Courant: For UConn Coach Kevin Ollie, Social Media Remains Off Limits During Season

[Whtdmd]

Haha, RIGHT. Twitter is loaded with fans who want KO gone. His highest level of support may actually be on here.

Have U heard any fire Ollie chants in games? Me neither

 

[Whtdmd]

Here’s Jalen partying with Celtics on NYE, likes by Jalen and half the team.

Dont like it. Jalen never had the fire to work 16 hrs a days. Remember that Kevin told reporters during Jalen's freshman yr that Jalen needs to know that he can't get by on his talents alone

 

[UCDaveD]

Have U heard any fire Ollie chants in games? Me neither

Didn't hear any Fire Diaco chants. Guess everyone loved him too.

 

[Jimdish255]

Have U heard any fire Ollie chants in games? Me neither

Empty seats were quietly protesting.

 

[Jimdish255]

Didn't hear any Fire Diaco chants. Guess everyone loved him too.

I heard worse than that.

 

[Fishy]

Dont like it. Jalen never had the fire to work 16 hrs a days. Remember that Kevin told reporters during Jalen's freshman yr that Jalen needs to know that he can't get by on his talents alone

 

[intlzncster]

They said the same things about Rudy. Just doesn't have the fire.

 

[Fishy]

They said the same things about Rudy. Just doesn't have the fire.

 

[temery]

There is no call to fire KO in the comments section. The freak out is mostly among a few in the BY. The majority of the sober fans knows going with Ollie is the best path forward

You don’t belong here. Run away now, before this place hardens your soul.

 

[temery]

Really panicked when I got to the “are out on the ...” part.

 

[Fishy]

Really panicked when I got to the “are out on the ...” part.

I had the same reaction when I saw the tweet.

My second reaction was, what the hell is an AP reporter doing at Gampel at 11 P.M.?

 

[champs99and04]

1. Smack talk coach from behind computer
2. Get blocked
3. Come here to call him a mental midget

 

[UChusky916]

1. Smack talk coach from behind computer
2. Get blocked
3. Come here to call him a mental midget

My point exactly. Narcissism at its best.

 

[TRest]

I had the same reaction when I saw the tweet.

My second reaction was, what the hell is an AP reporter doing at Gampel at 11 P.M.?

Best parties on campus are at Gampel.

 

[Travelman6]

Easy solution: stop trying to be twitter warriors

In a way, no. If used responsibly, social media has proven to be a positive force for change in much larger aspects of life. No, people should not fly off the handle all half cocked. But when people gather online with a good message, things CAN change for the better.

 

[August_West]

In a way, no. If used responsibly, social media has proven to be a positive force for change in much larger aspects of life. No, people should not fly off the handle all half cocked. But when people gather online with a good message, things CAN change for the better.

or we can elect a reality tv star president

 

[8893]

or we can elect a reality tv star president

I'm reporting this post.

 

[Travelman6]

or we can elect a reality tv star president

Of course it does not always work out well, but it does not mean it can not lead to positive change too.

 

[August_West]

I'm reporting this post.

Offered as an example of the power of social media with no commentary on the results hopefully I can skate by

 

[Letsgohuskies11]

I had the same reaction when I saw the tweet.

My second reaction was, what the hell is an AP reporter doing at Gampel at 11 P.M.?

he sleeps outside, he cant afford the gas to go to and from his home

 

[UConnStats]

Here’s Jalen partying with Celtics on NYE, likes by Jalen and half the team.

The team sucks, this season sucks, but come on, this is cool. It’s New Years Eve, the kid deserved to have fun.

Edit: Not a jab at you @Dream Jobbed 2.0, just putting it out there.

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

The team sucks, this season sucks, but come on, this is cool. It’s New Years Eve, the kid deserved to have fun.

Not saying it isn’t cool just evidence they’re on social media!

 

[Marat]

From today's article by Jacobs

"Ollie said the other day that he does not participate in social media during the season and, for the sake of his sanity, this is a wise decision. For there have been few words of encouragement on Twitter and fan participation boards." .... ie, Boneyard.

....

"This much is sure: More and more of the UConn fan base, to use an Ollie-ism, are 10 toes in on Ollie being replaced. To use another Ollie-ism, more and more are willing to eschew the escalator and climb the stairs to the highest points of Gampel Pavilion to call for his ouster. In some ways the sparse crowd of 5,065 for this game is the most damning statement of all"


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