the Gophers and replaced by none other than Tubby Smith.
True it would be Ironic, but it would be great. Hard to beat that Scenario(sp?..lol)IMO.

[14thregionallstate]

my pick is donovan...guys good at coaching and recruiting...just what uk needs at this point with morris leaving also......and if pitino had the chance to coach the uk blue again no way will he turn it down...no way

[Amun-Ra]

the only thing i have heard is that Donovan's partent bought property and are building a house around Lexington. not making this up.

[venom93]

He should buy Tubby's house. 1600 Harmony Hall Lane will be for sell. Nice place too.

[GB1]

Here's the latest KSR blog. It mentions coaching speculation, the Donovan comments in tonight's postgame presser, Morris leaving for the Knicks, & recruiting tidbits.
http://blog.kentuckysportsradio.com/?p=1961

[CoachB]

I heard that Billy Donovan purchased a "Summer House" in Lexington two months ago. Does anyone know anything aboutthis?Billy Donovan is not the highest paid coach at Florida anymore, Urban Meyer is. Will that play into anything?

I have mixed feelings about this because as QQ says, we are guaranteed to lose Patterson and Lucas now and Morris will leave, so where does this leave us?

[Tpx_Slugger5]

I would love to see Pitino come and coach the cats agian.

[ComfortEagle]

I heard that Billy Donovan purchased a "Summer House" in Lexington two months ago. Does anyone know anything aboutthis?

Who did you hear that from? The Easter Bunny? Santa Claus?

[LoneStar]

IMO and an inside source says Billy Donavan has already been offered the position. Makes good sense. He already won a national title at Florida, he will always be second behind the football program at Florida. Florida basketball vs. Kentucky basketball. Come on, no comparison. He has gotten real lucky with his recruits at Florida, they all have played way above their expectations and potential. He knows this. Florida is lucky to have 400-500 fans at the tournament games, we have that many show up to watch practice.

[LoneStar]

Watch for an announcement right after Florida either wins the tourny or gets beat. Watch and
see...

[CoachB]

Both, along with a real estate agent in Lexington.Who did you hear that from? The Easter Bunny? Santa Claus?

[calQlate]

Watch for an announcement right after Florida either wins the tourny or gets beat. Watch and
see...

Thats when the decision will come. MB is waiting to get a response to his top canidate Billy D. If Billy D says no then the next in order will be announced.. I agree with you things will move quick once Florida is either beat or wins the tournament.

[ComfortEagle]

Both, along with a real estate agent in Lexington.


Right, you along with every other "rumorist" here.

Have you heard the one yet about the guy, whose friend works at a bank and (this is a secret) but he helped wire a ton of money to Donovan the other day from UK boosters???

Oooh, or maybe this one. "Billy Donovan's agent was seen at TGI Friday's eating shrimp poppers and extreme fajitas with Barnhart."



Oh, and I'll believe the "donovan bought a house" thing when you can show me some proof. Until then, this is just as negligible as any other crock rumor going around.

[Beef]

Right, you along with every other "rumorist" here.

Have you heard the one yet about the guy, whose friend works at a bank and (this is a secret) but he helped wire a ton of money to Donovan the other day from UK boosters???

Oooh, or maybe this one. "Billy Donovan's agent was seen at TGI Friday's eating shrimp poppers and extreme fajitas with Barnhart."



Oh, and I'll believe the "donovan bought a house" thing when you can show me some proof. Until then, this is just as negligible as any other crock rumor going around. Exactly CE. Everyone knows that BD is UK's #1 choice but nothing will be known until the tourney is over. Just another week guys. Keep Calm.

[CoachB]

I agree TOTALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!me either.. I would love to see ole Rick back.

Going to be interesting waiting for the news of who will be the new coach. Rick or Billy D would be my top picks. If we couldnt get them then go after Calipari.

[CoachB]

Just wait and see, then you can apologize. Chill out dude.Right, you along with every other "rumorist" here.

Have you heard the one yet about the guy, whose friend works at a bank and (this is a secret) but he helped wire a ton of money to Donovan the other day from UK boosters???

Oooh, or maybe this one. "Billy Donovan's agent was seen at TGI Friday's eating shrimp poppers and extreme fajitas with Barnhart."



