Kentucky is 0-2 to start the season...

[Hogtropolis™]

...when is the last time that happened?  I know it was before the 2001-02 season.  Does anyone know that stat?

[pimphog]

I hope BCG can turn it around there.  I don't want KY calling for JP.

[hogsevenseven]

pimphog - I was just thinking the same thing.  As much as I dislike UK, I sure don't want them to be searching for a new coach.

[Hogtropolis™]

http://kenpom.com/sked.php?y=2001&team=Arkansas&t=p

one year earlier.  in the 00-01 season, Ky started out 0-2, losing to St John's & UCLA in early tournaments.  also lost to a good penn state team to start 1-3, and was sitting at 3-5 in december.

incredibly, they turned it on and went 12-4 in the sec, winning the SECT, making it to the sweet 16 with a 24 win season.

(arkansas beat them that year though, that was the year we lost to Georgetown in Boise on that 'shot clock' buzzer beater in the NCAA 1st round)

Thanks mathhog.  The website I was looking at only went back to the 01-02 season and I was being lazy and didn't search much further than that.  I hope they fall flat on their faces this year when SEC play hits.

[Modsquad24]

dont think pelphrey would be the first guy that they come looking for anyways, I dont think he has proven enough yet, he's a good coach but the second round is as far as he's been thus far. I think they would go for someone with some elite eight or final four experience first, jmo.

[Razorod]

kentucky will do what they should've done two years ago--make Calipari their top choice. I still think they could've had him if they hadn't made it apparent that Donovan was their top target. but, i think gillispie will survive and thrive at ky.

[Karma]

Watching Kentucky take a beat down like last night never gets old.

[mountainhog]

Who beat them last night?

[Hogtropolis™]

Who beat them last night?

UNC

[Mo_Better_Hogs]

Here we go again. SORRY BILLY!

[ALLVOL]

I hope BCG can turn it around there.  I don't want KY calling for JP.

Until he proves himself more JP will not be on their radar. If he turns Ark around and makes a big run then you can worry. Until then he is where he will be.

[Hawgrox]

That University of Northern Carolina looked pretty good!

[Coach Obvious]

That University of Northern Carolina looked pretty good!

And that was without Tyler Hansbrough, their best player.

[Hawgrox]

And that was without Tyler Hansbrough, their best player.

...and without Marcus Ginyard. Probably their best defender.

They lost Zeller last night so Hansbourgh best get well in a hurry.

[Marc Maggard]

Guys, no worries.  UK isn't going to be needing a new coach anytime soon.  JP is safe for a while.

mm

[HogNuttz]

I hope BCG can turn it around there.  I don't want KY calling for JP.

Why in the world does anyone think that KY would go after John Pelphery if Billy Gillespie died today?

[Beaverfever]

BCG was SEC co-coach of the year in his first season.  I think he's doing ok.  They'd be foolish to fire him any time soon.

[Marc Maggard]

There is ZERO talk about getting rid of BCG.... none at all.  No idea where this is coming from....lol

mm

[newera]

I think right now, he's overrated. i'd say last year that they underachieved with the roster they had. Yeah they went to the tourney, but that was because they are kentucky, not because they deserved it... IMO i'm sure that Kentucky is going to do the same thing that WE are doing, give him a few years before we decide if he should stay.

[Hawg Barry]

Why in the world does anyone think that KY would go after John Pelphery if Billy Gillespie died today?

Exactly. I work with alot of Oklahoma State fans, they think that Travis Ford will be the first one UK calls on.
Crazy talk by both schools at this point.

[RedSatinHog]

Watching Kentucky take a beat down like last night never gets old.

It will when BCG gets canned over it.  Pel will bolt for Lexington when it happens.

[Hogtropolis™]

I think right now, he's overrated. i'd say last year that they underachieved with the roster they had. Yeah they went to the tourney, but that was because they are kentucky, not because they deserved it... IMO i'm sure that Kentucky is going to do the same thing that WE are doing, give him a few years before we decide if he should stay.

Kentucky deserved to be in the NCAAT last year.  When you go 12-4 in the SEC, you deserve to make the tourney.  I think that BCG underachieved in the nonconference schedule, but overachieved in the SEC part of the schedule.  I'm interested to see how they will do this year.

