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Will Calipari attempt to discontinue the Arkansas series again?
Posted on 2/27/14 at 9:22 pm
Posted on 2/27/14 at 9:22 pm
As HC at Memphis, Calipari chose to end the Arkansas-Memphis basketball series, which was an excellent rivalry at the time.
The reason Coach Cal chose to do this mostly had to do with fear of playing elite-level competition, and preferring to play Conference USA level teams.
However, he attempted to cover this up by claiming that Arkansas was no longer a "national program."
Now that UK has lost 3 in a row (and 4 of the last 5) to Arkansas, how will Coach Cal escape his greatest fear this time? The way I see it, he has two options:
A) Resign as HC of UK
This isn't a great solution, since there is probably nowhere better for Calipari to be allowed to use his illegal recruiting tactics and get the benefit of calls from referees.
B) Lobby for UK to leave the SEC
Option B has some appeal, as UK would be a more natural fit in the ACC or Big Ten.
Thoughts?
The reason Coach Cal chose to do this mostly had to do with fear of playing elite-level competition, and preferring to play Conference USA level teams.
However, he attempted to cover this up by claiming that Arkansas was no longer a "national program."
Now that UK has lost 3 in a row (and 4 of the last 5) to Arkansas, how will Coach Cal escape his greatest fear this time? The way I see it, he has two options:
A) Resign as HC of UK
This isn't a great solution, since there is probably nowhere better for Calipari to be allowed to use his illegal recruiting tactics and get the benefit of calls from referees.
B) Lobby for UK to leave the SEC
Option B has some appeal, as UK would be a more natural fit in the ACC or Big Ten.
Thoughts?
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Posted on 2/27/14 at 9:23 pm to The Sultan of Swine
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Will Calipari
Never knew John had a brother....hmmmm
Posted on 2/27/14 at 9:25 pm to The Sultan of Swine
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However, he attempted to cover this up by claiming that Arkansas was no longer a "national program."
Well, you haven't been relevant in NCAA Basketball since 1994. Was he really that far off?
Posted on 2/27/14 at 9:26 pm to The Sultan of Swine
Bad news...he has no choice except to exit the conference in shame
Otherwise, a future full of this
Otherwise, a future full of this
Posted on 2/27/14 at 9:27 pm to BluegrassBelle
when he said this, I believe arkansas made the sweet 16. At that point, sweet 16 was a down year for arkansas.
Posted on 2/27/14 at 9:28 pm to BluegrassBelle
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Well, you haven't been relevant in NCAA Basketball since 1994. Was he really that far off?
Belle, you've clearly fallen for some of Calipari's lies.
Facts:
Arkansas was in the national championship game in '95. Somewhat relevant.
Arkansas had won 2 of the last 3 vs. Memphis when Cal cancelled the series.
Posted on 2/27/14 at 9:28 pm to The Sultan of Swine
Did Arkansas finally win a sec football game?
Posted on 2/27/14 at 9:28 pm to BluegrassBelle
Need to get caught up
Posted on 2/27/14 at 9:29 pm to The Sultan of Swine
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national championship game in '95.
Posted on 2/27/14 at 9:29 pm to The Sultan of Swine
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Arkansas was in the national championship game in '95. Somewhat relevant.
Ok, so 19 years.
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Arkansas had won 2 of the last 3 vs. Memphis when Cal cancelled the series.
And how many deep runs in the NCAA Tournament has Cal had since?
Posted on 2/27/14 at 9:31 pm to The Sultan of Swine
I say yes.
Posted on 2/27/14 at 9:31 pm to BluegrassBelle
How about a few hours, your team hasn't beat us all season, so is that saying Kentucky is irrelevant.....yes, they are.
Posted on 2/27/14 at 9:42 pm to The Sultan of Swine
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Arkansas was no longer a "national program."
He was right...
This post was edited on 2/27/14 at 9:42 pm
Posted on 2/27/14 at 9:43 pm to BowlJackson
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And how many deep runs in the NCAA Tournament has Cal had since?
Officially? like maybe 1?
Posted on 2/27/14 at 9:44 pm to The Sultan of Swine
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and preferring to play Conference USA level teams.
He had his most trouble with Anderson's UAB clubs.
Posted on 2/28/14 at 7:38 am to blzr
Cal is a excellent recruiter, average x's and o's coach
This post was edited on 2/28/14 at 7:39 am
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