Oh, and I'll believe the "donovan bought a house" thing when you can show me some proof. Until then, this is just as negligible as any other crock rumor going around.

[alfus21]

For those interested. Pitino said he had zero interest in the job...

>>Pitino not interested (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=2812931&campaign=rss&source=NCAAHeadlines)<<

[OnCeABobcat]

NOBODY has mentioned this guy yet that I know of, but what about SAUL SMITH:) . Could Saul come in and try to save Kentucky from Disaster next season, following in his Father's footsteps. Try to do what his daddy couldn't!!!!!!!!!!:) :thatsfunn That's funny right there. I don't care who you are:thatsfunn

[alfus21]

NOBODY has mentioned this guy yet that I know of, but what about SAUL SMITH:) . Could Saul come in and try to save Kentucky from Disaster next season, following in his Father's footsteps. Try to do what his daddy couldn't!!!!!!!!!!:) That's funny right there. I don't care who you are:thatsfunn

I didn't think it was funny. :eek:

[alfus21]

Pitino says no.
Calipari says no. (Agreed to extension today through 2012)
Gillispie may go to Arkansas.
Matta said he wouldn't even talk to UK.

The coaches are starting to fall of the list one by one. Mitch better know what he is doing.

[ComfortEagle]

Just wait and see, then you can apologize. Chill out dude.


I'm as chill as can be, and personally, would love to see Donovan here. But all the rumors flying and people throwing B.S. speculations around is ridiculous.

[Old school Dawg]

For those interested. Pitino said he had zero interest in the job...

>>Pitino not interested (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=2812931&campaign=rss&source=NCAAHeadlines)<<
Alfus that is a joke!!!When Pitino talks sports writers usually write in pencil if you know what I mean.I dont really think hes a fat headed liar,,I believe he really believes the things he says when he says it,,,but like some women he too can change his mind as quick and he can cuzz someone out.

[Old school Dawg]

I'm as chill as can be, and personally, would love to see Donovan here. But all the rumors flying and people throwing B.S. speculations around is ridiculous.
Comfort eagle is so cool if he dont keep moving he would freeze.

[alfus21]

Alfus that is a joke!!!When Pitino talks sports writers usually write in pencil if you know what I mean.I dont really think hes a fat headed liar,,I believe he really believes the things he says when he says it,,,but like some women he too can change his mind as quick and he can cuzz someone out.

What are you talking about? He has ZERO interest in coming to Kentucky. He could easily have a top 10 team next season and has already been there, done that with Kentucky.

If Pitino even gets a chance at the job I'll never post on here again.

Zero chance he's coming or that he will even think about it.

[Old school Dawg]

Easy now alfus I dont think he will come either friend Im talking about believing things he says in the press.Boy what a way to talk to a guy who backed tubby.Gee whiz.I would hate to miss your posts.I remember him saying he was 99% sure he was not leaving ky,,and 99.9% sure he was going to redshirt jeff sheppard,,still pals alfus i should not have posted THAT IS CRZAY ALFUS,,SORRY FOR THAT

[Old school Dawg]

i TOO WILL FOLLOW Minnesota Alfus.On Hernation.com they posted tubby was hiring fired marshall coach Jirsa.

[Old school Dawg]

I think Donavan will pull a pitino and leave what appears to be the best job in the world to billy.

[alfus21]

Easy now alfus I dont think he will come either friend Im talking about believing things he says in the press.Boy what a way to talk to a guy who backed tubby.Gee whiz.I would hate to miss your posts.I remember him saying he was 99% sure he was not leaving ky,,and 99.9% sure he was going to redshirt jeff sheppard,,still pals alfus i should not have posted THAT IS CRZAY ALFUS,,SORRY FOR THAT

i TOO WILL FOLLOW Minnesota Alfus.On Hernation.com they posted tubby was hiring fired marshall coach Jirsa.

Yeah I know what you mean OSD.

It will be interesting to see Tubby's staff. I'm surprised he didn't hire Hobbs with him though. But Minnesota will be a great team for years to come regardless with Tubby at the helm.

[Old school Dawg]

Were still pals?Did you see anything about Marshall,s coach being hired by tubby?There big pals.

[alfus21]

Were still pals?Did you see anything about Marshall,s coach being hired by tubby?There big pals.

:thumpsup:

No I didn't know anything about it until you told me.