[Marc Maggard]

UK will be fine this year.  THey are young at key spots, so they will be sporadic at times.  But they have talent and will be well coached and superbly conditioned.  They'll make the tourney and should win a few games in it IMO.

mm

[newera]

Kentucky deserved to be in the NCAAT last year.  When you go 12-4 in the SEC, you deserve to make the tourney.  I think that BCG underachieved in the nonconference schedule, but overachieved in the SEC part of the schedule.  I'm interested to see how they will do this year.

I'm sorry but i don't think that a team with less than nineteen wins should be in the dance, especially with how down the SEC was last year.

[catfanNar]

I'm sorry but i don't think that a team with less than nineteen wins should be in the dance, especially with how down the SEC was last year.

So let's say that your Hogs were 12-4 last season in the SEC with only 6 non-conference wins. In your mind they wouldn't deserve a bid?

[LRCentralTiger]

UK will be fine this year.  THey are young at key spots, so they will be sporadic at times.  But they have talent and will be well coached and superbly conditioned.  They'll make the tourney and should win a few games in it IMO.

mm

lol. 

[catfanNar]

lol. 

lol.

[LRCentralTiger]

lol.

I see you think it is funny too.

[Marc Maggard]

Laugh all you want.  I'm just telling you the truth. 

I always get a kick out of fans who see a young but talented team lose some games early and then go off the deep end as if the season is going to be horrible.

You may want to go check how the 2005 season started and ended for UNC.

Obviously, UK isn't going to win an championship IMO, but they will be better than most teams and certainly in the top of the SEC.

mm

[LRCentralTiger]

Laugh all you want.  I'm just telling you the truth. 

I always get a kick out of fans who see a young but talented team lose some games early and then go off the deep end as if the season is going to be horrible.

You may want to go check how the 2005 season started and ended for UNC.

Obviously, UK isn't going to win an championship IMO, but they will be better than most teams and certainly in the top of the SEC.

mm

What I really find amusing is that Kentucky fans have to come over to Hogville to talk basketball. 

Don't forget the other young team in the SEC.  You might want to check Florida, Tennessee and Arkansas.  Yes the Cats are young but it does not seem like they are catching up with anybody.  They are still lagging behind.  Can you keep pace with these teams?

[catfanNar]

I see you think it is funny too.

I was laughing at you. Your quick, to the point answer you gave sure is a telling one.

[The Hogfather]

I was laughing at you. Your quick, to the point answer your gave sure is a telling one.

BWWWWWAAAA???

[catfanNar]

The reason we come over here is that it seems to me that all you do is talk about Kentucky when they are doing bad. Why is that? No one on the Kentucky boards, and I mean no one gives a hoot about Arkansas basketball. The only reason they may have is that you have JP, but thats it. Arkansas-Kentucky is not a rivalry up there but it sure is here. Maybe you should win a few more games against us and it may become one. And yes, there are quite a few Hog fans on the UK message boards my friend.

[LRCentralTiger]

I was laughing at you. Your quick, to the point answer your gave sure is a telling one.

A little sarcasm dude.  Sorry it went by you.  I will slow it down so you can comprehend it next time.

Here is a statement I replied to MM with. 

What I really find amusing is that Kentucky fans have to come over to Hogville to talk basketball. 

 

[LRCentralTiger]

The reason we come over here is that it seems to me that all you do is talk about Kentucky when they are doing bad. Why is that, no one on the Kentucky boards, and I mean no one gives a hoot about Arkansas basketball. The only reason they may have is that you have JP, but thats it. Arkansas-Kentucky is not a rivalry up there as it is here. Maybe you should win a few more games against us and it may become one. And yes, there are quite a few Hog fans on the UK message boards my friend.

Read your first sentence and explain.  That is a reason to come over here?  Boy things must be bad in horse racing country.

[catfanNar]

A little sarcasm dude.  Sorry it went by you.  I will slow it down so you can comprehend it next time.

Here is a statement I replied to MM with. 

What I really find amusing is that Kentucky fans have to come over to Hogville to talk basketball. 

