In a shocking turn of events, the Kentucky Wildcats suffered a devastating 80-76 loss to the Oakland Grizzlies in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The defeat has left fans disappointed, as Kentucky's postseason performances have been lackluster in recent years.

Head coach John Calipari wasted no time in finding someone to blame for the defeat, and it certainly wasn't himself. In a post-game interview with CBS, Calipari pointed fingers at his players, accusing them of not stepping up when it mattered the most.

Calipari stated, "You know, we had some guys that didn't play the way they've been playing all year. We did everything we could. We knew the zone would be tough, but we missed shots we don't miss. And, you know, the preparation, I thought they were in a great - trying to keep them loose. But when the game started, they just...you had some guys not play to the level they can play."

The Kentucky coach's remarks have drawn criticism, with many questioning why he failed to accept responsibility for the loss, given that he is the head coach and ultimately accountable for the team's performance. The disappointment among fans is intensified by the fact that Calipari has only secured one NCAA Tournament win in the past five seasons.

The comments made by Calipari are reminiscent of Alec Baldwin's famous remark, "Someone is responsible for what happened, and I can't say who that is, but I know it's not me." This mindset of deflecting blame appears to be permeating through the coaching staff.

While it is true that Kentucky freshman Reed Sheppard had a disappointing game, going 1-5 for a mere 3 points, and the team struggled with a 32.1% shooting percentage from beyond the arc, it is important to acknowledge that Calipari's role as head coach includes developing effective strategies, dialing sets and schemes, and making critical decisions about player advancements.

As backlash from fans mounts, one reader has even expressed plans to start a GoFundMe campaign to cover Calipari's staggering $33 million+ buyout. The Kentucky coach's refusal to shoulder the blame and his handling of the team's performance will undoubtedly be under scrutiny in the coming days.

It remains to be seen how Calipari will navigate this wave of criticism and whether he will take responsibility for the disappointing loss. Kentucky fans and basketball enthusiasts alike are eagerly awaiting the next steps for the Wildcats' coaching staff.