KNWA Reports: Calipari Talking to AR

[RazorNick]

I'm from Eastern Arkansas. Being in the construction business, I traveled there Monday-Friday for 10 years, I can tell you that place has no right to be downgrading anybody, its a slum at best.

[Dwight_K_Shrute]

Cal versus Brady would be classic.  They may get into right on the court.  Love him or hate him it would be extremely entertaining.  He would be the black hat in almost every opposing arena.  It would bring the rivlaries in the SEC to a whole nother level.

[Killean]

Man, I'd pay him $5,000,000 per if we could get rights to have cameras set up in Memphis.

[Littlehog AR]

wow

Wow indeed, but more for uphoggs avatar....

yeah I LOVE his avatar!!

U.P Hogg post more and read less!  hehe j/k

I do love your avatar though!!

[Hawgballz]

It is time to hire Majerus or Montgomery and put an end to this madness.  Both big-time coaches, proven winners.  Available and affordable.  Forget BG and Cal.  Hire a proven winner today.

I agree.

[rbarber46]

with a coach like Calipari we could get in any living room in the country for recruiting ..... please don't screw this up Broyles

[SWAhog]

There is something slimey about Calapari.

Just because his hair is slicked down doesn't make him slimy.  

[oldtimerhog]

Cal versus Brady would be classic.  They may get into right on the court.  Love him or hate him it would be extremely entertaining.  He would be the black hat in almost every opposing arena.  It would bring the rivlaries in the SEC to a whole nother level.

We would be able to go nose to nose with Kentucky (like the mid-1990's) no matter who they hire.  It would be great if they hired Gillispie!  We'll kick is strauny butt!

[U.P. HOGG]

Don't get too excited, it's likely that he's doing the same thing as Gillispie. I do think we can get him if we put out the big bucks though. Memphis can't outbid us.

By me being so close to Memphis I know a lot about Calipari.

His representatives do this every year for him because this is what he wants happening.

Every opening at a High D-1 school you will here Calipari's name come up as a possible replacement.

Folks the man is NOT LEAVING MEMPHIS. This is just an ego maniac and slick manipulator doing what he does best.

Arkansas fans don't become what happened to NC State fans last year.

Trust me you will here a lot about Calipari to ARK and some of it will sound serious, but it won't happen.Coach Cal love him or hate him, you have to appreciate his con skills as a city slicker.

Ole Frank is just falling for his routine as so many have in the past.

Razorbacks' fans ought to feel honored that Cal has chosen the Hogs as his latest victim.He only targets Major College Programs.I guess we still got it.

Well I would be in your boat paddling along with you if this did not happen at the Final Four. He wasn't talking with representatives, he was talking to the man himself. Frank wouldn't have flown back if was not confident he has gotten his man...is it Cal? Could be or could be someone else. But the fact that Broyles wants this done soon, the fact he is back in Arkansas, the  fact that reports are surfacing in Memphis AFTER Frank has already landed in Arkansas, means there is a lot of smoke to this. If this was a fishing expediiton for more money for Cal, this news would have broke yesterday or sooner.

You know it.  Frank doesn't come home with the job not finished.

Complete Agreement.  No way he comes home this early if its not for a damn good reason.  He's here because something has happened.  MM or Cal, I don't know.   I do know that something is going down this time.  For those who say that Cal is getting an extension, it has already been laid out on the table and is NOT signed and money talks.  What ever you think, Money talks.

[U.P. HOGG]

wow

Wow indeed, but more for uphoggs avatar....

yeah I LOVE his avatar!!

U.P Hogg post more and read less!  hehe j/k

I do love your avatar though!!

[Hong Kong Sooey]

He's been clean for 7 years at Memphis...that's long enough for forgiveness..ha.

He hasn't been CAUGHT in 7 years at Memphis.  The rumors still surround every recruit he signs.

[U.P. HOGG]

He's been clean for 7 years at Memphis...that's long enough for forgiveness..ha.

He hasn't been CAUGHT in 7 years at Memphis.  The rumors still surround every recruit he signs.

LOL

[Franchise_Hog]

He's been clean for 7 years at Memphis...that's long enough for forgiveness..ha.

He hasn't been CAUGHT in 7 years at Memphis.  The rumors still surround every recruit he signs.

NWA Dillards' will also have to upgrade their security systems.

[Kevin]

he took nc state on this ride last year. 

[judgeroyswine]

He's been clean for 7 years at Memphis...that's long enough for forgiveness..ha.

