realized much of what he said was hyperbole. Listening to his devotional talks and coaches corners always made me smile. He’s a good guy and a good coach who does and says everything at 100% intensity. I think it works well for the most part.
KY has a different style that like you say feels more authentic. That style resonates more with me. But I think Pope’s style has been shown to work, and I think it will work at Kentucky as well.