Rick's surprising comments...

[ShortCreek]

After the NC State game on the CJ video of his press conference Rick bragged on this year's freshman class. He is convinced this year's freshman class is a very good one. I know he knows better than me but I still beg to differ. Hope he proves me wrong yet again!

This post was edited on 3/29 9:39 PM by ShortCreek

 

[BrewCrewCard]

If they are so good why didn't they play more this year. Lord knows we needed some help from the bench if anything just to give the guys short rest. Rozier having to play 45 minutes today, Harrell and Snider 42 each. I love Rick but I just don't understand it. His trademarks of the 3 point shot and deep bench and disuptive press where the heck did that go to?

 

[ShortCreek]

Brew, I'm right there with you! I'm baffled by the comments big-time! I think we're somewhat screwed next year if both Harrell and Rozier bolt as expected!

 

[KerryRhodes]

Several reasons.

They didnt pick up the complicated defense. Main reason.

He dumbed it down right before the season ended, but went back to it.


Its complicated balancing PT, with this group. Not enough scoring to get large leads, where you can substitute.

I thought Shaqquan was going yo play like Wayne did today, all season. Be the next Cisco.

Jaylen not getting enough time undid Trez.

I would have rotated Trez, Jaylen, Mangok, Chinanu, and Anas at both positions to keep him fresh.

 

[tolylou]

Actually I agree with Rick. This class will end up to be excellent. They
all have really good potential for the future. They just need get some
experience and grow up into their bodies. Snyder is already great PG. Onuaku need to figure out work ethics. Mahmud need about 20-30 lbs of weight. Johnson and Aaron also good prospects. I see bright future for Cards. Just need a couple more pieces of the puzzle. Besides, how many times Rick need to prove himself before you guys start believing him?

 

[Bburgbandit]

I'll stick with Rick, not some dumba$$ on message board. Go to bed

 

[zipp]

This freshmen class is going to be fine. They're only freshmen. Most of them have three more years...

 

[RockvilleRed]

Unfortunately, most of you look down the interstate and secretly wished we have the team they do. Well, we are doing fine with the unheralded Russ Smith and Luke Hancock of college basketball that grew into their full potential wearing red. Every coach in America want a team of McDonald AA on their roster. They are just not willing to sell their soul for it. Now, if some sleazy coach want to sell his soul and be successful at it, then more power to him. Not all of our Freshman from this year will blossom or become successful and we may yet see a couple of transfer for various reasons. However, the onus is on the players since I know that UL and CRP will provide them with the key to success if they are willing to work hard, play hard and study hard. Proud to be a UL fan.

 

[imyurhuckleberi]

knock cal all you all want. hes proven he can do what needs to be done with freshmen. pitino needs to let the 80s go andget with the program. time has moved on. adapt and overcome. not 15 seconds worth either. yall HAD A DECENT YEAR AND TO BE HONEST you got lucky to make it as far as you did. it wasnt coaching thats for sure

 

[KerryRhodes]

Originally posted by RockvilleRed:
Unfortunately, most of you look down the interstate and secretly wished we have the team they do. Well, we are doing fine with the unheralded Russ Smith and Luke Hancock of college basketball that grew into their full potential wearing red. Every coach in America want a team of McDonald AA on their roster. They are just not willing to sell their soul for it. Now, if some sleazy coach want to sell his soul and be successful at it, then more power to him. Not all of our Freshman from this year will blossom or become successful and we may yet see a couple of transfer for various reasons. However, the onus is on the players since I know that UL and CRP will provide them with the key to success if they are willing to work hard, play hard and study hard. Proud to be a UL fan.

You actually believe that garbage you typed.

