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When Elston Turner sank his fortieth point at the free throw line to put Texas A&M up twelve with a minute and a half left, a stark, somber realization settled over me: this team isn’t very good.
Deep down, I’ve known for a while, but three seasons of Calipari squads kept me in denial. In the past (stop looking in the past!), the freshmen have always played beyond their years, inspiring the few veterans on the team to raise their level of play. There’s always been one player who we could rely on to lock down the opposing team’s best scorer and one player who would hit shots when we needed them.
This squad simply doesn’t have that. Nerlens Noel is great, but he can’t do this all on his own. Nor can Ryan Harrow, whose improvement has saved the Cats from potentially an even worse record. Archie Goodwin can either be a good scorer or a good defender, but he showed us Sunday that he’s not ready to be both at the same time. Willie Cauley-Stein’s potential is staggering, but he’s still realizing it. Alex Poythress? Glimpses of greatness overshadowed by lapses of laziness. Kyle Wiltjer has been reduced to a timid shadow of his former self. I love Julius Mays, but for him to be a real factor, he’s going to have to hit threes when they matter most.
And you know what? It’s okay that this team’s not very good.
“What?!” You cry, “No, it’s not okay! This is Kentucky! A bubble team?! Blasphemy!”
Never have we ever been so spoiled and so out of touch with reality. Only now can we fully realize how special last team’s squad was, how they instinctively knew things that even the most talented veteran teams still fail to master. Sorry kids, but Michael Kidd-Gilchrist ain’t walking through that door.
Is there still time for this group to get it together? Of course. But, instead of pulling my hair out waiting for that to happen, I’m going to put down my expectations and accept this team for what they are right now: a young group searching for answers. Instead of becoming a Maryland fan in hopes that their wins will boost our resume, I’m going to step back from the ledge and watch this group grow. If it takes three or four more losses as Cal said it might this morning, then so be it. I just hope they learn from it.
It could happen. If everyone on the team “buys in,” as Cal would say, there’s a legitimate chance this team could surprise us all and gel just in time for the postseason. Could this be the team that has to win the SEC Tournament in order to make the Big Dance? If so, would it be the most rewarding conference title in recent history?
It’s time to sell stock in “will” and buy in “can.”
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January 14th, 2013 at 2:33 pm
This team isn’t very successful RIGHT Now. Patience is something learned I guess.
January 14th, 2013 at 2:37 pm
Unfortunately this team lacks toughness. The only player who has it is Noel, and frankly it is disappointing watching his only season here go down the drain. I’m not giving up on this team, but I don’t foresee guys like Poythress and Wiltjer suddenly becoming different players. And don’t even get me started on Harrow… his play is better, but he’s still softer than a pack of Charmin. Maybe Cal should kick him a few more times?
January 14th, 2013 at 2:42 pm
Preaching to the choir TT – they are as good as should be expected. Except Noel these players were not ranked top 1 or 2 at their position like years past, they are not quite as talented as last 3 classes despite inflated mock draft projections (due to weakness of this years draft). Add in the fact that our PG has missed half the games and we have no emotional leader and we are where we are.
January 14th, 2013 at 2:42 pm
Who was the idiot blaming the blue hairs for UK’s bad start on KSR this morning? I had breakfast at Wheelers and many of us were not pleased with a few statements. We have paid much money to help with renovations, hiring Cal, etc and it’s not right to blame the loss on us. We are not giving up our seats.
January 14th, 2013 at 2:43 pm
When was the last time a team started 3 five star players and went unranked?
January 14th, 2013 at 2:43 pm
I guess I haven’t given up on them being good yet. The losses to Notre Dame and Baylor weren’t that bad (both top 50 RPI) and were early in the season. The losses to #1 Duke and #3 UL were expected. The most recent loss to Texas A&M was kind of bad (ranked #41), but they did have a guy get ridiculously hot (40pts on 19 shots) so it kind of lessens the blow. You’re probably correct that they’re not that good, but it’s going to take a legit “bad” loss for me to accept it. I think they’re going to rattle the next 5 wins off in a row, then they’ll get to face A&M again. I say we re-evaluate them then.
