I heard it again last night from more UCATS members. I was told that former UC coach Steve Moeller said that Prosser is already a done deal.

Zimpher and the BOT's are already on shaky ground, to say the least, with the fans. They claim they could care less what we think.

While I am not ant-Skip Prosser..............I feel cheated that if it is a done deal.........that the UC administration did not let the process carry itself out like they say it will. In other words, they are lying to us, right?

I am still so sad for Kirkland that he got hurt. I am also sad for his teammates because of the impact of that injury to their season. And lastly I am sad for AK and the fans because I think this team had the capability to do some damage with a healthy Kirkland and they were proving that.

Think about it. Kirkland had 12 points in the first 12 minutes of the UConn game. UC was withint 3 or 4 points at the final 3 minute mark of the game. Do they win that game on the road with a healthy Kirkland? Do they beat Xavier (yes they do) with a healthy Kirkland?

It is so frustrating because they had become one of the brightest stories of the basketball season and now they are even more handicapped. And I'm hearing how Chadd Moore is in bad shape but won't quit because he doesn't want to let down his teammates because they need extra bodies.

I was really hoping, before Kirkland went down, that this team would go to a minimum of the Sweet Sixteen and make this administration look bad.

I heard last night that UC purposely is not going to bat for Herrera because they don't want Andy Kennedy to have any more weapons or bodies for fear that he might succeed more than they ever thought. That is really sad and devious leadership.

This administration deserves to be taken outside, put in a line, and shot.

Bearcattitude Wrote:I heard last night that UC purposely is not going to bat for Herrera because they don't want Andy Kennedy to have any more weapons or bodies for fear that he might succeed more than they ever thought. That is really sad and devious leadership.

Nancy is a joke, and her administration is terrible, but I don't believe this.

Fan, I agree with you. Nancy and her troop of clowns are horrible.

But have the very public display of her ineptitude by the failures of a once proud basketball program, will not serve her interests

At this point UC needs to have a proven recruiter come in and fix the mess. Therefore I will not be upset if Prosser comes in, because he can at least bring in some talent and build a foundation that will be needed for the next coach.

AK might be a great recruiter, but he is not proven without having Bob Huggins name to throw out there as he is meeting with the kids.

It comes down to this for me.

What is Mike Thomas doing? Is he working on anything? Is he not allowed to say anything because Nancy told him not to?

Does he have a plan or at least some ideas in place for the football program and raising attendance?

Has he put together a basketball coach search committee? Even if they have chosen someone already, has he ever even said "We are working on something, but I can't get into details"?

I have urged patience - even yesterday I did this.

But I'd like to at least hear something from him that shows we are ready to move forward.

Fan,
He took the money. He makes more than UofLs AD/ Vice president makes.

It's a devil deal and I would expect him to last less than 5 years.

Prosser to UC is NOT a done deal. There is serious interest from both parties but it is far from a done deal.

Kennedy still has no chance of getting the job- due to his Huggins ties.

Does anyone else think the whole AK is not suitable because of his connection to Huggins is absolutely retarded.
The guy has done everything well since taking the job and said all the right and respectful things. He should be excluded because he worked under Huggs? Should they can the facilities guy who used to be the team manager under Huggs? Should they can the student manager next year? Should they can the secretarial staff or any of the academic assistance people for having "worked with Huggs." Better yet, should they exclude Skippy for maintaining a close friendship with Huggins for over 25 years?
I guess if Pitino was interested in the job HE should be excluded for his connections to Huggs (He actually hired one of Huggins former assistants). Same goes for Thad Matta.

I'd hang a X flag outside of my house before I would root for any team led by err....ummmm Thad...errrrr Motta ummmm.

Uuuumm, and uuuhhhmm, I ahhhh, I ahhh thought we rebounded well and uuuhhmm, the uhhhhmmm, we played good defense and ahhhh.

That used to drive me nuts listening to him. Makes you wonder how he was able to recruit those studs. If he came into my kids living room uuhhmming and ahhing all over I would have not been impressed.

