I have complete faith in Jeff Long...

[WMHawgfan]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSjK2Oqrgic

Think this kinda sums up this thread.

[sylvia]

Comer carne de cerdo chimpancé como jugar gatito gato y el ratón Mickey.

Dijo largo en busca de nuevo entrenador.

I don't speak/read Spanish, but I sent this post to someone who does and basically this is how they interpreted it:

"To eat chimpanzee hog meat is to play a baby kitten and Mickey Mouse. I said a large search for a new coach/trainer. Now, if he just didn't conjugate his words correctly he could also have said:  is like playing a baby kitten and Mickey Mouse"

Is this what you intended to say??

[CoachHogT]

I just trust that Jeff Long will make the right decision, if and when the time comes.  Jeff is committed to bringing back the glory days in basketball. 


Porkatarian out...

I hope he doesn't take too much longer....... since the last glory days my vision is going, my back is fading, my little baby is now old enough to drink, and my grandchild is talking..........

[rzrbackrob]

I just trust that Jeff Long will make the right decision, if and when the time comes.  Jeff is committed to bringing back the glory days in basketball. 

Porkatarian out...

I think I understand now, Jeff has found Mr Peabody's way back machine and is going to get the Triplets. Can't wait for next season, but what will Ronnie Jr think about his dad being younger than him? Talk about off the court issues.

[want2be]

I think Rob Evans is the best coach on our staff including Pelphrey.  Unfortunately, I don't expect Evans will be back next season.

I was listening to the Pelphrey interveiw on Lil Bo's show today, and I almost ran off the road when Pelphrey called Tom Ostrum "one of the top 5 best young asst coaches in the country."



Porkatarian out...

I heard that also...........Obviously Pel read Wally's article on Sunday about chemistry issues and is trying to nip it in the bud.

I sincerely hope that Long has the experience and insight to have a handle on the many issues with this program. The fans deserve to know what direction the program is headed and what the goals are?

[rzrbackrob]

The future looks bright for our basketball program.


Porkatarian out...

I just trust that Jeff Long will make the right decision, if and when the time comes.  Jeff is committed to bringing back the glory days in basketball. 
Porkatarian out...

Are these statements still true or have things changed?

[clew]

Long essentially gave Pel all the rope he needs.

[newera]

Really? Then I hope you aren't one of the ones complaining about Pel's recruiting. Because that was a major knock on him over at UK.

HE WON A FREAKING NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP! multiple elite 8's and a proven winner in the SEC and NCAA tourney, sign him up and i will shed tears of joy.

[donewithdale]

HE WON A FREAKING NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP! multiple elite 8's and a proven winner in the SEC and NCAA tourney, sign him up and i will shed tears of joy.

He won with Pitino's players.  He is a good game coach - a very good one.  But after Pitino's players were done the program went into decline.  No excuse for UK not to be loaded with talent like UNC, KU or Duke.

[Porkatarian]

I still believe in Jeff Long.

Porkatarian out...

[Mr. Porkleone]

I still believe in Jeff Long.

Porkatarian out...

Great you believe in Jeff Long. Woooo whoooo. Great info Pork

[hogfan x]

I still believe in Jeff Long.

Porkatarian out...

I hope something comes out that will make me believe again.

[FelixJonesorDMAC?]

I want a bowl of cheddar cheese popcorn

[Hogberry Snortcake]

My first smite given out.  Smug b.s. from a mod of all people.  I wasted 15 minutes your tax dollars trying to dig some information out of this thread.  Dismal failure.   

[Hog Milanese]

My first smite given out.  Smug b.s. from a mod of all people.  I wasted 15 minutes your tax dollars trying to dig some information out of this thread.  Dismal failure.

You just need to calm down, man. It's cool baby. It's cool.

[UAfan]

I still believe in Jeff Long.

Porkatarian out...

But do you still think the future looks bright is the question.

[Hogberry Snortcake]

You just need to calm down, man. It's cool baby. It's cool.

I'm fine, thanks.  Appreciate your concern.

[Table Rocker]

Are these the same insiders who were certain billy g would be our next coach the last time around?

Fool me once...

[Jim Harris]

Are these the same insiders who were certain billy g would be our next coach the last time around?

Fool me once...

maybe he'll take this job this next time.

[cdclark09]

I still believe in Jeff Long.

Popcorn Hog out...

[TomasPistola]

I still believe in Santa.

[want2be]

I still believe in Jeff Long.

Porkatarian out...

Pork.........How do think Long would evaluate this year and what do think his expectations are for next year ?

[Porkatarian]

I'd love to be a fly on the wall during Long and Pel's review.


Porkatarian out...

[BigSexyHog]

I think Rob Evans is the best coach on our staff including Pelphrey.  Unfortunately, I don't expect Evans will be back next season.

I was listening to the Pelphrey interveiw on Lil Bo's show today, and I almost ran off the road when Pelphrey called Tom Ostrum "one of the top 5 best young asst coaches in the country."



