For all the Coach Cal haters out there...

[ArtVandelay]

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/ncaab--john-calipari-accuses-duke-of--flopping---backs-down-after-kentucky-loses-13581709.html

When ESPN's Andy Katz stuck a microphone in the Kentucky coach's face at halftime of his team's excellent Champions Classic game against Duke, this was the money quote from Cal: "They're flopping all over the place. In the NBA, they'd all be suspended."

Naturally, Calipari was asked about the flopping comment following the Blue Devils' tenacious, 75-68 victory. His response was a backpedal that would make Deion Sanders jealous.
"I did?" Calipari said. "I don't even remember. What did I say?"
As the reporter attempted to refresh Cal's suddenly faulty memory, the coach cut him off.

"It was a joke," he said. "Come on, you guys can take a joke at Duke. Geez."

[dailydoublecat]

He also put together a telethon and raised a million dollars for the Red Cross for the victims of Sandy, but that isnt mentioned much either.

Jeff

[gatorbogey]

he probably should have mentioned it, then - 'give to the victims', rather than the flopping statement.

[tampajack1]

He also put together a telethon and raised a million dollars for the Red Cross for the victims of Sandy, but that isnt mentioned much either.

Jeff

Wasn't that to rebuild Karl Towns' parent's home? :happy:

[gatordd]

^hahahahaha

[akaGatorhoops]

With all respect to Jeff and our friendly rivals. . . i find Cal incredibly unlikeable.
That said, he has led some nice fund raisers while at UK, and those should be given the proper attention.

[ArtVandelay]

With all respect to Jeff and our friendly rivals. . . i find Cal incredibly unlikeable.
That said, he has led some nice fund raisers while at UK, and those should be given the proper attention.

They can start a Coach Cal donated to Red Cross thread and I am sure that people would give him credit.

This is about last nights game...

[dailydoublecat]

All I was saying is bash him all you want, but he also does some good things as well.

Jeff

[kygator]

Coach K's response - "we don't make any money so we can't be fined"

[REM08]

Coach K's response - "we don't make any money so we can't be fined"

What Coach K is scared of isn't fines, its the NCAA confiscating his players jewelry as a result of the flopping.

Seriously though Cal, don't backtrack from your statement. You clearly meant it. What you stated was the truth. You're going against a coach who unabashedly teaches the art of drawing charges. So if you're going to have the gall to make a statement like that, at least back it up when questioned.

[CSpantheGatorFan]

Coach K's response - "we don't make any money so we can't be fined"

LOL.

Did he really say that?

[MadduxFanII]

Cal's a funny, likable guy with a charming personality.

That says nothing about any of the larger issues Calipari's strategies raise for the game. It's possible Cal's dirtier than a mud hole. But he's still fun to watch talk.

[SwampFox]

Cal is the kinda guy, that even when he does telethons for the needy, one can't help but think the exposure for the UK program is the primary beneficiary.

:Dr_Evil:

[BengermanV]

Respected the comment, hated the backtracking.

[akaGatorhoops]

What Coach K is scared of isn't fines, its the NCAA confiscating his players jewelry as a result of the flopping.

Seriously though Cal, don't backtrack from your statement. You clearly meant it. What you stated was the truth. You're going against a coach who unabashedly teaches the art of drawing charges. So if you're going to have the gall to make a statement like that, at least back it up when questioned.

There is a difference between teaching the art of "drawing a charge" and "flopping".
One is good defense, the other is good acting.

[akaGatorhoops]

Cal is the kinda guy, that even when he does telethons for the needy, one can't help but think the exposure for the UK program is the primary beneficiary.

:Dr_Evil:

That is true . . . and perhaps unfairly so.
He just has the kind of personality.

I recall him instructing one of his players at last years draft on how to hug him so that he is seen on the camera. Ugh.

I suspect he is not as bad as he comes off, but I find his very unlikeable.

[REM08]

There is a difference between teaching the art of "drawing a charge" and "flopping".
One is good defense, the other is good acting.

The "art" part is where the acting/flopping comes in IMO. Mechanics and art have different implications. I think I've seen him interviewed where he's made tongue-in-cheek statements about this very thing. I'm not saying I blame him really. If the refs call it you're only hurting yourself if you don't take advantage.

[dailydoublecat]

Coach K's response - "we don't make any money so we can't be fined"

Lance Thomas disagrees :beat:

Jeff

[kygator]

LOL.

Did he really say that?

Yes, after the game one of the reporters told him about Cal's comment and that was part of his response.

[g8rvet]

UK players could be fined, because unlike the rest of the NCAA, they ARE paid.

[g8rvet]

Wait, what did I say?

"It was a joke," "Come on, you guys can take a joke at Kentucky. Geez."

;)

[g8rvet]

For the record Jeff, I enjoy your posts as the best rival poster on any of the boards, I truly am only joking.

[pecks]

So he raised 1million for the Red Cross? 10% of that might get to the streeet! Never, never give money to that bunch. They are as currupt as congress!!

[Osiris_DPM]

So he raised 1million for the Red Cross? 10% of that might get to the streeet! Never, never give money to that bunch. They are as currupt as congress!!

After reading this and punching a few buttons on my calculator, I've added "check monster.com for openings in Red Cross corporate office" to my to-do list.

[dailydoublecat]

For the record Jeff, I enjoy your posts as the best rival poster on any of the boards, I truly am only joking.

Appreciate that thank you. I really enjoy this board! The funny thing is if we did pay for this bunch I hope we are doing it in payment plans as they haven't earned much yet!!
Jeff

[jcp]

Slimey Cal. I dislike that guy so much.

And yeah, my statement is not meant to attack Jeff who is the one UK fan I cannot dislike. I've tried. :tongue:

[akaGatorhoops]

The "art" part is where the acting/flopping comes in IMO. Mechanics and art have different implications. I think I've seen him interviewed where he's made tongue-in-cheek statements about this very thing. I'm not saying I blame him really. If the refs call it you're only hurting yourself if you don't take advantage.

Ok... I guess we are just differing in our definintions.
I consider the "art" of drawing a charge --- the ability to anticipate what an offensive player will do, beat him to the spot, establish position and absorb the foul.
I do not give flopping the same consideration.

[STR8OUTDASWAMP1]

He also put together a telethon and raised a million dollars for the Red Cross for the victims of Sandy, but that isnt mentioned much either.

Jeff

Doesn't stop him from being a world class jerk. I laugh at this kind of logic. I remember arguing with friends trying to tell me how wonderful Steinbrunner was when he was alive. I told them he was a jerk when he was alive, now he's a dead jerk. You don't get a reprieve because you're dead. That's why it matters how you live your life.

[Profgator]

All I was saying is bash him all you want, but he also does some good things as well.

Jeff

So did Genghis Khan:happy: