Calipari: I don't care about the conference tournament

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I don't follow college hoops outside the tourny or if something interesting is happening at my alma mater. But my understanding is Kentucky fans soured a lot on Calipari, especially after the Sharpe stunt, and that is why he is now at a 2nd rate basketball power.

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1. Is it normal for college coaches to talk like this?
2. Do fans like coaches talking like this?

Genuinely curious because this seems to super weird. And if this was his attitude I can see why blueblood fans at Kentucky soured on him. He gives off the vibes of caring about recruiting as an ends not a means.