And we are in good shape?



Porkatarian out...

[Breems]

Great you believe in Jeff Long. Woooo whoooo. Great info Pork

Hehe...

[Porkatarian]

Pork.........How do think Long would evaluate this year and what do think his expectations are for next year ?

How would anybody evaluate a season with a 2 - 15 record in SEC play, numerous off the court incidents, many recruiting failures during the early signing period, and a letter of enquiry from the NCAA?  That's not exactly a successful season in my book.


Porkatarian out...

[WBChogfan]

How would anybody evaluate a season with a 2 - 15 record in SEC play, numerous off the court incidents, many recruiting failures during the early signing period, and a letter of enquiry from the NCAA?  That's not exactly a successful season in my book.


Porkatarian out...

Failure would be the operative word.

[forrest city joe]

How would anybody evaluate a season with a 2 - 15 record in SEC play, numerous off the court incidents, many recruiting failures during the early signing period, and a letter of enquiry from the NCAA?  That's not exactly a successful season in my book.


Porkatarian out...

Bingo!right on the money Porkatarian. but all some of these people know is they like Pel. reminds me of the Nuttlovers. im not saying Pel is Nutt. so dont start that.

[Table Rocker]

reminds me of the Nuttlovers. im not saying Pel is Nutt. so dont start that.

i like how you throw that out there, then tell us not to 'start' that.

[ruarealhogfan]

So, you guys that have faith in Jeff Long are going to be 100% behind Pel if he is retained right???

[Table Rocker]

So, you guys that have faith in Jeff Long are going to be 100% behind Pel if he is retained right???

dude, pel is gone, we're getting Self...i mean Calipari...i mean Wooden

[forrest city joe]

dude, pel is gone, we're getting Self...i mean Calipari...i mean Wooden

Just give me Mike Anderson. i would be very happy.

[Table Rocker]

Just give me Mike Anderson. i would be very happy.

not concerned about his recruiting?

[Oliver]

not concerned about his recruiting?

Not concerned about Pel's recruiting?

[Corkscrew Johnson]

Bingo!right on the money Porkatarian. but all some of these people know is they like Pel. reminds me of the Nuttlovers. im not saying Pel is Nutt. so dont start that.

"Nuttlovers" were in complete denial for a decade, which is not the situation here.  I don't think anyone is happy with a 2-15 SEC record, locker room tantrums, an SEC investigation, and a completely underwhelming 2009 recruiting class.  But Pel's proponents think he should have another year or two since he stepped up to the challenge when no one else would, he was dealt a pretty bad hand, and reconstruction projects can take time. 

If we were to fire Pelphrey after 2 years, we would get slammed by the national media.  Such a sliver of opportunity at a school is very rare, almost unprecedented.  I personally don't care how much our name is dragged through the mud if there is a Bobby Petrino waiting at the other end.  But the only way that happens is if our AD has a plan of action already in place.  Othewise, save us another circus, because that is how we ended up here in the first place.   So...going back to the OP...I hope he's right

[Corkscrew Johnson]

Not concerned about Pel's recruiting?

He's not talking about Pel

[Table Rocker]

Not concerned about Pel's recruiting?

seriously are you FCJ's protector? i asked him a question, not you. one of his main gripes about pel is his recruiting, yet MA is not known as a great recruiter himself.

[forrest city joe]

not concerned about his recruiting?

Pel cant coach or recruit. Right? so No, im not concerned. he can win. thats all i want.

[Table Rocker]

Pel cant coach or recruit. Right? so No, im not concerned. he can win. thats all i want.

if you were a mizzou fan would you have been calling for MA's head after his second year when he went 6-10 with a pretty experienced team?

[ruarealhogfan]

if you were a mizzou fan would you have been calling for MA's head after his second year when he went 6-10 with a pretty experienced team?

You shouldn't get so worked up over FCJ. Some only cheer for their team when they are winning & lay down on them when they are losing.  Most of the same people on the run Nolan out of town bandwagon back in the day were cheering the loudest when Scotty hit that 3...

[Oliver]

seriously are you FCJ's protector? i asked him a question, not you. one of his main gripes about pel is his recruiting, yet MA is not known as a great recruiter himself.

You have a problem with Mike Anderson's recruiting.  So do you also have a problem with Pel's recruiting?

[Oliver]

He's not talking about Pel

I know.  But I asked him about Pel.

[Table Rocker]

You have a problem with Mike Anderson's recruiting.  So do you also have a problem with Pel's recruiting?

i don't think either are all that spectacular but i don't think MA is so much better that he's worth dropping everything and making a run at him.

[Oliver]

i don't think either are all that spectacular but i don't think MA is so much better that he's worth dropping everything and making a run at him.

I agree Mike's recruiting is a bit suspect.  But that's about all the suspect things I find about Mike.  I find many suspect things about Pel. 

But if your point is that you wouldn't want Mike if we were to actually fire Pelphrey, then to each his own.