Stansbury's Face at End of Game

Question

Did anybody notice Stansbury's face at the handshake? He facial expression looked like one of a beaten man who knew this loss may have been the one that cost him his job.

Originally posted on Rupp Rafters by KYCAT78.

Answer 1

Only saw Stans face at a glance. Perception here was that of FEAR OF THE FUTURE.

I don't know why it will cost him his JOB THIS YEAR.

Originally posted on Rupp Rafters by UKvisitor.

Answer 2

Do you have a screen capture?

Would make a nice "caption this pic" post.

Originally posted on Rupp Rafters by UKvisitor.

Answer 3

ESPN showed a slo mo of him smirking earlier in the game. It didn't look anything like that.

Originally posted on Rupp Rafters by Ugoff.

Answer 4

No I do not have a pic post and to tell you the truth I don't know how to do it if I had one. The reason I think it may have cost him his job is that MSU may not make the tournament. If they do not I am not sure Stansbury survives.

Originally posted on Rupp Rafters by KYCAT78.

Answer 5

It didn't. But, the 3 prior ones along with a ton of other horrid losses just might have. Anyone who tries to save their job with an unlikely win as opposed to just doing their job every day is flirting with disaster.

Originally posted on Rupp Rafters by Littlemoreaction Lessconversation.

Answer 6

His job is safe. He's not getting fired for losing to UK.

Stansbury is a whiney baby, but could Mississippi State do any better? Very doubtful.

Originally posted on Rupp Rafters by ukfan79.

Answer 7

Kind of like BCG's face at the end of the Notre Dame game in the NIT.

Originally posted on Rupp Rafters by Samurai Cat.

Answer 8

Highly unlikely that a loss to UK is going to get Stansbury fired. On the contrary, have you seen the headlines..."UK survives scare"? For people who watched the game, they are going to say MsSt was well prepared at the start (or did a good job hiring the refs). UK is just a superior team. That's not going to get him fired. He's likely to get MsSt to the NCAAT again this year. That's not going to get him fired. I don't like Stansbury's whining and demeanor either, but realistically there are only a handful of places in the country that have as much desire and interest in BB as UK. Getting your team to the NCAAT on a semi regular basis usually keeps a Coach's job safe.

Originally posted on Rupp Rafters by maysvilleky.

Answer 9

Stansbaby is from meade county , he's probably a dirty bird fan.

Originally posted on Rupp Rafters by wiltjer43.

Answer 10

I have to say that Stansbury LOOKED sober.



Originally posted on Rupp Rafters by UKvisitor.

Answer 11

I agree if he makes the NCAA he keeps his job, but, if he misses I am not sure I think even MSU fans and boosters think he has underacheived based on the talent they have had over the last few years. Better coaches are out there, but, can they bring in the talent that he has brought in is the question.

Originally posted on Rupp Rafters by KYCAT78.

Answer 12

I can't see him getting fired anytime soon . Before you fire a coach you got to think who could you get to take his place . I really can't imagine someone of any worth wanting to coach in that cess pool !

Originally posted on Rupp Rafters by TAZWELL35.

Answer 13

Originally posted on Rupp Rafters by BlueWorldOrder.

Answer 14

I don't know if this is foreshadowing or coincidence or whatever it may be...but honest to God I had a dream last night that Stansbury had a house for sale in Mississippi....JUST SAYIN.

Originally posted on Rupp Rafters by humperk12.

Answer 15

Coach Cal is SO funeral director (black suit and just straight into your eye): "I am soo sorry for your lost".

This post was edited on 2/22 11:24 AM by UKvisitor

Originally posted on Rupp Rafters by UKvisitor.

Answer 16

I wonder what Stanbury's contract situation is. Does he have multiple years remaining on the current contract? I doubt they are going to want to buy him out if he has a few years remaining. If he can win out and do well in the SEC he may make the NCAA.

Originally posted on Rupp Rafters by KentuckyRLD.

Answer 17

For Miss St, he's actually done a pretty good job. Didn't realize they've had 9 20 win seasons under Stansbury. If he'd cut the whiny crap, he'd be okay.

Originally posted on Rupp Rafters by kyeric.

Answer 18

Hood is going to be a good player for them and they always give us a fight - Stansbury will be fine.

Originally posted on Rupp Rafters by IIIBradIII.

Answer 19

Frankly I hope he stays right where he is. We need some entertaining coaches in the league. He's good for some bulletin board material and a late game choke every year or two.

Originally posted on Rupp Rafters by Ugoff.

Answer 20

afraid to make eye contact with Coach Cal when he is shaking hands....

Originally posted on Rupp Rafters by FourThinInches.

Answer 21

I think the MSU basketball fans are like the us KY fans in football under Brooks. We were happy that Brooks made us respectable but we got tired of being 7-5 and wanted to go to next level whether it was a realistic expectation or not. I think MSU basketball fans are the same they are tired of being respectable and want to get to the next level whether it is realistic or not. I think they do not believe Stansbury can get them to the next level.

Originally posted on Rupp Rafters by KYCAT78.

Answer 22

He might have been having stomach cramps and feeling bloated. Take it easy on Stansbury.

Originally posted on Rupp Rafters by Blueblood22.

Answer 23

He tried with his team to look a barking Cat in the eye. He learned his lesson.



Originally posted on Rupp Rafters by UKvisitor.

Answer 24

For some reason Stansbury reminds me of Mr. Rodgers

Originally posted on Rupp Rafters by Bluest Member.

Answer 25

Stansbury: I know that will NEVER get the coaching job at UK B/C of you.
It has been MY live long DREAM.


Originally posted on Rupp Rafters by UKvisitor.

Answer 26

Stansburys face was one of a man who really hated to lose to an arch rival. He made a comment on that to friends when he shook Caliparis hand.

Its a good rivaly. UK needs great SEC rivals. Tennessee in the near future isnt going to give us a run for our money. Stansbury is a good coach and his job is not in danger. Not at all. I admit I like his emotion. He was all tore up after Cousins and Wall nailed him to the wall in Nashville at the SEC tourney a few years back. I mean the man was distraught.

Originally posted on Rupp Rafters by GomangoCat.

Answer 27

I saw his face. He had the "that was our best shot and we let it get away from us" look. I think MSU has not had a fair shake with UK the last few games but he couldn't complain about this one. As far as his job, not sure MSU could do better but I think Stansbury could.

Originally posted on Rupp Rafters by blugrazz.

Answer 28

Losing to us shouldn't cost you your job.

Originally posted on Rupp Rafters by TexasKat.

Answer 29

Wonder how the handshake with Beckham went?

Originally posted on Rupp Rafters by Cawood86.

Answer 30

Originally posted on Rupp Rafters by Black Label Wildcat.

Answer 31

Stansbury nearly left for Clemson before last season. The deal was on the table and he turned it down at the last minute. I don't think MSU will fire him, but he may once again look for something else and decide to move on himself.

Originally posted on Rupp Rafters by bluboycat.

Answer 32

The look on the face of the kid with shaved head at scorer's table face is pretty funny if you ask me.

Originally posted on Rupp Rafters by ukfan79.

Answer 33

He lost to #1 ranked team,this loss did not cost his job,it's other 8 losses that cost him.

Originally posted on Rupp Rafters by KyFaninNC.