Kevin Duffy: Manuel facing decision of a lifetime on Calhoun's successor

[Adios]

Just make Ollie the coach. We have nothing to lose.

 

[mauconnfan]

While I agree with you that UConn shouldn't automatically give the job to Ollie (although I'm starting to change my opinion on that based on recruits comments), I have to totally disagree with you on this. I hope that UConn can find a way to fit JC into the program. Obviously not to have any coaching input whatsoever with maybe the exception of giving an opinion on potential recruits - in a meeting room after watching film, not traveling to events. But if you can use him to help be a fund raiser and continue to have a strong relationship with former players and having them come to campus during the summer, he's a huge benefit to the program without being in the way or reducing in any way the position of the next coach. He's been the face of Mens BB for over 25 years - having him available for non coaching things can only continue to benefit the program.

If and when he retires he's not going far....it's in his blood. The only way he distances himself from program unfortunately is if they do not hire KO....not saying they should and he should not be able to hold the school and committee/AD/Pres. hostage but like or not that's how it will play. He will be real close, maybe even keep an office, kinda Dee Rowe-ish I'm guessing. He will not get in the replacements shadow but be there for support and impact when needed....he will still be a huge sell to recruits!!

 

[Waquoit]

If and when he retires he's not going far....it's in his blood.

Not as deep as you think. If it was, he would be out talking about UConn more. JC's interviews are about JC.