Kentucky is now officially looking for a new coach. Coach Gillispie's two-year stint will be remembered more for the off-court incidents than actual play on the court. I agree the marriage was not working, but do feel sorry for Gillispie and the rest of his staff. The AD and president could have handled the situation better and deserve much of the blame for the current state of the program. So, what happens now after the overrated Donovan turned us down again?
Who's Now in the world of coaching that deserves a chance to take over the reins of the winningest program in the history of college basketall? How about the winningest coach in the history of college basketball? The one and only Robert Montgomery Knight. He is definitely the most qualified of possible candidates if you can get past the rough exterior. Think the actual chance of this happening is slim to none because he would be too intimidating for the current administration, but it's fun to think about a game with the General on our sidelines against the Hoosiers. Other names being thrown around include:
Tom Izzo (great option but seriously doubt he leaves Sparty for the Bluegrass)
Rick Barnes (rumored to be a choice two years ago)
Thad Matta (seems like a legitmate candidate and would definitely recruit a seven footer)
John Calipari (seriously hope the biggest cheater in college basketball stays in C-USA)
John Pelphrey (our favorite and one devastating mid-season injury away from actually being the front-runner; guy would have the most passion for Kentucky Basketball)
Travis Ford (has somehow climbed up the coaching ranks after nearly being fired at EKU)
Jamie Dixon (class guy that knows how to coach)
Jay Wright (another classy coach that would do a good job)
Brian Lane (Why not? know he would do a great job)
In the meantime enjoy the madness, root for our home-state Cardinals and laugh at the most ridiculously inconsiderate and out-of-shape journalist in Lexington...
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