 

[Bburgbandit]

Imagine that, a uk fan chiming in. Idiot

 

[Birdie King]

Originally posted by imyurhuckleberi:
knock cal all you all want. hes proven he can do what needs to be done with freshmen. pitino needs to let the 80s go andget with the program. time has moved on. adapt and overcome. not 15 seconds worth either. yall HAD A DECENT YEAR AND TO BE HONEST you got lucky to make it as far as you did. it wasnt coaching thats for sure

If Cal had the roster we have he'd be in the N.I.T. again !

 

[ACCCard]

Lucky? Both UK an UL were one shot away from different fortunes. FAR different fortunes. If we were lucky to beat NC State by 10, then what was UK to beat ND by two?

 

[catmasterson]

yurmidingleberry is an idiot,you could clearly see great coaching from Rick,

You could plainly see Calpie ry panic pulling guys out and shoving them in after every play

u of k is there because of the players UofL made it to elite eight because of coaching

UofL loses one of their best players in Feb.(Jones) and still makes elite eight

Uofk loses one of its best players in Feb.(Noel) and loses 1st round NIT to Robert freaking Morris great job cashCal didn't have enough of the top talent to get you through

WWW is top recruiter for UKKK not Cow

 

[cards62878]

Still amazed by some of the dumbasses on message boards. Last 4 years UL has 4 sweet 16's, 3 elite 8's, 2 Final Fours. 1 National title and people want to say Rick needs to change. A UK fan says Rick needs to get out of the 80's....lol. Jut some complete morons on these boards.

 

[tolylou]

As a fan I don't like one and done system. Sure it brings some trophies. But I much rather see kids come in and develop over 3-4 years, then see them gone before you learn their names. Of course, I like winning. But I much rather see players win because they know how to play, instead of because they are 6" higher then their opponent. That's just me.

 

[tn00nan]

Originally posted by tolylou:
Actually I agree with Rick. This class will end up to be excellent. They
all have really good potential for the future. They just need get some
experience and grow up into their bodies. Snyder is already great PG. Onuaku need to figure out work ethics. Mahmud need about 20-30 lbs of weight. Johnson and Aaron also good prospects. I see bright future for Cards. Just need a couple more pieces of the puzzle. Besides, how many times Rick need to prove himself before you guys start believing him?

I think I agree. I believe the frosh will turn out to be a very good class. They need added bulk and strength though - especially Aaron and Anas. Mango started really coming around in my view in the NCAAs. His defense against UC Irvine was critical or we wouldn't have even won that game. I thought he played well, despite his FT shooting and lack of offense (but remember, who do you want trying to score for UL? Rozier? Blackshear? Harrell or Mango?)

I really like what I saw from Mahmoud this year. I think he's going to be very good. Just time, strength and experience is all he needs. He's smart, has good basic skills.

Aaron I think just needs more experience and confidence (and strength). With more playing time, that will come. The rest of the kids - we will have to see. The kid from Norway, I just have no idea. Hopefully he can contribute. I am very hopeful of the incoming class.

Maybe Rozier will decide to stick around one more year. He could work on his outside shooting which fell off the last part of the year.

Snider is a KEEPER! In my view, he's proved himself for sure. A very good point guard and he'll be even better with quality depth, more experience and the ability to take a breather.

 

[Ipartiedwithhopgood]

Originally posted by cards62878:
Still amazed by some of the dumbasses on message boards. Last 4 years UL has 4 sweet 16's, 3 elite 8's, 2 Final Fours. 1 National title and people want to say Rick needs to change. A UK fan says Rick needs to get out of the 80's....lol. Jut some complete morons on these boards.

Spot on.

 

[J-Rye_UL]

Originally posted by Ipartiedwithhopgood:

Originally posted by cards62878:
Still amazed by some of the dumbasses on message boards. Last 4 years UL has 4 sweet 16's, 3 elite 8's, 2 Final Fours. 1 National title and people want to say Rick needs to change. A UK fan says Rick needs to get out of the 80's....lol. Jut some complete morons on these boards.

Spot on.

+2

 

[Basketball_Benny_BBN]

You guys will be fine next year. You have that elite talent pipeline to Florida.

