OT: Bo Ryan Retiring Immediately

[CL82]

That was the oddest part of an already odd story. "I have had a chance to tell everyone on my staff". Did he decide to retire during a third quarter commercial stoppage?

"You know, more golf would be good. Yeah, I'm done."

 

[RichZ]

You forgot Jeff Jacobs who will probably write a column about it and the Gomes press conference this week since there's nothing else going on.

Yeah, and Brian Kuntz, too. He probably has a statue of Kayeske on the dashboard of his Prius.

So that makes it 5.

 

[MexicoHusky]

That was the oddest part of an already odd story. "I have had a chance to tell everyone on my staff". Did he decide to retire during a third quarter commercial stoppage?

Was the press conference just the normal post game press conference?

 

[intlzncster]

THAT is what stands out to you as the defining element of JC's career? Three people on the planet give a crap about that any more. Krayeske, his mother, and evidently, you.

Actually, it was one of JCs funniest post game conferences ever. I'll always remember it. I STILL watch the reply now and again.

 

[DonaldDraper]

Not exactly, this is an abrupt and unexpected mid-season bombshell. But it does accomplish the same thing.

More like a Bob Knight. Get 902 wins and hand the keys off to your son midseason. At least in that instance he was clearly checking the box on a career achievement and checking out afterward.

Then there was Lute Olson, which was not a midseason retirement, but was just as abrupt. That one is probably more similar as it was personal issues that pushed him to retire a week before the season started.

 

[John]

More like a Bob Knight. Get 902 wins and hand the keys off to your son midseason. At least in that instance he was clearly checking the box on a career achievement and checking out afterward.

Then there was Lute Olson, which was not a midseason retirement, but was just as abrupt. That one is probably more similar as it was personal issues that pushed him to retire a week before the season started.

I love what you did with the Kodak account.

 

[Uconnrick]

Matt Norlander ‏@MattNorlander 55s55 seconds ago
Bo kinda just pulled a Calhoun. Abrupt retirement ensures his guy gets the gig on an interim basis.

Bingo!!!! Alvarez is not in favor of Bo's choice. By retiring now, he forces the issue.

 

[imno1]

How about a mid season transfer for Sabonis

 

[PcketknfNiels]

Bingo!!!! Alvarez is not in favor of Bo's choice. By retiring now, he forces the issue.

Wonder if Alvarez holds some resentment toward Bo arguably being a more successful coach of a major Wisconsin sports program.

 

[Uconnrick]

Wonder if Alvarez holds some resentment toward Bo arguably being a more successful coach of a major Wisconsin sports program.

I've heard that, while they respect each other, they don't see eye to eye on very many issues. I guess the next coach falls in that category.

 

[PcketknfNiels]

I've heard that, while they respect each other, they don't see eye to eye on very many issues. I guess the next coach falls in that category.

Alvarez probably just being too hands on. I'd be pissed too if I were Bo, he's earned the right to run the program how he sees fit. They're constantly successful, don't have any academic/behavioral/recruiting scandals, and have put a surprising amount of guys into the NBA in his time.

 

[Kembacity]

THAT is what stands out to you as the defining element of JC's career? Three people on the planet give a crap about that any more. Krayeske, his mother, and evidently, you.

Really? and anyone who agrees with you over and over again

Did I stick up for the writer, who you apparently memorized the name of and I have not thought of in years? It is one of my alltime favorite Calhoun moments, but I can be objective enough to understand that it was still rude of Calhoun, just a rude move that I enjoyed the hell out of

 

[RichZ]

Really? and anyone who agrees with you over and over again

Did I stick up for the writer, who you apparently memorized the name of and I have not thought of in years? It is one of my alltime favorite Calhoun moments, but I can be objective enough to understand that it was still rude of Calhoun, just a rude move that I enjoyed the hell out of

Memorized? Why? That's what Google is for.

 

[superjohn]

THAT is what stands out to you as the defining element of JC's career? Three people on the planet give a crap about that any more. Krayeske, his mother, and evidently, you.

Last season a Syracuse buddy of mine made some post on facebook, can't even really remember what it was but it had some sort of UConn/Calhoun relevance. He's a Uconn hater and still is mad that Calhoun threw a ball at his head when he was a kid at his camp and wasn't paying attention to a talk Calhoun was giving. The funny part was Ken Krayeske made a couple of replies bashing Uconn/Calhoun. I recognized the name immediately and went into full attack dog mode, called him out on everything and said he'll always be remembered as the nebbishy who got owned by Calhoun. A bunch of other people chimed in about what a putz he is and Krayeske disappeared from the thread. Not a big fan of cyber bullying but I have to say I got some sick enjoyment from this.

 

[August_West]

Last season a Syracuse buddy of mine made some post on facebook, can't even really remember what it was but it had some sort of UConn/Calhoun relevance. He's a Uconn hater and still is mad that Calhoun threw a ball at his head when he was a kid at his camp and wasn't paying attention to a talk Calhoun was giving. The funny part was Ken Krayeske made a couple of replies bashing Uconn/Calhoun. I recognized the name immediately and went into full attack dog mode, called him out on everything and said he'll always be remembered as the nebbishy who got owned by Calhoun. A bunch of other people chimed in about what a putz he is and Krayeske disappeared from the thread. Not a big fan of cyber bullying but I have to say I got some sick enjoyment from this.

Eh, screw krayeske. I'm here for more delicious deetz on JC winging a ball at a Syracuse child's head. I didn't think it was possible I could love the man any more than I do, but that has my loins stirring.