John Calipari

#52
#52
I love seeing how loyal Memphis fans are to Cal after he completely sullied their program and then hit the road for greener pastures. Thats like a UT football fan converting to SC in the wake of Kiffin's departure. I have a friend from Memphis who's parents were on the brink of tears after seeing how happy UK fans were at the SEC tourney last year. Hilarious.
 
#54
#54
inVOLuntary Fan said:
Best believe that coaches who recruit against Coach Cal will take that video to every home visit they make. Maybe he knows how to motivate his players, but it didn't seem to work on Jones. He was visibly dejected and was not a factor in the final minute of the game. And I'm sure his momma or grand momma won't be too happy about that kind of treatment.
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Yeah, because the guys who recruit against Cal have never done that. I'd pay to see the hilarity that would ensue if K or Calhoun tried to use another coach yelling at a kid to their recruiting advantage. Grow up.
 
#57
#57
I'd take Calipari over Pearl for the simple fact that Calipari doesn't get caught. Oh, and the fact that Cal can get any recruit in the country because of his extensive Rolodex.

Go Vols!
 
#58
#58
hatvol96 said:
Yeah, because the guys who recruit against Cal have never done that. I'd pay to see the hilarity that would ensue if K or Calhoun tried to use another coach yelling at a kid to their recruiting advantage. Grow up.
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Theres a big difference in yelling at a player and repeatedly calling him a motherf*****. If you can't recognize that difference or the sarcasm in my post you should grow up.
 
#59
#59
inVOLuntary Fan said:
Theres a big difference in yelling at a player and repeatedly calling him a motherf*****. If you can't recognize that difference or the sarcasm in my post you should grow up.
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This is true. Interesting to note that Calipari has now publicly apologized; so apparently he thought it was inappropriate as well.
 
#60
#60
creekerballer said:
do it in practice or in the locker room not on the floor, i remember Pearl his first year at TN said he didnt want to take a player out one time because he had just messed up and he didnt want to appear to be trying to be little the player. sometimes you have to get mad but dont do that to your player on national tv its only going to hurt
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Pearl sure got over that. Last year Swiper could grab three straight rebounds, block a shot, get a steal, then make one mistake (albeit it one as glaring as the ones Steven Pearl regularly makes) and Pearl would immediately yank him out with this sour-faced expression and mouth at him briefly as he was taking his usual bench spot. Bobby Maze took some regular lambasting as well. Fairly common for anyone in his doghouse.
 
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#61
papatomany said:
This is true. Interesting to note that Calipari has now publicly apologized; so apparently he thought it was inappropriate as well.
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Cal didn't think it was inappropriate to say it; Cal recognizes that the blue-haired ladies watching don't like it, and apologized for their sake.
 
#62
#62
papatomany said:
Pearl sure got over that. Last year Swiper could grab three straight rebounds, block a shot, get a steal, then make one mistake (albeit it one as glaring as the ones Steven Pearl regularly makes) and Pearl would immediately yank him out with this sour-faced expression and mouth at him briefly as he was taking his usual bench spot. Bobby Maze took some regular lambasting as well. Fairly common for anyone in his doghouse.
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And imagine how much better Swiperboy would be with Steven Pearls heart. He would probably be the best player on the team.
 
#63
#63
StepCross said:
Cal didn't think it was inappropriate to say it; Cal recognizes that the blue-haired ladies watching don't like it, and apologized for their sake.
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Exactly. The next time someone screws up, he'll behave exactly the same way.
 
#64
#64
inVOLuntary Fan said:
Theres a big difference in yelling at a player and repeatedly calling him a motherf*****. If you can't recognize that difference or the sarcasm in my post you should grow up.
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Cal's lashing of Jones last night was light compared to what Calhoun, Gary Williams, K, Huggs, and several other guys deal out with regularity. I'm really beginning to wonder how much college basketball some people around here really watch.
 
#65
#65
I guess I'm the only one who caught Pearl saying "that's absolute bull****" against Memphis on camera?
 
#66
#66
I think in this specific situation Cal went too far. I like Cal, I'm not offended by the f-word and I assume it is commonplace for coaches to sling it around to their players but I think there is a line and I think Cal crossed it.
 
#67
#67
inVOLuntary Fan said:
I love seeing how loyal Memphis fans are to Cal after he completely sullied their program and then hit the road for greener pastures. Thats like a UT football fan converting to SC in the wake of Kiffin's departure. I have a friend from Memphis who's parents were on the brink of tears after seeing how happy UK fans were at the SEC tourney last year. Hilarious.
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FAIL. Most UNINFORMED post I've seen all day. What Memphis fans are converting to UK fans? None that I know of and I'm from Memphis. ARE YOU?

Why shouldn't Memphis fans be loyal to Cal? Here's why I'm loyal (can you give me ONE legitimate reason why I shouldn't be loyal? Remember, Memphis has not felt any ramifications other than having to pull a few banners down).

Cal said he would give 4 years to Memphis and stayed for 9.

He left Memphis to coach the Notre Dame of college basketball. Lane Kiffin leaving UT for SC is not the same as Cal leaving Memphis for Kentucky in any way, shape, or form.

