All ten toes are in for Kevin Ollie!

[Bezzz]

I'm so far in, I'm like iyyyyyynnnnn!

 

[rw005]

A thread was started by Palatine questioning how fans will respond about KO if the team goes through a bad stretch.

Well I'm declaring right now I'm all in with KO. I have no problem with people wanting to wait. I thought I would start a thread in which those of us who are currently excited about KO can proclaim we are satisfied and have proof all season about our declaration. If things turn out good, bad or indifferent we have staked our claim, are unafraid to show it, and will not jump off the bandwagon if things turn badly.

I'm declaring all ten toes are in for Kevin. Come on husky fans. Join me if you have the courage to do so. And remember it's about the front of the shirt and not the number or name on the back!

2 birds and 10 toes! for doubt, Ollie is a genius.

 

[SJ]

Me! Me! Me!

 

[Jim]

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[FfldCntyFan]

At this point I wish I had more toes.

 

[Huskies2324]

I am def in. Very pleased that the AD had the good sense the sign KO to a long term deal. I don't care that there will be some bad times ahead...every team will run into that. I am 100% in. And the best part...KO is only going to get better as a coach and a recruiter.

We spent a lot of time pining over Shaka...we got that plus kept the Husky pedigree. Program is going to be strong in the long run with KO I believe.

 

[UConnNick]

A thread was started by Palatine questioning how fans will respond about KO if the team goes through a bad stretch.

Well I'm declaring right now I'm all in with KO. I have no problem with people wanting to wait. I thought I would start a thread in which those of us who are currently excited about KO can proclaim we are satisfied and have proof all season about our declaration. If things turn out good, bad or indifferent we have staked our claim, are unafraid to show it, and will not jump off the bandwagon if things turn badly.

I'm declaring all ten toes are in for Kevin. Come on husky fans. Join me if you have the courage to do so. And remember it's about the front of the shirt and not the number or name on the back!

I was in from the day they announced he was hired. I'm not going to change my mind even if we lose the rest of the games this season, which is definitely NOT going to happen on No. 12's watch.

 

[ctchamps]

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Late to the party: Manuel Warde.​

Never joining: freescooter​

 

[jleves]

I wasn't all in from the start so I can't be on the all in team.

However, he has really exceeded what I expected. I never thought he couldn't be a good to great coach, but I really thought it was going to take several (4+ years) to even sniff that status. He's certainly shown that he can fix team weaknesses (rebounding), get the most out of players who generally aren't as talented as kids they are going against (Olander today), play some really hard nosed UConn type defense, grind out late game situations where they shouldn't (today, MSU, and even Marquette), and finally make the right calls and adjustments in game to out produce some pretty high profile coaches. All that is left is seeing if he can recruit at a high enough level to keep UConn in the top 10 club - I think that won't be much of a problem. Who wouldn't want to play for him? Great guy, solid coach, really good teacher who make you better.

Glad you guys were right from the start. I'm starting to believe we have something special here. Another 25+ year coach would be awesome. Not too many schools will be able to say 'we've only had 2 coaches in the last half century.'

 

[ctchamps]

I wasn't all in from the start so I can't be on the all in team.

However, he has really exceeded what I expected. I never thought he couldn't be a good to great coach, but I really thought it was going to take several (4+ years) to even sniff that status. He's certainly shown that he can fix team weaknesses (rebounding), get the most out of players who generally aren't as talented as kids they are going against (Olander today), play some really hard nosed UConn type defense, grind out late game situations where they shouldn't (today, MSU, and even Marquette), and finally make the right calls and adjustments in game to out produce some pretty high profile coaches. All that is left is seeing if he can recruit at a high enough level to keep UConn in the top 10 club - I think that won't be much of a problem. Who wouldn't want to play for him? Great guy, solid coach, really good teacher who make you better.

Glad you guys were right from the start. I'm starting to believe we have something special here. Another 25+ year coach would be awesome. Not too many schools will be able to say 'we've only had 2 coaches in the last half century.'

BS! Anyone with ten toes in before freescooter admits KO is special is considered in.

Some of us are from Missouri and some of us head to Missouri. Rationally, testing, observation in KO's situation, is the only real way to substantiate whether a hypothesis is right or wrong. I just had more than a strong feeling about KO based on his career and what players and coaches had to say about him, and what people who had kids go to his bb camps had to say about him.

I was bummed that JC had to retire since the time I knew it was inevitable several years ago. I felt given the coaching carousel that we see everywhere, this was UConn's potential fate. So I was concerned that taking in a hot shot from some lesser program would use UConn as a stepping stone to an even higher profile program, not that there are that many, but there are some. I wanted loyalty. I wanted someone who bleeds UConn blue and white like JC, you and me. And I saw that in KO. I had no problem taking hits if I was wrong. But as I said, I felt strongly about KO. So starting this thread was really a no brainer!

