Statement from KO

[HuskyHawk]

So was he getting loaded in public? I 'm just asking. I live far away.

I don't live in CT, but others can elaborate.

 

[sledog]

Great PR move and timing. Like the Dems launching the IA famiy thing on Fathers' Day.

 

[TRest]

So what if he drinks? I'm pretty sure a fair amount of alcohol is consumed by members of the boneyard. What does it have to do with anything?

ask whaler.

 

[HooperScooper]

So what if he drinks? I'm pretty sure a fair amount of alcohol is consumed by members of the boneyard. What does it have to do with anything?

I'm guessing you haven't been around here that long.

 

[amory]

They should settle. I think it’s a failing on both sides that they haven’t...eventually, I think they will.

But the Huskies of Honor?

Nope.

Wasn’t good enough as a player and while he earned his ring, he burned the house down right afterwards.

How about just a nice standing ovation on Kevin Ollie appreciation night at Gampel in a few years?

How are they going to have a Kevin Ollie appreciation night when the official story is that they fired him for unacceptable conduct?

 

[Mokum]

I'm guessing you haven't been around here that long.

No I haven't

 

[8893]

It would be nice to see a major contribution to Kevin's Kourts and/or the 21st Century Tolland Fund as part of a settlement. That's a win-win.

 

[CL82]

To excess during the work week to the point where it affects any of our livelihoods?

Oh well just Whaler then.


(Sorry it was too easy.)

 

[intlzncster]

Oh well just Whaler then.


(Sorry it was too easy.)

Last I heard, columns are still on the house.

 

[Mokum]

I don't live in CT, but others can elaborate.

Since being here for a few months now, I have read many posts alluding to KO's " off court behavior". Not knowing anything about this, I have been curious to say the least. I have read enough "hints" in the threads last couple of days to begin to connect the dots. I am not going to judge the guy. I have screwed up enough in my own life. All I can say is this is a sad situation and I hope it is settled soon and we can move on. But it probably won't be over soon.

 

[Da_Aisijimo_Gou]

How are they going to have a Kevin Ollie appreciation night when the official story is that they fired him for unacceptable conduct?

After several years to a decade or so, new president or more, new AD or more, etc. ...

 

[Huskyforlife]

That was cute.

 

[joober jones]

This whole situation feels like a really bad hangover that just won't go away.

 

[mauconnfan]

While it hasn't been made public that there was a settlement offer, I'm inclined to believe there was. With that said, I've really lost all respect for Ollie over the last 12-15 hours. I'm thankful for his time spent at UConn and the national championships he brought us, but to drag us through the mud when he very clearly violated NCAA rules is shameful. I will not cheer for him if he is welcomed back to Gampel or XL.

The good news is he doesn't give a rats a** about your point of view! You're not a real good fan in my eyes, shallow person but if you're happy good for you! LOL...ptitful not cheering for him and anyone else here who feels the same. But I realize this is the BY.

EDIT: not cheering for him to win the case and the 10 mil is fine heck I’m not maybe a third is all he deserves. But as a person KO is still a blue blood and he made mistakes, hope he lands on his feet when the smoke clears and most everyone should feel the same as a UConn fan, just my opinion!

 

[lange10]

The good news is he doesn't give a rats a** about your point of view! You're not a real good fan in my eyes, shallow person but if you're happy good for you! LOL...ptitful not cheering for him and anyone else here who feels the same. But I realize this is the BY.

My views are all contingent on UConn offering a settlement to Ollie in March and him declining, which is all speculation. I probably spoke a little irrationally and I'm not sure we'll ever find out if a settlement was offered. If there wasn't, my viewpoint on Ollie is entirely different.

 

[gtcam]

Was it written on a cocktail napkin?

Okay, that might have been a cheap shot.

jerk
again

 

[Huskybass]

My views are all contingent on UConn offering a settlement to Ollie in March and him declining, which is all speculation. I probably spoke a little irrationally and I'm not sure we'll ever find out if a settlement was offered. If there wasn't, my viewpoint on Ollie is entirely different.

You didnt do anything wrong, you expressed your opinion. I personally think Ollie should settle because he has a real uphill battle from a contract interpretation standpoint. I wish him well, but the deck is not in his favor.

 

[Fishy]

jerk
again

Tired of being wrong, grandpa?

 

[Da_Aisijimo_Gou]

This whole situation feels like a really bad hangover that just won't go away.

Allegedly, no pun intended

 

[gtcam]

You going to boo Herbst, AD Dave, and Calhoun when they are at Gampel or XL?