He hasn't been CAUGHT in 7 years at Memphis.  The rumors still surround every recruit he signs.

LOL

Only funny until we are carted off to the NCAA hoosegow.

[Hong Kong Sooey]

The mere possibility of this happening will have butt cheeks clinched from Columbia to Baton Rouge.

He is supposedly making 1.8 at Memphis.  I would think it would take almost 3M to get him.  He's not worth that much, IMO.

We need to put up WHATEVER it takes to get him. This is the coach that will revive the basketball program. This is the coach that will strike fear into opposing SEC teams. No excuses, Frank. Put up the money.

exactly!  the hogs would go from the outhouse to the penthouse immediately with this hire

With a 5 year stay in the Big house immediately after the investigation...

[razor5396]

he took nc state on this ride last year. 

I dont think NC state could pay what we will. I maybe wrong.

[Arkapigdiesel]

Calipari would win immediately if hired.

[forrest city joe]

Why would Calipari turn down KY (wouldn't even talk to them) but yet want to come to AR? 

He is making a fool out of Frank. and here is the reason he's doing it. this from a Memphis fan.

http://www.ncaabbs.com/forums/memphis/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=64833&sid=04a91284956517031ecc35a92aa5b143

[RazorNick]

I like this quote from the Memphis board.

"There really aren't that many better jobs in the country. The pay is great; the facilities are incomparable; the commitment is there."

He is talking about Memhis......lol

[razor5396]

At least Frank is going out swinging.

[HawgG]

Well I would be in your boat paddling along with you if this did not happen at the Final Four. He wasn't talking with representatives, he was talking to the man himself. Frank wouldn't have flown back if was not confident he has gotten his man...is it Cal? Could be or could be someone else. But the fact that Broyles wants this done soon, the fact he is back in Arkansas, the  fact that reports are surfacing in Memphis AFTER Frank has already landed in Arkansas, means there is a lot of smoke to this. If this was a fishing expediiton for more money for Cal, this news would have broke yesterday or sooner.

You know it.  Frank doesn't come home with the job not finished.

Complete Agreement.  No way he comes home this early if its not for a damn good reason.  He's here because something has happened.  MM or Cal, I don't know.   I do know that something is going down this time.  For those who say that Cal is getting an extension, it has already been laid out on the table and is NOT signed and money talks.  What ever you think, Money talks.

I'll say this, if Frank has once again been played then someone with the right authority needs to permanently remove him from not only coach searching, but from performing any kind of duties as an AD effective immediately.

[ark30inf]

If we do hire Calipari, do you think he should apologize to the Hogs fans for saying bad things about our program, during the PC introducing him?

I don't care if he apologizes or not. I don't have to like him and he doesn't have to like me. Win, and don't embarass.  If he does that, come on down.

He does graduate players though and momma's like that in recruiters.

[Karma]

What's the upside for him to take the Job?

He gets to leave Memphis Freakin' Tennessee.

[RazorNick]

another quote

"For him to make a statement about the contract extension, and then turn around and leave for a crooked $EC program like Arkansas, would be a spit in the face of every Memphis fan I'd think."

[bigyellowdog]

another quote

"For him to make a statement about the contract extension, and then turn around and leave for a crooked $EC program like Arkansas, would be a spit in the face of every Memphis fan I'd think."

poor tigers can't get over the fact they are not in the SEC. 

[forrest city joe]

                    He's not coming here. he used Frank , just so he could say, see i told you they are not a bigtime program. i turned them down. he will use that in recruiting against us. Frank has been made to look like a fool again.and he's made the program look second rate. he needs to go NOW!

[Man_O_Pork]

This. from the Memphis Tigers' Board:

"The thought of Cal coaching and living in the Fayetteville area is absolutely hilarious...Cal'd think he's died and gone straight to Hades if that happened. "

As opposed to living in the great city of Mem-phrica?  Believe me...it's high class living...

[RazorNick]

                    He's not coming here. he used Frank , just so he could say, see i told you they are not a bigtime program. i turned them down. he will use that in recruiting against us. Frank has been made to look like a fool again.and he's made the program look second rate. he needs to go NOW!

He also turned down Kentucky, does that mean they are not a big time program?

[The Truth]

                    He's not coming here. he used Frank , just so he could say, see i told you they are not a bigtime program. i turned them down. he will use that in recruiting against us. Frank has been made to look like a fool again.and he's made the program look second rate. he needs to go NOW!

If you're right, Joe, this humiliation will be even worse than the BCG fiasco. My stomach is turning.

[hogfan064]

he took nc state on this ride last year. 

