John Calipari Named Kentucky Coach

[UNTflyer]

I was busy all day, surprised this hasn't been posted yet.

There is now an opening at J.J.'s former home.

[CMJ]

He's apparently taking some kids with him too. Memphis ought to be ticked.

Edited March 30, 2009 by CMJ

[UNTflyer]

Sooo... what is the possibility of an offer coming from Memphis?

[CMJ]

Sooo... what is the possibility of an offer coming from Memphis?

For JJ? You're joking right?

[oldguystudent]

Would you really blame anyone for going to Memphis from UNT?

Landing Calipari won’t be cheap. He has four years left on his contract paying him $2.35 million annually. He also has an annuity averaging $1 million over the deal through 2013.

[CMJ]

Would you really blame anyone for going to Memphis from UNT?

I'm saying there is no way Memphis comes calling.

[H-towngreen]

Sooo... what is the possibility of an offer coming from Memphis?

I give it anywhere from a 0/100 to 0% chance of JJ getting an offer.

[GoMeanGreen1999]

I'm saying there is no way Memphis comes calling.

I agree

I give it anywhere from a 0/100 to 0% chance of JJ getting an offer.

Genius.

Man, that didn't take Kentucky long.

[UNT90]

Pre-arranged, back room deal???

[Censored by Laurie]

Nolan Dennis reconsiderring his commitment?

Maybe looking to stay closer to home?

Maybe with an up and coming local program with 2 scholarships yet to give?

Maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaybe?

[foutsrouts]

I don't anticipate the main theme of this thread to occur, but it's not beyond the realm of possibility. He was the main man on the sideline there for part of a season, and I don't think that they thought too badly of him. I'll hold my breath, shut my mouth, and hope that it doesn't happen.

[NT80]

Like with the LSU opening, I expect JJ may get an interview. But he does not have the NCAA Tourney wins needed to get the fan support needed to take over a $million job like Memphis yet. There are too many Gonzaga-like programs with coaches that have those skins that will get the job.

[Censored by Laurie]

If for no other reason than name recognition...it won't be JJ. I'd actually be surprised if JJ even gets a call for an interview.

Ken McDonald on the other hand...

[KRAM1]

I am just glad they didn't take Ford from OSU. He still has some work to do in Stillwater. Ford is a farmer Ky player and current alum.

[untbowler]

Calipari is still only in negotiations with KY, so he is not the coach yet. Personally he would be dumb to leave his gig in Memphis.

[UNT90]

Calipari is still only in negotiations with KY, so he is not the coach yet. Personally he would be dumb to leave his gig in Memphis.

I heard that he was being offered a multi year deal for 35 million bucks. Kinda hard to turn that kinds jack down.

Make that 8 years, $35 million.

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=4026848

Edited March 31, 2009 by UNT90

[Travis]

Calipari is still only in negotiations with KY, so he is not the coach yet. Personally he would be dumb to leave his gig in Memphis.

Memphis is said to match any offer Kentucky gives.

[H-towngreen]

Heard that Calipari is in talks with Memphis to have one of his guys take over as HC. His first choice is the current UTEP coach, name slips my mind currently.

Where did Nolan Dennis verbal to?

[Mean Green 93-98]

I heard that he was being offered a multi year deal for 35 million bucks. Kinda hard to turn that kinds jack down.

Make that 8 years, $35 million.

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=4026848

Coach Cal met with Memphis boosters last night--they will meet and beat any deal UK offers him.

EDIT: Travis already mentioned this--didn't see it when I posted.

Edited March 31, 2009 by Mean Green 93-98

[EagleMBA]

Guys, I have been around long enough to know this stuff happens. Calipari, you made the decision so take your Kentucky job and do well. Just don't try to play one school off the other. Smacks of "whore" to me.

Does anyone else besides me find this kind of behavior distasteful?

[H-towngreen]

Guys, I have been around long enough to know this stuff happens. Calipari, you made the decision so take your Kentucky job and do well. Just don't try to play one school off the other. Smacks of "whore" to me.

Does anyone else besides me find this kind of behavior distasteful?

I really don't see him playing one offer against the other. It seems pretty much done that he is Kentucky bound, they are just hammering out details.

I heard that as many as 3 current Memphis players may transfer is Calipari leaves. As stated earlier Collin Dennis' little bro is signed with Memphis, he is a 4* SG. We do have a couple of ships left......you never know.....???????

[UNTLifer]

I wouldn't be concerned with JJ going to Memphis, but depending on who they hire he could be attractive to that coach's former school. Hope not, but it is possible.

[Harry]

If Johnny were to go - which I don't think will happen - it would be a boon for him and UNT. Johnny would double his salary (didn't Cali make over a mil?) and UNT would become a VERY attractive stepping stone job. I would hate to lose Johnny but we would get a good coach to replace him.

[EagleMBA]

JJ leaving is probably going to happen SOME DAY...I just hope it won't be this year. He has just gotten up a head of steam with our program and we're poised to be getting to post-season on a somewhat regular basis. His stock is only going to go higher, IMHO. Please, let his well-deserved step up come a little further down the road.

[Fitzyrection]

Memphis is reportedly contacting Mizzou's Mike Anderson on a $2 mill+/year contract. @ anyone thinking JJ would be considered.