Not JC but AD David Benedict is a db period and SH has zero backbone
Heard some feedback on Sirrius FM from an analyst about the issue and while he admitted that KO should probably lose his job over his performance (I agree on that point 100%) but after being told of all the supposed offenses his take was simple- nearly every coach does those kind of things and worse. He stated the problem is the relationship with the AD and the ADs ego. He felt most programs would close their eyes to any of these supposed claims but AD David Benedict, knowing that the university won't get slapped by NCAA with these allegations, brought them to light as his basis to not pay out any monies. He said all this paled in comparative to what many had heard that JC may have been doing. I won't say I agree with that because I don't know and NOBODY here knows what went on when JC was pulling the strings. He also added that if CT was in good financial state that this would have been resolved months ago - I also agree to that.
I felt that the statement from KO was heartfelt and wouldn't expect anything less from him - he is a good person
I despise the bashing and anyone who celebrates anything negative about KO
People wanted the change, KO didn't win enough for this program and he is gone
That's it. It's done
Now let's see what Coach Hurley can do to bring UConn back to an elite level - it won't be nearly as easy as some think but I really hope and pray it happens
My family and I have put way too much money into the athletic department since the 60s to see the program settle into mediocrity
If I happen to bump into DB at the next UConn Athletic Department function, first it won't be my choice to do so and second, if it does happen he will get an earful from me

 

[gtcam]

Tired of being wrong, grandpa?

Not with your juvenile statement
Thank you, I love my grand kids and being a grand pa
I'll ask my 8yr old grandson to give you a lesson in tact

 

[Huskybass]

Tired of being wrong, grandpa?

Checkmate.

 

[Huskybass]

Not JC but AD David Benedict is a db period and SH has zero backbone
Heard some feedback on Sirrius FM from an analyst about the issue and while he admitted that KO should probably lose his job over his performance (I agree on that point 100%) but after being told of all the supposed offenses his take was simple- nearly every coach does those kind of things and worse. He stated the problem is the relationship with the AD and the ADs ego. He felt most programs would close their eyes to any of these supposed claims but AD David Benedict, knowing that the university won't get slapped by NCAA with these allegations, brought them to light as his basis to not pay out any monies. He said all this paled in comparative to what many had heard that JC may have been doing. I won't say I agree with that because I don't know and NOBODY here knows what went on when JC was pulling the strings. He also added that if CT was in good financial state that this would have been resolved months ago - I also agree to that.
I felt that the statement from KO was heartfelt and wouldn't expect anything less from him - he is a good person
I despise the bashing and anyone who celebrates anything negative about KO
People wanted the change, KO didn't win enough for this program and he is gone
That's it. It's done
Now let's see what Coach Hurley can do to bring UConn back to an elite level - it won't be nearly as easy as some think but I really hope and pray it happens
My family and I have put way too much money into the athletic department since the 60s to see the program settle into mediocrity
If I happen to bump into DB at the next UConn Athletic Department function, first it won't be my choice to do so and second, if it does happen he will get an earful from me

I am certain that the AD is already cowering in fear over the mere prospect of getting an earful from you. You have been wrong on absolutely everything UConn basketball related for years. I am not even sure how that is statistically possible, but you have done an admirable job of it.

 

[uconnbill]

Classy. Let's stop the state-sponsored slander, pay him his money, and move on.

He quit on the team and doesn't deserve to be paid. He will get something but he shouldn't get anywhere near the $10 million he wants.

If he receives more than a couple of million I will be teed off.

 

[tentoes4rings]

Was it written on a cocktail napkin?

Okay, that might have been a cheap shot.

And did he actually write that?

 

[Da_Aisijimo_Gou]

And did he actually write that?

The comic relief is likely appreciated by some on this forum.

 

[Chief00]

He is going to have to downsize his life style some and get a $300k to $400k job at the end of an NBA bench. Ray and Scott have talked to him is my information.

 

[Chief00]

He said all this paled in comparative to what many had heard that JC may have been doing. I won't say I agree with that because I don't know and NOBODY here knows what went on when JC was pulling the strings.

It must be real comforting to JC to have a real life rat on his staff. I am hearing Jim feels GM went overboard on KO in an unhelpful way. He understands the bitterness but for a guy who had few friends in the coaching profession - he has less now.

Please let Chief remind the Casual Fans that KO abided by GM’s request and did NOT make Miller’s firing public until AFTER the coach’s convention at the F4. Miller did NOT have the “fired” baggage but got no leads. For whatever reasons, he was never popular in the coaching profession or even respected. Now can you imagine who would even want to play golf with him or have a drink?
I have also been informed that GM turned down a state job at UConn, which would have fulfilled the years of service requirements for state retirement benefits.

 

[Da_Aisijimo_Gou]

He is going to have to downsize his life style some and get a $300k to $400k job at the end of an NBA bench.

Heavy travel aside, more than a few people on the rebound might find an end of an NBA bench $300-400K gig relatively attractive. Whether the departed eventually acts to re-set his life and proactively enables fitting in that category ...

 

[Onions]

The good news is he doesn't give a rats a** about your point of view! You're not a real good fan in my eyes, shallow person but if you're happy good for you! LOL...ptitful not cheering for him and anyone else here who feels the same. But I realize this is the BY.

EDIT: not cheering for him to win the case and the 10 mil is fine heck I’m not maybe a third is all he deserves. But as a person KO is still a blue blood and he made mistakes, hope he lands on his feet when the smoke clears and most everyone should feel the same as a UConn fan, just my opinion!

Thank you for that note of sanity, but (other than your opinion about AB) it's what I've come to expect from you.