Is Ollie Serious

[Chief00]

Perimeter defense was not on Rodney first half. Quite a bit of missed assignments between Vital, Adams and Jackson, particularly between Vital and Jackson which is to be expected from freshmen playing against a more talented team. Rodney is by far and away the best overall defender on this team with some brilliant exceptions when Amida plays out of his mind.

What's promising is that they made big adjustments, particularly Vital. Vance missed at least two assignments when UConn was making a run but neither resulted in points.

I thought Amida had a great game relative to what we can expect from him. Had Rodney and Jalen played their average game UConn wins because of him. That's the problem with this team. They struggle to get even their average game from enough players. Last game Kentan was in a funk and this game he was great.

Glen Miller's gimmick defenses the first half had everyone confused - that is everyone on UConn!

 

[BUConn10]

What the hell is going on in here?

 

[Chief00]

The suits not bad. If anything I wouldn't say
"Pimp". I'd go with "southern funeral home director " but I didn't notice it until now.

I like the suit. This is all so silly - especially when you have Glen Miller sitting next to KO wearing his game day red socks.

 

[huskyniner]

Is it next year yet?

 

[intlzncster]

John you've gone over to the dark side. This is the type of suit to wear if you're going to Pitino a woman at the restaurant then this would be the suit to do it. When your team is consistently unprepared against decent teams and your record is what it is at a place like UCONN, you don't wear that to a nationally televised game. It shows a lack of seriousness. Do you see Geno wear that to games? No. Why not, because Geno is serious and has respect for himself and his image. I am not saying it had any impact on the game, but it's not a good look. No major program fears or respects us now, and when you have a head coach donning that type of outfit when your team is discombobulated it is doubly worse. That is Bob Diaco type of stupidity. I am glad that some of the boneyard members wives loved Ollie's outfit because that's the arena it belongs in.

PS: Elevate UCONN Standards

No, that suit is white. To hide the dribble.

 

[UConnfan8]

 

[intlzncster]

This is racist. Disgusting and not amusing. This is racist and offensive.

No it's not.

In fact, it's one of a million similar halloween costumes. If you type 'pimp suit' into google, you'll get endless pics of similar getups you can purchase for your next costume party. Enjoy.

 

[intlzncster]

The suits not bad. If anything I wouldn't say
"Pimp". I'd go with "southern funeral home director " but I didn't notice it until now.

hahahaha gold.

 

[Son of Robert]

Addressing the whole Purvis Ferrari quote. I think Rodney is a very good player both offensively and defensively and generally carries his share of the load and more even. I have wondered if the Ferrari quote was directly related to how fast he is on the break.

 

[huskymagic]

No, that suit is white. To hide the dribble.

LOL. The difference between Pitino and Ollie is that Pitino has proven himself, his teams don't have a pattern of consistently poor play, and Louisville is in the ACC. Our situation is much more precarious. The point still stands.

 

[KingAG]

LOL. The difference between Pitino and Ollie is that Pitino has proven himself, his teams don't have a pattern of consistently poor play, and Louisville is in the ACC. Our situation is much more precarious. The point still stands.

I mean your point "stands" but it's still an ignorant post. There's so much to complain about and you chose his suit? It's just weird man. No one gave a damn about his suit. No recruit, player, coach, commentator, fan (besides you). You are literally the "ONLY" one who cared. The saying goes "If you think everyone in the room is crazy, then maybe your the crazy one"

 

[smudubs]

I think it's more than $1,800

Way more. At least double. Thinking that was only $1,800 may be the most offensive thing I've read about the suit

 

[jibsey]

We were bullied. On offense. They powered to the rim and cleaned up. Where will our muscle be next year? Durham looks weak.

 

[traitor71]

This is racist. Disgusting and not amusing.


This is racist and offensive.

You're either trolling, or you're an idiot. If you're really offended by those posts then you should probably do your part for global warming and reduce carbon emissions by holding your breath until you go face down. Pathetic.

 

[TerryA88]

Seems like quite a few posters have developed a false sense of confidence...let me ask. Would any of you speak to KO and tell him he looks like a pimp in any particular suit he might wear?

KO doesn't shop at JC Penny's and some Boneyarders have an issue?. Of all the possible descriptions that might have been used for a suit - pimp was not the one. It truly reflects how simple and ignorant you are.

 

[huskyrob1]

Fish I agree which is why it is more egregious. Wearing suits like that when your winning and dominating is one thing, but wearing Diaco suits when your team plays like doo doo is quite another. He is becoming like Diaco day by day and is completely out of touch. Calling Rod a Ferrari and calling Enoch one of the best offensive big men in UCONN history already.

Did he just lose out again on a couple of key recruits? Just wondering.

 

[yukonyc212]

The question needs to be asked is Ollie serious going to a nationally televised game wearing a pimp suit and expected to be taken seriously? I have never seen a respected and feared coach wear that to a game.

SMU Thoughts--

SMU is a good team with good players and a good coach. Milton, Ojeleye, and Moore are ballers with high IQs.

---Kentan and Amida were both special on the offensive and defensive side respectfully. The battle for the boards was even.

--Jalen Adams needs to play better in these type of games. You can't have your supposed best player playing that bad before he twists his ankle. This game was lost early.
--Vance and Vital played very well especially in the second half and you cant really ask much more from them.
--Rod having another Rod game shooting horribly. Defense on the perimeter was especially bad in the first half and was the difference in the game.

Pimp suit? That's what you think a "pimp suit" is. My god there are some cretins lurking here. This is what a "red pimp suit" is. You sir are a dolt.

Redirect Notice

Note the cane... to keep his ho's in check.

 

[temery]

His suit? Really? The comment is not offense, it's stupid.

