If Billy Clyde goes to OSU...

[wildcatsundance]

My guy is Robert Montgomery Knight.....

[Will Lavender]

To each his own, I guess, but there's no way in the world. There's a better chance that Scott Rigot would be named coach than Bob Knight.

Knight hasn't recruited for twenty-five years. We just got rid of a guy who wouldn't recruit full force, and we're going to bring another one back in -- and this one's got (massive) issues?

No way.

[patpat4three]

HAHAHAHA ... too bad he hates us! .. and most uk fans arent too fond of him .. but he's a heck of a coach

[wildcatsundance]

HAHAHAHA ... too bad he hates us! .. and most uk fans arent too fond of him .. but he's a heck of a coach

He's the best coach living!!

[TrueblueCATfan]

Please ...........Bobby Knight coaching at UK...Gillespie is not going anywhere

[JOHN BLUEBLOOD]

My guy is Robert Montgomery Knight.....
You're a little late, it's April 5th.

[John Clay Rice Jr.]

No Way!!!!! Not even a chance!!!!!!

[dougwhit]

My guy is Robert Montgomery Knight.....
for that statement, you should be banned from this site.

[ryanebelhar]

Something tells me the people of Lexington would hurl Mitch Barnhart from the top of Rupp Arena.

[BigblueDrew]

He's the best coach living!!

If just "coaching" was all it took to run a bigtime program at a place like UK , Tubby would still be here. He was a great "coach" but his recruiting and organizational skills sunk him here, Knight would be even worse IMO.

[hoosierhateruklover]

Something tells me the people of Lexington would hurl Mitch Barnhart from the top of Rupp Arena.

Makes me support bringing in the conservative general all the more.

[ryanebelhar]

Makes me support bringing in the conservative general all the more.

:shrug1:

[RaviMoss#1fan]

if Billy G does leave which i dont see it happen RICKY P COME BACK TO THE PROMISE LAND AND LEAVE LOUISVILLE CAUSE THEY NOT GOING NO WHERE NEXT YEAR.

[wildcatsundance]

for that statement, you should be banned from this site.

He's the BEST coach living!!!

[Will Lavender]

What in the world is with all these coaching threads in the last few days? Pitino becomes a wanted man because of a speech at a friend's memorial? Bobby Knight, a man who hasn't been relevant for almost a quarter century?

Holy moly, folks, sometimes I just have to slap my forehead.

[JWORLD]

Ford,Pelphrey??????????

I would make Pitino priority number 1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ibleedblue2]

Ford,Pelphrey??????????

I would make Pitino priority number 1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


I agree 100%.:thumbup:

[DCWildcat]

What in the world is with all these coaching threads in the last few days? Pitino becomes a wanted man because of a speech at a friend's memorial? Bobby Knight, a man who hasn't been relevant for almost a quarter century?

Holy moly, folks, sometimes I just have to slap my forehead.

I don't get it either.

[VirginiaBlue]

Knight's number is up, and he knows it. That's why he quit. No kids nowadays want to play for an abusive jerk, and I'm glad, because I couldn't support him. Now that he's gone over to the other side, I'm just living for the day some coach demeans and humiliates him for the first question he asks.

[CatFanInTheBathtub]

My guy is Robert Montgomery Knight.....

sundance, you have written some stupid, stupid things on this forum.

but this does it.

BOBBY FREAKING KNIGHT AS THE UK COACH ???????!!!!!!??????

this is just STUPID STUPID STUPID.

[KY Native in IN]

What in the world is with all these coaching threads in the last few days? Pitino becomes a wanted man because of a speech at a friend's memorial? Bobby Knight, a man who hasn't been relevant for almost a quarter century?

Holy moly, folks, sometimes I just have to slap my forehead.

pretty redundant isn't it Will?....like i said elsewhere...people should only be allowed to post once a week, then maybe they'd makes their posts useful instead of ridiculousness

[biglabcatdaddy]

sundance, you have written some stupid, stupid things on this forum.

but this does it.

BOBBY FREAKING KNIGHT AS THE UK COACH ???????!!!!!!??????

this is just STUPID STUPID STUPID.

THIS WHOLE THREAD IS A BIT OFF...

Billy G. is where he wants to be. Why can't we appreciate it as it happens?

[Blue Heaven]

pretty redundant isn't it Will?....like i said elsewhere...people should only be allowed to post once a week, then maybe they'd makes their posts useful instead of ridiculousness
I agree. Seth Davis opens his pie hole, and the Kentucky fans start biting their nails. I just don't get it. Why would BCG leave UK for OSU? Why would anybody? I'm really starting to realize how naive some UK fans are. That or we have a bunch of 12 year olds lurking on here. My bet is both.

