Long Goodman article on the program

[FartMan69]

KO stinks at his job. Fire him.

 

[Whtdmd]

Well KO saw him at Hoopall, at Albertus Magnus, twice at Brewster. 4 visits after he committed, the UCONN staff saw him more then Ollie. I dont know why if that is enough for a kid who already sign a LOI. This is all BS started by disgruntle ex-employees n family members. You think some alpha like Kemba Walker will be making excuses like this

 

[swami7774]

“‘I love the program. I love UConn. I'm rooting for Kevin Ollie,’ said Calhoun...”

There was a time Calhoun would have said “I love Kevin Ollie.”

That he didn’t says a lot.

 

[Tuna]

Thanks for the investigative reporting Jeff.

I'd love to know how many games the average coach goes to of a recruit that is already signed? Maybe Jeff could ask Jim Calhoun. Why the hell would a signee even want his future coach wasting time watching numerous games of his while his coach could be out recruiting other top players to play with? Why would we even want prima donnas like this in the first place?

 

[HooperScooper]

Thanks for the investigative reporting Jeff.

I'd love to know how many games the average coach goes to of a recruit that is already signed? Maybe Jeff could ask Jim Calhoun. Why the hell would a signee even want his future coach wasting time watching numerous games of his while his coach could be out recruiting other top players to play with? Why would we even want prima donnas like this in the first place?

I'm guessing you have no idea how recruiting works.

 

[Chief00]

Well KO saw him at Hoopall, at Albertus Magnus, twice at Brewster. 4 visits after he committed, the UCONN staff saw him more then Ollie. I dont know why if that is enough for a kid who already sign a LOI. This is all BS started by disgruntle ex-employees n family members. You think some alpha like Kemba Walker will be making excuses like this

Yeah, Glen Miller, directly or indirectly, may score some points on the Internet throwing out such nonsense to sports writers

Thanks for the investigative reporting Jeff.

I'd love to know how many games the average coach goes to of a recruit that is already signed? Maybe Jeff could ask Jim Calhoun. Why the hell would a signee even want his future coach wasting time watching numerous games of his while his coach could be out recruiting other top players to play with? Why would we even want prima donnas like this in the first place?

Leaving the Miller revenge thing aside - I do think most kids like attention. If you don’t believe me look at social media and selfie’s etc.

 

[Chief00]

Chief why do we care how much alimony Ollie has to pay Ms. Ollie. Ollie is a very wealthy man and so is Stephanie thanks to Kevin.

There are many reasons that UCONN has not to give him the full buyout and Ollie will accept the deal for the many reasons I have outlined before.

PS: UCONN is not going to be held hostage to a man who needs to pay his ex 1 million dollars or more in alimony a year and no judge will accept those crocodile tears.

It’s another variable in the negotiations which will further complicate things in terms of flexibility.

 

[huskymedic]

Yeah, Glen Miller, directly or indirectly, may score some points on the Internet throwing out such nonsense to sports writers


Leaving the Miller revenge thing aside - I do think most kids like attention. If you don’t believe me look at social media and selfie’s etc.

Isn’t it the Head Coach’s job to know which kids like/crave/warrant the additional attention and which ones don’t - and to be sure those that do - “feel the love” to keep them happy if you really want them on campus?

 

[whaler11]

Well KO saw him at Hoopall, at Albertus Magnus, twice at Brewster. 4 visits after he committed, the UCONN staff saw him more then Ollie. I dont know why if that is enough for a kid who already sign a LOI. This is all BS started by disgruntle ex-employees n family members. You think some alpha like Kemba Walker will be making excuses like this

Certainly the problem is everyone but Kevin Ollie.

When you get paid $3 million a year to coach the 176th best team in the country, it’s the people who are gone and say mean things that are the program.

It’s all #fakenews. I can’t wait til next years’s 9-22 season to hear who at fault then.

 

[Paesano]

It’s another variable in the negotiations which will further complicate things in terms of flexibility.

I always thought alimony could be adjusted if situations/income changes?

 

[Chief00]

I always thought alimony could be adjusted if situations/income changes?