 

[UConnDad]

We talkin' 'bout suits!

 

[Hankster]

Is that purple? I didn't even notice during the game.

Neither did .I guess I don't pay attention. Oh look. Adams tag is hanging out. Unprofessional to say the least. That tag caused drag when he was on fast breaks. No wonder this team needs improvement.
this team needs improvement.

 

[mauconnfan]

Pimp suit? Really magic, you were already consistently the biggest joke on this board with your ridiculous basketball thoughts now your fashion thoughts?

Just stop, really nothing you say ever makes sense.

 

[huskymagic]

Seems like quite a few posters have developed a false sense of confidence...let me ask. Would any of you speak to KO and tell him he looks like a pimp in any particular suit he might wear?

KO doesn't shop at JC Penny's and some Boneyarders have an issue?. Of all the possible descriptions that might have been used for a suit - pimp was not the one. It truly reflects how simple and ignorant you are.

Terry calling somebody a "pimp" can have both a positive or negative connotation depending how you use it. Your attempt at moralizing truly reflects how simple you are. I said wearing that suits reflects lack of seriousness about whats happening on the court and what has happened to our university in realignment. The suit is bad mojo. Going from one clown(Diaco) to one approaching him(Ollie) is concerning considering our situation.
Example: " How you doing pimp" : Positive
Example: "Pimp did you Pitino your date": Positive LOL

 

[mauconnfan]

Terry calling somebody a "pimp" can have both a positive or negative connotation depending how you use it. Your attempt at moralizing truly reflects how simple you are. I said wearing that suits reflects lack of seriousness about whats happening on the court and what has happened to our university in realignment. The suit is bad mojo. Going from one clown(Diaco) to one approaching him(Ollie) is concerning considering our situation.
Example: " How you doing pimp" : Positive
Example: "Pimp did you Pitino your date": Positive LOL

 

[huskymagic]

Did he just lose out again on a couple of key recruits? Just wondering.

He certainly didn't help himself with David Duke yesterday.

Pimp suit? Really magic, you were already consistently the biggest savant on this board with your Incredible basketball thoughts now your fashion thoughts

Fixed. Watch Suits and see if anyone on the show wears that clown suit. Ask Geno if he wears that suit or Calhoun. Of course they don't because the're serious and half respect for their image and how the world perceives them. Of course I am taking the suit thing a bit too seriously, but he's approaching Diaco status with his hyperbole of players, wearing that, and lack of team performance on the court.

PS: Why did the university give Ollie a 5 year extension that was done secretly and we found out about it 2 months after the facts in a hushed manner. Not exactly a ringing endorsement there

 

[Ukonnfan]

You should wish you didnt start this thread.

 

[David 76]

What great coach in the college games(Calhoun,Wright, K, Calimari, Self, Izzo, Boeheim, Williams, etc) wears that to a game. That suit is a reflection of his lack of seriousness. He is pathetic and embarrassing us. Battling through adversity is another Olliesm right up there with all the incredible

You mean what old white guy dresses like a young urban black guy? None- Wow!

 

[David 76]

No it's not.

In fact, it's one of a million similar halloween costumes. If you type 'pimp suit' into google, you'll get endless pics of similar getups you can purchase for your next costume party. Enjoy.

Sorry Int but the inability to understand that that different folks and subcultures have different fashion tastes is part of what prejudice is. To jump to a stereotype of pimp confirms that. There was no floppy hat or walking stick. Just a very nice jacket in an unusual color.

 

[intlzncster]

Sorry Int but the inability to understand that that different folks and subcultures have different fashion tastes is part of what prejudice is. To jump to a stereotype of pimp confirms that. There was no floppy hat or walking stick. Just a very nice jacket in an unusual color.

Exactly, and that's the whole point. If you read my post, it essentially says that, given the OP's outrage at what is a normal suit (and the fact he called it a pimp suit) , I would have thought it was something as ludicrous as what I posted. What I posted is a pimp suit. Not what Ollie was wearing. This ain't that hard to pick up in reading the post.

 

[huskymagic]

You know what's more interesting about this, it's the fact that in 2013 and 2014 when we had Napier, Boat, Daniels, and Giffey and we we were a good team, I never saw Ollie wear this type of suit. After that since he solidified his place at UCONN and won a title with Calhoun's players and got a hefty 5 year deal he has been donning these type of outfits at least once a year. What changed besides the size of the paycheck and his divorce?

PS: @david, Calhoun may be an old white guy, but he has more swagger and is "cooler" than Kevin Ollie will ever be, he doesn't need a suit to show that. You and a few others attempt to make every critique of Ollie racial is the problem. Not winning and not being mindful of what our university has gone through will invite criticism. The incredible sensitivity by some here regarding Ollie is funny. Where was all this moral outrage when people were hammering Diaco, justifiably so, on a daily basis. Go re-read my posts in this thread.

 

[superjohn]

You know what's more interesting about this, it's the fact that in 2013 and 2014 when we had Napier, Boat, Daniels, and Giffey and we we were a good team, I never saw Ollie wear this type of suit. After that since he solidified his place at UCONN and won a title with Calhoun's players and got a hefty 5 year deal he has been donning these type of outfits at least once a year. What changed besides the size of the paycheck and his divorce?

PS: @david, Calhoun may be an old white guy, but he has more swagger and is "cooler" than Kevin Ollie will ever be, he doesn't need a suit to show that. You and a few others attempt to make every critique of Ollie racial is the problem. Not winning and not being mindful of what our university has gone through will invite criticism. The incredible sensitivity by some here regarding Ollie is funny. Where was all this moral outrage when people were hammering Diaco, justifiably so, on a daily basis. Go re-read my posts in this thread.

Please stop.