KNWA Reports: Calipari Talking to AR

[Table Rocker]

They could sell more drugs and pay as much as they want.

or better yet, armed robbery, it's a very profitable felony the ol' high risk/high reward job

[huntindoc]

Just spitballing here, but is it possible JFB is talking to Cal to apply pressure to another candidate that he really wants?

I think the recruiting rumors are just that...after Camby which was not at all related to him, every player he recruits gets scrutinized more closely. While I agree we could do without that kind of attention I'm not ready to convict the man when the NCAA hasn't.

Very interesting development.

hd  :razorback:

[snag]

To be honest, I can't think of any other reason for Calipari to choose Arkansas over Memphis. Their basketball tradition is almost as strong as ours. They are definitely a "basketball first" school. Their attendance was almost exactly the same as ours this year. Yes, they must compete with the Grizzlies. Yes, we are in the SEC. Yes, BWA is a better venue. But I don't see any of those things making a big enough difference to come here. Now, if he could greatly increase his salary, that might do the trick.

[cfhogs]

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

surely he could find some surp' somewhere in nwa

[Dwight_K_Shrute]

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

surely he could find some surp' somewhere in nwa

Hollllllllllllaaaaaaaaaaaaa

[Hogtropolis™]

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/basketball/college/news/1999/04/06/calipari_missouri/

"Calipari, notorious for his vitriolic attacks on players ..."

"...that trip to the Final Four was stripped by the NCAA after an investigation."

http://media.www.technicianonline.com/media/storage/paper848/news/2006/04/05/Viewpoint/Calipari.Is.The.Man.For.The.Job-1782640.shtml?norewrite200611050816&sourcedomain=www.technicianonline.com

"Our only problem with Calipari is his somewhat scandalous record. He left U-Mass with NCAA investigations and has been in rumors for illegal recruiting tools."

Thanks HKS.  I read both of those articles.  I think that Calipari would do a very good job if he came here, but I would be worried that when he left in 10 or so years he might leave our program in shambles due to NCAA investigations.

[Big Papa Satan]

Tiger High can't even afford to build its own arena or football stadium, so in terms of overall cash flow, not a chance.

However, I'm sure they can tell the local boosters to double the number of cars stolen and crack rocks sold to ante up more to keep Cal, though.

[Razors84]

Didn't he just sign an extension with Memphis?

[TorsinAHog]

he is an idiot to leave memphis for UA. I bet he is using us for a nice raise.  Im sure we will see and be played AGAIN.

[Table Rocker]

Didn't he just sign an extension with Memphis?

never signed

[Razors84]

Didn't he just sign an extension with Memphis?

never signed

ok, gotcha.

[HogFan1973]

Good gosh, NO!   Can't stand Calipari...........    

I really don't care for the coach either.  Never was a fan of him back when he was at UMass, but I guess he wins everywhere he has been.

[Big Papa Satan]

This had better be an April Fool's joke.

[Buck Turgid]

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?

sure puts him ahead of Hooten.

[lrar1974]

Didn't he just sign an extension with Memphis?

never signed

ok, gotcha.

HMMMmmm.. Sounds like Cal was not overly joyed by the new deal and he thought, he better wait.  Why don't I go to the Final Four, find somebody to offer me more money and hold Memphis's feet to the fire to pay me more.

Cal may have found his sucker...

[Arkiebrian]

This had better be an April Fool's joke.

That is a hilarious avatar, BTW...a little mean but hilarious nontheless...

[moses_007]

April Fools a Day Early...wonder what tomorrow will bring? :razorback:

[hview]

Why would he want to come to Arkansas? He never thought to highly of Arkansas Basketball. Maybe he's had a change of heart.

[snag]

I just found the answer to my question. According to the Press &  Sun-Bulletin, Calipari is paid $1,315,000, with a possible "tournament bonus" of $400,000 (I assume that is the max bonus for winning it all).

http://www.pressconnects.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070328/SPORTS/703280334/1003/SPORTS

[riccoar]

Calipari's salary: $1,326,500

http://www.worklifewizard.org/main/salarycheckerUSA/marchmadness

[WxHog]

Calipari's salary: $1,326,500

http://www.worklifewizard.org/main/salarycheckerUSA/marchmadness

If indeed this is true, we might be able to outbid that.    How much do you think we offered BCG?

[BigDeal]

Yes, BWA is a better venue.

You lost me on that one. The tigers probably play in the nicest facility of ALL college basketball.

[CalHog]

                    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!

Can you name one illegal recruiting charge against him personally.  Why all the hatred.  We are supposed to love our neighbors.

[Big Papa Satan]

The tigers probably play in the nicest facility of ALL college basketball.

That belongs to the Memphis Grizzlies.

[Table Rocker]

The tigers probably play in the nicest facility of ALL college basketball.

That belongs to the Memphis Grizzlies.

EXACTLY!

[3kgthog]

Weren't some Memphis players found to have had fur coats and jewels in their apartment a couple of years ago? Was Calipari involved in the Marcus Camby payment scandal? I'm only asking.

[LordStanleysHog]

he is an idiot to leave memphis for UA. I bet he is using us for a nice raise.  Im sure we will see and be played AGAIN.

he just got a raise

[ErieHog]

Weren't some Memphis players found to have had fur coats and jewels in their apartment a couple of years ago? Was Calipari involved in the Marcus Camby payment scandal? I'm only asking.

Why yes, yes he was.

Thus, the vacating of the Final Four appearance from the NCAA Record.

[jbcarol]

To be honest, I can't think of any other reason for Calipari to choose Arkansas over Memphis. Their basketball tradition is almost as strong as ours. They are definitely a "basketball first" school. Their attendance was almost exactly the same as ours this year. Yes, they must compete with the Grizzlies. Yes, we are in the SEC. Yes, BWA is a better venue. But I don't see any of those things making a big enough difference to come here. Now, if he could greatly increase his salary, that might do the trick.

$2.2 million and a shot to dominate the SEC West and play with the big boys...UK and Florida....maybe.

He may have had some problems at U Mass (and what a great team they had in '96), but he would bring excitement back to BWA.

[CalHog]

Weren't some Memphis players found to have had fur coats and jewels in their apartment a couple of years ago? Was Calipari involved in the Marcus Camby payment scandal? I'm only asking.

Why yes, yes he was.

Thus, the vacating of the Final Four appearance from the NCAA Record.

Camby was given money by agents.  Calipari had nothing to do with it as far as anyone knows.

[bigyellowdog]

Camby   

[jbcarol]

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?

Just accept Eddie's apology from last Fall (Step 10 in the 12 Step Program) as blanket apology for all past coaches and let it go.

[ErieHog]

Weren't some Memphis players found to have had fur coats and jewels in their apartment a couple of years ago? Was Calipari involved in the Marcus Camby payment scandal? I'm only asking.

Why yes, yes he was.

Thus, the vacating of the Final Four appearance from the NCAA Record.

Camby was given money by agents.  Calipari had nothing to do with it as far as anyone knows.

Calipari was coach while it was going on.  That's enough.    Want no part of that.

[onthepitch]

       

He may have had some problems at U Mass (and what a great team they had in '96), but he would bring excitement back to BWA.

Is this something we can take a chance on?  UA is already being labeled a habitual offender by the NCAA because of Track violations and the Ted Herrod incident.  Just seems like something to stay away from IMO.

[Porkestrator]

Yes, BWA is a better venue.

You lost me on that one. The tigers probably play in the nicest facility of ALL college basketball.

lol too bad they don't own it.

[jbcarol]

Any coach who frustrates another coach to the point of "I'll kill ya!!  I swear I'm gonna kill ya" is to say the least, effective.  I'd love to have Cal.

That's right!  Imagine that coming out of Fayetteville instead of toward FV.

[jbcarol]

Atlanta with j

Where is Cal right now?  ATL?  Memfro?  Fay?
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Atlanta with his staff.

The National D-1 B-ball coach's convention is the same weekend and city as the Final Four.  Makes it easier to get ahold of everyone and their agents.

[CalHog]

Weren't some Memphis players found to have had fur coats and jewels in their apartment a couple of years ago? Was Calipari involved in the Marcus Camby payment scandal? I'm only asking.

Why yes, yes he was.

Thus, the vacating of the Final Four appearance from the NCAA Record.

Camby was given money by agents.  Calipari had nothing to do with it as far as anyone knows.

Calipari was coach while it was going on.  That's enough.    Want no part of that.

Pete Carrol was the coach when Reggie Bush accepted gifts and money, but I bet we would like to have him.

[jbcarol]

http://www.ncaabbs.com/forums/memphis/phpbb/viewforum.php?f=10&sid=1ac9f22d342baa58b644ca070f5c51b6

Way to get something started on that board "FayettevilleTiger"

[ErieHog]

Weren't some Memphis players found to have had fur coats and jewels in their apartment a couple of years ago? Was Calipari involved in the Marcus Camby payment scandal? I'm only asking.

Why yes, yes he was.

Thus, the vacating of the Final Four appearance from the NCAA Record.

Camby was given money by agents.  Calipari had nothing to do with it as far as anyone knows.

Calipari was coach while it was going on.  That's enough.    Want no part of that.

Pete Carrol was the coach when Reggie Bush accepted gifts and money, but I bet we would like to have him.

The difference being that an allegation, not a proven track record of violation.

If Carroll leaves USC in probation, then yes, I want no part of him either.

[phoggy]

Weren't some Memphis players found to have had fur coats and jewels in their apartment a couple of years ago? Was Calipari involved in the Marcus Camby payment scandal? I'm only asking.

Why yes, yes he was.

Thus, the vacating of the Final Four appearance from the NCAA Record.

Camby was given money by agents.  Calipari had nothing to do with it as far as anyone knows.

Calipari was coach while it was going on.  That's enough.    Want no part of that.

Pete Carrol was the coach when Reggie Bush accepted gifts and money, but I bet we would like to have him.

As Barkley said if you ain't cheatin' you ain't trying....

[jbcarol]

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

Just ask Pat Riley.  Mr. Threepeat knows.  (3-peat is a Reg. TM of Pat Riley)

No offense to our many great posters and hog fans from the Memphis area.

If Coach Calipari has gone that long at the former Memphis State without a transgression (and he has folks who would not hesitate to ring him up) then maybe ... (he knows something is going down and he has to get outta thar).

[jbcarol]

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.

Just make friends with the cashiers and get a bargain.  Peter Warrick knows.

[jbcarol]

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

He forgot that the Conference itself gets you a long way toward those 30 win seasons.

[jbcarol]

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.

Mommas also like those NBA connections.

[jbcarol]

                    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?

Pre-emptive "turn down" to stroke the ego or better escalate that contract extension.  He did not get an offer from Kentucky.

BTW, the links to the stories on the contract extension are as light on details as any I've seen.

http://www.commercialappeal.com/mca/tigers/article/0,2844,MCA_25363_5443965,00.html

[jbcarol]

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?

ESPN is not the original source of the article as it is ID'ed as Associated Press.  The "Little Rock" designation means that the Little Rock paper is the original source.

[hogSGreer]

Weren't some Memphis players found to have had fur coats and jewels in their apartment a couple of years ago? Was Calipari involved in the Marcus Camby payment scandal? I'm only asking.

Why yes, yes he was.

Thus, the vacating of the Final Four appearance from the NCAA Record.

Camby was given money by agents.  Calipari had nothing to do with it as far as anyone knows.

Calipari was coach while it was going on.  That's enough.    Want no part of that.

Pete Carrol was the coach when Reggie Bush accepted gifts and money, but I bet we would like to have him.

As Barkley said if you ain't cheatin' you ain't trying....

Since when did we wantto be like Barkley?

[phoggy]

Weren't some Memphis players found to have had fur coats and jewels in their apartment a couple of years ago? Was Calipari involved in the Marcus Camby payment scandal? I'm only asking.

Why yes, yes he was.

Thus, the vacating of the Final Four appearance from the NCAA Record.

Camby was given money by agents.  Calipari had nothing to do with it as far as anyone knows.

Calipari was coach while it was going on.  That's enough.    Want no part of that.

Pete Carrol was the coach when Reggie Bush accepted gifts and money, but I bet we would like to have him.

As Barkley said if you ain't cheatin' you ain't trying....

Since when did we wantto be like Barkley?

mkay???

[TMc]

I just don't see Cal coming here.