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I've never seen singularly anyone more exiled, vilified, who's had so much resentment towards them from a fan base after winning a title somewhere, and of course of it's this fan base (us). Like/than Kevin Ollie. It's pretty disappointing.

Yeah he ultimately sucked, but he's still a Husky. I hope they mend that someday and have him come back. Infact im calling it now, when they have the 2014 team reunite in a decade...
 
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I've never seen singularly anyone more exiled, vilified, who's had so much resentment towards them from a fan base after winning a title somewhere, and of course of it's this fan base (us). Like/than Kevin Ollie. It's pretty disappointing.

Yeah he ultimately sucked, but he's still a Husky. I hope they mend that someday and have him come back. Infact im calling it now, when they have the 2014 team reunite in a decade...
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He ran the program into the ground and alienated anyone and everyone along the way. That includes Jim Calhoun, who single-handedly got him the job.

I’m not rooting against Ollie or anything, but it shouldn’t be a mystery why so many fans don’t support him.
 
I liked Vaughn, and thought he was doing a good job. This is a great spot for an interim coach. Most mid-season firings are because the team had unrealistic expectations (the Bucks) or the team sucks (almost every other midseason firing). But the Nets are decent, have low expectations, and the second easiest remaining schedule. Not a bad spot for Ollie to land in.
 
It sounds pathetic at this point, like saying the one thing you remember about his tenure is free throw shooting.

HooperScooper said:
Not to get into this for the millionth time, but people aren't mad because he sucked at the end. They're mad because he deliberately stopped doing his job. But I've been over it for a while. I wish him luck.
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Scoe said:
Good for him, this looks like a bridge coaching type of promotion. Yes he flamed out here and made a lot of mistakes and horrible decisions.

I still don’t wish doom on him like others here will it doesn’t make you any better of a person, it’s not how I was raised. He did win us a national championship and people forget he was here in 2011, Kemba was good before 2011 but wasn’t cardiac Kemba prior to 2011.

Hopefully he has become a better as UConn obviously has with a national championship and hopefully more.
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HooperScooper said:
Not to get into this for the millionth time, but people aren't mad because he sucked at the end. They're mad because he deliberately stopped doing his job. But I've been over it for a while. I wish him luck.
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And then fought to get the $11m that any reasonable arbitrator or court would have denied after he stopped trying. His interests were opposed to UConn's interests, so he became the bad guy. Since our AD is still short on money, I'd rather put the $11m into the Gampel concourse. Hell, maybe he can give it back and we'll name it after him.
 
HuskyHawk said:
And then fought to get the $11m that any reasonable arbitrator or court would have denied after he stopped trying. His interests were opposed to UConn's interests, so he became the bad guy. Since our AD is still short on money, I'd rather put the $11m into the Gampel concourse. Hell, maybe he can give it back and we'll name it after him.
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Jimbo Fisher will make $75 million over the next few years to wake up in the morning. Its what happens. A coach with a contract gets fired, and the school pays out the contract. Except when they try not to. Except that they do anyway.

I mean come on, given what Georgetown is paying Cooley, does anyone not think a national championship is worth $11 million?
 
Maybe he can give Daniel Hamilton another chance , he probably would have been a first round pick with Hurley.
 
HCCForever said:
I wish him nothing but the best. I have screwed up in the past and was given second and third chances. I’m not too nice but identify with lost souls.
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I'm cool with second chances, even if you're 45 and making them. A second chance doesn't need to be making millions in a public-facing job.
 
xclamations said:
I've never seen singularly anyone more exiled, vilified, who's had so much resentment towards them from a fan base after winning a title somewhere, and of course of it's this fan base (us). Like/than Kevin Ollie. It's pretty disappointing.

Yeah he ultimately sucked, but he's still a Husky. I hope they mend that someday and have him come back. Infact im calling it now, when they have the 2014 team reunite in a decade...
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I think Shabazz and maybe Ray or Donny will have a role in reuniting Ollie with the university. The athletic department who cares so long he’s reunited with the fans and alums keep the politics out of it.
 
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As bad as the grudges are against Edsall and Diaco - at least I understand them.

We are on top of the hoops world - let KO be. It all worked out in the end. (I was pissed at him too at the time, but I'm over it)
 
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I've never seen singularly anyone more exiled, vilified, who's had so much resentment towards them from a fan base after winning a title somewhere, and of course of it's this fan base (us). Like/than Kevin Ollie. It's pretty disappointing.

Yeah he ultimately sucked, but he's still a Husky. I hope they mend that someday and have him come back. Infact im calling it now, when they have the 2014 team reunite in a decade...
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Nope only lazy entitled 23 year old gets that courtesy!
 
Ollie's legacy here is a complicated one that certainly leaves room for some bitterness, resentment, and feelings of betrayal. What I've never understood are those who take it farther than that. People are going to disappoint you sometimes. That's life.

If Dan Hurley stops recruiting tomorrow (which is really what people mean when they say he stopped doing his job), I'm not going to say he shouldn't still be paid his contract. That's not how the free market works.
 
husky429 said:
Should I be cheering for Ollie because he was so bad we had to fire him and he cost us $11,000,000? Because I'm not.

Yes, I am happy Hurley is our coach and we won a natty. Duh. So I wouldn't go back in time and change things if I could I guess.

That doesn't mean I can't wish a heaping pile of blowout losses and more professional embarrassment on our old friend Kevin. He was both a terrible coach, a bad role model, and a s---y person while he was here. I can deal with being a poor coach; the rest of it was pathetic.
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I tend to think it’s not this serious. He won us #4 and then was a bad program builder. Because of this he was subsequently fired. We don’t need to wish ill on the man. We’re doing just fine. We’re way too successful and happy to come across as bitter exes. It’s time we move on. He has.

Congrats KO and thank you for #4. Go Huskies
 
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Yanksrock615 said:
I always hear about how “KO runs his offense” but from what I remember it was just a bunch of pickup beat your man basketball? I couldn’t imagine KO running the caliber of offense Hurley runs now.
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The 2014 offense was beautiful and the guard play was mostly elite throughout his time here. Don’t think it’s the offense we see now, but it was good nonetheless.

It was a bad ending. But it doesn’t take away from the fact that the 2014 run was one of the most impressive coaching performances of all time.
 
Lol at some of these replies. The NBA game and the college game are drastically different. Ollie is more suited for the NBA as he was a veteran for 13 years. I think he’ll do a great job.

If Ollie has success it’s that much better for our program. Why people hope he fails is beyond me. Do I like how he left? No, but that ship has sailed.
 
Breakups in life never go well. In almost any way. I think we would all chip in the cash for another banner if they only cost 11mm each.

He won us a Natty and was a great 4 year player for us. Period. Lots of great coaches would kill for that.

He is family, let the breakup go, it’s been long enough.

Congrats KO, I for one look forward to giving you a standing O when you come back to Gampel.
 
UConnTrumbull said:
Good for him but he left this program to rot so I apologize if I’m not his biggest cheerleader. Thank goodness for Daniel Hurley.
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I'm still not sure what caused him to leave (some recruiting violations come to mind) but it's kind of harsh not to wish him well in future endeavors.
 
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