How do we judge the Mitch Barnhart era?

I think it should be remembered that both Cal and Stoops bailed Mitch out on their contracts. If they both stuck to their guns, it would’ve completely torpedoed the athletic department for another 5 years. That would’ve really impacted his legacy.

He wanted a well-rounded athletic department. Fans, alumni, and boosters wanted success in basketball, football, and baseball. Instead, Kentucky is paying the price for multimillion-dollar, long-term contracts—especially in football. #BBN

Mitch's tenure should be split into pre logo change and post logo change.

You guys are sucking up to him too much. Don’t even mention the awful contracts. Stoops contract was laughable even at the time. They had to hold off announcing it a week because we got embarrassed by Vandy that week.

Mitch the Bitch!! I for one am glad he and his checkerboard bullshit are outta here The Batman will take us back to glory!!

The same way you look at 2 of his hires - Cal & Stoops. Great for a while and mediocre towards the end.

Some good, lot of bad, and bow he skated and kept his job after the swimming scandal I'll never know

I say we thank him for all he did for the University

He did disgrace himself with the golden parachute job that was made up and ill unfortunately always remember the spiteful little man calling media “knuckleheads”

Well he did hire Pope

The lazy Pope hire killed it for me

I want to disagree with something that Matt said, but I can’t. He’s spot on

Easy…A-, or B+.

Mitch was a success with more positives than negatives. The man worked tirelessly for the betterment of UK. As a retiree, we try to hang on but eventually know when it is time to leave, Mitch knew when his time was up. Let history decide his legacy.

He improved football steadily and brought us a title with Calipari, along with unrivaled talent. He got greedy at the end.

Mr. Barnhart took great care with University of Kentucky Athletics and the athletes.

Kudos @ryanlemond.

A disappointing tenure that went on for a decade too long. I’m hoping the next AD will focus not only on $$$ but also the resurgence of basketball and football.

Complete disaster

Overall he did a pretty good job. Had Cal won another championship and been in another Final Four, say 2019, he would be considered very successful. Kentucky sports revolves around basketball.

I know one thing, the inner circle over there was judging the “Knuckleheads” 😳😳