Ollie Officially Fired

[mauconnfan]

Well if there's a legit reason to do it you do it. You don't pay him $10 million just to show how nice and loyal you are.

If it turns out there's no case for it and they are throwing stuff against the wall than maybe you're right

Oh I agree no handing money over, but if they're wrong won't look good.

 

[minidarren]

Man I am really torn on this. Love that Kevin bleeds blue. Hate seeing the word "fired" after his name. Really wish they could have separated ways.

 

[husky99]

Best of luck and thanks for the title.

 

[mauconnfan]

He managed to land them under NCAA investigation while still putting an awful product on the court. The bar for the new coach will be pretty low.

What do you know about the investigation? Probably nothing as I expected, he's clean it has nothing to do with that at all or even close.

 

[UconnFanNVa]

Maybe it's a negotiation tactic to get a much lower buyout?

 

[Ha Who]

Next move Dave, get us out of this conference

 

[BlueDogs]

I think the proper term is savage.

What happens when people with big buyouts and dismal performance don't want to be reasonable and over play their hand ... simple rule of contracts... if you want to live by exacting terms be prepared to die by them as well

 

[AntG168]

Man I am really torn on this. Love that Kevin bleeds blue. Hate seeing the word "fired" after his name. Really wish they could have separated ways.

Bittersweet feeling today. Not a celebratory moment, but definitely a breath of fresh air and optimism

 

[mauconnfan]

Spill the beans! He’s no longer the coach lol

Not happening sorry too close to the person and I respect all involved. It's not awful but could be an out depending. Now I'm through.

 

[Block C]

Thank you AD DB you did the right thing. Now let’s get a big name coach into Uconn we could turn it around now.

 

[AntG168]

Not happening sorry too close to the person and I respect all involved. It's not awful but could be an out depending. Now I'm through.

I respect that. Keep your honor mau

 

[mauconnfan]

Bittersweet feeling today. Not a celebratory moment, but definitely a breath of fresh air and optimism

Feel that way also. Hope there's less on the just cause and more on who we're getting, and what players are staying, coming!

 

[UConNick]

I hope this doesn't get too ugly... while I've wanted KO gone since the end of last season he's still part of the family and I'd hope this could be done with as much respect as possible in this kind of sticky situation.

 

[Purple Stein]

Wow -- before the AAC tournament has even reached the finals.

All best to KO -- hope he lands an assistant gig in the NBA next season.

 

[mauconnfan]

I respect that. Keep your honor mau

I have honor Ant? Thanks man

 

[djct1999]

What a rollercoaster of emotions right now. I am excited, relieved, and most importantly, very sad. Never in a million years did I want it to end this way. For the love of the program, if you have time today go back and listen to KOs introductory press conference. It was fantastic. It will be how I forever remember KO.

 

[SirHypeAlot]

I honestly thought i was seeing things on ESPN.

YESSSSSSS!!!!!

 

[mauconnfan]

Well we get to keep Huskybass as a fan now

 

[mauconnfan]

I honestly thought i was seeing things on ESPN.

YESSSSSSS!!!!!

I don't think the YESSS's are appropriate but whatever, it's over.

 

[swami7774]

Quick, clean, professional...like a good mafia hit.
Leave the coach, take the cannoli.

 

[UofCT]

I feel bad being happy about this.

 

[nyhuskies13]

Wow if I'm another coach how happy would I be if they are trying to find a way for "just cause" on a guy who player here and won a national championship? Red flag

I have to agree with Mau here. Begin the process of firing with just cause is not a good look.

KO not going to just take this laying down. And is the AD admitting infractions occurred at the school. How will they fight any allegations later if they already fired their coach with just cause.

AD Dave was personally responsible for extending that contract. The proper thing to do would be to negotiate a buyout and agree to go your separate ways. This could get ugly. And you need to control the message.

 

[Ha Who]

I don't think the YESSS's are appropriate but whatever, it's over.

Right. I have a pit in my stomach. Not happy for a guy who worked his butt off and made a life when he could have been lost to the streets.

 

[UConnMike04]

Bittersweet is the right term. Say what you want about Calhoun’s guys, etc. but he was still a major recuiter for that team and still lead the ship for that run. Something changed for the worse for him after that title, whether it was the divorce or something else.

Either way, bittersweet. I won’t ever root against him, but it was def the right move.

 

[Lefty2one]

Thanks to KO for the 2014 chip, it was one hell of a ride. This had to be done, glad Benedict didn't waste any time.