If KO bolts bring back JC with the plan of making Ray Allen head coach

[metsfan2323]

Some threads make me wonder who helps some of you get to the Internet and the Boneyard on a regular basis.

Ollie might get an offer he can't refuse. Speculating on what will happen if he bolts seems most appropriate.

 

[Horatio]

A less popular coaching choice might be Scott Burrell . Good pro career , he won championships with Jordan and Pippen and he's been coaching at QU. He
Should at least be considered as an assistant to JC or whoever. Would be nice if the contract got signed already!!

 

[mcs333]

I believe Ray wants to get back into doing movies and has no desire to coach.

 

[intlzncster]

Hey everybody, if KO leaves let's bring in...

Ho Lee .

Aging Chinese all star. 20+ ppg. All name team. I approve of the suggestion. Just need a solid translator.

 

[progrocks]

remember when Clyde Drexler became coach at Houston? That worked well.

Also, has Allen even graduated from college? At Rutgers that may not matter, but everywhere else it does.

 

[coloradohusky]

How about someone already on staff, with HC experience and played at UConn?

 

[elduderino]

Hey everybody, if KO leaves let's bring in a 72 year old with many well known prior health problems that every other school will use to negatively recruit against us. Then we'll bring in a guy who's made in excess of 180 million dollars playing basketball who has never stated much interest in coaching.

Ho Lee .

Little known fact however, JC, like Chuck Norris, cannot be killed. If he's still not your choice, that guy could be cool, or maybe Tommy Amaker.

 

[elduderino]

I wonder if KU fans speculate that Paul Pierce will be their next coach or if UNC fans speculate that Vince will be their next coach. Bizarre thinking, and that's not mentioning the idea that JC returning would be anything but a nightmare.

No, they don't. Those schools hire old white dudes. Or guys like Bill Self that will eventually evolve from middle-aged white dudes, into old white dudes. Hope JC doesn't get crazy and Favre-up his legacy.

 

[4UConn]

I really don't think KO will bolt, but if were to do so, I think his successor will be one of our fine assistant coaches with the full and public blessing of JC.

 

[Danzz]

You have a better idea if Ollie leaves? Lets hear it.

JC is all done coaching and we don't even know if Allen can coach or if he has any interest in coaching.

 

[Dynasty]

Shaka. Smart.

 

[CTFIRERETIRED]

If KO does leave this, then it will show that UC is not a place that coaches want to stay long term. It will be one of those "stepping stone" programs.

 

[DaveHuskiesFan]

If KO does leave this, then it will show that UC is not a place that coaches want to stay long term. It will be one of those "stepping stone" programs.

This may just be the dumbest thing said in this thread. Pat yourself on the back for that one.

We have 4 (four) national championships. We've won the most national championships since 1999. We've won 2 in the last 4 years. We've been to 3 final fours in the last 6 years. We've won championships in 3 different decades.

We are NOT a stepping stone program.

Think about what you said, go practice the games on Lumosity, have fish for dinner, and then when you've gained some intelligence you come back and apologize.

 

[Sky ball]

This may just be the dumbest thing said in this thread. Pat yourself on the back for that one.

We have 4 (four) national championships. We've won the most national championships since 1999. We've won 2 in the last 4 years. We've been to 3 final fours in the last 6 years. We've won championships in 3 different decades.

We are NOT a stepping stone program.

Think about what you said, go practice the games on Lumosity, have fish for dinner, and then when you've gained some intelligence you come back and apologize.

I agree fully BUT.....If we are The Stepping Stone Program for a coach to move from the College Ranks to the Pros I'll take it. Every 3-4 years we get one of the top 2-3 College Coaches to UConn so they can get to pros? Not a bad thing. Maybe we can be the One and Done Program for Coaches..like KY is for players LOL

 

[UConn990411]

If KO does leave this, then it will show that UC is not a place that coaches want to stay long term. It will be one of those "stepping stone" programs.

Every college program is a stepping stone for the NBA.

 

[mcs333]

Want a long term coach!

 

[AZHuskiePop]

If KO does leave this, then it will show that UC is not a place that coaches want to stay long term. It will be one of those "stepping stone" programs.

$5,000,000 is quite a huge stone if that's the next step after UConn we will have no problem getting top coach's.

 

[gtcam]

I say go with someone younger who can relate to the kids.

#ShabazzForHC

I say we stick with what we have - KO - and make it work with the contract
I for one see him going no where soon

 

[Waquoit]

Bringing back JC would be the wrong move.

 

[Husky25]

$5,000,000 is quite a huge stone if that's the next step after UConn we will have no problem getting top coach's.

If the report is true that Ollie is looking for $5M from the NBA, he is effectively pricing himself out of the market. There is no other reasonable conclusion. If this report is true, the Ollie loses some negotiating leverage, because Mr. Manuel knows that.

I believe the other reports. a contract for Ollie is all but signed, with two small issues remaining. The buyout clause (UConn wants to insure a solid return for their investment), and asst. coach salary increase.

Be that as it may, I find it hard to believe that Jim Calhoun would take over again. He looked great for a 71 year old at the Tournament, which leads me to believe that his health problem were caused in no small part by stress of the job. I am not the only one who though the game had past him as recently as 2010 and he has no reason what so ever to walk willing into harm's way.

