Can we all agree about Billy Gillispie

[JOHN BLUEBLOOD]

After fighting like cats and dogs over Tubby, can we all get on board if we hire one of the "hottest young coaches" in America?



I say yes, HIRE THE MAN!!

[BlueBalls]

Bring Billy GGGGGGG on........

[scfcats]

I agree... Wonder twin powers activate, or in this case UK fans unite...

[DCWildcat]

YES!!!!!!!!! HIRE BILLY GILLISPIE!!!!!!

He's potential as a coach is is almost impossible to describe. While his inexperience carries with it some risk, I think it's worth it to get this program back where it belongs.

Go Mitch, hire Gillispie!

[Blue 24/7]

:thumbup Love the way he coaches. Count me in.

[kipper265]

Here, here!! Agreed!:thumbup

[Bob Day]

I wouldn't get my hopes up so high over this.

[Dr. H Lecter]

Bob Day wrote: I wouldn't get my hopes up so high over this.


Why Bob.

If we miss on him I think I'm going to cry.

[Will Lavender]

I'm in! :thumbup

[UKhoov]

Im on board with this. Bring on Gillispie.

[Dwight Schrute]

I was more excited over him than I was over Billy Donovan. Partially because I kind of thought Gillespie was less of a pipe dream than was Donovan. Nevertheless, I'd be excited if Gillespie were our next coach.

[Doug Hardin]

He's not that young (47, I think).

But yeah, I'm definitely on board. He was my #1 choice when Tubby first left, then I changed my mind to Wright, then I thought Donovan was a real possibility, but now I'm back to Billy G.

[Blue 24/7]

John - That's 10 of us. Forward this on to Mitch.

[chiefbroom]

let me admit that i know nothing about him, which is good, coz i don't already have pre-determined opp. of him; so he will have to make me hate or love him based on his own merits here....unlike crean or others.

i have read alot of good things about him.

seems to be workaholic/ ricky p or billy d-esque work ethic

big jump from a &m to u k tho.

pressure/scrutiny wise, i mean

[Wildcatstyle]

Bring on the G-man!!!

[catfan043]

I'm on board. I think his attitude is exactly what our program is lacking right now

[BlueHeart]

I am definitely in.

[cbc317]

I'm ready....Billy G can get it done!

[chiefbroom]

If they contact him, he will come, so no more "________ says no thanks to UK" articles for ppl to write or report on.

He put off his extension signing in case we wanted him, didn't he?

[Littlemeyer]

I've got a man crush on Billy Gillispie.

Hire him, Mitch. :thumbup:thumbup:thumbup

[teamchemistry09]

Ive had Billy G in mind all along. If you look back to the day Tubby left I was the one saying that Billy D wouldnt leave Florida so I knew he was a long shot. Id love to have Gillespie. After the videos posted on here a few days ago we all know what hes about. And look what he did with Texas A&M! He can go from putting UofL out in the tourney to beatin em down every year! Bring on the right Billy for UK

[JOHN BLUEBLOOD]

Littlemeyer wrote: I've got a man crush on Billy Gillispie.

Hire him, Mitch. :thumbup:thumbup:thumbup

lay off!!!........I saw him first!!..............LOL!!!!!!!!

[darksamus]

UKhoov wrote:
Im on board with this. Bring on Gillispie.he kinda looks like a young joe pesci..which is great..i bet he has charisma to boot...look cool in a cowboy hat! bring him on...skip billy d.....let's get the next thing...

[UKFF]

I like what I see of Billy G, he helped recruit the Illinois players that went to the Final 4 and won at UTEP and a A&M had 0 wins in the Big 12 and now you see where they are now. According to the Aggies online site, his recruits, will follow Billy G.

[chiefbroom]

dunno bout those.

he kinda looks like corky from my so called life in nicholasvilleFAN's avatar.

but i could learn to deal with that i spose.

if he wins enough.

[gotengagedonruppfloor]

Here'sBG's coaching resume' to date. A little thin, but if you look at what he's done and where he's done it, he looks to be solid.

UTEP 2002-2003 6-24 3-15
UTEP 2003-2004 24-8 13-5 NCAA First Round
Texas A&M 2004-2005 21-10 8-8 NIT Quarterfinals
Texas A&M 2005-2006 22-9 10-6 NCAA Second Round
Texas A&M 2006-2007 27-7 13-3 NCAA Sweet Sixteen


On the other hand, this is BD's resume'.
Marshall 1994-95 18-9 --
Marshall 1995-96 17-11 --
Florida 1996-97 13-17 --
Florida 1997-98 14-15 NIT First Round
Florida 1998-99 22-9 NCAA Sweet 16
Florida 1999-00 29-8 NCAA National Runner-Up
Florida 2000-01 24-7 NCAA Second Round
Florida 2001-02 22-9 NCAA First Round
Florida 2002-03 25-8 NCAA Second Round
Florida 2003-04 20-11 NCAA First Round
Florida 2004-05 24-8 NCAA Second Round
Florida 2005-06 33-6 NCAA National Champions
Florida 2006-07 35-5 NCAA National Champions

True, he has 2 National Titles. That certainly makes him a hot commodity, but guys if you look at his resume' without this group of players, he bowed out of a lot of tournaments in the early rounds as well. This years (and last years) team was a special group. Completely complimentary of each other in all aspects. He could coach another ten years and not get back to the final game. I don't think that will happen, but it's just to make the point that he's not the only coach out there that can restore our confidence in our program.

Here's another resume' that I think suits us very well. Yes, he's had some bad press concerning the NCAA Infractions committee, but that doesn't bother me very much.