True, if it’s substantial, generally considered to be 15% change. A judge would have to approve or decide on the modification. Remember, the divorce papers were filed by his wife after the 2014 Championship contract increase - my sense is it will be about the money.

 

[the Q]

True, if it’s substantial, generally considered to be 15% change. A judge would have to approve or decide on the modification. Remember, the divorce papers were filed by his wife after the 2014 Championship contract increase - my sense is it will be about the money.

This just shows how stupid the laws are for divorce.

no one should be profiting off of this scenario. At all.

 

[Sky ball]

The most concerning thing I read, regarding Vance:

"Jackson, who averaged 8.1 points and 26 minutes per game as a freshman, met with Ollie after last season and wanted to know what the plan was for him to be able to develop into more than just a spot-up shooter."

"[Jackson] wanted a clear plan going forward," the source said. "He didn't want to transfer, but there was no plan."

Huh? No plan for a player that we could've really used this season and beyond? No plan for a player who actually wanted to stay? If this is true then this is finally does it for me. He needs to be gone and we need a change.

I read Ollie gave him a plan called 'Get in the Gym'. Good Plan no?

"OK Guys here's the plan for you all this season "Get in the Gym".

I may take up college coaching, I too can earn $3 Mil a year with a Get in the Gym plan.

 

[8893]

I can’t wait til next years’s 9-22 season to hear who at fault then.

If, as I expect, Ollie is not our coach next season, it will be interesting to see what happens if we do that poorly.

One thing is sure: Stainmaster will be unleashing the biggest dose of “I told you so” this board has ever seen.

 

[UCweCONN]

RNs earn $150K plus in CT.

It was the absolute wrong time for KO to get divorced when his income was at its max. Probably saw the opportunity and went for it. Funny how less than a year earlier, he and she talked like everything was all rainbows and butterflies.

 

[whaler11]

If, as I expect, Ollie is not our coach next season, it will be interesting to see what happens if we do that poorly.

One thing is sure: Stainmaster will be unleashing the biggest dose of “I told you so” this board has ever seen.

To me, at this point it’s a longshot to be better next year no matter who the coach is.

No matter who is coach it would seem you’d need both of these to be true: Adams stays and Gilbert rises from the dead.

 

[dennismenace]

Good article. The only thing I’m not buying is the Vance Jackson story. He was gone regardless of how his meeting with Ollie went at the end of the season.

Agreed and I am sure that Jackson's shortcomings were pointed out innumerable times by KO and staff. But if you "picture yourself" as the next Kevin Durant and have neither the talent nor the work ethic it is never going to happen.
I kind of laugh at that response by KO because it summarizes the lack of effort and hustle of so many players in this program for the last few years. I'd like to hear KO's version of Jackson's shortcomings but he repeatedly talked about guys working on weaknesses in the gym after hours. I also am not buying that coaches were not available to help guys. And what about the commitments to summer camps? I am sure there is plenty of blame to go around but I think it is one sided in this article. We shall see how great the transfers out become in the next few years. You either have character or you don't and it is a little late to start developing it in a year or two and expecting grand results.

 

[Stainmaster]

If, as I expect, Ollie is not our coach next season, it will be interesting to see what happens if we do that poorly.

One thing is sure: Stainmaster will be unleashing the biggest dose of “I told you so” this board has ever seen.

And to clarify, it’s not a “we would’ve been better under Ollie” I told you so, because we wouldn’t be.

The next few years are shaping up to be a bloodbath no matter who the coach is. We’re not in Ohio State’s shoes and we aren’t hiring Chris Holtmann.

 

[whaler11]

Agreed and I am sure that Jackson's shortcomings were pointed out innumerable times by KO and staff. But if you "picture yourself" as the next Kevin Durant and have neither the talent nor the work ethic it is never going to happen.
I kind of laugh at that response by KO because it summarizes the lack of effort and hustle of so many players in this program for the last few years. I'd like to hear KO's version of Jackson's shortcomings but he repeatedly talked about guys working on weaknesses in the gym after hours. I also am not buying that coaches were not available to help guys. And what about the commitments to summer camps? I am sure there is plenty of blame to go around but I think it is one sided in this article. We shall see how great the transfers out become in the next few years. You either have character or you don't and it is a little late to start developing it in a year or two and expecting grand results.