January 14th, 2013 at 2:48 pm
#5 Every season for Texas and most of the time for UCLA. Rick Barnes is the worst coach in all of college basketball
January 14th, 2013 at 2:48 pm
Plus this team is pretty good. They just lack the effort and heart to beat teams. The only ones who care are Nerlens and Cauley. Wiltjer is non-existant. Archie is a bull in a china shop. Ryan is weak to drive the lane at will. POYTHRESS is like a gentle giant. He is too passive to be great. Sad but true.
January 14th, 2013 at 2:49 pm
#4) It was me and I’m not an idiot. No offense, I just think they should let us students sit closer to the arena so we can effect the game. You saw NC State storm the court this weekend, their students were right on the edge. You blue hairs just can’t get loud enough. Breakfast at Wheelers lol
January 14th, 2013 at 2:50 pm
#6 NO WAY will this team beat Ole Miss at Ole Miss. That game could get U G L Y in a hurry.
Ole Miss plays great defense and are tough individuals opposite of where this team is today.
January 14th, 2013 at 2:51 pm
As a student I do think it would be cool if the first 5 rows or so of Rupp were Students wrapped all the way around the court.
January 14th, 2013 at 2:52 pm
I don’t know if it’s living outside the state/bubble of UK fandom, but I felt this coming this summer. I didn’t think it would be this bad of a falloff (I thought we could easily drop MD & Duke to start the season and Louisville too), but I just couldn’t buy into the hype surrounding this team. I think it truly hurt them and with a group that doesn’t communicate probably made it harder to gel. For that reason, it has been easier for me to watch this season (well that and watching the Gr8ness DVD from last season and recruiting rankings for next year). I’m not giving up on them, but I don’t have ridiculous expectations either… here’s to finishing like the 2011 team did!
January 14th, 2013 at 2:53 pm
You never know with college basketball. Butler went back to back to the Championship game, and they looked pretty bad in small spots throughout the year. UConn lost a whole bunch of games and won it all. I understand UConn played a murderous schedule in the Big East, but they had a couple of bad losses sprinkled in there. Hopefully we can get some impressive wins (Florida, Missouri, or Ole Miss), and begin to grow. I BELIEVE, but at the same time I’m not drunk on blue Kool-Aid. I believe, but don’t expect
January 14th, 2013 at 2:54 pm
#4 if you don’t want to give up your seats, then make some noise! Rupp has become so unintimidating to opposing teams because you guys are so quiet. Teams feed off the crowd and sorry, but I’ve heard more noise at the morgue.
January 14th, 2013 at 2:54 pm
Yep…conference titles do matter…Hood being able to play will help us…
January 14th, 2013 at 2:54 pm
You are so right . This team has talent but knowing how hard they have to work is still a work in progress . I think there confidence is gone and that Cal is going to need to back off of some of these kids and just let them play . They need to grow up . We need to show them love just like we do our own kids as they stub their toes and bump their heads . Keep supporting them and let’s see what they can become .
January 14th, 2013 at 2:55 pm
#11 – well said. I’m not a student, but would love to see that happen. You can’t beat the student fanbase enthusiasm and it would be cool for us and intimidating for opposing teams to see 5 rows of students going nuts right next to the floor every game.
January 14th, 2013 at 2:59 pm
Quit your whining. I thought I was on a UL site. So this team has not gelled yet. So what. We won the National Championship last year and are odds on favorite to win it next year. Give Cal and these kids a break. This is not Rupp’s Runts going down to Texas Western or Christian Latner hitting a game winning shot after he should have been ejected. This is just a group of good kids that are not as tuff as they will be later on in life. They might make it by seasons end or they may not. Chill out and live through it. GO CATS. A FAN FOR LIFE NO MATTER WHAT THIS TEAM DOES. [a 1942 model who has seen much worse from other teams]
January 14th, 2013 at 2:59 pm
Tyler… you anyone else needing to label this team as “not good” have an issue with needing to label things.
