Calipari accepts Kentucky job

Originally Posted by Da Bomb

i dont see cal or pitino going anywhere. not gonna happen.

Originally Posted by Runnik's Hambones

And Calipari isn't going anywhere. Memphis better keep him no matter what.

Originally Posted by Miller

For those who feel Calipari is not going anywhere, is that what you truely believe or just wishful thinking?

Seriously, you can stay at you mid-major Conference USA powerhouse or go to one of the most historic college basketball programs even and get a boatload of cash, much more than he currently makes, thrown in his direction....your saying you would not want that job if you were Calipari??? He can get the players anywhere he goes, if he can get them in Memphis, he sure as hell can bring them to Kentucky.

I would not say that Calipari is off limits, I think he is very much in play here.

Originally Posted by Da Bomb

i just dont know why cal would leave memphis. hes getting a top 5 recruiting class every year, 30 wins, and a top 3 seed. why would you leave that behind? what is there to gain?

Originally Posted by Miller

MONEY!! CASH!!! THE GREEN!! DOLLAR BILLS!!!

Think I got the point covered there....

Originally Posted by nicholete

Maybe he knows the persure he would be under and doesn't feel its worth it.

Originally Posted by Miller

maybe...but I think his ego will lead him to the green. If they offer him what they can.....they can get him to jump is my gut feeling.

Originally Posted by Sgt John

The only reason besides scrilla I could see Calipari leaving Memphis is the ring. Yeah, he has 30 wins, a 3 seed, and a sweet 16 pretty much locked down every year, but he doesnt have the national championship he craves.

Originally Posted by Da Bomb

he has all the resources he needs at memphis. he has built a dynasty there. he is as unlikely to leave as someone like coach k imo.

Originally Posted by Sgt John

Bomb, you make MANY valid points, but when I look at his resume, the only thing I see lacking is a national championship. I am just not convinced he can get one there.

Originally Posted by Miller

Aside from a salary that could be close to double what he is making now.....you don't think that's an incentive for someone?

Originally Posted by Da Bomb

the title, no, honestly i think he has a better shot of winning one at memphis. and i think the school will pay him whatever blank check amount he needs to stay there. if they have to double the salary, thats what they will do, and the rest of the c-usa can pitch in towards keeping themselves relevant.

memphis's recruiting class this year is off the CHARTS ridiculous. cal aint goin anywhere.

Originally Posted by Miller

I disagree that Memphis will simply pay him what they need to....they CAN'T pay him what UK can.....but they may be able to give him enough to stay...regardless, he will listen if they call.

Originally Posted by Runnik's Hambones

Initially, yes, I speak from simple hope. I love Calipari, and as you guys know, Memphis is my freaking team and has been since I could walk. I love the Tigers, more than I can express.

Bomb is right though, I honestly don't see Cal leaving. His recruiting class over the last 4 years has been simply amazing and the kids he's got coming next year are equally, if not more amazing. He literally has built a dynasty in Memphis, and has put them on the steady map of one of the best contenders in all of college basketball. I know that the C-USA blows, but Memphis' talent and skill level is one that rivals UNC, Duke and Kansas. They're really that good, and over the last several years have been a part of the names of teams picked to make a run for the title. That's not going anywhere, and honestly, as each year goes by, Memphis becomes more and more involved with greatness. There was once upon a time that when Memphis made a run at the sweet 16 I wondered how many years it would be before we came that close ever again. Now, it's simply expected. Cal is continuing to put Memphis on the map, and I think that he would like nothing more than to win a title, but I think he desperately wants to do it with Memphis. Think about it, not only will he have brought this team to the national level, but over his career, he brought them a national title. I think he wants to do that, not with just another great team, but with HIS great team, that HE built.

Originally Posted by Miller

The thing that goes overlooked though is that HE can do this and more with the power of the name that Kentucky and the SEC brings.....I know SEC is not the best Basketball conference, but it does carry a lot more weight than C-USA. Yes, he built Memphis into a dynasty....he put them on the map! But is Memphis a dream destination? Is this one of the top college jobs in the country?? Tradition goes a long way, just look at Alabama football.....Kentucky carries that type of revernce in the history of college basketball. The program may be down, but it is still one of the most prestigious job in the country.

In the end, you may be right, he may not go.....but to say there is no way he goes...well that is just wishful thinking IMO.

Personally, I'd love for them to go to a Kentucky guy and bring in Travis Ford.....but UK seems to like making big splashes so who knows.

Originally Posted by nicholete

Wow Miller get over yourself. I make a comment on why he may not take the job and you bring it back up along with 10 other post??? Act like you've been right before instead of acting like a tool.

Originally Posted by Miller

RH, feel bad for ya, honestly do. If your a true Memphis fan as you are, this has to be heartbreaking. Not only wil you lose Cal, but that dream class is gone, they will be lucky to keep one of those kids. Best thing they can do is get a hire in ASAP to try to convince those kids to stay. Also heard that several current kids could be looking to transfer.

Originally Posted by Runnik's Hambones

Just got off of the phone with all of my family in Memphis. This is truly a sad day for all Memphis fans. Freaking heartbreaking. Seriously, there can be no debate I feel for Memphis to leave the C-USA now. We went from being one of the best teams in college basketball to being another C-USA school over night it feels. The recruits we have are likely gone. I'm not sure what else to say but that I'm sad.