 

[ctchamps]

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Late to the party: Manuel Warde.​

Never joining: freescooter​

 

[huskyblooz]

I'm in. All in!
Who wouldnt want his son to play for him?

 

[ctchamps]

I'm in. All in!
Who wouldnt want his son to play for him?

You're in!

 

[zls44]

Inception is one of my favorite movies.

I was late...but now...I am willing to make a leap of faith.

In.

 

[Dribbles]

Nice: A lot more in the avant guard:

fleudslipcon, uconnfan68, mauconnfan, huskyharry, aceboon, FfldCntyFan, 8893, imn1, patrick, tcf15, dante, Glaston Tim, RichZ, Dove, Sportsman5, huskiesnyc, GemParty, DogBreath2u, joober jones, Clockshop, Huskies4ever, 61cygni, ChrisSmithsPart, Kitaman, warbler13, Rockymtnroads, HuskyfanDan, OkaForPrez, tykurez, CL82, Brachacho, ibleedhuskblue, RodeickSpode and counting. I hope I have to keep adding folks.

I think a name should be considered for this group: Ten Toe Boneyarders or TTB for short.

33 people in out of 1527 views. Not bad!

The Crenshaw Kid made me a believer a long time ago.

 

[Greenback]

Ten toes in, taking the stairs.

 

[Hoophound]

I'm in. The transformation in rebounding and the total team cohesiveness is unreal. On top of that, I have no fears about academics or player behavior.

KO is running a well run and classy program. This is an Emeka Okafor type team. Always doing and saying the right things.

 

[Rico444]

I had faith in KO, but will admit I wasn't sure how good he would be. After today, I have all the faith in the world in him. He can make in game adjustments, he gets these kids motivated to play every minute of every game, and he represents the university about as well as you could expect. Sign me up, Ollie is an absolute keeper for a long time.

 

[ctchamps]

Updated list:

Anyone else joining!!!!!​

Early talent evaluators​

fleudslipcon, uconnfan68, mauconnfan, huskyharry, aceboon, FfldCntyFan, 8893, imn1, patrick, tcf15, dante, Glaston Tim, RichZ, Dove, Sportsman5, huskiesnyc, GemParty, DogBreath2u, joober jones, Clockshop, Huskies4ever, 61cygni, ChrisSmithsPart, Kitaman, warbler13, Rockymtnroads, HuskyfanDan, OkaForPrez, tykurez, CL82, Brachacho, ibleedhuskblue, RodeickSpode, Hans Sprungfeld, TerryA88, PomonaHusky,caw, uconnell, selles, AtlHusky, Pudge, UConnell, Buzzyboy, auggie22, UChusy916, uconNYC, ASHuskiePop, kjk9182, huskiemaniac, #1 PAHusky Fan, Doggie Style, Bezzz, rw005, SJ, Jim, Huskies2324, UConnNick, jleves, huskyblooz, zls44, Dribbles, Greenback, Hoophound, Rico444​

Late to the party: Manuel Warde.​

Never joining: freescooter​

 

[Uconnj2015]

im all in

 

[Huskygamble19]

Anyone else joining!!!!!

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Late to the party: Manuel Warde.

Never joining: freescooter​

Maybe late to the party, but I definitely share the same emotion as the rest. All in. How could it be anything but. He is a diamond in the rough.

 

[Woof 101]

Been in from the get go.

 

[ctchamps]

Updated list:

Anyone else joining!!!!!​

Early talent evaluators​

fleudslipcon, uconnfan68, mauconnfan, huskyharry, aceboon, FfldCntyFan, 8893, imn1, patrick, tcf15, dante, Glaston Tim, RichZ, Dove, Sportsman5, huskiesnyc, GemParty, DogBreath2u, joober jones, Clockshop, Huskies4ever, 61cygni, ChrisSmithsPart, Kitaman, warbler13, Rockymtnroads, HuskyfanDan, OkaForPrez, tykurez, CL82, Brachacho, ibleedhuskblue, RodeickSpode, Hans Sprungfeld, TerryA88, PomonaHusky,caw, uconnell, selles, AtlHusky, Pudge, UConnell, Buzzyboy, auggie22, UChusy916, uconNYC, ASHuskiePop, kjk9182, huskiemaniac, #1 PAHusky Fan, Doggie Style, Bezzz, rw005, SJ, Jim, Huskies2324, UConnNick, jleves, huskyblooz, zls44, Dribbles, Greenback, Hoophound, Rico444, Uconnj2015, HJuskygamble19, Woof 101​

Late to the party: Manuel Warde.​

Never joining: freescooter​

 

[HuskyOfLeisure]

I am in! Lets roll KO!

