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Jeff Jacobs: UConn AD Benedict speaks after rattling Boneyard
Two relevant/timely topics for the basketball crowd... KO and Season ticket process (There's much more in the article).
>>These are ticklish days at UConn. The ugly fight over Ollie’s firing “with cause” is headed for arbitration. It’s an all-or-nothing decision. UConn pays Ollie more than $10 million remaining on his contract. Or UConn pays zilch. An epic defeat would reflect badly on Benedict, and UConn President Susan Herbst. Total victory, while harsh in the strict application of Ollie’s contract, would satisfy those who believe Ollie did a horrible job the past few years and who assert that UConn, without Power Five cartel gold, is facing crushing financial burdens.<<
>>“I don’t have any problem with what Ray said,” said Benedict, who confirmed he had a conversation with Allen on the Ollie situation. “Ray needs to have a voice. This is a very important thing for him. Ray’s not just a former basketball player, he’s committing his time and energy to advance the university by being part of the foundation. Ray’s very engaged. “He’s an important part of this family. I have a great deal of respect for Ray. Certainly, I respect his feelings.”<<
>>“Look, we have self-inflicted a lot of pain on ourselves with some of our ticket and priority seating policies,” Benedict said. “They are going to change. We shouldn’t be re-seating people every year in basketball. At one time, when I wasn’t here, maybe it was appropriate. It’s not appropriate anymore. If we have people committed to season tickets, we shouldn’t force them to change seats because someone’s willing to pay more money. That has been a source of consternation and been offensive to our fan base. There’s got to be some loyalty.”<<@John
Two relevant/timely topics for the basketball crowd... KO and Season ticket process (There's much more in the article).
>>These are ticklish days at UConn. The ugly fight over Ollie’s firing “with cause” is headed for arbitration. It’s an all-or-nothing decision. UConn pays Ollie more than $10 million remaining on his contract. Or UConn pays zilch. An epic defeat would reflect badly on Benedict, and UConn President Susan Herbst. Total victory, while harsh in the strict application of Ollie’s contract, would satisfy those who believe Ollie did a horrible job the past few years and who assert that UConn, without Power Five cartel gold, is facing crushing financial burdens.<<
>>“I don’t have any problem with what Ray said,” said Benedict, who confirmed he had a conversation with Allen on the Ollie situation. “Ray needs to have a voice. This is a very important thing for him. Ray’s not just a former basketball player, he’s committing his time and energy to advance the university by being part of the foundation. Ray’s very engaged. “He’s an important part of this family. I have a great deal of respect for Ray. Certainly, I respect his feelings.”<<
>>“Look, we have self-inflicted a lot of pain on ourselves with some of our ticket and priority seating policies,” Benedict said. “They are going to change. We shouldn’t be re-seating people every year in basketball. At one time, when I wasn’t here, maybe it was appropriate. It’s not appropriate anymore. If we have people committed to season tickets, we shouldn’t force them to change seats because someone’s willing to pay more money. That has been a source of consternation and been offensive to our fan base. There’s got to be some loyalty.”<<@John