Go write the article from the other side.

Tell the positive story of how you take a 4 time National Champion to #176 in the country.

Clearly in all this #fakenews you can tease out the truth.

 

[DMIL]

RNs earn $150K plus in CT.

It was the absolute wrong time for KO to get divorced when his income was at its max. Probably saw the opportunity and went for it. Funny how less than a year earlier, he and she talked like everything was all rainbows and butterflies.

That’s marriage for you. You only see what people want you to see.

 

[FDNY99]

Thank you. I take pride in calling out malakas. You ain't seen nothing yet. Can't wait to see KO still here next year to watch your head explode.

I guess that’s a 2way street..cause when DB fires him you won’t be here anymore posting stupid S. H. I. T

 

[UConnNick]

Please.

As a freshman he had an effective fg% of 53.3 and shot 39.7% from 3 pt range.

He was so far head and shoulders above everyone on last year’s team as a shooter it’s ridiculous.

You don’t like the kid and you don’t want him around - fine I guess. The kid can shoot the basketball.

I don't think it's about disliking the kid...more like disliking having his daddy around. We didn't and don't need players with whack job parents, to coin a phrase our own James A. Calhoun uses to describe parents like Jackson's daddy.

 

[UConn_Top_Dog]

What world do you live in where this is even a possibility?

I'd love to be fly on the wall for that conversation.

AD Dave: Kevin, we're going to have to let you go.

Ollie: Ok. That'll be $9 million dollars, please.

AD Dave: OR....or...we forget about that pesky little contract you signed and we pay you a small fraction of the king's ransom that you're currently making for the exact same job.

Lol man contracts are meant to be broken. It's just a piece of paper. What ever happened to just a handshake. They should renegotiate the contract and void the old contract. Again, if KO really bleeds blue money should not matter. Look at Geno, he is not accepting pay this year. KO should follow his example. It would be honorable.

 

[The Viking]

RNs earn $150K plus in CT.

This salary estimate is so far from accurate I don't know where to begin.

 

[UConn_Top_Dog]

I guess that’s a 2way street..cause when DB fires him you won’t be here anymore posting stupid S. H. I. T

Lmfao... you mad brah? Malaka...

 

[8893]

This salary estimate is so far from accurate I don't know where to begin.

Oh no. I just demanded that my wife tell me where she’s been stashing the $115K I’m not seeing of that.

 

[intlzncster]

Lol man contracts are meant to be broken. It's just a piece of paper. What ever happened to just a handshake. They should renegotiate the contract and void the old contract. Again, if KO really bleeds blue money should not matter. Look at Geno, he is not accepting pay this year. KO should follow his example. It would be honorable.

Geno is taking his full pay this year. Same as every year. He just made one off the cuff remark to the contrary.

 

[Robertelamin]

Oh no. I just demanded that my wife tell me where she’s been stashing the $115K I’m not seeing of that.

Bitcoin

 

[olehead]

This pisses me off.

 

[HuskyHawk]

Article simply reiterates what we knew, and what was obvious from the results we’ve seen.

• Recruiting effort isn’t there, and talent recognition is poor. That remains true once they sign. He doesn’t know who his best players are. Even now, he doesn’t know who to play or when to play them.
• Game planning for opponents is non existent. Look at how we start games. Look how unprepared we have been for teams like Wagner and Columbia. They toss the ball and we play as if it’s a game in the neighborhood.
• Individual coaching, which leads to player development, doesn’t seem to occur. Who has improved on this team? Adams was better the second half of his freshman season than he is now. Facey got better as a senior, probably because KO had to finally play him. Other than Facey, nobody on any of the last 3-4 teams has been better year to year than they were when they got here.

It all points to the same thing @Fishy has said, he’s simply not interested in putting in that level of effort. Maybe he worked too hard all those years in the NBA and is tired of it. Maybe it’s the dissolution of his family. Maybe it’s the money, and the fact that he doesn’t have to work to get that next contract. Probably several factors.

I do think he has enough pride not to want to be straight up fired. So I think they will find a way to reduce the buyout and he can find an NBA assistant job, where he won’t be scrutinized or bear the responsibility he does now.