 

[J187Money]

I was all in when I saw how he handled the team v MSU.

 

[Scot-e]

I was in as soon as he joined our staff- great guy and looking like he is going to bring a NBA type offense to UCONN. Play zone at Quse or an NBA style at UCONN- it has to help kids want to come here and play.

 

[warbler1055]

Updated list:

Anyone else joining!!!!!​

Early talent evaluators​

fleudslipcon, uconnfan68, mauconnfan, huskyharry, aceboon, FfldCntyFan, 8893, imn1, patrick, tcf15, dante, Glaston Tim, RichZ, Dove, Sportsman5, huskiesnyc, GemParty, DogBreath2u, joober jones, Clockshop, Huskies4ever, 61cygni, ChrisSmithsPart, Kitaman, warbler13, Rockymtnroads, HuskyfanDan, OkaForPrez, tykurez, CL82, Brachacho, ibleedhuskblue, RodeickSpode, Hans Sprungfeld, TerryA88, PomonaHusky,caw, uconnell, selles, AtlHusky, Pudge, UConnell, Buzzyboy, auggie22, UChusy916, uconNYC, ASHuskiePop, kjk9182, huskiemaniac, #1 PAHusky Fan, Doggie Style, Bezzz, rw005, SJ, Jim, Huskies2324, UConnNick, jleves, huskyblooz, zls44, Dribbles, Greenback, Hoophound, Rico444​

Late to the party: Manuel Warde.​

Never joining: freescooter​

I took the stairs. Finally all in!!! Just kidding I was all in at the very beginning!!

 

[tentoes4rings]

100% in. KO's ability to get kids to buy in and play their hearts out for him has been evident from the beginning, I just wasn't sure how his in game coaching was going to play out. He has far exceeded my expectations with his Xs and Os and ability to make adjustments. If we can get a good development from the conference problem I think we all have plenty of reason to be excited about the future of this program for a long time.

 

[ctchamps]

Updated list:

Anyone else joining!!!!!​

Early talent evaluators​

fleudslipcon, uconnfan68, mauconnfan, huskyharry, aceboon, FfldCntyFan, 8893, imn1, patrick, tcf15, dante, Glaston Tim, RichZ, Dove, Sportsman5, huskiesnyc, GemParty, DogBreath2u, joober jones, Clockshop, Huskies4ever, 61cygni, ChrisSmithsPart, Kitaman, warbler13, Rockymtnroads, HuskyfanDan, OkaForPrez, tykurez, CL82, Brachacho, ibleedhuskblue, RodeickSpode, Hans Sprungfeld, TerryA88, PomonaHusky,caw, uconnell, selles, AtlHusky, Pudge, UConnell, Buzzyboy, auggie22, UChusy916, uconNYC, ASHuskiePop, kjk9182, huskiemaniac, #1 PAHusky Fan, Doggie Style, Bezzz, rw005, SJ, Jim, Huskies2324, UConnNick, jleves, huskyblooz, zls44, Dribbles, Greenback, Hoophound, Rico444, Uconnj2015, HJuskygamble19, Woof 101, HuskyOfLeisure, J187Money, Scot-e, warbler 13, FlaHusky​

Late to the party: Manuel Warde.​

Never joining: freescooter​

 

[Peacefrog]

Updated list:

Anyone else joining!!!!!​

Early talent evaluators​

fleudslipcon, uconnfan68, mauconnfan, huskyharry, aceboon, FfldCntyFan, 8893, imn1, patrick, tcf15, dante, Glaston Tim, RichZ, Dove, Sportsman5, huskiesnyc, GemParty, DogBreath2u, joober jones, Clockshop, Huskies4ever, 61cygni, ChrisSmithsPart, Kitaman, warbler13, Rockymtnroads, HuskyfanDan, OkaForPrez, tykurez, CL82, Brachacho, ibleedhuskblue, RodeickSpode, Hans Sprungfeld, TerryA88, PomonaHusky,caw, uconnell, selles, AtlHusky, Pudge, UConnell, Buzzyboy, auggie22, UChusy916, uconNYC, ASHuskiePop, kjk9182, huskiemaniac, #1 PAHusky Fan, Doggie Style, Bezzz, rw005, SJ, Jim, Huskies2324, UConnNick, jleves, huskyblooz, zls44, Dribbles, Greenback, Hoophound, Rico444, Uconnj2015, HJuskygamble19, Woof 101, HuskyOfLeisure, J187Money, Scot-e, warbler 13, FlaHusky​

Late to the party: Manuel Warde.​

Never joining: freescooter​

Been in all along but you can make it "official" if you like.