It’s a work in progress that has shown times of greatness and times of lost responsibility.
T A&M came out and played as a team. It doesn’t matter what their record is or who they have played. The game we saw was a “team” playing as a veteran group. Making the intelligent decisions that you expect from smart players and playing within themselves.
They recognized Turner was on fire and they found him, often. None of the other players on T A&M made significant bad decisions. The guy who kept going up against Noel might have made some questionable attempts, but a guy of his size SHOULD take the ball strong to the basket (he was successful on several occasions). T A&M also had to show they weren’t afraid to shoot from anywhere, any position. It keeps UK spread and forces us to 1 on 1 them.
How many times in UK’s history with Cal have you seen him employ the zone? Yea, that’s what I thought. Yet he did against T A&M. They were just hurting us. Remember, the rest of the team put in 40. It wasn’t just one guy that beat us.
They also played good defense against us and eliminated Kyle Wiltjer from the game. He never got an open look.
To need to label this team as something is quite sad especially when it is far from a completed work. I see growth and consistency emerging from several of the players. We’ve had some setbacks (Harrow took at least 4 shots in that game that were forced and ill advised) but he’s learning his responsibility to be the tempo controller. It settle the young team when he gets the ball and that hadn’t happened prior to the UL game several weeks ago.
Noel and WCS are fighting.
If anything deserves a label it’s Poythress. As he’s been the most inconsistent of the bunch and showed zero improvement even with Cal applying pressure.
But to call this team “not very good” says more about you than it does the team.
January 14th, 2013 at 3:01 pm
17, I have said that any Rupp renovation should include a standing room “mosh pit” for the students all the way around the floor, with the floor elevated above them much like Vandy has with their floor. That would allow the students to make some serious noise and get some TV exposure in the background, and it wouldn’t obstruct the views of those in the lower arena.
January 14th, 2013 at 3:04 pm
This team is really what I expected them to be before the season. They have no real experience and are playing with freshman, who by the way are playing like freshman. I think our expectations are a little unrealistic as a fan base. Do we believe that UK is going to win a National Title every year and will the world stop rotating if they don’t? The average college basketball fan (not BBN) has already moved on from last year’s title and couldn’t tell you who was in the final four. Relax and enjoy watching this team get better. They will. In the end, they will either make a great run during the end of the season, or they won’t and we will get a few players back. Those few will then add some experienced depth to the team next year, which will make next year even more special.
January 14th, 2013 at 3:04 pm
4.UKJOE: Although UK appreciates your money, and the average UK fan/student/alum *SHOULD* appreciate the benefit that those donations provide (better facilities, better coaching, better players, etc); the game enviroment stinks at Rupp and its not nearly as daunting to opposing teams as many other buildings. I love our traditions and our history. Bust as far as game environment goes, I’ve been to better at many other college hoops facilities where the fans, young and old, actually get into the game. Is it the reason why UK lost Saturday, nope. Would the rest of us like you to continue giving money but allow your younger and more enthusiastic family members or friends actually use your tickets, YES (resoundingly).
January 14th, 2013 at 3:04 pm
#15- “Hood being able to play will help us”….ARE YOU SERIOUS!?!? GTFO!
January 14th, 2013 at 3:05 pm
Wow, just freaking wow. Some of the debbie downers were going on about how much this team had improved a couple of weeks ago, or just not commenting at all “ever” unless they had something negative to say. Are there that many 14 year olds in the UK fan base????
This team may not be “Very Good” right now but they are way shy of being nearly as horrible as many of you seem to imply. There are only a few things to change and this team “can” be Very Good. Chill out and let these young men grow up instead of knocking them down at every chance. You’re not going to shame them into being better, you only shame the UK fan base with your negative nancy crap.