[UFWildcat]

What in the world is with all these coaching threads in the last few days?

Holy moly, folks, sometimes I just have to slap my forehead.

It's the off season.

You better get some ice packs.

[wildcatsundance]

sundance, you have written some stupid, stupid things on this forum.

but this does it.

BOBBY FREAKING KNIGHT AS THE UK COACH ???????!!!!!!??????

this is just STUPID STUPID STUPID.

It's not stupid, you are just to dumb to understand it... Insults cut two ways.. Always remember that!!!

[Wildcat Larry]

Play nice children.

[wildcatsundance]

Play nice children.

He started it...... ;)

[CatFanInTheBathtub]

Play nice children.
Larry, I have always respected you and your posts but please don't call me a child or belittle what I have written. I am about to turn 32 and as a Wildcat fan, have earned the right to call the OP's post "stupid" for suggesting that Bobby Knight would ever coach for UK. If you have somethng to add...please do.....but name-calling you can keep to yourself.

[wildcatsundance]

Larry, I have always respected you and your posts but please don't call me a child or belittle what I have written. I am about to turn 32 and as a Wildcat fan, have earned the right to call the OP's post "stupid" for suggesting that Bobby Knight would ever coach for UK. If you have somethng to add...please do.....but name-calling you can keep to yourself.

Since I am 45, you need to call me Sir....

[CatFanInTheBathtub]

Ok "SIR"


got no problem with respect, but Bobby Knight to UK ?????
again just "stupid" and if he's really your choice then I'm embarased as a UK fan.

[Blue Heaven]

Ok "SIR"


got no problem with respect, but Bobby Knight to UK ?????
again just "stupid" and if he's really your choice then I'm embarased as a UK fan.
I agree. I just don't see how anybody would want him here. Sometimes I question if all folks on here are really UK fans. And that's nothing directed toward you personally wildcatsundance. In the last few months I have just read some posts that just seems out of line with the thinking and feelings of UK fans that I have grown accustomed to.

[Will Lavender]

I agree. I just don't see how anybody would want him here. Sometimes I question if all folks on here are really UK fans. And that's nothing directed toward you personally wildcatsundance. In the last few months I have just read some posts that just seems out of line with the thinking and feelings of UK fans that I have grown accustomed to.

I don't question anybody's loyalties. I just think some people have some truly bizarre opinions. And, you know, some of this stuff may not be honest. I feel sometimes like folks jump on the site and start pulling strings madly to satisfy their own unease about situations, in this case the coaching rumors. It's like anonymous therapy. Same thing happens after losses: you get a lot of otherwise rational people screaming and yelling and pouting for three days. Then it's over and the storm passes.

In the best times, WCN is a place where a person can go for really intelligent discussion. In the worst times, message boards become sandboxes for people's anxiety.

[Blue Heaven]

I don't question anybody's loyalties. I just think some people have some truly bizarre opinions. And, you know, some of this stuff may not be honest. I feel sometimes like folks jump on the site and start pulling strings madly to satisfy their own unease about situations, in this case the coaching rumors. It's like anonymous therapy. Same thing happens after losses: you get a lot of otherwise rational people screaming and yelling and pouting for three days. Then it's over and the storm passes.

In the best times, WCN is a place where a person can go for really intelligent discussion. In the worst times, message boards become sandboxes for people's anxiety.
Good response Will. All these rumors about OSU and some of the posts on here just have me scratching my head. I just don't get people these days.

[wildcatsundance]

Guys I just like Bobby Knight... I listened to him on ESPN, and was more convinced that he has a brilliant Basketball mind.. I know he would never coach here, but I would love to see what he could do with the keys to "Basketball Coaches Heaven" in his hands... :shrug1:

[bleedblue79]

What in the world is with all these coaching threads in the last few days? Pitino becomes a wanted man because of a speech at a friend's memorial? Bobby Knight, a man who hasn't been relevant for almost a quarter century?

Holy moly, folks, sometimes I just have to slap my forehead.

I have a big red mark on my forehead as we speak.

I am now going to the kitchen to fix an alka seltzer, I'm sick to my stomach.

GO BIG BLUE!!!

