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Message from Shaka

Started by MuMark, April 11, 2024, 03:37:15 PM

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MUbiz

I like the timing of this considering people are starting to talk about Shaka and Kentucky since every other coach is turning them down.

Frenns Liquor Depot

Quote from: MUbiz on April 11, 2024, 03:41:59 PM
I like the timing of this considering people are starting to talk about Shaka and Kentucky since every other coach is turning them down.

If that's the case then this is probably for the recruits and team rather than the fans.

MuMark

Quote from: Frenns Liquor Depot on April 11, 2024, 03:43:10 PM
If that's the case then this is probably for the recruits and team rather than the fans.

Or all of the above ........

wadesworld

Quote from: MUbiz on April 11, 2024, 03:41:59 PM
I like the timing of this considering people are starting to talk about Shaka and Kentucky since every other coach is turning them down.

I haven't seen much.

I don't think fans or recruits or current players were really worried about him leaving.  I think he's just genuinely thankful to the fans and always looking forward.

tower912

Very nice statement.   


I am not worried about Shaka leaving for a while.  And certainly not to Kentucky.
Luke 6:45   ...A good man produces goodness from the good in his heart; an evil man produces evil out of his store of evil.   Each man speaks from his heart's abundance...

It is better to be fearless and cheerful than cheerless and fearful.

The Lens

The rift with Cal + Barnhardt got really back a few years ago in the Bahamas when Cal held an impromptu press conference in his hotel suite and referred to Kentucky as a basketball school.  That upset Mitch and Mark Stoops.  Imagine not being able to say KENTUCKY is a basketball school.

No way Shaka is running into that.
The Teal Train has left the station and Lens is day drinking in the bar car.    ---- Dr. Blackheart

History is so valuable if you have the humility to learn from it.    ---- Shaka Smart

JakeBarnes

Quote from: MUbiz on April 11, 2024, 03:41:59 PM
I like the timing of this considering people are starting to talk about Shaka and Kentucky since every other coach is turning them down.

This was definitely intentional. And I love it
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Uncle Rico

Ramsey head thoroughly up his ass.

Don_Kojis

according to 1070 on the radio today.  It was reported that Shaka turned down the Kentucky job.

tower912

He turned down Louisville, too.  Good.
Luke 6:45   ...A good man produces goodness from the good in his heart; an evil man produces evil out of his store of evil.   Each man speaks from his heart's abundance...

It is better to be fearless and cheerful than cheerless and fearful.

Hards Alumni

Quote from: MUbiz on April 11, 2024, 03:41:59 PM
I like the timing of this considering people are starting to talk about Shaka and Kentucky since every other coach is turning them down.

Let them talk.  They're dreaming of something that won't happen.

wadesworld

I'd be surprised if he's already been offered the Kentucky job.

I do think he turned down Louisville and Michigan.


Hards Alumni

Quote from: wadesworld on April 11, 2024, 04:55:35 PM
I'd be surprised if he's already been offered the Kentucky job.

I do think he turned down Louisville and Michigan.

There's no way Kentucky hasn't reached out.  They're so effing effed at this point that no matter who they hire the fan base will meltdown.

And I am absolutely here for it.

wadesworld

Quote from: Hards Alumni on April 11, 2024, 05:07:12 PM
There's no way Kentucky hasn't reached out.  They're so effing effed at this point that no matter who they hire the fan base will meltdown.

And I am absolutely here for it.

Yeah I would be surprised if they haven't contacted a number of coaches/their representation, including Shaka.  And Shaka/his representation has maybe said he's not interested.  But if Shaka became Kentucky's main target, they'd make him say no to triple his current salary.  I doubt it's gotten to that point.

onepost

Quote from: wadesworld on April 11, 2024, 04:55:35 PM
I'd be surprised if he's already been offered the Kentucky job.

I do think he turned down Louisville and Michigan.

He did, and we didn't hear a peep about either.
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TAMU, Knower of Ball

Quote from: Don_Kojis on April 11, 2024, 04:18:14 PM
according to 1070 on the radio today.  It was reported that Shaka turned down the Kentucky job.

"Turned down" as in he was offered the job and said no? No

"Turned down" as in they reached out to gauge his interest and he said "f#ck no"? Absolutely
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tower912

I am not saying never.   But Shaka's wife is on the faculty at MU.   His mom is a reasonable drive away.  His daughter has settled in.  And he did not have a great experience at Texas.
  So, he has a good contract and a supportive university and fanbase.   If he went now, he would be outed for the same kind of hypocrisy he seems to decry.
   So, I cannot picture him going to Kentucky.   It is cool that he is on their second tier list after getting rejected by their first few choices.   I cannot ever see Shaka taking the Kentucky job.    He will definitely be on IU's short list when they part ways with Woodson.
Luke 6:45   ...A good man produces goodness from the good in his heart; an evil man produces evil out of his store of evil.   Each man speaks from his heart's abundance...

It is better to be fearless and cheerful than cheerless and fearful.

CountryRoads

Anyone have a ballpark on Shaka's salary? It's nice that he is turning these other programs down quickly which makes me think he got or is getting a large bump in pay soon. Seems to me he'd be underpaid at anything less than ~$4m.

Hards Alumni

Quote from: CountryRoads on April 11, 2024, 05:37:04 PM
Anyone have a ballpark on Shaka's salary? It's nice that he is turning these other programs down quickly which makes me think he got or is getting a large bump in pay soon. Seems to me he'd be underpaid at anything less than ~$4m.

I'd be totally fine significantly increasing his salary.

Of course, it's not my money, but I think 5+ would be what he is worth.  The direct impact that Men's basketball has on the University is astonishing in terms of ROI.

MuggsyB

Quote from: Hards Alumni on April 11, 2024, 05:41:29 PM
I'd be totally fine significantly increasing his salary.

Of course, it's not my money, but I think 5+ would be what he is worth.  The direct impact that Men's basketball has on the University is astonishing in terms of ROI.

Absolutely. 

tower912

According to Wikipedia, he makes low 3s.
Luke 6:45   ...A good man produces goodness from the good in his heart; an evil man produces evil out of his store of evil.   Each man speaks from his heart's abundance...

It is better to be fearless and cheerful than cheerless and fearful.

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Quote from: mugrad_89 on April 11, 2024, 06:17:06 PM
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