Just heard on WFAN

[Yonick]

That the Hartford Courant is reporting that Ollie might get fired.
Anyone know anything more about this.

 

[8893]

Maybe talking about Jacobs's column from 12/31, which alluded to Ollie's job being in peril if he misses the tournament again, and referenced "nastiness directed at Ollie by alumni and fans"?

Jeff Jacobs: A Question Of Maturity For Kevin Ollie's UConn Basketball Team

 

[Storrs South]

Well it's not like anything is happening today, they already left for Tulsa and while I don't think KO should be the Head Coach going forward, it doesn't make a lot of sense to fire him midseason.

 

[SirHypeAlot]

He's finishing the season and will be back next year. 2018-2019 campaign is do or die for KO.

 

[HooperScooper]

I think the only way Ollie would get fired midseason is because of something off the court, such as a sexual harassment claim. Firing him about basketball in midseason just doesn't make much sense.

 

[Bonehead]

I think the only way Ollie would get fired midseason is because of something off the court, such as a sexual harassment claim. Firing him about basketball in midseason just doesn't make much sense.

Anyone know what the womens coach at TT did to get fired?

Texas Tech fires Candi Whitaker midseason

 

[ZenConn]

I heard the same thing. I checked the Courant Web site and twitter and nothing is being reported. Sounds like the caller (who supposedly was from Storrs, Ct) just wanted to create some fake news and start a little media/social media storm.

Hope it's not anyone on the BY ....

 

[jibsey]

A letter in today’s Courant editorial. It’s been building. I don’t think in season but if he were to lose both games this week who knows? you would think that Calhoun would issue a public statement of support, but maybe he’s even unhappy with KO?

 

[August_West]

Hope it's not anyone on the BY ....

you know it is.

 

[superjohn]

He's finishing the season and will be back next year. 2018-2019 campaign is do or die for KO.

The chances of him coming back next year are slim to nonexistent. Benedict probably would have fired him if he could have after last season, he's been fed up for a while.

 

[Huskybass]

you know it is.

You don't think that there are plenty of others who are equally unhappy with the way things have gone in recent years?

I saw posts on Facebook on the UConn men's basketball page that were far stronger than anything I've ever seen on the Boneyard.

 

[SirHypeAlot]

I made that statement on good information. Unless he steps down he'll be back.

 

[UChusky916]

Hope it's not anyone on the BY ....

Freescooter. No question.

 

[huskymedic]

A letter in today’s Courant editorial. It’s been building. I don’t think in season but if he were to lose both games this week who knows? you would think that Calhoun would issue a public statement of support, but maybe he’s even unhappy with KO?

This? Put Geno In Charge

 

[freescooter]

I think it is unlikely he gets fired mid season. Maybe if we go 0-5 and continue to look bad doing it. I guess losing to ECU is by definition looking bad, but other than that I don’t think it is an issue.

 

[SirHypeAlot]

The chances of him coming back next year are slim to nonexistent. Benedict probably would have fired him if he could have after last season, he's been fed up for a while.

Benedict had the $$$ & RE lined up to rid the school of Diaco. He doesn't have his ducks in a row for an Ollie departure just yet.

 

[DICKG]

Well it's not like anything is happening today, they already left for Tulsa and while I don't think KO should be the Head Coach going forward, it doesn't make a lot of sense to fire him midseason.

What is his contract situation? UCONN usually doesn’t like to eat contracts.

 

[freescooter]

Freescooter. No question.

I haven’t listened to the Fan in years. As for calling, no chance. I was surprised to read Francesa retired. Thought he was a blowhard with many opinions but little real knowledge. He would fit right in here.

 

[huskymedic]

Anyone know what the womens coach at TT did to get fired?

Texas Tech fires Candi Whitaker midseason

>>“We had high expectations for this basketball season. And, unfortunately, it has just not gone as planned,” said Hocutt, who mentioned he made the choice Sunday. “The opening-season loss to Texas State, obviously, was not a good way to begin the season. And then some subsequent losses have not been good. Ultimately, it was a decision that I arrived at last night (Sunday).”<<

 

[Yankees32123]

I sat near Benedict behind the UConn bench on Saturday and man did he not look happy by the end of the game.

 

[tentoes4rings]

I made that statement on good information. Unless he steps down he'll be back.

I really hope this is misinformation. If this team doesn’t significantly improve its play and finishes below or at .500 he has to go. The program can’t afford another year like this.

 

[HungryHuskies]

A letter in today’s Courant editorial. It’s been building. I don’t think in season but if he were to lose both games this week who knows? you would think that Calhoun would issue a public statement of support, but maybe he’s even unhappy with KO?

JC was at the Wichita State game and didn't show any signs of emotion. He was very composed, typical of a veteran HOF coach. Kept looking at a piece of paper and chatting with someone next to him.

 

[August_West]

You don't think that there are plenty of others who are equally unhappy with the way things have gone in recent years?

I saw posts on Facebook on the UConn men's basketball page that were far stronger than anything I've ever seen on the Boneyard.

You have to be particularly sick to call into a sports radio show. Someone with that level of sickness definitely finds their way here.

 

[huskiesnyc]

I really hope this is misinformation. If this team doesn’t significantly improve its play and finishes below or at .500 he has to go. The program can’t afford another year like this.

Sir has misinformation. I would be shocked if Ollie is still the UConn coach in March/April