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re: Good hire or no?
Posted on 4/10/24 at 6:45 am to momentoftruth87
Posted on 4/10/24 at 6:45 am to momentoftruth87
Great hire!
And far better than what I was expecting.
Woo-Pig-Sooie!
And far better than what I was expecting.
Woo-Pig-Sooie! 
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Posted on 4/10/24 at 7:27 am to momentoftruth87
An A hire in my opinion. Not since Bobby went for a "ride on his Harley" has any Arkansas program garnered as much National press. Cal will bring in young talent mixed with a portal prize or 2 every year.
Posted on 4/10/24 at 8:48 am to Notherdamnhog
On the surface, an A hire. The pub alone is a big boost to the program. People are talking about Arkansas. Top recruits are talking about Arkansas. Top transfers are talking about Arkansas.
However, as a multi-decade Hog fan, I have learned to 'slow my roll' a little bit. Have been humbled way too many times.
I'm still optimistic to a degree, but understand that in Hog athletics, as in the stock market 'past performance does not guarantee future results'.
I am hopeful, but time will tell.
However, as a multi-decade Hog fan, I have learned to 'slow my roll' a little bit. Have been humbled way too many times.
I'm still optimistic to a degree, but understand that in Hog athletics, as in the stock market 'past performance does not guarantee future results'.
I am hopeful, but time will tell.
Posted on 4/10/24 at 9:15 am to WonderWartHawg
As I read on twitter.
If John Calapari calls and says he wants to come to Arkansas, you hire John Calapari and let the chips fall where they may.
If John Calapari calls and says he wants to come to Arkansas, you hire John Calapari and let the chips fall where they may.
Posted on 4/10/24 at 9:26 am to beaverfever
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Let’s be honest.
OK
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Kentucky is in a situation (in large part thanks to Cal) to not have to prioritize money and their public profile.
Not sure this is true
UK overall for men was the same as UT overall was for women. To be the best you played the best. Coaches prior to Billy Clyde from Rupp to Tubby put emphasis on local kids where "Kentucky" on the jersey meant more than the players name. Even Pinto's best team had this formula even tho he would be loathe to admit it. Mashburn was the NBA talent but the other 4 came from the "Dandy Diamond" (Lexington, Louisville, Indianapolis, and Cincinnati) that filled so many of UK's great teams.
Cal was a shift from this history and as you pointed out above, UK sold a part of its soul in the deal and has slid downhill since.
Under Cal
NBA > NCAA
1 and done > stay and play
Rent a wins at home > steel sharpens steel
Cal's ego > State pride
Neutral games > Home & home or Rupp only
Out of state media > in state media
Out of state $$$$ > in state fans
FWIW, Nolan beat the 92' team in Rupp that year and was the SEC at its best with Hogs in charge of the West and Cats in charge of the East. At that point the two schools settle it on the court.
Posted on 4/10/24 at 9:58 am to Cheese Grits
Read the room.
If Cal is getting Walton money involved in athletics again, he could go 0-30 for 5 seasons and still be worth it
If Cal is getting Walton money involved in athletics again, he could go 0-30 for 5 seasons and still be worth it
Posted on 4/11/24 at 1:00 am to momentoftruth87
quote:If you have to ask you are not in the know. Let's see your Razorback card and it's credentials!
momentoftruth87
Posted on 4/11/24 at 7:45 am to Gordy
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If you have to ask you are not in the know. Let's see your Razorback card and it's credentials!
Posted on 4/11/24 at 8:12 am to momentoftruth87
Great Hire
Posted on 4/11/24 at 3:08 pm to momentoftruth87
Can't think of anyone with a better resume that we woulda hired. It's kinda awesome the media attention were getting.
Someone put Hunter in a room with saban or Kirby next please.
Someone put Hunter in a room with saban or Kirby next please.
Posted on 4/11/24 at 3:14 pm to oklahogjr
Saban & Calipari at the same school 
Posted on 4/11/24 at 3:19 pm to hawgfaninc
I hope calipari has a smart phone
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