January 14th, 2013 at 3:06 pm
I am ready to accept the same, Mrs. TT. It has been a mental struggle to accept reality after a NC season, but we can’t have it every year, no matter how great a wizard is at the helm. I have been hoping for better, but I think we would have seen some portent of greatness from this team by now if it is to surface. Cats should at least have found one win among the five losing games, with the two home losses being most likely candidates. At this stage, even an amazing turn around would yield a mid-range seed in the NCAA tourney, and seeding is everything. Wildcats first game would be a tough one and the second game would find our team as a prohibitive underdog.
As a Northern Kentucky fan, I have to suffer the same sad reality every year with the Bengals and Reds. Just when you develop hope, those teams will dash it. The difference between Cincinnati pros and Kentucky Wildcats–there is always realistic hope for the future of the program! I will still greatly enjoy seeing how this season plays out. Each of our Wildcat players is capable of highlight plays that will thrill, and if we are wrong about this season, the upside is unexpected joy and pride in the coaching skill and in the players’ will to improve!
January 14th, 2013 at 3:07 pm
19, I’m starting to wonder if maybe Cal needs to ease off of Alex a little bit. Some kids don’t respond well to too much criticism and negative pressure. I’ll admit that I do not see what is going on at practice and behind the scenes – maybe Cal is like a loving father to Alex at those times and offers a lot of encouragement, but during the games, he seems to be constantly in his face. Sure, you need to be tough in today’s game, but Alex just seems to be really down on himself right now. He just looks like a kid who is searching for his self confidence right now. Hope he finds it soon and turns into the beast that we know he is capable of being.
January 14th, 2013 at 3:07 pm
#4 if another blue hair taps me on the shoulder and tells me to sit down there will be one less blue hair we have to worry about! This guy was yelling and spitting popcorn all over the place because he couldnt see the game……. maybe Rupp should have a blue hair section where they can all sit the whole game and complain about the team the whole time! #20 UK should check out how NC State sets their student section up….. all the way around the court
January 14th, 2013 at 3:08 pm
#23…yes, I am serious…right now I would start him over Alex if he is back to full strength…
January 14th, 2013 at 3:11 pm
http://www.ElstonTurnerSportsRadio.com
January 14th, 2013 at 3:13 pm
#26 – RealCatsFan – Sorry, but Poythress has looked like that from day 1.
Cal has only upped the focus on him because the other more civilized approaches didn’t get a response from Alex.
As a coach, you have to find what will get through. Some coaches start with the whip. Cal, fortunately gives these kids a chance to step right in and have a professional relationship with him. If they act like children or in Alex’s case, don’t understand what level of effort is required to be an elite college basketball player preparing to play at the professional level some day, then Cal will be glad to share it with them. Too bad for Alex, Cal’s shown him what’s required to be the best and Alex would prefer mediocrity.
January 14th, 2013 at 3:13 pm
The Freshman Wall is just to much this year to get over. Cal has done a Phenominal job in the last few years getting the Freshman to buy in and play defense. The Kids we have this year are not Weak, Slow, Lazy, Have no Heart, Not Talented, Soft…..You’ll can feel in the blanks. THEY ARE FRESHMAN!!!! and they are playing like it. This could be Blessing in Disguise for us Cat Fans that a couple of them could be back next year with a Year under their belt. There is alot of fruit left over from Last years Championship. Live off that this year and just enjoy these Kids. I have no expectations from this team but I still love my team.
January 14th, 2013 at 3:17 pm
22.BIGBLUESLEEPER Hey I’ve been paying for decades now and I ain’t giving up my seats for you or anyone else. I stand up as much as I can and the wife makes noise too.
27.HEY Hey don’t try to hoard us all in one isolated corner like we’ve got the plague. Thats segregation and we’ve already been down that road and its WRONG to do that to us. We pay the money we keep the seats.
What is wrong with you youth these days?
January 14th, 2013 at 3:18 pm
What would Joe B. do in this situation? Just a thought.
