Cobb suspension--any updates or guesses???

[scotty0330]

Any guess if this is going to remain in effect for rest of season? Ollie has been mum on it and not sure I can remember media even addressing it with him.

Already up to 4 games after Nova, SMU on Thursday would be #5.

 

[RipCity]

Guess: He gone.

 

[freescooter]

My guess is he isn’t coming back.

 

[UConn_Top_Dog]

I'm wondering the same thing. Same lack of transparency bs with this program. Leaving us in the dark guessing and making the fan base anxious. Honestly IMHO, if he doesn't want to be a team player and do what coaches ask of him, he can give us back the keys and get out. Geno boots kids out for not listening, KO is probably doing the same but keeping quiet about it.

 

[Purple Stein]

Same lack of transparency bs with this program. Leaving us in the dark guessing and making the fan base anxious.

This. The lack of transparency around the timing of Wilson's case with the NCAA, the lack of transparency around Larrier's injury, and the lack of transparency in this case.

To be clear, Ollie and UConn owe us nothing. They don't have to tell us a thing, and sometimes, maybe even in this case, there's good reason not to.

The other side of the sword, of course, is that when they don't, it leads to speculation ("Is Larrier really hurt?", "Did they lie about Wilson?" etc.), and that speculation poisons the well of fan/team relationship.

The Cobb question will no doubt be raised soon. Let's see how they handle it...

 

[Blaneylover]

This. The lack of transparency around the timing of Wilson's case with the NCAA, the lack of transparency around Larrier's injury, and the lack of transparency in this case.

To be clear, Ollie and UConn owe us nothing. They don't have to tell us a thing, and sometimes, maybe even in this case, there's good reason not to.

The other side of the sword, of course, is that when they don't, it leads to speculation ("Is Larrier really hurt?", "Did they lie about Wilson?" etc.), and that speculation poisons the well of fan/team relationship.

The Cobb question will no doubt be raised soon. Let's see how they handle it...

I agree with you that the lack of transparency is annoying. In addition to the matters you discussed, there was the Larrier benching at the beginning of the Coppin State game, as well. We only learned later that it was for insubordination.

 

[jibsey]

This probably depends on whether he shows remorse to KO. It’s pretty easy to read.

 

[CardiffGiant]

Anyone know if Cobb has been on the bench or at practices(not participating just in the gym)?

 

[TRest]

If he's gone long enough someone here will suggest making him the interim coach when Ollie gets fired.

 

[The Funster]

If he's gone long enough someone here will suggest making him the interim coach when Ollie gets fired.

Yeah, but the next coach should be from outside the "family".

 

[Kmba2Rmemba]

Genuinely pleasant kid who can't seem to harness his basketball talent while on the court. Unfortunate, but this team desperately needs talent that translates to effectiveness on the court so the possible open scholarship may be a blessing.

 

[August_West]

Genuinely pleasant kid who can't seem to harness his basketball talent while on the court

seemingly can't harness his temper when pulled for making a mistake either.

 

[Kenny11]

There is a lack of transparency from Uconn but I think some of these reporters that cover the team also need to do a better job. Most of the time they don't know any more than we do. When it comes to some matters, like recruiting, they know even less than we do. They need to make more phone calls, get more contacts, be more persistent etc.

 

[Robertelamin]

There is a lack of transparency from Uconn but I think some of these reporters that cover the team also need to do a better job. Most of the time they don't know any more than we do. When it comes to some matters, like recruiting, they know even less than we do. They need to make more phone calls, get more contacts, be more persistent etc.

Totally agree. Ollie isn't going to share if no one even bothers asking.

 

[Tenspro2002]

This. The lack of transparency around the timing of Wilson's case with the NCAA, the lack of transparency around Larrier's injury, and the lack of transparency in this case.

To be clear, Ollie and UConn owe us nothing. They don't have to tell us a thing, and sometimes, maybe even in this case, there's good reason not to.

The other side of the sword, of course, is that when they don't, it leads to speculation ("Is Larrier really hurt?", "Did they lie about Wilson?" etc.), and that speculation poisons the well of fan/team relationship.

The Cobb question will no doubt be raised soon. Let's see how they handle it...

Optics-wise, it sure doesn't help dispel the impression of "dumpster fire" that KO has turned this program into.

 

[joober jones]

Perhaps he already is secretly our new bigs coach. Carlton didn't get better so quickly for no reason.

 

[SECONN]

Perhaps he already is secretly our new bigs coach. Carlton didn't get better so quickly for no reason.

Any update on the suspension?

 

[HuskyHawk]

There is a lack of transparency from Uconn but I think some of these reporters that cover the team also need to do a better job. Most of the time they don't know any more than we do. When it comes to some matters, like recruiting, they know even less than we do. They need to make more phone calls, get more contacts, be more persistent etc.

Reminds me how much times have changed. In the 1990's and early 200o's, when print media was still relevant, UConn had something close to twice the total number of dedicated reporters following the team that any other team had. It was a very different time. Now we get jack squat in most cases.

 

[Da_Aisijimo_Gou]

Reminds me how much times have changed. In the 1990's and early 200o's, when print media was still relevant, UConn had something close to twice the total number of dedicated reporters following the team that any other team had.

Yup, when the Horde actually was a horde!

 

[husky429]

Kid I coached says he hasn't been with the team on campus.

 

[Danzz]

Reminds me how much times have changed. In the 1990's and early 200o's, when print media was still relevant, UConn had something close to twice the total number of dedicated reporters following the team that any other team had. It was a very different time. Now we get jack squat in most cases.

Welcome to the internet age and the demise of print media.
The new practice facility allows coaches to lock practice because it is a dedicated facility. JC would have loved it.

 

[huskymedic]

Any update on the suspension?

Kid I coached says he hasn't been with the team on campus.

From yesterday afternoon:

 

[g_smith]

From yesterday afternoon:

I’d rather see him off for good and try to fill the spot with a player who doesn’t have temper issues.

 

[UConnJim]

I’d rather see him off for good and try to fill the spot with a player who doesn’t have temper issues.

Kid has raw talent and size. If he can be coached (big if) he can be a valuable part of the team.

 

[g_smith]

Kid has raw talent and size. If he can be coached (big if) he can be a valuable part of the team.

Despite how great that would I’m not hopeful. If he does come back, Best case scenario, next year Kisunas, despite being younger, could become a mentor to Cobb. Show him how to play tough but don’t mouth off and disrespect authority. That’s of course, if Kisunas and other actually follow through pending the final results of this season.