Blaney retiring

[david]

http://www.uconnhuskies.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/061313aaa.html

 

[UChusky916]

http://www.uconnhuskies.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/061313aaa.html

https://twitter.com/UConnMBB/status/345214464280375296

He was always the perfect compliment to Calhoun... now that KO takes the reins, it makes sense that he retires after helping Ollie transition.

Thanks George for all of your years of commitment to UConn basketball!

 

[MTHusky]

http://www.uconnhuskies.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/061313aaa.html

Thanks for your years of service to UCONN. Enjoy your time on the golf course!

 

[Hugo]

Thanks Coach for all have done for the program. Enjoy your retirement, golf with JC and be sure to keep KO on speed dial just in case he needs a "consultant".

 

[defaultroute]

Thank you BlaneDog!

 

[husky99]

Loved that texas game on national tv he won

 

[Ts5034]

Good for him. Say what you want, but Blaney was here for a lot of the good times and you could tell especially from that article that he enjoyed every second of it. I dont have anything negative to say about him. Now lets hope KO replaces him with somebody good.

 

[art4life]

Big thank you to Coach Blaney!
Wish him well w/ his retirement.

 

[Scot-e]

Not unexpected. I hope he has many years to enjoy his retirement. THANK YOU!!!!

 

[Deleted member 3149]

Does this open up a potential spot for Donyell Marshall?

 

[Dogbreath2U]

Help me and my brain out here.....George was the Associate Head Coach, then his title changed to __________ ?

Is his position one that can be a recruiter?

 

[superjohn]

Thanks George for being a big part of UConn basketball and for keeping Coach Calhoun calm for all those years.

 

[Chin Diesel]

Does this open up a potential spot for Donyell Marshall?

Wouldn't be bad. Donyell has been cutting his teeth coaching in the D league.

 

[Cheddie]

Does this open up a potential spot for Donyell Marshall?

I think he was a "special adviser" somewhat akin to JC, and not a "coach", so I don't think KO has any openings.

 

[EricLA]

Best wishes to Coach B. He's been a great supporting star over the years and he will be missed.

 

[HuskyBballFan]

Help me and my brain out here.....George was the Associate Head Coach, then his title changed to __________ ?

Is his position one that can be a recruiter?

No. The recruiting spots are all taken (Miller, Hobbs, and Moore).

 

[UConn Dan]

I think he was a "special adviser" somewhat akin to JC, and not a "coach", so I don't think KO has any openings.

This sounds correct. I think we're maxed out on recruiting and practice coaches, I believe.

 

[EricLA]

Down the road after he retires, what do you think the chances Ray comes on board in some capacity would be? He can't play in the NBA forever, but he'd be a great addition if he were interested...

 

[fgbrault]

http://www.uconnhuskies.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/061313aaa.html

All the best to Coach Blaney. The program will miss him. He is a great coach!

 

[caw]

Thanks to Coach Blaney. Great career and fantastic as Associate Head Coach at UConn.

HC: Kevin Ollie (recruiting)
AHC: Glenn Miller (recruiting)
AC: Karl Hobbs (recruiting)
AC: Ricky Moore (recruiting)
DoBO: Kevin Freeman (non-recruiting)

Does anyone know if they are eliminating Ricky Moore's old position of Assistant Director of Basketball Administration or if they plan on filling it? If they plan on filling it, it might be a step down for Marshall, but that would be the only opening.

 

[3uconn]

Here's Kemba's take in it:
@KembaWalker: Congrats to Coach Blaney on his retirement. Taught me a lot during my college days. One of the best guys I've ever been around! #UCONN

Jeff Adrian's take:
@Adrien4: Congratulation to Coach Blaney on his retirement. One of the best teachers to the game of basketball. #UConnHuskies

 

[HuskyBballFan]

Thanks to Coach Blaney. Great career and fantastic as Associate Head Coach at UConn.

HC: Kevin Ollie (recruiting)
AHC: Glenn Miller (recruiting)
AC: Karl Hobbs (recruiting)
AC: Ricky Moore (recruiting)
DoBO: Kevin Freeman (non-recruiting)

Does anyone know if they are eliminating Ricky Moore's old position of Assistant Director of Basketball Administration or if they plan on filling it? If they plan on filling it, it might be a step down for Marshall, but that would be the only opening.

I did hear a few weeks ago that an administrative spot on the staff was opening up, so I'm guessing they will fill it.

 

[HooperScooper]

Down the road after he retires, what do you think the chances Ray comes on board in some capacity would be? He can't play in the NBA forever, but he'd be a great addition if he were interested...

I'd say slim to none. Ray has made too much money and his children are relatively young. I think he wants to be around as his kids are growing up. This coming from someone that knows him and his wife pretty well (no, not me).

 

[Kitaman]

He helped Calhoun into the HOF as much as our great players. Enjoy a well deserved retirement.

 

[ibleedhuskyblue]

I read somewhere that he wants to go into acting when he's done in the league

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