It’s not much of a shock, given that Kentucky is Kentucky, Memphis is Memphis, and his pay was double. Sleeping on it, to be honest, didn’t make much sense. (Let’s be honest — what were the benefits of staying in Memphis? Can anyone think of any?)

Hopefully Kentucky makes the tournament next year, or Carlipari’s stint might be brief. Ol’ Billy was 11 games over .500 in two seasons, won 22 games last year, and still got the axe.

[ESPN]