I created a new account on their fan site. Been going back and forth with them for a few nights. Let me say this. I grew more and more excited everytime I talked to their fan forum posters. They hate to lose him. They thought and hoped he would be a Denny Crum like tenure. The things they say. He's a tireless worker. He's won everywhere he's been. He likes up tempo and his teams shoot a lot of 3s. Now his defense is a form of pac line but shooting gaps for steals to get them into transition. He will not be a Chris Mack offensively. He will not be a Tony Bennet offensively. He plays a lot of guys during a game somewhere close to a platoon. He has some sort of grapevine to Australia and especially shooters. He tries to get the student body involved in a big way. He's a devout Christian and family man. I told those guys over there we needed a 24/7 basketball guy and they said he can be that guy but he also needs the family balance so we'll see how it works out. I think he'll be a popular media guy. Guy is crystal clean as far as I can see. I'm stoked actually just by what those guys over their posted. Didn't hear a bad word about him. Take this for what it's worth. Many more facets I didn't get a take on.i.e.recruiting and portal use etc.ESPN’s Jay Bilas called Kelsey, "a great coach. He is an energetic teacher, recruiter, strategist, and he is a principled leader. Pat is demanding and encouraging and puts each player in a position to be successful. Players don’t just play for Pat Kelsey, he works tirelessly for his players."
Most Louisville fans respect Jay Bilas. Not a bad endorsement, even if he’s not who most were hoping for.