January 14th, 2013 at 3:19 pm
I like the way Harrow is playing, but he has to get tougher (not to get all Billy G on y’all). I’m gettting tired of seeing him sprawal on the floor in pain because somebody farted in his general direction. I don’t have a clue what was so vicious about the mildly incidental contact he received in the Vandy game…I don’t blame Cal at all for giving him a few small kicks to the butt. As for Hood helping us, I say give him the nod over Poythress. Poythress is just playing too timid right now. If you look at his stats, the only difference between his first 6-8 games and his last 6-8 games is effort and shot attempts…he’s not working to get any shots. Finally, Wiltjer has gone 1-7 with 2 points and 3 rebounds…IN HIS LAST TWO GAMES COMBINED!!! He needs to s**t or get off the pot. Oh, and I like this team (love Nerlens).
January 14th, 2013 at 3:19 pm
27.HEY Hey were you in section 31 Row F at the A&M game?
January 14th, 2013 at 3:20 pm
Nice article and 100% true
January 14th, 2013 at 3:21 pm
Ryan Harrow has “saved us” from a worse record? Hilarious. He played OK against Louisville (loss) and fairly well against a bunch of cupcakes we would have beaten with Lanter at PG. This team doesn’t have very many complete, versatile players. Noel is getting there, but the rest are one dimensional types who aren’t intuitive basketball players (Goodwin/Poythress/WCS/Wiltjer.
January 14th, 2013 at 3:23 pm
Nope, glad to know its just not my section
January 14th, 2013 at 3:24 pm
Rupp is a BORING place to watch college hoops. Dance of the living dead. Please remodel and get some screaming students near the floor.
January 14th, 2013 at 3:24 pm
32. Then stop spitting popcorn and start to work on your head moves if someone happens to stand in the seat in front of you. If you can’t stand then use your head fakes to see around the fan in front.
January 14th, 2013 at 3:27 pm
I tried to get my question to MJ on the radio show before he blew up about my concern that a few of Cals’ guys are ending up in the D league- Matt totally missed it and said only the multi-year players were D league. My point is this, Cal is recruiting RIGHT NOW for multiple players to leave for the draft. we have 6 kids committed and aren’t finished!!! So, is Poythress leaving? Archie? WCS? Noel is the only one who should, right now, regardless of a weak draft. Averaging 8 & 8 in this years SEC and playing a game or two (guessing) in a tourney should tell you that another year wouldn’t hurt. D league players DO collect a check, Matt but it does make getting in the league and STAYING in the league harder- more pressure. I’m thrilled with Cal AND his recruiting but just a question- Are 3-4 guys leaving to enter the draft after a (so far seemingly)disappointing season? just wondering-
January 14th, 2013 at 3:27 pm
Look i respect my elders but i pay good money for my seats and i be damned if somebody is going to tell me to sit down at a Sporting Evnet for standing up and cheering for my team when they do something good……. he better be glad there isnt much to stand up and cheer about this year or he wouldnt see any of the game….. he tried the same thing last year with some guys infront of me and they nearly drug him out of the arena.
January 14th, 2013 at 3:27 pm
Bluehairs should just send in their money and let the real fans attend the games–students.
January 14th, 2013 at 3:31 pm
39 i agree it has gotten pretty boring…..
January 14th, 2013 at 3:32 pm
Any of you youngins stand in front of me are going to get a cane up your arse.
January 14th, 2013 at 3:32 pm
I thought we would be build on some of those tuff early loses and be OK but them I started watching some other teams. We may have gotten a little better but so has everybody else. We don’t have the physical toughness inside or the shooting outside. Nerlens is great but the best this team has looked is when Archie puts this team on his back.
January 14th, 2013 at 3:33 pm
Hell a buddie of mine who sits in the top got cussed for standing up during team introductions…….. COME ON MAN!
January 14th, 2013 at 3:33 pm
I fought in Vietnam I’d like to see you drag me out of Rupp.
