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Dickie V w/ the Deadspin article. Love how the “casual” follower to the situation always pick the low hanging fruit violation to call out:
 
JMick said:
It's amazing how the blowhards keep ignoring the most serious violation.
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And ignore that the reason that this is being discussed in public is because Ollie's representation chose to take their case to the media, probably because they realize it cannot be won at arbitration or in the courts.
 
huskymedic said:
Love how the “casual” follower to the situation always pick the low hanging fruit violation to call out:
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If you don’t believe Herbst and Benedict handled this matter irresponsibly you’re delusional. Hurley will win this season because he has a good team and the Freshmen are now sophomores. Should he not reel in some promising recruits for next season the death spiral will continue. Only way to end this is to fire Herbst and Benedict and pay Ollie for this mess to go away.
 
CL82 said:
And ignore that the reason that this is being discussed in public is because Ollie's representation chose to take their case to the media, probably because they realize it cannot be won at arbitration or in the courts.
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Is this a bad strategy?

Is it a unique strategy?
 
Javjudah said:
If you don’t believe Herbst and Benedict handled this matter irresponsibly you’re delusional. Hurley will win this season because he has a good team and the Freshmen are now sophomores. Should he not reel in some promising recruits for next season the death spiral will continue. Only way to end this is to fire Herbst and Benedict and pay Ollie for this mess to go away.
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Javjudah said:
If you don’t believe Herbst and Benedict handled this matter irresponsibly you’re delusional. Hurley will win this season because he has a good team and the Freshmen are now sophomores. Should he not reel in some promising recruits for next season the death spiral will continue. Only way to end this is to fire Herbst and Benedict and pay Ollie for this mess to go away.
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Please explain how "irresponsibly" was the correct word choice here. The only way I can rationalize that word choice is if by "responsibly" you mean "how I think they should have"
 
I hate to say I was right but I tried to explain to the people on here that are delusional that Herbst and Benedict handling of this matter was irresponsible. They put the entire program at risk. There claim for cause to fire Ollie is BS and everyone knows it. Herbst and Benedict tried to smear Ollie’s name to avoid paying him and it’s backfiring on them. The so called “violations” Ollie committed happens at Every School in the country.
 
August_West said:
Is this a bad strategy?

Is it a unique strategy?
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Is it "bad?" Maybe if a better result could have been reached by handling things more quietly.

Is it "unique?" Not particularly. It is a choice. I guess time will tell if it was the right one.
 
Javjudah said:
I hate to say I was right but I tried to explain to the people on here that are delusional that Herbst and Benedict handling of this matter was irresponsible. They put the entire program at risk. There claim for cause to fire Ollie is BS and everyone knows it. Herbst and Benedict tried to smear Ollie’s name to avoid paying him and it’s backfiring on them. The so called “violations” Ollie committed happens at Every School.
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So just a few of questions:

How exactly do you know that every school in America is imperishably paying for room and board for kids to train?

How exactly did school "try to smear" KO when his representation is responsible for the press?

Who exactly did you say was delusional?
 
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Drake can warmup with Kentucky and meet and greet recruits and it’s not a violation. SMH
 
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CL82 said:
"I Guess I Needed More Toes: The Kevin Ollie Story"

"Taking the Escalator Down: The Rise and Fall of Kevin Ollie at UConn"
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Could definitely do a great “Better Call Saul” where we have KO at UC Bakersfield in black and white, with the series being his rise and fall just like Jimmy/Saul. In fact, a Saul cameo as KO searches for lawyers to defend him would be pretty funny

Actually seems like it could be a pretty analogous arc involving ego and the burning of bridges.
 
huskiepride said:
damn dickie v finally looked up and took a break from sucking duke off....he should shut up

he is part of the reason that the aac is so disrespected...
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Loving the unconcealed hate...
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Javjudah said:
I hate to say I was right but I tried to explain to the people on here that are delusional that Herbst and Benedict handling of this matter was irresponsible. They put the entire program at risk. There claim for cause to fire Ollie is BS and everyone knows it. Herbst and Benedict tried to smear Ollie’s name to avoid paying him and it’s backfiring on them. The so called “violations” Ollie committed happens at Every School in the country.
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What did UConn do to smear him? They presented the facts of his termination after a request from the media that had to be honored.
 
Kitaman said:
If he wins million(s) from this lawsuit to him its worth it. I would do it as well, especially if I was unemployed and facing an uncertain future in my profession. All this may backfire, but its a risk worth taking to him. I can't imagine many people (even we UConn fans) being fired and leaving millions behind to quietly walk away without trying to get some of that money. I hope UConn was expecting this and already prepared for 'battle'.

Not a good situation but hell you can't fire someone from a contracted high paying job and not expect a fight.
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The degree of uncertainty in KO future is becoming greater by his actions. The nastier the fight gets, the less attractive he becomes.
 
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jimva said:
The degree of uncertainty in KO future is becoming greater by his actions. The nastier the fight gets, the less attractive he becomes.
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His future is already shot. That’s why he’s acting like this.

Not even an NBA team will hire him as an assistant. This is his last chance to get money to fund his lifestyle for a long time.
 
Javjudah said:
If you don’t believe Herbst and Benedict handled this matter irresponsibly you’re delusional. Hurley will win this season because he has a good team and the Freshmen are now sophomores. Should he not reel in some promising recruits for next season the death spiral will continue. Only way to end this is to fire Herbst and Benedict and pay Ollie for this mess to go away.
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Giving KO 10MM that he doesn't deserve is going to get UConn basketball back to national prominence? lol
 
Stainmaster said:
His future is already shot. That’s why he’s acting like this.

Not even an NBA team will hire him as an assistant. This is his last chance to get money to fund his lifestyle for a long time.
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And I don't see the administration balking. Tough to see someone dig their own grave but he's had so many chances to put down the shovel the past couple of years.
 
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Stainmaster said:
His future is already shot. That’s why he’s acting like this.

Not even an NBA team will hire him as an assistant. This is his last chance to get money to fund his lifestyle for a long time.
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Disagree. Remember Michael Vick?
 
jimva said:
Disagree. Remember Michael Vick?
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Michael Vick was still capable of carrying out the responsibilities of his job on a day to day basis.
 
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Javjudah said:
Drake can warmup with Kentucky and meet and greet recruits and it’s not a violation. SMH
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Different rules for different schools. Everybody knows that.
 
Javjudah said:
I hate to say I was right but I tried to explain to the people on here that are delusional that Herbst and Benedict handling of this matter was irresponsible. They put the entire program at risk. There claim for cause to fire Ollie is BS and everyone knows it. Herbst and Benedict tried to smear Ollie’s name to avoid paying him and it’s backfiring on them. The so called “violations” Ollie committed happens at Every School in the country.
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When you are over there and everyone else is over here, it's time to take a step back and reevaluate your position.

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CL82 said:
And ignore that the reason that this is being discussed in public is because Ollie's representation chose to take their case to the media, probably because they realize it cannot be won at arbitration or in the courts.
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I don't think, so almost all the info out there was obtained by media outlets using the FOI act.
 
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