Ollie Officially Fired

[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

 

[KingAG]

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.

 

[KingAG]

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.

 

[Skiblets]

AD Dave plays chess while most play checkers. He has a plan

 

[JMick]

it will be especially interesting to see what they decide to use. there's a ton of stuff but a lot of it is borderline

 

[ConnHuskBask]

Needed to be happen.

Just now that's it's done, you can't help but to think that it didn't have to end this way and that's on KO.

 

[UChusky916]

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.

 

[Tuna]

Being happy Ollie is gone is one thing, celebrating the firing with cause of a national championship winning alum is another. Says a lot about where this athletic department is at and it sure aint good.

 

[UConn990411]

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.

Everyone talks about the job he did the year they won the championship - and deservedly so - but I don’t think he gets enough credit for his first season as a coach. Keeping the team together and motivated in such rocky circumstances was almost as impressive as the NC tourney run.

 

[HooperScooper]

UConn Fires Men's Basketball Coach Kevin Ollie

Most of us knew it was coming except the apologists and fans who had their heads buried in the sand.

 

[SirHypeAlot]

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

cry for me

 

[husky99]

I heard from a reporter this morning which was hinting that this was happening and I didn't get it...the AD and prez wants a big name and looking to go go after a couple with $... few can confirm this because I pm this today

 

[mauconnfan]

AD Dave plays chess while most play checkers. He has a plan

But he only is playing chess if he gets it right. Always wanted to keep it in the family like JC and KO screwed that up. He will need to leave the family but if this next choice is not spot on, we will never be close to who JC made us to be, never!