Asked about UK assistant Kenny Payne's opportunities for head coaching jobs, John Calipari launched into a passionate defense of Louisville coach David Padgett. Jon Hale/Courier Journal
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky coach John Calipari said Friday he was "disappointed" in recent criticism of Louisville interim coach David Padgett in wake of Kentucky's dominating victory of its in-state rival.
"I think David is doing a great job and it’s not fair to have all this stuff," Calipari said. "Let him coach his team. David may be the guy for the job. Well, let the season play out.