I dont think NC state could pay what we will. I maybe wrong.

NC State is a tough job.  Duke and UNC are in your backyard.  NC State has a good basketball history and strong fanbase, but it will always be 3rd in that state.  Cal knew, but the chance to win in the SEC and win at a school with tons of tradition and losts of assets has got to thrill him.

[hogfansince1964]

The news is that permission has been granted to talk, not that an offer has been made.

This has not reached the level of the BCG situation, so if nothing comes of the talks there will be no humiliation involved.

[onthepitch]

since when do we look up to a Conference USA program.  WTH

[rbarber46]

If Calipari doesn't work out Broyles better have somebody else lined up because it will be hard to get others to take us seriously if we offer big money and these coaches keep turning us down

[preach33]

I am stoked, this is awesome - http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=2820676

Arkansas once again, feared and hated by the competition - because we wipp that A$$

[stevenjoec]

This story being reported on ESPN.com now.......something must be going on.

[elkhog]

He's been clean for 7 years at Memphis...that's long enough for forgiveness..ha.

He hasn't been CAUGHT in 7 years at Memphis.  The rumors still surround every recruit he signs.

NWA Dillards' will also have to upgrade their security systems.

Good one.  LOL

[Philip Seaton]

The news is that permission has been granted to talk, not that an offer has been made.

This has not reached the level of the BCG situation, so if nothing comes of the talks there will be no humiliation involved.

Agreed! This is not the embarrassement of BCG, they have at least talked to him. This is just permission to talk, no job offer has been announced. Nor would it unless he was going to accept. Everyone needs to chill a bit and let things play out. It could be Cal, it could be Montgomery, it could be Altman, it could Webber, heck it could be anyone at this point. I reckon we'll know soon enough.

[Karma]

                    He's not coming here. he used Frank , just so he could say, see i told you they are not a bigtime program. i turned them down. he will use that in recruiting against us. Frank has been made to look like a fool again.and he's made the program look second rate. he needs to go NOW!

If you're right, Joe, this humiliation will be even worse than the BCG fiasco. My stomach is turning.

People want us to shoot for the best coaches rather than settle for a mid major. That's exactly what Broyles appears to be doing.

[Karma]

I am stoked, this is awesome - http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=2820676

Arkansas once again, feared and hated by the competition - because we wipp that A$$

Have you noticed that every ESPN article about us has a dateline of Little Rock? Do you think they know that's not where the university is at?

[Golfer]

                    My worse fears may happen. and i can not believe it. this is turning into a total nightmare for me.this can't be happening!

And you did almost assure us earlier that it would NEVER happen.  It looks, at least possible now unlike your earlier empahtic statement.

[ErieHog]

I am stoked, this is awesome - http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=2820676

Arkansas once again, feared and hated by the competition - because we wipp that A$$

Have you noticed that every ESPN article about us has a dateline of Little Rock? Do you think they know that's not where the university is at?

They have that dateline because of the location of the AP bureau.   Its not a bias against the location of the University.

[alwaysrazorback]

Quote from Memphis board:
"Can anyone in their right mind even think of anything funnier than the thought of Cal calling the hogs ?"

[snag]

I haven't heard anyone mention what Calipari is making at Memphis. Does anyone know?
If he comes here, it would have to be for the big bucks, right?

[WxHog]

Someone here posted 1.8 million, but I am not sure how true that is. 

[bosshawg38]

I would assume so. Memphis is a team that has contended in the tournament the last couple of years. The talent level at Memphis has never been higher. They have some absolute studs coming in next year. The only reason I believe a coach like Calipari would come to Arkansas would be money.

[JShipCPA]

Someone here posted 1.8 million, but I am not sure how true that is. 

I seriously doubt this number, doesn't pass the smell test...  Would that not put him ahead of all Big-12 coaches and most, if not all SEC coaches?

Another factor to consider, Memphis vs. NWA?

[Karma]

I am stoked, this is awesome - http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=2820676

Arkansas once again, feared and hated by the competition - because we wipp that A$$

Have you noticed that every ESPN article about us has a dateline of Little Rock? Do you think they know that's not where the university is at?

They have that dateline because of the location of the AP bureau.   Its not a bias against the location of the University.

Thanks. I didn't assume it was a bias, but I had no reason why the listed LR.

[Dwight_K_Shrute]

Could he get Memphis Mud in Fayetteville, or what if he fancies a Memphis Poker.

[lrar1974]

Is this 1.8 what he makes as a ball coach, or is this his pay from his sanitation job?