Dakich was oddly defensive and combative throughout the interview, making it very difficult to follow him.Īpril 2012: After Kentucky beat Indiana in the Sweet 16 and went on to win the National Championship, Dakich was surprisingly complimentary of the Cats. Huh? Other odd moments: Dakich claimed he doesn't speak with Indiana fans everyday (yet he hosts a daily radio show in Indianapolis), receives emails telling him he's 'bitter and angry,' doesn’t need a “dot com guy, a poll or Vegas” to tell him what he sees, and doesn’t care who wins certain games. Dakich said he didn't think Indiana beating Kentucky would be an upset because Indiana beat Cornell two years prior.

We immediately asked him to be a guest on the radio show to explain that statement.ĭecember 7, 2011: Dakich came on the radio show in what may be one of the most awkward interviews in KSR history(and that's saying a lot).

Dakich has become quite the household name around these parts over the last three years thanks to his combative interview skills and troll-like tendencies, especially where Kentucky, John Calipari, and the 'KSR fanboys' are concerned.īefore we all turn down the sound and turn up Tom Leach, let's take a look at Dakich's history with the Kentucky fan base, and figure out why in the world ESPN assigned him to this game.ĭecember 6, 2011: Dakich first popped up on KSR's radar when he said he didn't believe it would be an upset if Indiana beat #1 Kentucky in Assembly Hall.

The news that Dan Dakich will help Brad Nessler call the UK/LSU game tomorrow night has sent sales of the SportsSync radio skyrocketing this afternoon.

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