Mar 31 2009
Being Bipolar: Coach Calipari gives Memphis a “Dear John” letter.
I am not a big sports fan, but I must admit that I have been following the University of Memphis basketball team for the last two or three years. Coach Cal has really brought them into the spotlight. Unfortunately, the attention he is now drawing is nothing but negative for U of M and Memphis, Tennessee.
It’s been no secret that the University of Kentucky has been wooing Calipari. U of M has certainly been aware of it and immediately offered to match any offer that UK made. The reason he decided to leave certainly isn’t financial. The big question is, why did he spend nine years building up the team and taking them to the finals and then decide to abandon them when they are in a prime position to go to the finals again next year? Aside from losing Calipari, several key players will most likely be following him and many of the new recruits. It’s going to essentially tear the team apart.
John, John, John. What have you done? The once adoring masses have already begun to loathe you. I‘m sure they will eventually understand. They all know that UK needs a good coach to pull them out of their losing streak…er, slump.
Rumors are already swirling about regarding who will replace Coach Cal. Who will land the position and inherit the duty of rebuilding this broken team? Whoever it will be has a big job ahead of them. The remaining team members, the U of M, and the Memphis fans all feel abandoned and let down. Rebuilding morale will be key to this team’s future success.
