Some Clarification from the Courant

[UConn990411]

That's how it went down, I still think signing the dotted line on something that huge your first couple weeks on the job isn't the smartest move in the world. You're right about things looking different then though.

We’ll have to agree to disagree on that. If I were DB, I wouldn’t want to sign that contract right off the bat. But his and Ollie’s relationship would’ve started off on a sour night if he tried reneging on the agreed-upon deal.

(Of course, with hindsight being 20/20, that would’ve been a blessing.)

 

[Fishy]

You can thank the clause Warde put in Ollie's initial contract, removing the buyout KO would owe the school if the AD (Warde) left. At ther time Ollie was still a hot commodity who also could have become a free agent at will.

Benedict needed to be both swift and decisive as soon as he took the job.

This.

Also, the New Jersey Nets...

 

[August_West]

I would feel so much worse if we weren't already at rock bottom.

Well, I'd feel much worse if I weren't under such heavy sedation, but

 

[FAIRTIDES]

When the NCAA puts in 'reportedly' a 100 hours of interviews, there's something. What it is who knows?

As someone else said, it's not even the sanctions that matter. It's the cloud over the program that's the problem.

Does anyone else have a problem with a "source" who knows of a "100 hours of interviews," and "immunity" being tossed around like poker chips in Vegas, not knowing anything about the subject matter being discussed?

 

[champs99and04]

When the NCAA puts in 'reportedly' a 100 hours of interviews, there's something. What it is who knows?

As someone else said, it's not even the sanctions that matter. It's the cloud over the program that's the problem.

Kind of where I'm at. Sounds like they've been at this for a while.

 

[Skiblets]

Basketball killing this football school. I kid, I kid

 

[Skiblets]

The biggest problem with an NCAA issue isn’t the penalty, it’s the uncertainty.

The NCAA penalties are rarely much of a problem - vacating stuff is what hurts. The scholarship reductions and missed recruiting days are an aggravation, but they rarely seem to really slow anyone down.

So hiring a coach after the case is closed...no problem. Hiring one during an investigation...problem.

We’re may really be witness to a historic level of coaching malpractice here. We have a true triple threat on our hands.

I’m impressed.

It may even exceed Diaco's malpractice which is no small feat

 

[auggie22]

Why would Herbst claim in the media a few months ago that UConn is squeaky clean if this were true? Only if the AD refused to say anything to her. Highly doubtful.

And why would they sweeten AD Daves deal last month. Not adding up.

 

[FfldCntyFan]

Does anyone else have a problem with a "source" who knows of a "100 hours of interviews," and "immunity" being tossed around like poker chips in Vegas, not knowing anything about the subject matter being discussed?

In all candor I expected no less.

A bunch of sniveling weasels hiding behind anonimity.

 

[David 76]

It’s a state institution. There should be transparency.

If there was more they would end up in these situations less often.

The NCAA requires the University not comment.

 

[whaler11]

The NCAA requires the University not comment.

I know all the nonsense.

Yet we still found out and they still released a statement.

Suzielax jammed in a raise for the head of this tire fire while this was happening.

She is going to be gone too.

 

[David 76]

Whoa!
We are not helping the NCAA investigate a bigger fish.
We know almost nothing, except an outside source raised the concern.
We may be innocent. It may be a tiny violation.
Herbst may have said "we are clean" because they reported to her that we were clean. want a new coach but I think Ollie deserves the benefit of the doubt on this. I think he was less likely than most to cheat. Other coaches have said as much.

Now, check of a game last night, wasn't it?

 

[Whtdmd]

I know all the nonsense.

Yet we still found out and they still released a statement.

Suzielax jammed in a raise for the head of this tire fire while this was happening.

She is going to be gone too.

She is actually staying. She is doing a good job with fund raising and getting the UCONN-business partnership going. The thing that could make her go is if the election results this yr does not look good n UCONN funding gets cut

 

[whaler11]

She is actually staying. She is doing a good job with fund raising and getting the UCONN-business partnership going. The thing that could make her go is if the election results this yr does not look good n UCONN funding gets cut

We’ll see.