[DTBrand]

pretty redundant isn't it Will?....like i said elsewhere...people should only be allowed to post once a week, then maybe they'd makes their posts useful instead of ridiculousness


I can't believe UK FANS are actually debating who our next coach would be. Sad sad sad:icon_cry::thumbdn:

[KYISSUPREME]

I can't believe UK FANS are actually debating who our next coach would be. Sad sad sad:icon_cry::thumbdn:

I agree. As I stated in another thread, BCG is still our coach. Why are we looking for his replacement? I realize it's the off-season, but jeez. Folks, keep in mind that Seth Davis and "Hoops" Weiss got this crap started. Neither is a friend to UK. And generally speaking, neither knows where they are at a large portion of the time. IIRC, Davis said Ramel Bradley needed to step it in the second half of the game at UGA, when Bradley had knocked out in the early minutes of the first half. And "Hoops" is about as senile as they come. Later, on the news, I expect to see people hurling themselves from tall buildings in downtown Lexington. :icon_rolleyes:

[jkeller]

I agree. Seth Davis opens his pie hole, and the Kentucky fans start biting their nails. I just don't get it. Why would BCG leave UK for OSU? Why would anybody? I'm really starting to realize how naive some UK fans are. That or we have a bunch of 12 year olds lurking on here. My bet is both.

I'd be more concerned if Seth Davis had a "source" that told him Gillispie was staying...:icon_rolleyes::icon_lol::icon_rolleyes:

Seth Davis is a moron. He is definitely not Bob Woodward, so we should stop treating him as if he knows what he's talking about.

People, just because some of us might forsake everything we hold dear for the opportunity to make $3.5 million a year doesn't mean our coach (who already makes far more money than most of us) would want to leave the team he's building after only one year on the job to go chasing after oil money in the "comfort zone" of the Big 12. (My theory is that if he was that in love with the Big 12 he would never have left A&M in the first place)

There's a reason why we already have some recruits committed for the '09 & '10 seasons. Why would he recruit those kids if he didn't intend on seeing them set foot on the campus?

[UFWildcat]

Why would he recruit those kids if he didn't intend on seeing them set foot on the campus?

Because it happens all the time.

The truth is we cannot rest until Gillispie officially says no. Maybe he's using this (as any smart business man would do) as leverage to get a raise from UK. Maybe he's just playing the game. He knows in his heart what he really wants to do but doesn't want to close all his options. He is in complete control right now. This all sounds so familiar to the situation as last year with Donovan. Donovan had ample opportunity to close the door on UK but didn't.

Either way...speculation is going to continue to run amuck until he officially says no. (or yes :icon_evil:)

[jkeller]

Because it happens all the time.

The truth is we cannot rest until Gillispie officially says no. Maybe he's using this (as any smart business man would do) as leverage to get a raise from UK. Maybe he's just playing the game. He knows in his heart what he really wants to do but doesn't want to close all his options. He is in complete control right now. This all sounds so familiar to the situation as last year with Donovan. Donovan had ample opportunity to close the door on UK but didn't.

Either way...speculation is going to continue to run amuck until he officially says no. (or yes :icon_evil:)

To leave after only one year is simply ridiculous though, especially to take a step down in prestige.

[swimmer77]

Why Coach G will not leave:

Like the previous post says, to leave after one year is ridiculous. What kind of reputation does that leave with a coach? His staying power is 1 - 3 years and I would think recruits would note that.

Coach G is from Texas. Would he really go to a school in Oklahoma? If this offer was from a school in Texas I'd be nervous.

Coach G hasn't accomplished anything at UK yet. Although he had short tenures at other schools, he also improved those programs before he left.

And lastly, I really truly think he is happy in Kentucky and truly values the tradition of Kentucky basketball.

[boomdaddy]

If just "coaching" was all it took to run a bigtime program at a place like UK , Tubby would still be here. He was a great "coach" but his recruiting and organizational skills sunk him here, Knight would be even worse IMO.

I agree that ubby was a great coach, but he was in dire need of help on the O side of the ball. Billy Donovan was tired of getting whipped by Tubby and went and hired a D coach. The next season, UF went from being a farce to a force. The last two years under Tubby, UK would have greatly benefitted form getting a great O assistant. The Cats had become to predictable and did not have the ability to come from behind, if they got down in a big game.

A head coach doesn't have to know it all or do it all. But, his job is to recognize any weaknesses and try to shore them up. I still believe that if Tubby had brought in new blood on his staff, before his last two seasons, he would not only still be the coach at UK, but his teams would have had more success in the tourney.

Does anyone remember when Brooks, at first, refused to fire his OC, after three lackluster seasons? He made a statement that he stood by his assistant and that if they wanted him gone it would be a package deal. After a few days, Brooks fired his OC and annointed Joker as the play caller.
Imho, that was the turning point for Kentucky football. Is it any coincidence, that Tubby has a whole new staff, at Minnisota?

[UFWildcat]

To leave after only one year is simply ridiculous though, especially to take a step down in prestige.

I wouldn't disagree with that.

