Calipari In As Kentucky Coach
Old news by now…Calipari takes Kentucky job, will be nation’s top-paid coach.
How do you feel about the hire? I’ve never been a fan of Calipari, he just rubs me the wrong way, but I hope it’s something I can get over and instead enjoy the style of play, the recruits and everything else he will bring to the program. I will admit I’m very excited about the potential regardless of the misgivings.
I do wonder about the quickness of the hire, though. Didn’t the AD Barnhart and UK Pres Todd say they were going to take their time and do it right this time? Granted, Calipari’s reputation proceeds him and he has tons of experience, but still…
Also, Calipari is expensive! That, coupled with what the school could potentially owe Gillispie…well, that will make a bunch of professors and other staff very unhappy. Re-affirms how much UK has made athletics a priority.
I’m just glad the madness is over…all the media reports – many false, many just stabs in the dark – were making my head spin!
Here’s to a new era in UK basketball!
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I think it’s a good hire. I’ve never been a big fan of his, but I think he’ll fit in and quickly become a fan favorite.
As far as the money goes, the University doesn’t pay him or give money to the athletic department. Athletic departments at any university rais their own money through ticket sales, concessions, and boosters. The athletic department then in turn gives the university money. So as long as the department can afford it, I don’t think the university will care. Maybe universities should start getting boosters to raise money so they can pay the staff more!!
Oh, and hopefully he can bring along DeMarcus Cousins and John Wall…and maybe even Xavier Henry!!
Interesting article about how much UK is going to pay Cal:
http://www.cnbc.com/id/29992697/