John Calipari's birthday gifts: Roses, Cake, and a Kentucky Joe song
Today is John Calipari’s birthday. Although he would lead you to believe he hasn’t aged since that one time he was wrong back in 1978, Kentucky’s head coach turns 63. In addition to getting to coach one of his favorite teams ever in practice, Calipari has been showered with gifts today, including roses and lunch money from his roommate, Ellen:
(As an aside, there’s a LOT going on in this picture. What other bathroom vanity includes a Rolex, championship rings, Gold Bond Medicated Powder, AND a phone charger?)
His staff also got him a cake designed by the talented Brandi Romines:
His daughters ordered him a salad spinner in hopes of mixing some greens in with all that steak:
However, the best gift of all came in hour two of today’s KSR when Kentucky Joe dedicated an original song to Calipari. Entitled “Happy Birthday, Coach Cal,” it’s sure to go down as one of his best hits alongside “Big Blue Fan In The Morning” and “I’m A Willie Cauley-Stein Man.”
Happy birthday, Coach Cal
You’re a young man at heart
You’ve got to coach our Cats now
And make them No. 1
You’ve got your guard Coach (??????)
and I love you sooooo
Happy birthday, Coach Cal
Not sure how you top that other than a 90-65 win over the nasty Gators on Saturday afternoon.
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