[bluebayou]

I agree that ubby was a great coach, but he was in dire need of help on the O side of the ball. Billy Donovan was tired of getting whipped by Tubby and went and hired a D coach. The next season, UF went from being a farce to a force. The last two years under Tubby, UK would have greatly benefitted form getting a great O assistant. The Cats had become to predictable and did not have the ability to come from behind, if they got down in a big game.

A head coach doesn't have to know it all or do it all. But, his job is to recognize any weaknesses and try to shore them up. I still believe that if Tubby had brought in new blood on his staff, before his last two seasons, he would not only still be the coach at UK, but his teams would have had more success in the tourney.

Does anyone remember when Brooks, at first, refused to fire his OC, after three lackluster seasons? He made a statement that he stood by his assistant and that if they wanted him gone it would be a package deal. After a few days, Brooks fired his OC and annointed Joker as the play caller.
Imho, that was the turning point for Kentucky football. Is it any coincidence, that Tubby has a whole new staff, at Minnisota?

tubby was not a good CEO.....he was incapable of bringing in "good" assistants. That was why he left. He was basically being told what type of assistant coaches, and given a list of candidates, is my speculation. And he bucked at it, again, is my speculation. If you look at his current staff in Minn. I don't see any head turners, or a big change in his quality of asst. coaches. He was not cut out for big time programs. Great man, good coach. But not the right fit for a major elite program.

[4theluvofbilly]

By reading this thread, I just don't see the point in even talking about this. Billy Gillispie is the coach at UK and I don't see ANY reason why he'd leave. We know from interviews with BG and watching him coach that he's an intense, passionate college baskeball man. He's gonna' get his share of money at UK, Why in the world would he leave THE University of Kentucky to coach at Oklahoma Who?.......... Come on guys, let's be real. You all are already talking about who you want to be our next coach.:shrug1:

I just don't understand some of you guys' way of thinking. I am a HUGE UK fan, and all I'm focused on right now, is recruiting and getting ready for next season. I'm not concerned or talking about who's UK's next coach, or BG is going to OSU, or any of that garbage. I agree with some of the other posts on this thread, that some of you all just like to start rumors and make idle chatter. I know it's the offseason, but talk about something relevant.

[UFWildcat]

By reading this thread, I just don't see the point in even talking about this. Billy Gillispie is the coach at UK and I don't see ANY reason why he'd leave. We know from interviews with BG and watching him coach that he's an intense, passionate college baskeball man. He's gonna' get his share of money at UK, Why in the world would he leave THE University of Kentucky to coach at Oklahoma Who?.......... Come on guys, let's be real. You all are already talking about who you want to be our next coach.:shrug1:

I just don't understand some of you guys' way of thinking. I am a HUGE UK fan, and all I'm focused on right now, is recruiting and getting ready for next season. I'm not concerned or talking about who's UK's next coach, or BG is going to OSU, or any of that garbage. I agree with some of the other posts on this thread, that some of you all just like to start rumors and make idle chatter. I know it's the offseason, but talk about something relevant.

A breath of fresh air. :thumbup:

[DTBrand]

Threads like this shouldn't even be started. It makes us look bad. Here we are talking about who the next coach will be when the unbelievable coach we have now hasn't even been offered a job. I sure hope recruits aren't reading these threads. Sad sad sad once again.:icon_cry::thumbdn:

Billy Clyde Gillispie is not leaving the University of Kentucky, once again!!!

A wise man once said,(Ky Native), posts once a week would be fine with me. (maybe one a day):shrug1:

[blue35]

And we wonder why the national media think we are over the edge fans. Everybody needs to have a few :beer:'s and relax and look forward to April 16th!!

[DTBrand]

And we wonder why the national media think we are over the edge fans. Everybody needs to have a few :beer:'s and relax and look forward to April 16th!!

The man from Ohio County knows what he's talking about. Live about 5 miles from C-town.

I hope that's the centertown you're from.

[blue35]

The man from Ohio County knows what he's talking about. Live about 5 miles from C-town.

I hope that's the centertown you're from.

Yes it is and we love our :beer: here!!:icon_mrgreen:

[Gunsmoke]

Threads like these remind me of the sky is falling fable tales. What if what if what if?? There is a better chance of the sky actually falling than Gillispie leaving for the money and OSU.

[John Clay Rice Jr.]

I don't Billy G. would leave this great University.

[Hurricanefballfan]

John Caliapri, end of the story.. Cal at UK with our resources, it wouldn't even be fair...

[4theluvofbilly]

John Caliapri, end of the story.. Cal at UK with our resources, it wouldn't even be fair...

:thumbdn::confused::shrug1::confused::thumbdn:

Why.............