UMass 1988-89 10-18 5-13 None
UMass1989-90 17-14 10-8 NIT First Round
UMass1990-91 20-13 10-8 NIT Fourth Place
UMass1991-92 30-5 13-3 NCAA Sweet 16
UMass1992-93 24-7 11-3 NCAA Second Round
UMass1993-94 28-7 14-2 NCAA Second Round
UMass1994-95 29-5 13-3 NCAA Elite 8
UMass1995-96 35-2 15-1 NCAA Final Four
Memphis2000-01 21-15 10-6 NIT Third Place
Memphis2001-02 27-9 12-4 NIT Champions
Memphis2002-03 23-7 13-3 NCAA First Round
Memphis2003-04 22-8 12-4 NCAA Second Round
Memphis2004-05 22-16 9-7 NIT Semifinals
Memphis2005-06 33-4 13-1 NCAA Elite 8
Memphis2006-07 33-4 16-0 NCAA Elite 8

I think the true mark of a great coach is one who can have solid success at more than 1 school. I think it is only a matter of time until Calipari takes Memphis to the final four.

[katfever]

Billy G is the answer now. :thumbup

[Bob Day]

Dr. H Lecter wrote: Bob Day wrote: I wouldn't get my hopes up so high over this.


Why Bob.

If we miss on him I think I'm going to cry.

Doc, mostly for the reasons I expressed in a couple of post in this thread:
http://www.wildcatnation.net/forum/view_topic.php?id=35909&forum_id=2&page=1

We'll just have to see how it all plays out. :(

[scfcats]

Bob Day wrote: Dr. H Lecter wrote: Bob Day wrote: I wouldn't get my hopes up so high over this.


Why Bob.

If we miss on him I think I'm going to cry.

Doc, mostly for the reasons I expressed in a couple of post in this thread:
http://www.wildcatnation.net/forum/view_topic.php?id=35909&forum_id=2&page=1

We'll just have to see how it all plays out. :(

Man, I don't know... Some people at ESPN think its going to happen. I think everyone is ready to get back to focusing on the team and not the coaching search. I know I am!

[Bob Day]

scfcats wrote: Bob Day wrote: Dr. H Lecter wrote: Bob Day wrote: I wouldn't get my hopes up so high over this.


Why Bob.

If we miss on him I think I'm going to cry.

Doc, mostly for the reasons I expressed in a couple of post in this thread:
http://www.wildcatnation.net/forum/view_topic.php?id=35909&forum_id=2&page=1

We'll just have to see how it all plays out. :(

Man, I don't know... Some people at ESPN think its going to happen. I think everyone is ready to get back to focusing on the team and not the coaching search. I know I am!
Agreed.

[SamKat]

Yes, scfcats! I hope to soon focus on the Wildcats of 2007-2008.

[JOHN BLUEBLOOD]

I remember when Billy G. agreed to his contract extension at A&M, boy if this keeps happening and we don't get Eddie Munster, it's Tom Crean time........ugh!!

[LiveBlue]

JOHN BLUEBLOOD wrote: I remember when Billy G. agreed to his contract extension at A&M, boy if this keeps happening and we don't get Eddie Munster, it's Tom Crean time........ugh!!
He agreed but never signed the dotted line, because reportedly he was waiting on...you guess it...the Kentucky job.

[Mike B]

I disagree. He's a good coach, and may be great, but he's not really that much more accomplished than Pelphrey or Ford, who are younger, have closer ties to the program, and who have much more upside, IMHO.

I wouldn't be pissed if they hire him (Creans or Izzo would), but I will be somewhat disappointed that we would be taking a chance, but not on one of our own!

[LiveBlue]

Mike B wrote: I disagree. He's a good coach, and may be great, but he's not really that much more accomplished than Pelphrey or Ford, who are younger, have closer ties to the program, and who have much more upside, IMHO.

I would be pissed if they hire him (Creans or Izzo would), but I will be somewhat disappointed that we would be taking a chance, but not on one of our own!




I don't understand how anyone can fathom that Pelphrey or Ford can even be mentioned for the job.

Mind boggling.

[Backrate]

I just think its sad that we have to go to Texas to get a Coach
maybe his Family will talk him out of coming

[darksamus]

Backrate wrote:
I just think its sad that we have to go to Texas to get a Coach
maybe his Family will talk him out of coming
this is another"no one is good enough posts"...these type of fans kill a program...support this guy...coach's don't crawl to uk and beg..you gotta go get 'em...show the love folks

[Sticeman]

He's got my vote, we got what we wanted Orlando is going to be freezing his nads off in Minnesota. Uk will be back to normal in no time



GO Billiy G

[catscan]

R you 4 US or against us? What the hay! ANY WHO ;I LOVE THE CAT WITH THE MACHINE GUN . WHERE DID YOU GET IT ? LOL. CATSCAN:thumbup:beer:

[bluecat406]

I think he will end up turning the program around. I was just wondering if he had any big time recruits coming to A&M this year, and if he might bring them with him. Anyone know? GO CATS

[RaviMoss#1fan]

IM ALL FOR BILLY GILLISPIE HAVENT SEEN TEXAS A&M PLAY MUCH BUT DID GET TO CATCH A LITTLE OF ONE GAME WOULD LOVE TO SEE HIM BRING DeAndre Jordan7 footer with him man that a great ball player

[poodoo]

Dwight Schrute wrote: I was more excited over him than I was over Billy Donovan. Partially because I kind of thought Gillespie was less of a pipe dream than was Donovan. Nevertheless, I'd be excited if Gillespie were our next coach.

That was almost exactly where I was, Dwight. Too, yes, I would have been excited if Gillispie were our next coach, AND heis nowjust that! :D