"It's a Loss. It's not crushing us"

[superjohn]

Says you

That's one of his favorite Strawmen though. Taking it away from him is like showing up to a Superman party with a keg of kryptonite.

 

[Stainmaster]

Says you

Count all of the Calhoun references in people's complaints about the current status of the team and get back to me.

 

[Stainmaster]

That's one of his favorite Strawmen though. Taking it away from him is like showing up to a Superman party with a keg of kryptonite.

Sweet metaphor bruh

 

[uconnphil2016]

I still rooted for UConn to win both games -- and as it turned out, Benedict's (lack of a) working relationship with Diaco was far more of a driver of that termination than on-field performance.

You could also argue that it was a different situation because the players were much more likable. It's much easier to root for guys like BS, Diggs, Foley than it is to root for a kid who gets in an accident racing a scooter on the eve of the season and a bunch of guys whose names you can't even keep straight because 1/2 the team transferred out. Call me crazy, but I want to root for a team that is actually likable and gives effort, not a team with the attitude of national champions and the production of the local YMCA team

 

[ZenConn]

• Declining revenue: Check
• Declining fan support: Check
• Fire Coach Ollie: Check

Losing is part of the reason for declining revenue and fan support but not the only reason. Bad conference, scheduling and ticket pricing as discussed in previous threads. XL is a dump with a bunch of empty seats every game no matter who we play. Kentucky has Rupp Arena at close to 90% capacity at every game - including the cupcakes.

Let's not dump everything on KO here. His job is to coach - something that I admit hasn't been doing much of but let's be fair here.

 

[Stainmaster]

Call me crazy, but I want to root for a team that is actually likable and gives effort, not a team with the attitude of national champions and the production of the local YMCA team

Isn't that all on their coach though?

 

[uconnphil2016]

Isn't that all on their coach though?

They're responsible for how they represent themselves on the floor, and their coach is responsible that they wear a UConn uniform. The team doesn't have the talent to be a legitimate tournament team for any head coach, but Ollie certainly doesn't help things and he created the talent issue we're seeing now by recruiting guys with either an extensive injury history or character concerns--that leads to players who never see the floor or who transfer out.

 

[AdamaNation]

I mean...at this point I'm on board with the 'it's time for a change' crew, but what exactly do you want him to say?

Well we can’t say there hasn’t been vast improvements either. Ball movement. Assists. Outside shooting. Turnovers. Coach activity. Game plan. It just seems every catches lightning in a bottle with us and that is the problem. We smother Etou and Henderson smokes us. We always seem to lock up a teams best guy only to have the third ringer kill us. We are not Golden State Warriors. Oh. We got our wish. Lots of of Whaley Williams and Diarra (leg looked gimpy at the end from the minutes I think). No Dave o!!!fatigue again killed us too. All the fire Ollie guys pretty much got everything they asked for even a more conservative suit. Oh well. I’m sure when he takes ecu to the elite eight in six years the boneyarders that helped pack up his home will have some good stories to tell. Oh lots of Carlton too. Pretty sure they practiced fouling twice within one minute at two separate times. But we got what we wanted.

 

[Stainmaster]

They're responsible for how they represent themselves on the floor, and their coach is responsible that they wear a UConn uniform. The team doesn't have the talent to be a legitimate tournament team for any head coach, but Ollie certainly doesn't help things and he created the talent issue we're seeing now by recruiting guys with either an extensive injury history or character concerns--that leads to players who never see the floor or who transfer out.

Nice nuance - others ITT could use it.

 

[DMIL]

They're responsible for how they represent themselves on the floor, and their coach is responsible that they wear a UConn uniform. The team doesn't have the talent to be a legitimate tournament team for any head coach, but Ollie certainly doesn't help things and he created the talent issue we're seeing now by recruiting guys with either an extensive injury history or character concerns--that leads to players who never see the floor or who transfer out.

Sure....but it's not all on the coach.

 

[cohenzone]

He needs a lessen in public relations. You'd think after all his years in the NBA, he'd know how to respond to the media after losses. Clueless. This will be the weakness that costs him his job. Recruits can tell BS when they hear it too.

You think KO was the guy the reporters interviewed after a tough NBA loss? I’m not a fan of his coaching ( the team has at least shown some energy the last two games) but he hardly has NBA stage presence in his resume. He has to try and stay positive. No other choice.

 

[Macbeezle]

Good god, Ollie is has resorted to making up with his own version of Diacoisms to explain the struggles of the team.

 

[zls44]

 

[champs99and04]

You could also argue that it was a different situation because the players were much more likable. It's much easier to root for guys like BS, Diggs, Foley than it is to root for a kid who gets in an accident racing a scooter on the eve of the season and a bunch of guys whose names you can't even keep straight because 1/2 the team transferred out. Call me crazy, but I want to root for a team that is actually likable and gives effort, not a team with the attitude of national champions and the production of the local YMCA team

Something tells me that Phil the football fan is probably more likable than Phil the basketball fan and it actually has nothing to do with the players.

 

[mauconnfan]

It is acceptable. Either way, any reasonable person can see that Ollie is bad for the program. We want him to leave. Winning a few games just slows that process. We're not going to win consistently, so why should we want to be mediocre? I don't want Ollie getting another year on the back of more excuses and a season where we're slightly above .500

That is disgraceful but at least you admit it. I wish others would have your stupidity to come out of the "rather lose" closet and you know who you are! LOL

 

[mauconnfan]

You could also argue that it was a different situation because the players were much more likable. It's much easier to root for guys like BS, Diggs, Foley than it is to root for a kid who gets in an accident racing a scooter on the eve of the season and a bunch of guys whose names you can't even keep straight because 1/2 the team transferred out. Call me crazy, but I want to root for a team that is actually likable and gives effort, not a team with the attitude of national champions and the production of the local YMCA team

How many players on the football teams roster vs basketball? You could only pick 3? Nice ratio to be proud of. Pretty easy for me to root for Vital, Whaley, Diarra, Carlton, Polley not sure why it's tough for you.

 

[August_West]

How many players on the football teams roster vs basketball? You could only pick 3? Nice ratio to be proud of. Pretty easy for me to root for Vital, Whaley, Diarra, Carlton, Polley not sure why it's tough for you.

Because he is a hair away from blowing the “thug” dog whistle. There isn’t anything inherently unlikeable about this team. They seem like a decent bunch of kids

 

[The Funster]

I like the kids. I think they try hard. Unfortunately, the way they've been coached they're bringing knives to a gun fight. Offensively they looked much better last night. However, when they had the chance to put the game to bed their coach didn't give them an inbounds play to run.

 

[uconnphil2016]

Because he is a hair away from blowing the “thug” dog whistle. There isn’t anything inherently unlikeable about this team. They seem like a decent bunch of kids

LOL. I gave a very specific incident that points to my reasoning for the team being unlikeable in a) our team's leader not being a leader at all and b) a noticeable lack of effort. I countered that by pointing to three players from the football team who both showed great leadership--BS put his body on the line every day, Diggs went from being a homeless teenager to a great outside linebacker, and Foley anchored the defense. My argument has nothing to do with the coded racism that you're suggesting, which I'm not sure would even make sense because the bulk of the football team is black as well. The team is unlikeable in my opinion, but you can suggest whatever you'd like from that Mr West

 

[kobe]

Ollie is a great leader. Keep him around as long as possible.

 

[whaler11]

Because he is a hair away from blowing the “thug” dog whistle. There isn’t anything inherently unlikeable about this team. They seem like a decent bunch of kids

I find Adams pretty unlikeable.

I paricularly enjoyed the fancy handshake when they got up 4.

Maybe win a game before breaking those out.

 

[Waquoit]

There isn’t anything inherently unlikeable about this team.

But nothing really likeable either. I've been a fan of many lousy teams over the years and usually can find a nugget or two to root for. Not this bunch.

 

[Austin316]

He sounds like he is “ok with losing”

 

[LIuconn]

The kids seem to be likeable, they're just not talented enough or being out in a position to succeed. They definitely aren't punching above their weight class

 

[Tenspro2002]

I find Adams pretty unlikeable.

I paricularly enjoyed the fancy handshake when they got up 4.

Maybe win a game before breaking those out.

My opinion of him has gone down this year, with or without the scooter incident.

Playing for KO doesn't do him any favors, but he clearly doesn't do himself any favors either.

 

[uc1990]

My opinion of him has gone down this year, with or without the scooter incident.

Playing for KO doesn't do him any favors, but he clearly doesn't do himself any favors either.

Carfeul you almost didn't blame Ollie for everything. Real question for ya. If Gilbert doesn't get hurt is this team better? 2 points vs Tulsa better? 10points vs. WS better? I won't even ask about the others. Is Adams better with Gilbert or does he still do his thing(which doesn't involve his teammates much at all) I hear what you are saying about him not being like able I get that vibe a bit as well. I don't think he worked hard enough this off season(did he have an ankle injury or something?) I think he might stay next year because his stock is low right now but I do see alot of potential to be really good for him especially at the next level.

 

[UConnStats]

Dan Hurley’s latest presser after a 12 point win over La Salle is like for most of the people here who always hate Ollie’s postgame statements:

 

[Huskybass]

Dan Hurley’s latest presser after a 12 point win over La Salle is like for most of the people here who always hate Ollie’s postgame statements:

Hurley is striving for excellence. A mindset that is clearly a notch above what we are seeing.

 

[August_West]

Ollie is a great leader. Keep him around as long as possible.

Almost double the ncaa tournament wins than Cronin has.

Let that sink in

 

[August_West]

I find Adams pretty unlikeable.

I paricularly enjoyed the fancy handshake when they got up 4.

Maybe win a game before breaking those out.

You are reaching. And I said in the game thread “ don’t celebrate yet” but that is not grounds for being an unlikeable kid. Especially with so little to get pumped about this year.

For everyone else.
The other thing about Adams. If you claim you don’t like Adams but list Napier as a favorite player you are a front runner based solely on winning results as a personality judgement. Their personalities are eerily identical . In fact bazz may have been a touch more petulant. Just saying.