[DTBrand]

John Caliapri, end of the story.. Cal at UK with our resources, it wouldn't even be fair...


Once again, posts like this is why this thread needs to moved to the never bring up again section.

[Blue Heaven]

Once again, posts like this is why this thread needs to moved to the never bring up again section.
Somewhere, Seth Davis, and the ESPN goons are smiling.

[WildcatMountaineer]

Threads like these remind me of the sky is falling fable tales. What if what if what if?? There is a better chance of the sky actually falling than Gillispie leaving for the money and OSU.

Well that's not true.

It's a business. Always has been and always will be. He could leave. I personally don't think he will, but if he did it wouldn't shock me. Nor would I think less of him if he did.

[wildcat537]

i dont even know why i read this thread ...much less responded to it!!!!!!!!

[Coldstream]

Folks, BCG is not going to leave the UK program this year. I'd venture to say he probably thinks this is home until retirement. But things can change over time.

[ImForKy]

Bobby Knight is a PUNK and a BULLY. What he needs is for somebody to knock him flat on his back side, not the UK job. NO WAY!! If that should happen, which will not, there will be at least one less UK fan....ME!!! :thumbdn: :tongue3:

[cnice11]

The only places Knight will go, IMO, is to a rebuilding school. He could go in there and with his name alone, bring in a few recruits. He could, depending on what school it is, go somewhere and do like Tubby did this year- make the team a contender in their conference again, win 17,18 games and make the team fight for a spot in the NCAAs and that team would be happy.

[Ukosumu]

Folks, BCG is not going to leave the UK program this year. I'd venture to say he probably thinks this is home until retirement. But things can change over time.
Although some have already said this in rebuttal to the OP. I really like the thought of BCG being here until he hangs up his whistle. If he can mantain the effort and desire, this program will be listed on top of everyone's list ... not just the lists of UK fans.

[Gunsmoke]

This is Coach Gillispie's life. He lives it. He breathes it. He makes more money than he could ever spend. OSU is a barren flat red clay tornado alley location. They import their trees to set up around the town squares in most of Okie land. I say this is more than a "business" decision.

[ImForKy]

Guys I just like Bobby Knight... I listened to him on ESPN, and was more convinced that he has a brilliant Basketball mind.. :shrug1:

"A brilliant basketball mind" ? This brilliant basketball mind prdicted that Pittsburg would win the championship this year. Bobby Knight doesn't have a mind. He DEMANDS loyalty and respect but gives neither. His time has passed......thank goodness. As stated previously, he needs a good ole' butt whuppin', then sent off the short end of a long pier. JMO

[Backrate]

knight is a first rate nut job. if billy leaves we will get a better coach that and it won't be bobby or ricky or some other over the hill coach.

[andythebeast]

this is a mute point.

billy clyde's not leaving.

if he does i'm giving up all faith on humanity. but IMHO he's staying, for a while. and adding a few banners while he's here

[WildFan]

He's the BEST coach living!!!

I agree. That does come close to being reason to ban somebody.

[wildcatsundance]

Bobby Knight is a PUNK and a BULLY. What he needs is for somebody to knock him flat on his back side, not the UK job. NO WAY!! If that should happen, which will not, there will be at least one less UK fan....ME!!! :thumbdn: :tongue3:

That would be a disaster.. Rupp Arena would probably close... :)

[wildcatsundance]

"A brilliant basketball mind" ? This brilliant basketball mind prdicted that Pittsburg would win the championship this year. Bobby Knight doesn't have a mind. He DEMANDS loyalty and respect but gives neither. His time has passed......thank goodness. As stated previously, he needs a good ole' butt whuppin', then sent off the short end of a long pier. JMO

Why don't you tell him that.. I bet he would come meet you somewhere!! Dam!!

[WildcatMountaineer]

this is a mute point.

billy clyde's not leaving.

if he does i'm giving up all faith on humanity. but IMHO he's staying, for a while. and adding a few banners while he's here


A mute point?


We can't hear it?


Don't give up on humanity just yet. It's all still just a game and he's just a coach.

[thomas416]

WOW!!!!!! :shrug1::shrug1::shrug1:


He's the BEST coach living!!!

[wildcatsundance]

A mute point?


We can't hear it?


Don't give up on humanity just yet. It's all still just a game and he's just a coach.

I think he meant "moot point"

[TrueblueCATfan]

Bobby Knight is a PUNK and a BULLY. What he needs is for somebody to knock him flat on his back side, not the UK job. NO WAY!! If that should happen, which will not, there will be at least one less UK fan....ME!!! :thumbdn: :tongue3:


do you have season tickets..... if so can I have them:icon_rolleyes: