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re: Good hire or no?

Posted on 4/10/24 at 6:45 am to
Posted by Porky
Member since Aug 2008
19119 posts
Posted on 4/10/24 at 6:45 am to
Great hire!
And far better than what I was expecting.
Woo-Pig-Sooie!
Posted by Notherdamnhog
Huntsville, Al
Member since Aug 2010
5999 posts
Posted on 4/10/24 at 7:27 am to
An A hire in my opinion. Not since Bobby went for a "ride on his Harley" has any Arkansas program garnered as much National press. Cal will bring in young talent mixed with a portal prize or 2 every year.
Posted by WonderWartHawg
Member since Dec 2010
10531 posts
Posted on 4/10/24 at 8:48 am to
On the surface, an A hire. The pub alone is a big boost to the program. People are talking about Arkansas. Top recruits are talking about Arkansas. Top transfers are talking about Arkansas.
However, as a multi-decade Hog fan, I have learned to 'slow my roll' a little bit. Have been humbled way too many times.
I'm still optimistic to a degree, but understand that in Hog athletics, as in the stock market 'past performance does not guarantee future results'.
I am hopeful, but time will tell.
Posted by beebefootballfan
Member since Mar 2011
19380 posts
Posted on 4/10/24 at 9:15 am to
As I read on twitter.

If John Calapari calls and says he wants to come to Arkansas, you hire John Calapari and let the chips fall where they may.
Posted by Cheese Grits
Wherever I lay my hat is my home
Member since Apr 2012
56786 posts
Posted on 4/10/24 at 9:26 am to
quote:

Let’s be honest.


OK

quote:

Kentucky is in a situation (in large part thanks to Cal) to not have to prioritize money and their public profile.


Not sure this is true

UK overall for men was the same as UT overall was for women. To be the best you played the best. Coaches prior to Billy Clyde from Rupp to Tubby put emphasis on local kids where "Kentucky" on the jersey meant more than the players name. Even Pinto's best team had this formula even tho he would be loathe to admit it. Mashburn was the NBA talent but the other 4 came from the "Dandy Diamond" (Lexington, Louisville, Indianapolis, and Cincinnati) that filled so many of UK's great teams.

Cal was a shift from this history and as you pointed out above, UK sold a part of its soul in the deal and has slid downhill since.

Under Cal
NBA > NCAA
1 and done > stay and play
Rent a wins at home > steel sharpens steel
Cal's ego > State pride
Neutral games > Home & home or Rupp only
Out of state media > in state media
Out of state $$$$ > in state fans

FWIW, Nolan beat the 92' team in Rupp that year and was the SEC at its best with Hogs in charge of the West and Cats in charge of the East. At that point the two schools settle it on the court.
Posted by The Sultan of Swine
Member since Nov 2010
7933 posts
Posted on 4/10/24 at 9:58 am to
Read the room.

If Cal is getting Walton money involved in athletics again, he could go 0-30 for 5 seasons and still be worth it
Posted by Gordy
Fayetteville
Member since Dec 2015
1838 posts
Posted on 4/11/24 at 1:00 am to
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momentoftruth87
If you have to ask you are not in the know. Let's see your Razorback card and it's credentials!
Posted by The Sultan of Swine
Member since Nov 2010
7933 posts
Posted on 4/11/24 at 7:45 am to
quote:

If you have to ask you are not in the know. Let's see your Razorback card and it's credentials!


Posted by Ice Box
Member since Aug 2010
524 posts
Posted on 4/11/24 at 8:12 am to
Great Hire
Posted by oklahogjr
Gold Membership
Member since Jan 2010
37491 posts
Posted on 4/11/24 at 3:08 pm to
Can't think of anyone with a better resume that we woulda hired. It's kinda awesome the media attention were getting.

Someone put Hunter in a room with saban or Kirby next please.
Posted by hawgfaninc
https://youtu.be/torc9P4-k5A
Member since Nov 2011
47376 posts
Posted on 4/11/24 at 3:14 pm to
Saban & Calipari at the same school
Posted by pioneerbasketball
Team Bunchie
Member since Oct 2005
136800 posts
Posted on 4/11/24 at 3:19 pm to
I hope calipari has a smart phone
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