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In the last years of Pitino's run, UK
apparrel was #1 nationwide. Now, tell
me again how elite status, success in
the tournament, and a team that gets
talked about all year by ESPN talking
heads as a contender for the title AND
"the name on the jersey" don't equate.
I agree that some UK fans never could
come around to the idea of OTS as UK's
coach. I am not of that number. I
well remember the undefeated SEC season.
However, I cannot agree that we are seeing
a "couple of seasons" of subpar performance.
I believe that we are seeing a steady decline
in talent level, prestige, results, and
future prospects. All of which make recruiting
even more difficult.

Then the only difference we have is that I feel it is cyclical. There are up and down turns in every program. UK, Duke, UNC, UofL, UCLA, Kansas etc. I simply feel that a coaching change is not the quick fix that everyone wants.

As I have said before, and if this doesn't apply to you please don't be offended. Alot of people have used the last couple of seasons to promote a dislike they have had from the begining of Smith's tenure. That is the segment that I cannot abide.

The fact that some think Tubby should be fired or should walk away is something that I can understand. I don't agree with it but I do understand it. If it is for the logical reasons like the ones you have just stated.