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Ollie Officially Fired

Paesano said:
Yes but, to announce it publicly implies that the threat didn't result in Ollie negotiating. It implies he is playing hard ball. If true, he is no longer family in my eyes.
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Screw family, business is business. UConn will leverage the cause argument for the lowest possible payout, and KO, unless he was smoking crack in the office, should fight for every dollar he is owed.
 
Sonova said:
Settle down there. This isn’t Moonlight meets Boyz in the Hood. Kevin will be just fine. He’s a successful wealthy man who failed successfully. It happens. And he created a massive safety net of wealth over the years.
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I didn’t say he wouldn’t be fine. I wish my net worth was $12 mil. Just said because he bled blue
 
Players were cleared to play. Nothing from NCAA yet could be shaky ground.
 
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Purple Stein said:
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.
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I think he ultimately was headed for the NBA someday anyway. Looks like the timeline has just been accelerated. I wish him well.
 
TRest said:
Somebody mentioned this in a thread Thursday about suspensions being lifted just before the game, Sonova I believe. I remember one of the horde tweeting that both guys came out late for warm ups and only had time to shoot a little.
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Yup. It’s my understanding that the NCAA stuff is minor at most. Whether that is enough for cause is not my area of expertise though it’s been suggested that the cause in question (from Mau I believe) may be separate from any secondary violations. Either way, it’s UConn’s negotiation tactic to reduce the buyout. My belief is that if they had $10m they would have just paid him. It’s unfortunate that this will become public but there’s no other way to negotiate a firing like this (at a state university). And if you know Ollie, he’s not the type to settle or be selfless. Benedict just launched the offensive - which, if he wasn’t willing to live with KO coaching, he had to do.
 
mauconnfan said:
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
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I have two reactions. If there was actual just cause, other coaches shouldn’t be quite as concerned. On the other hand, if we just finished an NC year, would the university fire him for cause? Presumably bad is bad regardless of the team’s record.
 
HuskyHawk said:
Which is fine. It’s the right move. The school needs a new coach and can’t pay the buyout.

I’m in a celebratory mood. Best news for the program in a long time.
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Don't be so sure about no buyout. Like I said before this as 'cause' is shaky
 
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Who Ha said:
I didn’t say he wouldn’t be fine. I wish my net worth was $12 mil. Just said because he bled blue
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I get it. I feel badly too. But the “lost to the streets” made me roll my eyes. No offense intended.
 
Was just thinking this AM over coffee that they usually do these things on Friday afternoons. Guess Saturday AM is the new Friday PM.
 
mauconnfan said:
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
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Let's wait and see what the reasoning is first. At this point nothing would surprise me.
 
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mauconnfan said:
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
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If you were being considered for the job you would not give a $ hit. Might even be happy about it because there is more cash for you. These guys have HUGE egos and they all assume it won’t happen to them.
 
nyhuskies13 said:
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.
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Unless the “cause” is something we don’t know and will be shocked to learn. Maybe the investigation is deeper than we thought. Who knows? I can’t believe Benedict would make that statement without something to back it up.
 
Sonova said:
Yup. It’s my understanding that the NCAA stuff is minor at most. Whether that is enough for cause is not my area of expertise though it’s been suggested that the cause in question (from Mau I believe) may be separate from any secondary violations. Either way, it’s UConn’s negotiation tactic to reduce the buyout. My belief is that if they had $10m they would have just paid him. It’s unfortunate that this will become public but there’s no other way to negotiate a firing like this (at a state university). And if you know Ollie, he’s not the type to settle or be selfless. Benedict just launched the offensive - which, if he wasn’t willing to live with KO coaching, he had to do.
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A lot of stuff behind the scenes, that is borderline for cause
 
If anyone criticizes Ollie for “not playing ball” or just rollling over here, then you are insane — which is par for course for many around here. No one, and I mean no one, walks away from $10 million. What’s Ollie going to say, “yes you’re right, I’m just going to swallow the bullet and walk away quietly.”?

UConn firing for cause is the first shot across the bow. Ollie fighting this is return fire. They’ll negotiate and, I’m hopefully they can settle or at least delay payment — either helps! In the meantime, we can now begin to rebuild.
 
swami7774 said:
Unless the “cause” is something we don’t know and will be shocked to learn. Maybe the investigation is deeper than we thought. Who knows? I can’t believe Benedict would make that statement without something to back it up.
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Look at the cause they're trying to use with Stallings. Its all about money and winning.
 
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UChusky916 said:
Before this thread turns into a dumpster fire... remember that KO is an alumnus and an overall great guy. He brought home our 4th title, no one can take that away.
Beyond that, things didn't work out. Let's see him out with some respect. Best wishes, Kevin.
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Amen to that. Whether happy or sad we should all show respect and remember his achievements here. Never hurts to be classy in a moment like this.
 
EROCK CONN said:
If anyone criticizes Ollie for “not playing ball” or just rollling over here, then you are insane — which is par for course for many around here. No one, and I mean no one, walks away from $10 million. What’s Ollie going to say, “yes you’re right, I’m just going to swallow the bullet and walk away quietly.”?

UConn firing for cause is the first shot across the bow. Ollie fighting this is return fire. They’ll negotiate and, I’m hopefully they can settle or at least delay payment — either helps! In the meantime, we can now begin to rebuild.
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I'm fine with Ollie fighting for his money. It's understandable. A lawsuit would also give us more color on what really went down which i think we all are dying to know.
 
"Cause" as in cause we want to? If it is a negotiation tactic by AD DB then he has the right to try and make that happen. If it truly is the allegation of suspensions/warm-ups is the cause in the world of MBB that would be a sin. Doesn't seem to be embroiled in the pay-off fiasco, I mean do we want a Pitino situation where we are all overjoyed 1 year ('13) and then stripped of everything a few years later ? Idk, would have thought this to not get ugly and pivot to restoring the program and continue to track NCAA, cause, etc...Sad day overall.
 
CTBballfan243 said:
The school and KO both agreed to the contract that was signed. Pay KO the stipulated buyout and move on. No sense having this breakup turn ugly.
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That contract stipulated that he would, you know, coach. And it also stipulated that NCAA rules would not be broken. And it stipulated that he act in a manner that doesn't reflect poorly on the university. He is clearly not negotiating. This is ALL on him and the AD is doing what he is being forced to do.
 
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