He was instrumental in bringing an NBA team and an NBA arena to Memphis.

He gave over $1million to Memphis charities AFTER he left for Kentucky.

In Calipari's first nine years as head coach at Memphis, he won 253 games, posted nine consecutive 20-win seasons (including an NCAA record four consecutive 30-win seasons) and earned nine consecutive postseason bids. His 2007–2008 team's 38 victories set a new NCAA Division I Men's Basketball record for most victories in a season. The nine consecutive 20-win seasons and the nine consecutive postseason appearances are the most in school history. He was named Conference USA Coach of the Year in 2006, 2008, and 2009. In 2008, he was named Naismith College Coach of the Year, receiving the honor the second time.[6] In 2009, he was named Sports Illustrated College Basketball Coach of the Year.[7]

Calipari built a national program by recruiting blue chip players from all across the country, such as Dajuan Wagner from Camden (NJ), Darius Washington Jr. from Orlando (FL), Rodney Carney from Indianapolis (IN), Shawne Williams from Memphis (TN), Joey Dorsey from Baltimore (MD), Chris Douglas-Roberts from Detroit (MI), Antonio Anderson from Lynne (MA), Robert Dozier from Lithonia (GA), Derrick Rose from Chicago (IL), and Tyreke Evans from Aston (PA).

On January 21, 2008, Calipari led the Tigers to the #1 ranking in the AP Poll for the second time in school history.

In 2006 and 2008, Memphis earned a #1 seed in the NCAA men's basketball tournament. In 2008, Calipari's Tigers advanced to the national championship game, their first under his leadership.
 
#68
#68
PMC2726 said:
FAIL. Most UNINFORMED post I've seen all day. What Memphis fans are converting to UK fans? None that I know of and I'm from Memphis. ARE YOU?

Why shouldn't Memphis fans be loyal to Cal? Here's why I'm loyal (can you give me ONE legitimate reason why I shouldn't be loyal? Remember, Memphis has not felt any ramifications other than having to pull a few banners down).

Cal said he would give 4 years to Memphis and stayed for 9.

He left Memphis to coach the Notre Dame of college basketball. Lane Kiffin leaving UT for SC is not the same as Cal leaving Memphis for Kentucky in any way, shape, or form.

He was instrumental in bringing an NBA team and an NBA

arena to Memphis.

He gave over $1million to Memphis charities AFTER he left for Kentucky.

In Calipari's first nine years as head coach at Memphis, he won 253 games, posted nine consecutive 20-win seasons (including an NCAA record four consecutive 30-win seasons) and earned nine consecutive postseason bids. His 2007–2008 team's 38 victories set a new NCAA Division I Men's Basketball record for most victories in a season. The nine consecutive 20-win seasons and the nine consecutive postseason appearances are the most in school history. He was named Conference USA Coach of the Year in 2006, 2008, and 2009. In 2008, he was named Naismith College Coach of the Year, receiving the honor the second time.[6] In 2009, he was named Sports Illustrated College Basketball Coach of the Year.[7]

Calipari built a national program by recruiting blue chip players from all across the country, such as Dajuan Wagner from Camden (NJ), Darius Washington Jr. from Orlando (FL), Rodney Carney from Indianapolis (IN), Shawne Williams from Memphis (TN), Joey Dorsey from Baltimore (MD), Chris Douglas-Roberts from Detroit (MI), Antonio Anderson from Lynne (MA), Robert Dozier from Lithonia (GA), Derrick Rose from Chicago (IL), and Tyreke Evans from Aston (PA).

On January 21, 2008, Calipari led the Tigers to the #1 ranking in the AP Poll for the second time in school history.

In 2006 and 2008, Memphis earned a #1 seed in the NCAA men's basketball tournament. In 2008, Calipari's Tigers advanced to the national championship game, their first under his leadership.
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Just for a little fun....I had a small relationship with Cal...Loved to tease him about the Vols....So..for a little fun...."Cal, whilest we were eating our donuts at Gibson's how's bout figuring out a way to beat Bruce Pearl and the Vols...after all, drinking coffee at a donut shop should give you some down time to figure this thing out"....All in fun....
 
#69
#69
hatvol96 said:
Cal's lashing of Jones last night was light compared to what Calhoun, Gary Williams, K, Huggs, and several other guys deal out with regularity. I'm really beginning to wonder how much college basketball some people around here really watch.
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People forget who K's mentor was. :censored:
 
#72
#72
As much as I despise Calilpari, I cant fault him for this. As a coach myself I know swearing is a part of coaching and sports. Most players say way worse things on the court than coaches. Granted some coaches take it too far sometimes. But if dropping the F bomb is a coaching sin, then most coaches in america would be guilty as well.
 
#74
#74
i'm a uk, i watched the game, it was what it was. he said it, he apologized, at least publically to UK fans and to his players. go in to most high school, many middle school and i'd say all college practices/games across America at any given time and you'll hear it. it's probably not right but it is what it is. TJ has been playing like trash recently and has had a piss poor attitude. last night he got told about it.
 
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