Breaking news regarding KO on espn

[DCHuskyFan]

Wait wait wait. According to the Courant, one violation is that he shot hoops with a recruit during a visit?

I have zero sympathy for KO, but that’s a crazy-go-nuts rule, even for the

The violation didn't get him. The cover up did.

 

[Stinger92860]

He needs 3 times that just to break even with his EX.

Then he should get himself an NBA job immediately. What is he waiting for?

 

[Chief00]

If Danny Griffin officially makes allegations against GM - that might mess up Calhoun’s plans. Trying to recall if GM had a rat type immunity deal with the NCAA?

 

[BFieldHusky]

The violation didn't get him. The cover up did.

Exactly.

 

[Chief00]

One can only assume he told his lawyers this too - they would not want to expose him like this - I really pray for the dude.

 

[polycom]

I think it was tough for GM living in Storrs after being fired. That created a lot of bitterness and frustration along with a job search that demonstrated that after 30 years in the field he had no productive career network. His colleagues did not think as highly of him as he did about himself. No offers. All this created a backwards looking bitter view that Calhoun tried to rescue him from, while Calhoun was making $400,000 per year from UConn when you include benefits. But, by then the damage was done.

Yeah this is false.

 

[polycom]

The GM hate out here is hilarious. W/O GM we pay an undeserving coach 10M.. GM did what's right for UConn, regardless of the impact to his career...

 

[HawkHusky]

I'm just happy we have Hurley. Whatever had to transpire was worth it.

 

[Walker11]

The GM hate out here is hilarious. W/O GM we pay an undeserving coach 10M.. GM did what's right for UConn, regardless of the impact to his career...

It depends on how you value outcome and intention. Glenn did not intend to save UConn.

 

[CTBasketball]

If Hurley gets us back to the top of college basketball, I'd shake Glenn Miller's hand and say thank you.

 

[polycom]

It depends on how you value outcome and intention. Glenn did not intend to save UConn.

Says who? You? Don’t be like Chief.

 

[Walker11]

Says who? You? Don’t be like Chief.

Just going with what seems considerably more likely. Agree to disagree.

 

[Dove]

Just woke up to the news here in Europe. I guess it’s good news from the standpoint of the program, if we are not facing punishment. But I can’t help but feel bad for KO. What a mess he is in. He was way over his head being a HC at a major program. Never should have happened in the first place. But it did. Add to it his problems with his ex, man I would not want to be in his shoes right now.

From the penthouse to the outhouse. Unreal. What a complete tragedy.

Happy to see the University coming out good and being able to sign Hurley to an official contract now.

 

[Dove]

Sympathy? Not me. He played a scorched earth hand, and now looks the fool. His wounds are entirely self inflicted.

When I feel sympathy churn a little toward KO I immediately think of the term you used...that scorched Earth tactic KO utilized.

Screw him.

His divorce was the beginning of his downward spiral.

 

[the Q]

The show cause is no big deal if he plans on working in the NBA. Right? I doubt he walks away with zero. I’m guessing 3/4 million. How would you like that if you were accused of being terrible at your job?

Yes.

But I’m curious how the recent McNair ruling affects this.

Could cause a major circuit split, scotus May have to take on the ncaa again.

Spoiler alert: it hasn’t always gone well for the cartel when that happens.

 

[Stainmaster]

If Danny Glover officially makes allegations against GM - that might mess up Calhoun’s plans. Trying to recall if GM had a rat type immunity deal with the NCAA?

Not gonna happen. He's too old for this ****.

 

[Waquoit]

Where are all the kudos for AD Dave? Looks like he got rid of a program-killing coach without paying the prohibitive buyout while replacing him with the new coach we needed.

 

[CL82]

Sympathy? Not me. He played a scorched earth hand, and now looks the fool. His wounds are entirely self inflicted.

Not sure whether you have to lay that at the feet of his counsel, or perhaps the hybrid representation of counsel and the union. But it is entirely possible that they gave KO good advice and he let his emotions overwhelm his better judgement.

I think I'm more with Fishy on this. KO was a good player, ambassador and a HC who got us another championship before it all went to [feces]. He definitely overplayed his hand, which, as I've noted previously, was strongest before his counsel started the mudfest. I'm sure he'll land on his feet, though it's not he's struggling for lunch money now. I wish him the best and I look forward to when he's ready to rejoin the family.

 

[CL82]

Where are all the kudos for AD Dave? Looks like he got rid of a program-killing coach without paying the prohibitive buyout while replacing him with the new coach we needed.

He couldn't have had anything to do with it. I've heard he and "Susielax" are the worst ever at their respective positions.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[auggie22]

Not gonna happen. He's too old for this ****.

I logged in just to like this

 

[Chief00]

He couldn't have had anything to do with it. I've heard he and Susielax are the worst ever at there respective positions.

Dave would get the kudos.

 

[Chief00]

Says who? You? Don’t be like Chief.

So GM brought up the alleged $30k payoff to save the University not because he was bitter.

 

[CL82]

So GM brought up the alleged $30k payoff to save the University not because he was bitter.

So JC say "WTF Glenn..." when he found out his testimony?

 

[TRest]

So GM brought up the alleged $30k payoff to save the University not because he was bitter.

GM is supposed to stand by and watch KO drive us straight into another NCAA scandal, because nobody likes a rat? The latest story just provides more evidence to me how stupid KO and his buddies actually are.

 

[mauconnfan]

Easy takes from it all:

KO was doomed all because of him and him only.

Whatever KO did to help his job and life unravel, if that wasn't enough Glen Miller being a huge rat (rabid), pulled the trigger with the final shot to the forehead

We have Danny Hurley and a new outlook on UConn basketball again, things are fun around here and it is actually looking like we're headed back in the right direction. Let's not worry about this crap anymore.

 

[polycom]

So GM brought up the alleged $30k payoff to save the University not because he was bitter.

If this is the only option you can think of we have nothing to discuss.

 

[imno1]

GM is supposed to stand by and watch KO drive us straight into another NCAA scandal, because nobody likes a rat? The latest story just provides more evidence to me how stupid KO and his buddies actually are.

Maybe Miller should have quit or went to admin before he got fired. After just seems like revenge. I'm glad KO is gone because he wasn't getting the job done but I would have liked to see a better end for him

 

[WallStreetHusky]

Not sure whether you have to lay that at the feet of his counsel, or perhaps the hybrid representation of counsel and the union. But it is entirely possible that they gave KO good advice and he let his emotions overwhelm his better judgement.

I think I'm more with Fishy on this. KO was a good player, ambassador and a HC who got us another championship before it all went to [feces]. He definitely overplayed his hand, which, as I've noted previously, was strongest before his counsel started the mudfest. I'm sure he'll land on his feet, though it's not he's struggling for lunch money now. I wish him the best and I look forward to when he's ready to rejoin the family.

You bring up perfectly valid points. However, as someone who deals daily with lawyers, I always keep in mind;

1) Lawyers are bred to litigate. Their first inclination is always to fight. Its in their DNA. Its also how they get paid the most.
2) You, and only you, are ultimately responsible for the direction of your litigation strategy and actions of your counsel. The pitbulls dont go crazy if you keep them on the leash.
3) KO wasnt some naive waif in all this. He has been around enough lawyers in his life to know points 1 & 2.

 

[Chief00]

So JC say "WTF Glenn..." when he found out his testimony?

Somebody had to get Glen out of his bitter funk after literally NO ONE had any interest in hiring him. He had a sense of entitlement that was truly amazing.
Given KO’s issues and capability of denial - it was really scary that these two dudes were steering the ship. No wonder it hit an iceberg.