January 14th, 2013 at 3:33 pm
my opinion is that Rupp Arena is the greatest college basketball venue in the country…and Cat fans are the best overall…
January 14th, 2013 at 3:36 pm
UKJoe: You did not win in Vietnam, either. Go home and watch the game on TV like people of your age should. Don’t forget the Geritol.
January 14th, 2013 at 3:38 pm
UKJoe…If I am around…got your back. Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club member.
January 14th, 2013 at 3:40 pm
Jughead, change your name to Richard Head.
January 14th, 2013 at 3:40 pm
I won’t attentuate my high standards for Kentucky basketball. when you accept mediocrity and write off the team, then don’t expect the team to nut-up and play their best.
The 4 weaknesses we have on this team are Poythress lack of development, Mays’ inconsistency, Wiltjer’s lack of defense and scoring inconsistency, and Goodwin’s out of control play (although this kid is a real competitor and I expect to see him turn it around by March).
The others on the team are ballers.
January 14th, 2013 at 3:41 pm
Something tells me UKJoe is not the type “bluehair” you all are criticizing so heavily. There are plenty of older fans at the games who make a ton of noise. The ones who ought to be criticized are the ones who go to the games and sit in the lower level as a status symbol, just so they can be seen there. They wouldn’t be caught dead cheering wildly, because that just wouldn’t be cool.
January 14th, 2013 at 3:42 pm
50 JARHEAD I will be in section 31 like I always am , proud so tell me to leave tomorrow.
January 14th, 2013 at 3:43 pm
53, well said.
January 14th, 2013 at 3:44 pm
Noisy students do not intimidate good teams. Very good teams intimidate good teams.
January 14th, 2013 at 3:44 pm
And at Wheelers for breakfast 5 days a week not a hard man ti find.
January 14th, 2013 at 3:46 pm
55, you do realize you just insulted the Marines, don’t you?
January 14th, 2013 at 3:47 pm
I’m 62 but I agree about the old folks. If they are not going to raise cane at the point where Rupp is it’s weakest where it should be it’s most intimidating (at the courts edge) then they should keep their donations and purchase one of these and stay at home.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Mitsubishi+-+Diamond+842+-+82%22+Class+-+DLP+-+1080p+-+120Hz+-+Smart+-+3D+-+HDTV/6639917.p?id=1218768195985&skuId=6639917
January 14th, 2013 at 3:48 pm
Ukjoe…Thank you for years of support. It is appreciated by all. Everyone is saying that students need to be on the floor because it effects.the game. It pumps up our Cats and intimidates the other teama.d. If you haves cared enough to donate, then you should care enough to move back a few rows to help make Rupp what it should be. A better/more hostile environment for 24,000 is more important than your view.
January 14th, 2013 at 3:49 pm
59 SEMPER FI sorry i thought his name was JARHEAD but its JUGHEAD
January 14th, 2013 at 3:49 pm
Semper Fi, I never meet a Marine who didn’t insult the guys on the boat they came in on.
January 14th, 2013 at 3:52 pm
61 CDC UKY thank you but I have been pushed back 3 rows already and dont want to go back further
January 14th, 2013 at 3:54 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=nr9KrqN_lIg
January 14th, 2013 at 3:55 pm
Some folks probably don’t want even Joe B. to have a good seat. I think the older fans are great. They should get a lot of respect for continuing to attend games as they get up in years, not to mention the knowledge they have of our tradition. I only hope in 25 years we have another set of die hard “bluehairs” to replace them.
January 14th, 2013 at 4:04 pm
bung you been on the bong to long.It made your hair turn blue and your button turn off.
January 14th, 2013 at 4:10 pm
When it gets quiet at home games doesn’t that mean that the non blue hair fans are not making any noise either? That is the problem. If you remove the older fans from the equation it still leaves more fans to make noise than most places could even hold.