 

It didn't go by me DUDE, and I don't see why you have to insult me just b/c I don't understand your idiotic post

[The Hogfather]

It didn't go by me DUDE, and I don't see why you have to insult me just b/c I don't understand your idiotic post

Please don't talk about idiotic posts.  Thanks.

[catfanNar]

Can you not read my screen name? I live around you guys so I have an interest in both teams that is why I am here.

[The Hogfather]

Can you not read my screen name? I live around you guys so I have an interest in both teams that is why I am here.

What does your screen name say?

[catfanNar]

Please don't talk about idiotic posts.  Thanks.

Man you guys sure like explaining what you are thinking don't ya?

[LRCentralTiger]

It didn't go by me DUDE, and I don't see why you have to insult me just b/c I don't understand your idiotic post

Don't get upset because things pass you by.  You have to just try harder.  Come on now, all this anger is not warranted.  Say your sorry and all will be forgiven and you will feel much better.

[The Hogfather]

I'm just saying you shouldn't say this:

I was laughing at you. Your quick, to the point answer you gave sure is a telling one.

Followed by this:

It didn't go by me DUDE, and I don't see why you have to insult me just b/c I don't understand your idiotic post

[Marc Maggard]

Sure is nice when posters don't try to turn bball conversation into flames and baits.

I am a fan of college basketball.  I'm a fan of Pel.  I'm a fan of Clarke and Fortson.  I'm a fan of SEC basketball.  I own a UK site that is in the same network as this very site and I scout HS basketball players for a living........ not sure how it's strange to anyone that I would post about hoops here or that another SEC's school would have fans posting on this site.   Oh wait, it's not strange.... it's just an attempt to talk smack.

Personally, I'm well aware that Florida and UT are going to be very good this year.  I think UK is a notch below them based on experience.  Arkansas is a notch below UK based on experience and talent. 

Still, Arkansas is going to be fun to watch.  Rotnei is a baller and will make a lot of people eat their words, which I'll enjoy watching.

mm

[The Hogfather]

Sure is nice when posters don't try to turn bball conversation into flames and baits.

I am a fan of college basketball.  I'm a fan of Pel.  I'm a fan of Clarke and Fortson.  I'm a fan of SEC basketball.  I own a UK site that is in the same network as this very site and I scout HS basketball players for a living........ not sure how it's strange to anyone that I would post about hoops here or that another SEC's school would have fans posting on this site.   Oh wait, it's not strange.... it's just an attempt to talk smack.

Personally, I'm well aware that Florida and UT are going to be very good this year.  I think UK is a notch below them based on experience.  Arkansas is a notch below UK based on experience and talent. 

Still, Arkansas is going to be fun to watch.  Rotnei is a baller and will make a lot of people eat their words, which I'll enjoy watching.

mm

I heard Randolph Morris, Ramel Bradley, and Joe Crawford aren't playing for Kentucky this year.  Still think they're going to go to the NCAA Tournament?

I'll hang up and listen....

[Marc Maggard]

I heard Randolph Morris, Ramel Bradley, and Joe Crawford aren't playing for Kentucky this year.  Still think they're going to go to the NCAA Tournament?

I'll hang up and listen....

I think I'll just not respond to baiting posts.... but yeah, I'm pretty sure they make the tourny.... this is a good UK team.  Just young.

And, btw, Morris played for the Knicks last year and UK made the tourny.
mm

[catfanNar]

I heard Randolph Morris, Ramel Bradley, and Joe Crawford aren't playing for Kentucky this year.  Still think they're going to go to the NCAA Tournament?

I'll hang up and listen....

Since you want to stir us up, when was the last time you guys beat UK in basketball? Hmmmmmmmm.........2001  maybe?

[40MINSOFHELL]

Since you want to stir us up, when was the last time you guys beat UK in basketball? Hmmmmmmmm.........2001  maybe?

we will win this year...

[Karma]

How insecure of a Kentucky fan do you have to be to come to a Hog site and defend your 0-2 team?

[catfanNar]

we will win this year...

Thats what you said last year!

[40MINSOFHELL]

Thats what you said last year!

alright kitty man