 

[Ipartiedwithhopgood]

Originally posted by Basketball_Benny_BBN:
You guys will be fine next year. You have that elite talent pipeline to Florida.

Hopefully you will be dead next year.

 

[lonedingo93]

Originally posted by Ipartiedwithhopgood:

Originally posted by Basketball_Benny_BBN:
You guys will be fine next year. You have that elite talent pipeline to Florida.

Hopefully you will be dead next year.

Dang, I've seen ISIS posts and now this. Do you guys really hate them that bad.

It's sports man. Wow, Even UNC and Duke aren't this bad. On either side.

 

[Ipartiedwithhopgood]

Originally posted by lonedingo93:

Originally posted by Ipartiedwithhopgood:

Originally posted by Basketball_Benny_BBN:
You guys will be fine next year. You have that elite talent pipeline to Florida.

Hopefully you will be dead next year.

Dang, I've seen ISIS posts and now this. Do you guys really hate them that bad.

It's sports man. Wow, Even UNC and Duke aren't this bad. On either side.

It's not really about sports.

And for the record, I wish you died last year.

 

[lonedingo93]

Originally posted by Ipartiedwithhopgood:

Originally posted by lonedingo93:

Originally posted by Ipartiedwithhopgood:

Originally posted by Basketball_Benny_BBN:
You guys will be fine next year. You have that elite talent pipeline to Florida.

Hopefully you will be dead next year.

Dang, I've seen ISIS posts and now this. Do you guys really hate them that bad.

It's sports man. Wow, Even UNC and Duke aren't this bad. On either side.

It's not really about sports.

And for the record, I wish you died last year.

It's still funny when people try to be insulting on message boards. It says more about your parents than our college teams.


"I hope you die, I hope ISIS wins over a bunch of Americans."

The person you're trying to insult just looks at your anger issues and lack parenting. You're only insulting the people that raised you but apparently you dont' have parents.

Don't let sports hate get in the way of true hate.

Geez, guys. I'm just going to assume you are drinking and don't represent this board.






This post was edited on 3/30 10:07 PM by lonedingo93

 

[RockvilleRed]

Originally posted by J-Rye_UL:

Originally posted by Ipartiedwithhopgood:

Originally posted by cards62878:
Still amazed by some of the dumbasses on message boards. Last 4 years UL has 4 sweet 16's, 3 elite 8's, 2 Final Fours. 1 National title and people want to say Rick needs to change. A UK fan says Rick needs to get out of the 80's....lol. Jut some complete morons on these boards.

Spot on.

+2

+3...Here's looking at you, KerryRhodes

 

[RockvilleRed]

Originally posted by KerryRhodes:

Originally posted by RockvilleRed:
Unfortunately, most of you look down the interstate and secretly wished we have the team they do. Well, we are doing fine with the unheralded Russ Smith and Luke Hancock of college basketball that grew into their full potential wearing red. Every coach in America want a team of McDonald AA on their roster. They are just not willing to sell their soul for it. Now, if some sleazy coach want to sell his soul and be successful at it, then more power to him. Not all of our Freshman from this year will blossom or become successful and we may yet see a couple of transfer for various reasons. However, the onus is on the players since I know that UL and CRP will provide them with the key to success if they are willing to work hard, play hard and study hard. Proud to be a UL fan.

You actually believe that garbage you typed.

Yes, I do. What do you believe in?!?

 

[BrewCrewCard]

Yep going to be tough. The way he is recruiting he must like these huge challenges that drives all of us crazy. We lost Rozier and now Gill with maybe 2 more transfers. I hope we get some 5th year transfer players but the idea he is shopping the JUCO ranks pretty hard is a little scary.

 

[Ipartiedwithhopgood]

Originally posted by lonedingo93:



This post was edited on 3/30 10:07 PM by lonedingo93

Really, really cool story.