HoopsJunky Wrote:Prosser to UC is NOT a done deal.

Whatever.

Yes it is a done deal.

Catmandu Wrote:

HoopsJunky Wrote:Prosser to UC is NOT a done deal.

Whatever.

Yes it is a done deal.

Did your magic eight ball tell you this?

Bearcat Backer Wrote:

Catmandu Wrote:

HoopsJunky Wrote:Prosser to UC is NOT a done deal.

Whatever.

Yes it is a done deal.

Did your magic eight ball tell you this?

do we accept one sweet 16 over the nest 10 years as a UPGRADE!

I'm neither for or against Prosser coming to UC.

But I do know this. Who in the hell else would want the job? There is a looming defection of the remaining players - Downey, Herrera, McGowan, Tilford........, no recruits coming in next year, fans rebelling against the administration and rightfully so, dwindling attendance and booster donations that will only get worse when this team is 1-29 next season..............

Why would any coach want this job?

And in the end........when Kennedy gets a job and does very, very well...........they may have missed out on the one guy that actually DID want the job.

It will be poetic justice for this administration.

Quote:Whatever.

Yes it is a done deal.

Catmandu- since you know so much. When did UC meet with Prosser? How was the meeting arranged? When was the last time they spoke? Who was in the meeting?

Have they agreed on numbers?

HoopsJunky Wrote:

Quote:Whatever.

Yes it is a done deal.

Catmandu- since you know so much. When did you UC meet with Prosser? How was the meeting arranged? When was the last time they spoke? Who was in the meeting?

Have they agreed on numbers?

for what it's worth this is also what Chuck Machock has said... hmmm
steve loyer, Chuck Machock, Andy Katz, seth davis, Catmandu... seems there's alot of people saying this...

it's ok... my feelings aren't hurt. Believe what you want, I've stopped trying to "prove" myself on message boards a long time ago.

Anyway... Prosser is the second best choice... (behind Kennedy) I just don't like that they keep telling us their looking and working throught the process blah blah blah

What does everyone think if we end up with Stallings from Vandy? I dont have a clue about his recruiting or coaching ability.

I think he has done a decent job with what he has to work with. I was honestly surprised that Z seems to have chosen Prosser as tops on the list rather than Stallings. I figured the tie to Gordon Gee and his ability to recruit athletes to a school like Vandy would have put him at the top of the list.

Overall he seems to be a good coach, but not one I would be doing back flips over getting.

Rathskeller_Crew Wrote:I think he has done a decent job with what he has to work with. I was honestly surprised that Z seems to have chosen Prosser as tops on the list rather than Stallings. I figured the tie to Gordon Gee and his ability to recruit athletes to a school like Vandy would have put him at the top of the list.

Overall he seems to be a good coach, but not one I would be doing back flips over getting.

I agree. He isn't horrible, but nothing special either. I don't see Stallings creating much excitement around the program and bringing fans back. I don't think he has the star power to rebuild the program quickly either.

It wouldn't suprise me if that's who we end up with.

Catmandu Wrote:

HoopsJunky Wrote:

Quote:Whatever.

Yes it is a done deal.

Catmandu- since you know so much. When did you UC meet with Prosser? How was the meeting arranged? When was the last time they spoke? Who was in the meeting?

Have they agreed on numbers?

for what it's worth this is also what Chuck Machock has said... hmmm
steve loyer, Chuck Machock, Andy Katz, seth davis, Catmandu... seems there's alot of people saying this...

it's ok... my feelings aren't hurt. Believe what you want, I've stopped trying to "prove" myself on message boards a long time ago.

Anyway... Prosser is the second best choice... (behind Kennedy) I just don't like that they keep telling us their looking and working throught the process blah blah blah

I'll give you credit. Atleast you're not demanding, like Catswin, that we all bend over and give you the one eye salute because you are all-knowing. ;-)