Calipari Headed to the Blue Grass State
March 31, 2009After nearly a full day of reflection and struggle, John Calipari decided today to accept the head coaching job at Kentucky and leave the University of Memphis after nine seasons, according to a source close to Calipari.
A news conference to introduce Calipari as the new Kentucky coach will take place Wednesday in Lexington, Ky.
The Louisville Courier-Journal and Lexington Herald-Leader reported that Calipari called former Kentucky coach Joe B. Hall to discuss the program and its tradition.
Calipari leaves Memphis after nine seasons, the last four of which elevated the Tigers’ program to heights never before seen in school history, including an appearance in the 2008 NCAA championship game.
Just like I said, he will follow the greens. He is getting paid, but also leaving a bitter taste in Memphis fans as he exits. I think he will be able to sleep at night, on a bed of cash, just like Terez. -TO




































