Calipari on Harbaugh's podcast

Submitted by DanRareEgg on November 28th, 2017 at 2:51 PM

I'm listening to the latest episode of Harbaugh's podcast, which I've greatly enjoyed so far. This week, though, they've got Calipari as a guest and it was too much for me. His self-promotion is so constant I wouldn't be surprised if he just does it unconsciously at this point. He did everything but plug his website. He always has underlying themes of compassion and humility, but he's always talking about how great he and his program are it's hard to take him as genuine.

Did anybody get a different impression?

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OwenGoBlue

November 28th, 2017 at 3:02 PM ^

That's just who Calipari is at this point. They had to cut him off at the NBA draft because his promo went so long. He's a sleazy salesman type of dude but he has the results to back it up.

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M-Dog

November 28th, 2017 at 3:33 PM ^

His bagmen have the results to back it up.

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OwenGoBlue

November 28th, 2017 at 4:36 PM ^

Don't short his ACT men. They deserve a fair share of credit.

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ldevon1

November 28th, 2017 at 3:02 PM ^

But, doesn't every coach take an appearance as an opportunity to self promote his program or himself. It's free advertising.

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DanRareEgg

November 28th, 2017 at 3:19 PM ^

I thought maybe he would be less forcefully on brand since it wasn't a traditional media appearance. I was wrong.

I don't think he's necessarily a bad guy (the NCAA is worse than he is, at least), but the image of piety he projects doesn't sit well with me.

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Well...Well...Well

November 28th, 2017 at 3:38 PM ^

Let's ask Cowherd.

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reshp1

November 28th, 2017 at 6:16 PM ^

I thought the same thing when I saw this thread, but after listening that was exceptionally cringeworthy. Jim and JT were struggling to be gracious hosts at times. JT tried to cut him off once or twice and Jim took a long time to muster a response to Calipari's story about humiliating his players in film study to humor him.

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Jpnets54

November 28th, 2017 at 3:04 PM ^

I can’t believe Charles Matthews didn’t come up at all during the conversation with Calipari!

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Gulogulo37

November 28th, 2017 at 6:36 PM ^

The team changes every year for him. Probably doesn't even remember who Matthews is.

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Bob_Timberlake

November 28th, 2017 at 3:07 PM ^

Of course, I enjoy spinal taps, too.

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814 East U

November 28th, 2017 at 3:11 PM ^

I would love to have a beer or two with Coach Cal. He definitely has some stories. He used a lot of cliches on the podcast, but he is a character. I do not hate him as others do. Even though he buys prepaid Visa cards for his recruits and players, characters like Cal in college sports are great.

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Jasper

November 28th, 2017 at 3:16 PM ^

He's slimy and so is his school, but I find them easier to stomach than Coach K (who I'm assuming cheats very carefully).

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Michigan4Life

November 28th, 2017 at 5:01 PM ^

3 of the last 4 years reeked of cheating but it's Coach K, it'll be swept up under the rug.

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MGoBourbon

November 28th, 2017 at 3:13 PM ^

I saw Cal was the featured guest and chose to listen to something else.

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skegemogpoint

November 28th, 2017 at 3:30 PM ^

Harbaugh was on Calipari's podcast a while ago. It was a very good listen and Jim talked about his family's admiration for Calipari as Calipari and Crean are very good friends. Both coaches are seriously driven, competitive as hell and innovative, out-of-box thinkers. I enjoyed listening to both podcasts.

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jsquigg

November 28th, 2017 at 4:22 PM ^

Wow. Shocking that Crean and Cal are buddies.......

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Tedbossman

November 28th, 2017 at 3:43 PM ^

He sure is full of himself and loves to hear his own voice

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MI Expat NY

November 28th, 2017 at 5:10 PM ^

That's a trait that is pretty common among high level coaches.

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amedema

November 28th, 2017 at 4:31 PM ^

I haven't listened, but why wouldn't he talk about himself? As a guest on a show, what else is he going to talk about? Guests don't go on Conan and talk about the show, they talk about what's going on in their lives. I understand this is a different format to that, but they had him on to hear what he's got to say. Harbaugh goes on Rich Eisen and talks about himself and Michigan football, not Rich.

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Lil boy blue

November 28th, 2017 at 4:54 PM ^

But his program isn't under an FBI investigation and he encourages his players to leave after a year ... the more people he sends to the NBA the more top prospects he gets. Is he a self deprecating narcissist? Absolutely, but I'm sure he will also be the first to admit it. There are worse evils in sports and in life

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UM Griff

November 28th, 2017 at 5:17 PM ^

Calipari has some good ideas. He has adapted well to the current one and done system, and his players really seem to like him.

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Michigan4Harbaugh

November 28th, 2017 at 5:38 PM ^

Never forget the Michigan vs Kentucky 2014 Elite 8 game. Never forget.

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DrunkOnHiggins

November 28th, 2017 at 6:02 PM ^

I love a majority of 30 for 30 films. I hated the Kentucky/Calipari one. I stopped watching it 75% through and deleted from the DVR.

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beedub93

November 28th, 2017 at 6:38 PM ^

Calipari is.a fucking sleazebag.

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ziggolfer

November 28th, 2017 at 7:00 PM ^

Anyone know when coach Ditka will be on?

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Tony Soprano

November 28th, 2017 at 7:16 PM ^

I really enjoyed listening to the podcast. Great stuff!

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Human Torpedo

November 28th, 2017 at 8:22 PM ^

Than Rick Pitino. I can give him that

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Steve in PA

November 28th, 2017 at 8:23 PM ^

But, he's still a really good basketball coach. McDonalds players can make a coach look good. Year after year he is fielding freshman teams. His in game adjustments are usually very good and his teams always peak around tournament time.

If he were clean he would still be one of the top coaches but took shortcuts to get where he is. I also don't think they (Kentucky) are dirty anymore because they don't have to be. Now he can sell one-and-done lottery tickets.

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Alumnus93

November 28th, 2017 at 11:18 PM ^

I never understand the Calipari hate here. Are they the same folks who pissed on Harbaugh before he came here? Fact is Calipari crushes it, and to me is Harbaghs equivalent in basketball.

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Caesar

November 29th, 2017 at 4:44 AM ^

Look at the wreckage he left at his previous jobs. The dude is a sleazy, documented cheater, and it's hard to praise ill-gotten results.

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JWG Wolverine

November 29th, 2017 at 12:48 AM ^

He is an annoying narccisist sometimes, but I don't take the time to hate the guy. I gotta use my hate more intelligently toward things that deserve it. Like ohio state.

I'll be excited as always to listen to this podcast. I'm sure JackTalk can save the episode when it has it's trouble spots.

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