Dennis Gates would be hilarious, suck it Mizzou
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He is VERY well thought of by a lot of ADs ...
So... Cal (the man, not the place) would be leaving one aggravated fan base that expects success all the time for another aggravated fan base that expects success all the time. The only difference is that the Bluegrass State’s preferred ball and kind of success is Round while the Lone Star State’s preferred ball and kind of success looks pointy on both ends. And he’ll find the price of housing in Austin is quite awful (but that shouldn’t be a problem for him).
And as for the general sports atmosphere... Texas local television carries live high school football games during the season on Thursdays and Fridays and they dedicate hour-long programs to recite all the evening high school scores. No such luxuries are extended to the State’s roundballers. Maybe see a couple slam-dunks and Threes on the local evening news for about a minute maybe.
In short... Cal would get a nice big payday with a bit less State pressure to succeed.
He can live anywhere he wants ... In the early discussions I know a helicopter was brought up for Cal's personal use to fly into Austin everyday ...
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Doubt Cal leaves OA behind.
Doubt Cal leaves OA behind.
Cal's buyout is very hefty I am sure for Ky if they fire him and for Texas if Cal walks. Seems like there is a negotiation that needs to happen, but this could save Ky a lot of money to get a change done.
BillyBob1
- Champaign
Fans are probably fed up already with the next coach!
Me too. I've always thought he had a lot of potential. But I think it would be a risky move by KU. He's got to show what he can do for more than a year for a program like theirs, I'd think.
Interestingly, in the whole transfer portal evaluation, Gates had one of the nicer pick ups in Isiaih Mosley. Nice, that is, until they actually started to play. What a crazy unpredictable world these coaches have to work in.
pruman91
- Paducah, Ky
Cal going to TexasHe can live anywhere he wants ... In the early discussions I know a helicopter was brought up for Cal's personal use to fly into Austin everyday ...
Texas going to SEC
Cal going back to Rupp Arena as visiting coach.
Big Blue Nation will be growling
I like it a lot
I really really do .....
coaches I can see Texas throwing a lot of money at just to see
Cal
Sampson
Pearl
Oats
Musselman
Cal
Sampson
Pearl
Oats
Musselman
Think Cal and Texas have all but agreed to a contract…..and I think it’s an interesting fit.
Could that be Pitino then???
sacraig
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I'm rooting for Gates. I don't want anyone competent at Mizzou.
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After watching his team progress this year, I can see why he is held in high esteem by ADs.
Personally, after watching PSU last year and the first part if this season, Micah Shrewsbury is impressive. He would make my short list if I was an AD.
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No problem! Important to keep our crooks straight.
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Lol...so true.
Cal to Texas would be a great get for them and a good spot for Cal. Basketball is a distant second there. That combined with the amount of buzz he will draw I think even just being competent will appease the fans. That UK job is tough tough.
I like Micah. He's easy to root for especially since PSU isn't a huge threat (I know).
Seems like a life long Midwest guy though so there are only a handful of jobs outside the Big Ten that would make sense for him, in my mostly uninformed opinion.
He's an excellent coach. Same with Pikiell. PSU and RU are 2 of the tougher jobs in the Big 10 and they have both done well
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Absolutely agree.
So the change would happen after the season? Obviously Kentucky would have to know as well, so I’m sure they would move quick to identify their next coach. Would seem to crest some interesting conflicts at multiple schools.
A helicopterHe can live anywhere he wants ... In the early discussions I know a helicopter was brought up for Cal's personal use to fly into Austin everyday ...
? That’s so nuts IMO. So many coaches out there that are just as a good coach (in A LOT of cases better) than that guy.(A lot of ‘em no one has ever heard of too.) It’s all about the splashy hire; I guess.
I appreciate the consistent results he was able to generate for a good long stint…but he’s not even doing that now.
Texas would be better off with some young-ish up-and-comer that’s hungry but has some experience… I could be wrong, but I think Cal’s best days are likely behind him. I’d be damned if I’d jump through all those hoops just to get a marquee name. JMO
Cal is awesome in his own way. He is like the head mafia boss of college basketball lolA helicopter
(A lot of ‘em no one has ever heard of too.) It’s all about the splashy hire; I guess.
I appreciate the consistent results he was able to generate for a good long stint…but he’s not even doing that now.
Texas would be better off with some young-ish up-and-comer that’s hungry but has some experience… I could be wrong, but I think Cal’s best days are likely behind him. I’d be damned if I’d jump through all those hoops just to get a marquee name. JMO
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