That will do it.

[krinklecut]

Why do you want to keep the players? There is zero talent here

complete rebuild.

 

[cohenzone]

One last valiant run to end it. Kind of a microcosm of the last 3 or 4 seasons (especially the last 2) as a whole, really.

I truly hope Uconn goes in another direction now and wonder how long it will take to set the gears in motion. How to keep the players between coaches, etc. if that is the direction they go.

Yup. Love KO, but the program comes first. Game is a true microcosm of how his teams play. Up and down intensity and too frequently digging out of holes or losing leads regardless of the opponent. That's aside from questionable Xs and Os.

 

[SirHypeAlot]

Don’t visit Vegas in that frame of mind.

Con__rmed

 

[djct1999]

It's really a simple argument. Is the program better with:

A) KO + the current returnees and recruits, minus whoever transfers
B) New coach + all new players

We have some nice kids, but none are so irreplaceable that it's worth holding onto a losing coach.

There is no one on this roster or our incoming recruits that is not replaceable. The sad truth is, B) is the obvious long term answer but somehow may be the better answer next year as well.

 

[Uconn77Duke74]

I'll always wonder what the details were behind losing Vance Jackson/Enoch and de-commits like MAL. Would have been a completely different season.

 

[jdb50]

Our team has no direction. The players need more demanded of them. Ollie should resign for the good of the program. He will get another job so he won't starve.

 

[willie99]

I won't be surprised if he's fired and I won't be heartbroken either. I do believe he should be given another year, hopefully sans the injuries

If I'm an Ollie apologists, so be it. I'm proud to be in the company of Bazz and Gilbert who have both said he's a good coach, and others like Boat and Purvis that have given him everything.

This team had no leader on the court, it's obviously not Larrier and not even Adams stepped into that roll. I think Gilbert may have been that guy, but we'll never know

 

[3RingsCT]

He’s owed a lot of money. Not sure he’s going anywhere this year.

Also, seeing that the Big East teams that went to the ACC are not too successful since going, i doubt UCONN going there, which i don’t think will happen anyway, will change the program.

We’re stuck in the American. We need to find a way to win. Winning counts, and the vast majority of the teams in the American are beatable. We need a winner running the show. We don’t have that right now.

 

[HuskyBandDad]

I will wait for an official announcement, Betting against chief, as it were.

I missed it. What is Chiefs take? Ollie going or staying?

 

[AntG168]

I won't be surprised if he's fired and I won't be heartbroken either. I do believe he should be given another year, hopefully sans the injuries

If I'm an Ollie apologists, so be it. I'm proud to be in the company of Bazz and Gilbert who have both said he's a good coach, and others like Boat and Purvis that have given him everything.

This team had no leader on the court, it's obviously not Larrier and not even Adams stepped into that roll. I think Gilbert may have been that guy, but we'll never know

You have to twist yourself into a pretzel to come up with ANY basketball reasons why KO should be back next year

 

[AtlantaHusky]

We need to use the Blaze strategy for a new coach. Whatever the hell that means.

Love you KO. Time for a new era in UConn hoops. Even if that means a few more years to rebuild. You will always be a great husky for eternity.

 

[cohenzone]

complete rebuild.

I don't agree. Adams and Vital have good to very good ability. You'd hope coaching might eliminate some questionable decision-making. A few of the younger guys can contribute without having to be stars. Polley, Carlton,Diarra need coaching too, but aren't stiffs. Hard to rely on Gilbert, but who knows and the St. John's transfer and some of the recruits supposedly are ok. There is a clear coaching issue. If Ollie is let go, who knows who will remain or honor their commitment. It could wind up being a big rebuild.

 

[TRest]

I missed it. What is Chiefs take? Ollie going or staying?

Chief is all in on going.

 

[8893]

He’s owed a lot of money. Not sure he’s going anywhere this year.

I have to believe that anyone involved in the decision has or will come to the conclusion that it is more costly to keep him.

 

[8893]

Its clear that title had nothing to do with him.

No, it's not clear.

 

[Stainmaster]

Its clear that title had nothing to do with him.

That's completely and demonstrably false, as has been argued many times over. Why does this continue to be an issue for you?

It's so frustrating that you and the rest continue to label me an "apologist" for pushing back against your manchildish whining.

 

[uc1990]

I still don’t think he should be fired. That being said I will support any coach we have and hope for the best to watch enjoyable basketball. If fired... first call to Calhoun. if we can do Edsall after he dumped us it’s a no brainer to aleast ask.

 

[zls44]

Wish it had worked out.

 

[AntG168]

Wish it had worked out.

We all do

 

[tzznandrew]

Let's keep this thread one of appreciation. Lots of places to trash KO elsewhere.

 

[krinklecut]

I still don’t think he should be fired. That being said I will support any coach we have and hope for the best to watch enjoyable basketball. If fired... first call to Calhoun. if we can do Edsall after he dumped us it’s a no brainer to aleast ask.

How do you get kids to buy into a coach who will be gone in a year or two?

I'd take it, but it's not my first call.

 

[willie99]

You have to twist yourself into a pretzel to come up with ANY basketball reasons why KO should be back next year

Injuries? and injuries and more injuries, with a few transfers thrown in the mix

Having said that, I still think the team should have competed better, hence my waning confidence

I'm not sure I could make my case more obvious that I did, seriously. And I've been consistent each and every time

 

[UConnDan97]

AD has to have his decision whether to retain or release...share it so we can close this season and move forward

I'm with you on this. Let it be known as soon as possible so that the recruiting trail can carry on without the "what if's"...

 

[zls44]

Injuries? and injuries and more injuries, with a few transfers thrown in the mix

love 2 be absolved of my best players transferring out

 

[8893]

That's completely and demonstrably false, as has been argued many times over. Why does this continue to be an issue for you?

It's so frustrating that you and the rest continue to label me an "apologist" for pushing back against your manchildish whining.

I think he has him confused with this guy: