[Granny Bear]

It IS more than a game to the true blue.  It's a representation of our heritage and traditions.  So give me a therapist (I could use one right now) AND the first groin kick.


There are so many inaccuracies in those five points that I barely no where to begin.'t.

No there isn't.  Just because YOU don't agree does not make the statement(s) inaccurate!!


1.  If Cal is no  x's and o's coach who just relies on his assistants to coach, then I guess it's his assistants , and not Cal, who is to blame for last night's debacle. Fact is, they lost, not because of x's and o's, but because the young kids played tight and scared from the outset, despite the coach doing everything he could prior to the game to get them loosened up.
When folks are blaming just Cal, HE isn't responsible for the debacles!!  That is according to you.  And you have no idea what prep was given before the game last night.

2. Just an absolute falsehood.  You obviously don't listen to his radio shows. Cal has indicated ad nauseum the respect he has for KY basketball heritage. Time and time again he has brought back former players who were an important part of UK's past.  He embraced Coach Hall, who became a dear friend of Cal's right up until his death. There is not a single show that he does that he does not state that BBN fans are the best fans in the world. Does he care about the kids he coaches and want them to realize their dreams at the next level and achieve a measure of financial security? Of course, he does. Who wouldn't want a man like Cal caring for your child and wanting the best for them? I know I'd want a fine man like that coaching my kid.
It is NOT a falsehood.  Cal is a showman and a damn good performer when addressing his personal agenda.  He would say anything to give the proper appearance.  I doubt he means half what he says.

3. An insidious misrepresentation, whether  intentional or not.  Are you serious, here?  You really think Cal and his very capable assistants did litttle or no prep work in getting ready for Oakland? No film work, no walk throughs, no teaching of how to attack the zone, no reminders of staying disciplined on defense. I've got news for you- the KY coaches did ALL of these things. I teach kids. Sometimes they listen; sometimes they don't. Sometimes they execute the gameplan and sometimes they fall on their faces in sheer and utter fear of failure and terror of the moment. Reed Sheppard shot the ball five times, and looked like he was terrified to let those go. The game was lost, not because of x's and o's , but because all but two players were terrified of the Big Show.
That's complete bullshit!  IF they were terrified, I'd love to know why.  I've seen Dilly and Sheppard go up against many obstacles and they didn't blink an eye.  My family said the same thing about some of them being hesitant to shoot.  Well, I haven't seen that all year.  I wonder WHY they were reluctant.  I'm sure it wasn't anything that Cal did!!  Because he don't do anything.



4. The freshmen played scared and crapped the bed. The two 24 y.o.'s played like the seasoned veterans they were. You want more freshman that will crap the bed in March? Give Cal a break when he tells you what's needed to win in March and you've just seen it right before your eyes.
Those were Cal's recruits NOT mine.  And he doesn't deserve a break that's worth $33M.


5.Again, you don't pay attention to what Cal says in his call-in shows. Numerous times I've heard him contemplate decisions that he made and reflect that maybe he made a mistake and might have to do something differently. Is Cal perfect? No, and he has said as much. Is he stubborn? Hell yes, he is. Has he ever said that he is not to be held accuntable for anything that goes wrong? of course not. Like a lot of UK fans right now, you are angry, distraught, and emtional. And like some, you have an inherent bias against arrogant northeasterners. By next November, you and others will have calmed down, gained perspective that life is still good and worth living and will be cheering for our new crop of young superstar "five stars."
He's never said that he is either.  He just throws the kids under the bus like YOU do all the time.  You don't know me from a can of paint, but you feel comfortable judging me as having an inherent bias against northeasterners.  Hound, you have NO DAMN CLUE about my bias or my thoughts.

And now gentlemen, I will bid you adieu.  Like watching UK ballgames, I am out of this thread.
Hound, if I start watching the ballgames again, I'll give you $5,000.  That's a public promise.