January 14th, 2013 at 4:13 pm
why does this post exist? everyone knows a young team is going to have their ups and downs
January 14th, 2013 at 4:15 pm
58) A better idea–go sit in the corner and try to matter, blowhard. Old guys with attitudes are stupid.
January 14th, 2013 at 4:18 pm
First off do we really need to call out or single out or name certain players for whatever reason? That ain’t what or who we are as Cat fans. This team is struggling to be all that we expect. They are trying with all the God-given ability that they possess to win and it seems the harder they try the behinder they get. I’m sure that they are all none to pleased thus far. Remember Cal’s warnings before the season’s start? I do!!!!
January 14th, 2013 at 4:18 pm
Love the “Dr. Strangelove” reference, very appropriate. On another note, the blue hairs have been crippling Rupp for many years and its time we revamp the seating along with the renovations to Rupp. Get more student seating and take the wine and cheese crowd from the floor and give them suites. I love Rupp, and the atmosphere….but it could be much louder than it is considering there’s 24,000(+) in the building. Lets make Rupp an intimidating atmosphere once again. Oh, and quit cheering once the opposing coach calls a timeout, they do it on purpose to take us out of the game. Keep making noise, more noise, and take a stand when a blue hair tells you to sit down. It’s a f*ckin college basketball game at Rupp, screw the old ppl who sit on their hands and embrace the atmosphere.
January 14th, 2013 at 4:31 pm
Wait…
UKJoe – Are you more interested in Kentucky winning close games at UK or sitting where you sit right now?
Easy question. There are 2 choices. Show the BBN what this is about… you or UK Basketball.
January 14th, 2013 at 4:42 pm
I wouldn’t mind moving back another 3 rows but my vision is not what it once was
January 14th, 2013 at 4:44 pm
UKJoe, have you ever told anyone to sit down?
January 14th, 2013 at 4:49 pm
Last game I had to tell kid to sit down, he was cursing and my wife was there. Had to be done. Not my fault
January 14th, 2013 at 4:51 pm
#9 – Your sense of entitlement is amazing.
The so-called “blue hairs” have accomplished things in their lives, hence having the ability to pay for the seats and you want them for nothing? Grow up and get a job and one day maybe you can afford those seats if you are fortunate.
January 14th, 2013 at 5:35 pm
Three things are driving me crazy….
1) The team is a good team…..they are just not what the uk fans want them to be
2) The MKG dick sucking around here is getting ridiculous….TJ(who was the best overall defender….because AD got worked by his own man all season…however AD was amazing at help D) and AD were the defensive anchors last season while MKG spent huge parts of most games in foul trouble b/c only he could charge as much as poythress. MKG was great but holy crap its in every post about how a 10PPG player that averaged 3 charges a night was the lord and savior almighty……we get it he left and is in the NBA.
3)Please stop the RPI talk…..it does not matter at UK we either have 9/10 losses and get in or we lose 12 and dont……if there is any way possible for us to get in we will b/c we sell tickets….UNC was like 16-14 not to long ago and uconn getting in last season was embarrasing.
January 14th, 2013 at 5:55 pm
T2,
Honestly, this is one of the best posts ever written on this site.
These guys ARE trying.
I was impressed with the hustle and effort for most guys until the Two Minute Meltdown.
Let’s support them, be hopeful they will improve as much as they can and remember that UK is now and will be one of a handful of top tier teams again.
All of those top tier teams have curious years at some point.
This could be ours or we could still shock the world.
I’ll be watching and rooting!
January 14th, 2013 at 6:40 pm
UKJoe I would do the same
January 14th, 2013 at 6:58 pm
Love this article. I love my blue and I expect a lot. But, each of us could take a lesson in humility and stop looking up expecting the sky to fall. Let Cal grow this team and be patient. Besides what is the worst that could happen, a few come back next year.
January 15th, 2013 at 1:23 pm
I am so tired of people telling me that I am spoiled when a coach makes over 5 million a year and 19 year old kids wille be milllionaires in 6 months.