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Calipari, Pearl trade barbs

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Kentucky basketball coach John Calipari said he "can't stand" the color orange. Tennessee coach Bruce Pearl said the road to the SEC championship goes through Knoxville -- again. It was obvious by the conclusion of the SEC Media Day on Thursday that rivalries between Tennessee and Kentucky as well as Pearl and Calipari are alive and well. As for the animosity between him and Pearl, Calipari said it stems from prior recruiting battles and competition. "He was trying to take over the state, and I wasn't going to let him," said Calipari. "I conceded the rest of the state other than Memphis."

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John Calipari, AP John Calipari, AP
October 23, 2009  07:02 AM ET

I think a recruit who reads this and doesn't want to get into the middle of a pissing match between 2 grown coaches will find their way to UT.

And if a recruit who is too illiterate to read it, he will somehow get admitted to UK.

October 23, 2009  08:13 AM ET
QUOTE(#1):

I think a recruit who reads this and doesn't want to get into the middle of a pissing match between 2 grown coaches will find their way to UT.And if a recruit who is too illiterate to read it, he will somehow get admitted to UK.

I couldn't have said it better myself.

October 23, 2009  09:26 AM ET

Because UT has a bunch of rocket scientists on the team.

October 23, 2009  09:55 AM ET

let your play and coaching bring in the recruits.....not your mouth

October 23, 2009  09:57 AM ET

As long as Coach Cal doesn't get UK the death penalty, he shouldn't have to worry about UT. He will get the top recruits in a conference that only really cares about football and at least take UK to the Final 4 every year.

October 23, 2009  09:58 AM ET

"Hello. My name's John Calipari, and I look like a penus with a merkin."

October 23, 2009  10:04 AM ET

Cal might be a Richard but he can recruit... Just look at his class this year and I dont think Walls has been cleared to play yet.. He will brink UK titles if he can avoid the NCAA

October 23, 2009  10:09 AM ET

Imagine what a pantload Pearl would be if he actually won something.

October 23, 2009  10:12 AM ET
QUOTE(#8):

Imagine what a pantload Pearl would be if he actually won something.

imagine what a pantload Calipari would be if he actually won something.

October 23, 2009  10:14 AM ET

If he starts Wall, they will have to vacate all of the wins. Who cares about wildcats and volunteers? Go HEELS!

October 23, 2009  10:23 AM ET

"Do not cast your PEARLs before SWINE."

Matthew 7:6

October 23, 2009  10:36 AM ET

The pic looks like he is giving a speech at the UN...

October 23, 2009  10:42 AM ET
QUOTE(#12):

The pic looks like he is giving a speech at the UN...

See post #6

October 23, 2009  11:15 AM ET
QUOTE(#3):

Because UT has a bunch of rocket scientists on the team.

No, rocket SURGEONS.

October 23, 2009  11:17 AM ET
QUOTE(#6):

"Hello. My name's John Calipari, and I look like a penus with a merkin."

And I'm proud to be in a murkin, where at least I know I'm furry.
(Apologies to Lee Greenwood.)

October 23, 2009  11:22 AM ET
QUOTE(#8):

Imagine what a pantload Pearl would be if he actually won something.

I think the Vols will be better this year now that Bruce actually married Brandy and doesn't have to pay attention to her anymore, and can concentrate more on coaching. I think she was a distraction to him last season.
Understandable...

October 23, 2009  11:23 AM ET
QUOTE(#12):

The pic looks like he is giving a speech at the UN...

Good call-- he does look like some banana republic dictator on a tirade about imperialism or something.

October 23, 2009  11:48 AM ET

Hmmmm... Is there a Brandy and Layla calendar in the stars? Let the divination begin.

October 23, 2009  12:10 PM ET
QUOTE(#18):

Hmmmm... Is there a Brandy and Layla calendar in the stars? Let the divination begin.

Good idea, should be a day calendar for the year 2010...

 
October 23, 2009  12:15 PM ET

Calipari is a snake oil salesman and a dishonest guy who has lied and cheated his way to big time glory. There is hope for all of us. Pearl at Iowa snitched like a little girl in first grade on Illinois during recruiting so that says enough about his qualifications. Let the games begin and may the best liar cheat and crook win the recruiting wars. Good times ahead.

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