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Message: [QUOTE="Pudge, post: 3223895, member: 364"] It is hard for some to admit one thing … Kevin Ollie was superb at taking 8 man rotation and creating a TEAM that won. Those weren't fluke wins in MM in 2014 and they were competitive all year. The Problem is that - now we can put it in words - running a College Program is a multifaceted CEO job. He lacked evaluation skills that many guys gain through years of watching HS/AAU games and coaching at lower levels; he lacked strategy management because he hadn't been coaching at those lower levels (the NBA frankly prepares you for some things but not the full spectrum); he clearly doesn't understand the full importance of interaction with the University and mentoring kids through academic years; in contrast to Calhoun - we clearly see his motivational focus was lacking; and I think we'd all agree that he was not near as good in player development - PRACTICE HABITS - as the previous guy. Plus his personal life sucked. [/QUOTE]