This is going to go south for her very quickly.

I’m not talking about by choice.

 

[JMick]

She is actually staying. She is doing a good job with fund raising and getting the UCONN-business partnership going. The thing that could make her go is if the election results this yr does not look good n UCONN funding gets cut

If she knew about an NCAA investigation into the mens basketball program and still gave Ollie a raise she will be in more trouble than if the state goes R

 

[intlzncster]

Does anyone else have a problem with a "source" who knows of a "100 hours of interviews," and "immunity" being tossed around like poker chips in Vegas, not knowing anything about the subject matter being discussed?

Of course there's doubt. But there's also possibility. There's no doubt the NCAA is investigating. That ain't a good thing.

 

[JakeTheDog]

Can someone generalize what we think our infractions might be? I can't read all these threads at work(I guess I need to Boneyard harder).

 

[tykurez]

I think Ollie deserves the benefit of the doubt on this. I think he was less likely than most to cheat. Other coaches have said as much.

Not on The Boneyard he doesn’t! The moral compass and litmus test which all coaches are gauged! Pure, unadulterated malpractice without even a modicum of evidence yet.

 

[BLUEDOGHOUSE]

Can someone generalize what we think our infractions might be? I can't read all these threads at work(I guess I need to Boneyard harder).

We have Lightfoot NOT Bond. If we had Bond and not Lightfoot then a Bond guy could chit chat with one of Joel's RATS and "someone" could get back to ya in 20 mins.

 

[Purple Stein]

Can someone generalize what we think our infractions might be? I can't read all these threads at work(I guess I need to Boneyard harder).

No one knows what's going on. But there is some fear that

We're boned.

 

[Spaceman213J]

I wish it never came to light and stayed a secret until a decision was made.

I agree. I believe that should be the case about any NCAA investigation. There is probably something here, but if a school is ever absolved in one of these situations, I hope they sue. It's probably not possible, though. Just the news hurts recruiting. If it takes months that can really set a program back.

 

[4in16]

Maybe we'll finally get a 30 for 30

“30 for 30: The Blaze Strategy”

 

[ZenConn]

With the MSU situation unfolding and if Izzo decides to hang it up, we might have to settle for a second tier coach.

 

[BlueDogs]

Until they NCAA is cleaned up, they have no authority to judge anyone. I wish UConn would just come out swinging against this corrupt organization.

 

[auror]

How did we cheat with recruits if none of them committed to UCONN? That means there was no money/perks exchanged and it's just a matter of he said/she said (recruit/UCONN).

Also, if there were cash payments involved, wouldn't the FBI be involved??

100% serious question:

Is it even against NCAA bylaws to pay athletes that don't go to your school?

Only reason it is against NCAA bylaws is amateurism, right? Not your problem if they don't compete for you.

I'm guessing there is something, maybe some inducement ethics or random recruiting rule, but lol. Would be worth researching if that's what we end up being accused of. Seems like a UNC-style loophole.

 

[joober jones]

At least now it won't be poor play that keeps us out of the postseason

 

[GotNets?]

In the comments on the tweet:

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What? That cannot be legal in a competitive, managed ecosystem. How can you offer immunity to the institution that received impermissible benefits by exposing another, losing offender. That’s practically blackmail. It’s not like you’d protect the dealer if he identified the players in an illegal gambling operation, for example. Someone’s got to add some clarity to this line of reasoning...

 

[Jimdish255]

If the NCAA oversteps with this investigation in an attempt to single us out for minor violations and ignoring P5 cheats we need to fight back. If that means violating their stupid gag rule than so be it. We've been screwed over enough. They are the only ones that benefit from silent sidelines and they've earned any scrutiny we can give them.

 

[David 76]

So little time, so much stupid.

If a rule was changed and Ollie's did something that was now legal, then he crossed the international date line......

 

[CL82]

I'm trying to click - it's not working.

Viking v. Tykurez