It's Time

[Henry]

Assuming the tounament ban is not lifted for next year, it is time for Coach Calhoun to consider stepping down. If there is no tournament next year, Lamb and Drummond will leave this year, Omar Calhoun will probably reconsider and it will be more difficult to recruit for 2013-14. How many kids will be willing to commit to a school with a coach who would be 72 years old and has missed time for multiple health issues? In the 90's, Rick Pitino was able to rebuild at Kentucky while they were banned from the tournament and on probation. We will never see another coach like Jim Calhoun at UCONN but if he really wants what is best for the school he will help us transition to a new coach. I would like to thank him for all he has done for us, the school and UCONN basketball but it is time.

 

[johnhuskies95]

I remember a lot of these posts from this time two years ago.

 

[Kitaman]

Why post this insulting message about our coach. He has earned the right to coach until he's 90. Had they won would you have posted this?

 

[Brochacho]

Thanks Henry, we were all waiting anxiously for you to weigh in.

 

[TopDog18]

Shut up. If we have to drag Calhoun out in a stretcher in his 90s because he wants to still coach then so be it. He's earned it.

 

[Robertelamin]

He will step down when he wants to step down.

 

[fortebleedsblue]

He will step down when he wants to step down.

+1

 

[8893]

We need a way to "Dislike" posts.

 

[djct1999]

Agreed. Calhoun has earned that right, but that also doesnt mean it may end gracefully. Like some great players, many great coaches have stayed on to long.(paterno, bowden, etc) Most importantly, at what point does it become unfair to the kids. Seriously, name one other major program who loses their coach for 5+ games annually.

 

[Robertelamin]

, he just won the national championship last year.

 

[Palatine]

Assuming the tounament ban is not lifted for next year, it is time for Coach Calhoun to consider stepping down. If there is no tournament next year, Lamb and Drummond will leave this year, Omar Calhoun will probably reconsider and it will be more difficult to recruit for 2013-14. How many kids will be willing to commit to a school with a coach who would be 72 years old and has missed time for multiple health issues? In the 90's, Rick Pitino was able to rebuild at Kentucky while they were banned from the tournament and on probation. We will never see another coach like Jim Calhoun at UCONN but if he really wants what is best for the school he will help us transition to a new coach. I would like to thank him for all he has done for us, the school and UCONN basketball but it is time.

Shut the up.

 

[Henry]

Shut the up.

Great reply. Your college education has sure paid off. If you notice I did not criticize Calhoun's coaching just stated the facts. Plus, the same comments were there 2 years ago and look what that class lead to. It lead to next year's ban. Based on how this year's group has played can you seriously say it was Calhoun's coaching and not Kemba's clutch play that lead to the NC? We were lousy heading into the Big East Tournament last year and Kemba carried us for 11 games. Do you really think we can recruit top talent under the circumstances? Gene Keady helped transition Matt Painter to coach at Purdue. Coach Calhoun may have earned the right to coach as long as he wants but is that best for the program?

 

[Henry]

Thanks Henry, we were all waiting anxiously for you to weigh in.

Sorry for being a new member. I've only watched UCONN basketball since 1980.

 

[RabidHusky]

Didn't Omar sign an LOI. How can he reconsider. ..even if he could I doubt he would.

 

[Fishy]

I started to read this thread, saw something about Calhoun retiring, then something about duck*ing off and then something about Purdue and then my head blew up.

 

[UCHuskies08]

It's Time .... for "Henry" to shut up.

 

[DrewDog85]

Sorry for being a new member. I've only watched UCONN basketball since 1980.

Sure you have,,, btw I assume you hate your parents for naming you Henry,,

 

[aceboon]

I remember a lot of these posts from this time two years ago.

These same posts were made after the ND loss to end the reg season last year.

 

[Tenspro2002]

I think it's a fair question to talk about Calhoun's successor, but I would make the case that this period of uncertainty makes it even more necessary for him to stay.

If we hand off the program to Kevin Ollie (or whoever) when it's mired in turmoil, there's a huge risk we could flame out into obscurity. On the other hand, if we ride out the next few years with JC, let him right the ship, and then transition to a new coach under more "stable" conditions, that gives us the best chance to continue being a national power.

 

[HuskyBandDad]

Assuming the tounament ban is not lifted for next year, it is time for Coach Calhoun to consider stepping down. If there is no tournament next year, Lamb and Drummond will leave this year, Omar Calhoun will probably reconsider and it will be more difficult to recruit for 2013-14. How many kids will be willing to commit to a school with a coach who would be 72 years old and has missed time for multiple health issues? In the 90's, Rick Pitino was able to rebuild at Kentucky while they were banned from the tournament and on probation. We will never see another coach like Jim Calhoun at UCONN but if he really wants what is best for the school he will help us transition to a new coach. I would like to thank him for all he has done for us, the school and UCONN basketball but it is time.

One word - Moronic

 

[businesslawyer]

Shut the up.

Well reasoned and well written.

 

[dpross]

This post is more unnecessary than insulting. How on earth does one extrapolate the results from the game today (a game that I really enjoyed for about 36 minutes) into this exaggerated negativity, then icing the BS with a shot at Calhoun. Shameful.

 

[Walker11]

If you notice I did not criticize Calhoun's coaching just stated the facts.

There is nothing better than someone spouting off pure BS and defending their position because it is a "fact."

 

[joober jones]

I was really impressed by the Cuse fans holding up the signs wishing for Calhoun to get well soon. Sad when rival schools are showing more respect for a coach than people in his own fanbase.

 

[Mr.Phat]

Assuming the tounament ban is not lifted for next year, it is time for Coach Calhoun to consider stepping down. If there is no tournament next year, Lamb and Drummond will leave this year, Omar Calhoun will probably reconsider and it will be more difficult to recruit for 2013-14. How many kids will be willing to commit to a school with a coach who would be 72 years old and has missed time for multiple health issues? In the 90's, Rick Pitino was able to rebuild at Kentucky while they were banned from the tournament and on probation. We will never see another coach like Jim Calhoun at UCONN but if he really wants what is best for the school he will help us transition to a new coach. I would like to thank him for all he has done for us, the school and UCONN basketball but it is time.

You're 0-12 son. 12 comments, no likes. With comments like this are you prepared to go 0-2000?