Comments on: Report: Joshua Smith to leave the UCLA program

By: nmrdr795

nmrdr795 — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 05:50:26 +0000

Welcome to the New Mexico Lobos big fella, where bruins(boys) come to be men(Lobos). Lobos have a great conditioning coach, he helps many top UFC fights get into shape. Nothing to do here but focus on sports. Hope to see you soon son.

By: Jason M.

Jason M. — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 15:56:04 +0000

I wonder how much In N Out Burgers in the area will miss his repeat business?

By: florida727

florida727 — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 13:24:08 +0000

With all due respect to your critics “coach1959:, you’re spot on. Kentucky IS the elite coaching position in the country right now, and it will be for some time to come. Calipari won’t leave. He’s absolutely loved there and has a great thing going. Elite players line-up for a chance to play for him because they know he’s a stepping stone to the NBA for them. Coach Cal has the “easiest” recruiting job in America. He’s the only guy I can think of that can turn down 5-star recruits and have others waiting to take their place. Taking the UCLA job would be a demotion for him, whether Bruin fans’ egos want to believe that or not. Kentucky may not win the NCAA title every year, but they will throw 3 or 4 or 5 first round draft picks into the NBA every year thanks to the new rules allowing the one-and-done. Get used it folks. It won’t change anytime soon. Oh, FYI, I’m not a Kentucky fan; I’m a Florida fan. I have to suffer through watching UK 2-3 times per year get the best of my favorite team. But I respect/acknowledge what Calipari is doing.

By: coach1959

coach1959 — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 06:12:59 +0000

seanb20124, why would any wealthy coach at a major/elite university want to move to California, the worst run state in this country? The pressure is high at Kentucky; ditto for UCLA. Calipari taking the UCLA coaching position would be a demotion.

By: seanb20124

seanb20124 — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 02:09:02 +0000

It’s UCLA, would not be surprised if Calipari took that job.

By: schlom

schlom — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 01:38:46 +0000

I’m curious on whether UCLA will be able to attract a big name coach when they fire Howland or if they will have to settle for a lower level retread like the football team.

By: 93warchant

93warchant — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 22:49:35 +0000

seriously that airball layup he was trying to make 3 weeks ago is just embarrassing. he has got to drop 40 pounds before I would offer him a scholarship to play hoop unless he want to be a offensive guard in football.

By: pacific123ocean

pacific123ocean — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 21:26:25 +0000

Good luck Josh. I really hope he finds a program and coaches that can motivate him to get in shape!

By: lew24

lew24 — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 21:21:16 +0000

Sad but very true!

This team has gone from title contenders to a team that is crashing and burning!

Howland has lost this team!

By: bobulated

bobulated — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 21:20:25 +0000

Any truth to rumor he’s going straight into MLE?