Full Kenny Klein statement
by Mike Rutherford on Oct 8, 2009 6:17 PM EDT
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From C.L.'s blog.
The following is Klein's response to the blog:
Fact: There is no press conference scheduled Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday or Monday to address the subject matter referenced in this irresponsible blog. When Monday comes and goes without the announcement specified, the readers and listeners of this site will witness the lack of credibility with this blog.Fact: Not only did the mentioned meeting absolutely not occur, Mr. Jurich and Coach Kragthorpe did not even speak on Monday - not in person, nor via phone. Again, a measure of the misinformation reported.
It's unfortunate that this site and audio program has chosen to spread completely erroneous material. After hearing of this bogus matter, I personally spoke with the author to explain that his information is incorrect. He chose to rely on his "sources," who have certainly led him astray on this. I am posting this comment because my source is straight from the parties involved and any readers should know that the blog above is simply not true. Thank you.
Kenny Klein
Senior Associate Athletic Director
University of Louisville
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Fact:
He cannot and will not specifically address the fact that Kragthorpe is being released, and that new candidates are being pursued. The details of dates and meetings and phone calls are easy to deny.
Now I’m done.
Unprofessional
That was an extremely unprofessional response by Klein. Honestly, as someone who thinks all these sources everyone has are a bunch of BS, but the acerbic nature of this response kind of makes me think there might be something to it. Either that or the AD’s intentions of controlling all media interaction with the University are true. That whole thing jsut seemed so unnecessarily angry and defensive that I can’t help but wonder if there isn’t more too this now.
He's the sports information director
While most of his attention is probably focused on basketball, he covers all sports.
PR 101
KK should’ve stepped back from his draft statement, taken a few deep breaths, and then deleted every single emotionally-based comment.
Absolutely no need to question the credibility of a blog. That only gives that particular blog more credibility because it was obviously important enough of an issue that you had to make a public statment to refute whatever was said. If the blog was completely lacking credibility then why make the statement? Never mind the defensive tone and attitude of the statement which immediately makes everyone wonder why you’re so defensive. Could it be that we’re close to the truth? Harder to prove in this instance but the defensive tone did not help their case in refuting the rumors about what’s going on behind closed doors.
by UL is my hot hot sex on Oct 8, 2009 7:35 PM EDT reply actions
He better hope he is right...
He would be opening himself up to a shitstorm of criticism after making such a strong statement and being wrong about it.
Kenny, Kenny, Kenny...simmer down my man
Seriously though, I’m becoming increasingly disturbed with the adversarial position the athletic department takes in addressing an uneasy fan base. Obviously speculation will be running rampant for the rest of the season. That’s what happens when your program experiences a dramatic fall from grace. Blogs are driven by a devout fan base. By slamming a blog you are only pissing off the people that keep buying shitty black/red/white out shirts to support their team even when they’re obviously not any good and the country is in the midst of a serious economic contraction. Also, this isn’t the first time we’ve seen a response like this (although maybe the first pointed towards a blog). One that more closely resembles displaced anger than effectively dispelling a rumor. I sincerely hope the department changes its approach in dealing with loyal fans in the future.
by JSit_N_Nati on Oct 8, 2009 8:52 PM EDT reply actions
Screw Kenny Klein
And screw krathorpe. I’ll believe what i want to believe…its a hell of a lot more fun than watching K’s futility get us pounded every weekend.
Do they not realize
that this is EXACTLY what 90 % of the fanbase wants to hear/see what’s happening to ensure the future of this football problem? If the rumors are true, this statement is unbelieveable.
Go Cards!
what he didn't say
KK says SK and TJ didn’t talk to each other about this. OK. Because the original blog at www.louisvillesportsbuzz.com DIDN’T SAY THEY DID. If you read the blog it says people from their respective camps talked, not SK and TJ.
So in essence KK has denied something that was never said. He can make his statement and tellthe truth without denying the actual post but creating the image that he has done so. It’s all how you word things. That’s a PR skill.
I agree
KK said more with what he didn’t say than with what he did say. I think the statement has such an acerbic tone to deflect from the fact that he didn’t deny SK is all but gone.
Obviously, some of the info posted here and elsewhere are too close to the truth for the Athletic Dept.’s comfort.
by louisville lisa on Oct 9, 2009 10:16 AM EDT up reply actions
I think Kenny and the guys are also getting VERY frustrated that they cannot control the internet
like they can do with the C-J and nat’l media
I think you're right
Before SK, it was all sweets and roses for TJ, et al. Since SK, lots and lots and lots of fans, boosters, etc. have been pissed off—not only at SK, but also with how TJ, et al. have handled things. Pissed off people talk. Some of the pissed off people talking happen to know certain “things.” With the advent of blogs, info goes viral in a snap, and it’s off to the races.
It’s funny because the local media has been fairly silent on these rumors all week until KK issued his statement. This story is being driven almost completely by the internet.
by louisville lisa on Oct 9, 2009 10:25 AM EDT up reply actions
PR firm?
Okay… between Klein and Pitino it is perfectly clear that the Louisville Athletic Dept needs to hire a PR firm and then listen to them. Ticking off the media and fans by being snarky seems singularly unwise.
Grog
"There is no OFF position to the genius switch" - D. Letterman
Rocco and PR
A couple of years ago I was at the corner of FH to pick up the half time stats and there was a delay because the UofL copier was broken and the first 100 plus copies were being run for Rocco. Two or three days later another game but same story,
I was at the front and said with a smile to Rocco “Wow, with all the money I pay in donations for my tickets I am amazed you can’t afford to get your copier fixed or replaced.”
He answered with a snarl “Then give up your tickets. There are plenty of people who will pay the donation and not complain.”
Wonder what he thinks about the complaints about Kragthorpe in comparison.
Rocco has an edge to him at times....
Kenny— I’ve never seen him anything but even keel…that’s why his fairly emotional response surprised me
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