Louisville will reportedly “make a move” soon.
Did anyone else think the Kenny Payne era with Louisville would cause problems for Kentucky? I've been wrong on a few predictions, but this one appears to be completely wrong as Louisville's head coach's future is already in question.
According to Jeff Goodman, Louisville athletic director Josh Heird met with Payne's players to get their thoughts on their head coach and the current state of the basketball program.
Goodman said that this meeting occurred before a decision was made, which really only implies one of two things. Louisville will either choose to spend the year with Payne or he will be relieved of his head coaching duties just over a year after his six-year contract expires.
Last season, Payne's Cardinals went 4-28 after starting the year 0-9. They also had a 10-game losing streak midway through the year. Historically, Louisville is considered one of the better men's basketball programs in the country, so this was clearly unacceptable.
This season, the Cardinals have already matched four wins from last season, but have also suffered six losses – including a current drought of three straight losses with recent losses to Virginia Tech, DePaul and Arkansas State.
Sports can be a roller coaster ride at times, but for Payne it was that and much worse.
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Headlines
“Givens knows the best is yet to come for Bradshaw” – Vaught’s views
Good opportunity this weekend.
Raiders hang team-record 63 points on struggling Chargers – ESPN
Who saw this coming?
Mitchell's versatility and IQ help UK find clarity up front – KSR
He was a big boost.
Rays agree to trade Tyler Glasnow to Dodgers – ESPN
The rich are getting richer.
Tip time postponed for UK's road game against Texas A&M – KSR
Customize your calendars.
Will the Cowboys be at the top again against the Bills? – USA Today
Should be a good game.
The History of Kentucky (and KSR) in Catlanta in the Calipari Era – KSR
Pretty good track record.
Flacco's bonus if he leads the Browns to their first SB win this year – USA Today
We've seen crazier things.
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