Hobbs to Rutgers as Associate Head Coach

[MattMang23]

How do you spell Clyde?

H-o-o-k-e-r

 

[huskiesnyc]

I'm in favor of any coach that can teach our bigs how to freaking box out.

 

[Stainmaster]

How do you spell Clyde?

"New-administration-that-runs-things-differently"

 

[gtcam]

I'm in favor of any coach that can teach our bigs how to freaking box out.

Is it me?
Shouldn't any big playing at a blue blood D1 school know how to block out by the time they get to school - at least the basics?

 

[mauconnfan]

Kevin Freeman?

I guess it depends on what KO believes Kelis Fisher can do on the road, in the living room etc etc.. He's not officially a "coach" still right?

 

[Kitaman]

@tcf15 Can you remove the question mark in the title so we can change this to a congratulatory and/or thank you thread?

 

[Chief00]

Clive Vaughn.

Coaching Bigs is not a spelling bee or a 12 year old misdemeanor charge. If KO is really about winning he will go with the guy who can get it done.

 

[Chief00]

"New-administration-that-runs-things-differently"

Where's Harry Hartley when we need him instead of this politically correct BS.

 

[James]

Go out and get the best available coach who is plugged in on the recruiting trail but more importantly is into x&os. Unfortunately this kind of hire won't happen, freeman seems like a shoe in given KO did the same thing with Ricky moore.

From an optics perspective it would behoove KO to endorse the idea of injecting some new blood, on the outside its not a good look for a staff to be stocked w/ best friends and ex teammates etc. especially when player development has been pretty meh in recent years , other than maybe boatright or Daniels really making leaps.

 

[junglehusky]

Seems strange that a fellow Uconn alum would steal away one of our coaches, was this something Ollie gave his blessing on perhaps?

It's not strange - it makes sense.

 

[Stainmaster]

Where's Harry Hartley when we need him instead of this politically correct BS.

This "politically correct BS" is here to stay. The good old days are not coming back. If you keep living in the past, you are setting yourself up to recede into anger and bitterness.

 

[JMick]

Best of luck to Hobbs. From what I've heard he has done a lot of work behind the scenes getting the ship righted after the sanctions and such.

His replacement will be interesting. We have a staff of alum. I would imagine KO looks inside again, but even if he doesn't it would be a somewhat awkward transition for an "outsider" to be in a room of people who have played at and been a part of UConn for decades.

 

[djct1999]

Not sure if it's possible or who speep civically, but I would like KO to reach into his nba Rolodex.

 

[Kitaman]

Thanks Karl and wear your rings proud wherever you go. You will always be a Husky!

 

[UCweCONN]

Here's a thought: Chris Smith. Husky legend and coached high school ball.

 

[tcf15]

 

[hardcorehusky]

Seems strange that a fellow Uconn alum would steal away one of our coaches, was this something Ollie gave his blessing on perhaps?

This had Ollie's blessing. This is a win win

 

[Papadukes]

I really like Kevin and Ricky but I think KO would be better off getting a seasoned veteran from outside the family

 

[MattMang23]

Congrats Karl.

Not sure I would consider Rutgers "another very competitive program," but good luck making them one.

 

[Inyatkin]

People make so many assumptions on these things. Why do you think Ricky Moore coaches like Karl Hobbs -- just because they're both UConn guys? How do you know Donyell wouldn't bring a completely different approach from Kevin Freeman or whoever? You don't. You're assuming things based on basically nothing.

 

[Matrim55]

I hope we end up with Donyell.

UB assistant and former NBA standout Donyell Marshall has ‘the answer’

 

[fatlucy]

Guys, they have to make room for Coach RAY ALLEN!!!!!

 

[mauconnfan]

“He brought us to his house before the Kent State game,” said UB guard Jarryn Skeete. “And we got to see he’s got every UConn player jersey signed, every top player he played with signed − LeBron, Kobe, Steve Nash, Gilbert Arenas. He’s got a UConn pool table, UConn flooring in his basement. … He’s actually a really cool dude. He’s super down to earth.”

He is a Husky forever and would LOVE the chance to be on that staff. Does he deserve the shot?

 

[JMick]

I hope we end up with Donyell.

UB assistant and former NBA standout Donyell Marshall has ‘the answer’

If we're going to stay in the UConn family I think this has to be an obvious choice or at least candidate.

 

[djct1999]

Fact is, we all have our opinions. Seriously, how could any UConn fan not do cartwheels if Donyell comes home?