Quote Originally Posted by esplanade91 View Post
Just like Mullen was a "big time coach." Mullen was the #1 assistant from a winning, big time program. Kenny is the #1 assistant for arguably the biggest program (top 3 at least). Mullen wasn't on anyone else's radar, just like most teams probably wouldn't hire Kenny... but still a big time coach compared to a second-tier assistant from one of the worst ACC teams.

Kenny wouldn't have kicked those 4 players off the team and he'd just be a continuation of the culture. Add Ray in between and you fix everything.

I'm certainly not saying I wanted to hire Payne or want to hire him now... just conversing.
Kenny Payne is NOT the #1 assistant at Kentucky.