On a separate but related note, We fans have created threads numbering in the mid-teens on this very topic at this point and well on our way to 20 or more. Is there a way to merge them all?

 

[mauconnfan]

If the report is true that Ollie is looking for $5M from the NBA, he is effectively pricing himself out of the market. There is no other reasonable conclusion. If this report is true, the Ollie loses some negotiating leverage, because Mr. Manuel knows that.

I believe the other reports. a contract for Ollie is all but signed, with two small issues remaining. The buyout clause (UConn wants to insure a solid return for their investment), and asst. coach salary increase.

Be that as it may, I find it hard to believe that Jim Calhoun would take over again. He looked great for a 71 year old at the Tournament, which leads me to believe that his health problem were caused in no small part by stress of the job. I am not the only one who though the game had past him as recently as 2010 and he has no reason what so ever to walk willing into harm's way.

On a separate but related note, We fans have created threads numbering in the mid-teens on this very topic at this point and well on our way to 20 or more. Is there a way to merge them all?

While I disagree with JC and the game passing him, the rest is really good stuff considering what you write on the baseball board LOL……………just having some fun! You're smarter here though………

Having said that we do have too many threads on KO/NBA etc etc ………..especially considering he's not going anywhere!

 

[Husky25]

While I disagree with JC and the game passing him, the rest is really good stuff considering what you write on the baseball board LOL……………just having some fun! You're smarter here though………

Having said that we do have too many threads on KO/NBA etc etc ………..especially considering he's not going anywhere!

No, I'm logical in all parts of my sports fandom...

As I said on the Baseball board. I understand you POV, I just don't agree with it (or understand why your opinions translate into 100% fact for the general populous).

 

[intlzncster]

Be that as it may, I find it hard to believe that Jim Calhoun would take over again. He looked great for a 71 year old at the Tournament, which leads me to believe that his health problem were caused in no small part by stress of the job. I am not the only one who though the game had past him as recently as 2010 and he has no reason what so ever to walk willing into harm's way.

And you guys were all proven wrong by the tale of the tape. Betting against JC is a fool's errand, as has repeatedly proven to be the case over the years.

Also part of his health problems were self inflicted; those bike crashes were significant, and hardly a result of the stress of the job.

That said, I don't want him back either, for both health reasons, and the fact it would be an entirely too temporary situation for my money.

 

[Husky25]

And you guys were all proven wrong by the tale of the tape. Betting against JC is a fool's errand, as has repeatedly proven to be the case over the years.

Also part of his health problems were self inflicted; those bike crashes were significant, and hardly a result of the stress of the job.

That said, I don't want him back either, for both health reasons, and the fact it would be an entirely too temporary situation for my money.

Did I really? Sure the Maui Classic was fun to watch, but given Walker's 2009-2010 performance, the team basically quitting at the end of 2010, and going 9-9 in the Big East with an offense consisting of roughly, "Inbound the ball to #15 and everyone else get the he11 out the way, " for much of the season, It didn't really inspire much confidence entering the Big East Tournament. It was a great run, but I know that I wasn't the only one with not so much confidence at that point, let alone entering the 2010-2011 season. I simply do not believe any fan rooted in reality tells me they knew it all along.

I didn't say that 100% of Calhoun's health problems were due to stress. I said in no small part.

 

[intlzncster]

Did I really? Sure the Maui Classic was fun to watch, but given Walker's 2009-2010 performance, the team basically quitting at the end of 2010, and going 9-9 in the Big East with an offense consisting of roughly, "Inbound the ball to #15 and everyone else get the he11 out the way, " for much of the season, It didn't really inspire much confidence entering the Big East Tournament. It was a great run, but I know that I wasn't the only one with not so much confidence at that point, let alone entering the 2010-2011 season. I simply do not believe any fan rooted in reality tells me they knew it all along.

Wait a minute, so you knew this year's team was as championship squad all along? The team looked underwhelming and uninspired much of the year. They went into the postseason on the heels of one of the biggest spankings in UCONN's last 30 years!

Who cares if people think they knew it all along? That is more a reflection on fans' negativity and subjectivity than anything else. I know I certainly didn't think the game had passed JC by (neither did many others on this board). The guy's been doubted his whole life, and punched the doubters square in the mouth every time. I highly doubt that, with any other coach in America, UCONN has the same 2011 success.

If you are going to count any negative, you have to count every positive. And frankly, positives count far more than negatives in the grand scheme of things anyway. Struggling during the season isn't a big deal; it's part of the process. We proved that in 2011 and 2013. Nobody remembers the regular season. The NCAA and league championships are all that matters.

You discount Maui like it was nothing. That was all JC from a coaching standpoint. If you say that's largely because of Walker, then Ollie's championship is largely because of Shabazz. And Calipari's largely because of A Davis. And pretty much any other championship coach the result of some great player. In 2004, 2011 and 2013 (probably 1999 too with Rip who I liked more than Langdon), we had the best player in college basketball.

The tale of the tape says the following: from 2010 to 2011, a Maui Invitational championship, a BET championship [including a historic 5 in 5], and an NCAA Championship. That's better than any other school during that time period. If you were to include one more year (2009), you can throw another Final Four in there. In fact, 2011 might be one of the top 10 coaching performances in college basketball history. With a very young team, who has posted better results?

At the end of the day, the final results tell the tale. Not peoples' preconceived notions.