Kentucky musings, coaching moves and more

Mojo Wilkins — Tue, 13 May 2008 03:50:04 GMT

Jerry Tipton isn't necessarily anti-UK, but darn if he's not a big-time pessimist. He's a real half-empty kind of guy, or at least his material comes across that way. He does seem an ill fit for a beat that almost demands an upbeat attitude.

Kentucky musings, coaching moves and more

Glenn Logan, Louisville, KY — Wed, 21 May 2008 16:31:52 GMT

Thanks for the link and the nice comment on ASoB's redesign. That's actually a network-wide upgrade for (very soon to be) all SB Nation network blogs. We love it. Glad you like it as well.

On the whole Tipton thing, I can't blame UK fans for being angry at some of the questions he is asking. I do think the whole connection between Gillispie's practice routine and the rash of injuries we had is unworthy of a question to new recruits. But that is surely a judgment call, and Jerry Tipton is entitled to make it whether I agree or not.

Tipton tends to be a "glass half empty" kind of guy, maybe to protect the perception that he is not in the tank for UK -- and he most assuredly isn't. But the idea that he is somehow conspiring to harm UK just doesn't have the necessary support in the record, and I just don't believe it.

But if fans want to pull their subscriptions based on the fact they think Tipton is a jerk, I could care less. That's their right -- they pay their money, and if they are not satisfied with not getting more propaganda and less criticism, they have a perfect right to do so. Does it seem over the top to me?

Yeah. But never forget the derivation of the word "Fan."

Kentucky musings, coaching moves and more

David, Greenville, SC — Wed, 21 May 2008 21:31:51 GMT

What you missed in your investigation were the types of questions Tipton was asking UK recruit's parents and how uncomfortable they felt due to Tipton. He is free to his opinions and to do the work of a journalist, but when you do what he has done, you've overstepped your bounds as a journalist and any "objectivity" that you credit him for.