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[superjohn]

If memory serves me right this board wasn't always the steamy pile it's become. There is a thread that all but confirms Ollie is coming back to UConn and it only has a few posts, at the same time there is multiple threads of none stop hand wringing about what it will be like when Ollie leaves and how much of an incompetent jerk our AD is. For the 200th time our coach isn't going anywhere and our AD knows what he's doing. Enjoy our most recent championship and everything that UConn bball is, sometimes when you are always speculating on what things will be 10-15 years down the toad you miss the amazing things that are happening right in front of your face. Basically stop being miserable, it's like UConn fans like trolling themselves.

 

[patrick]

If memory serves me right this board wasn't always the steamy pile it's become. There is a thread that all but confirms Ollie is coming back to UConn and it only has a few posts, at the same time there is multiple threads of none stop hand wringing about what it will be like when Ollie leaves and how much of an incompetent jerk our AD is. For the 200th time our coach isn't going anywhere and our AD knows what he's doing. Enjoy our most recent championship and everything that UConn bball is, sometimes when you are always speculating on what things will be 10-15 years down the toad you miss the amazing things that are happening right in front of your face. Basically stop being miserable, it's like UConn fans like trolling themselves.

Preach on brother!

Like I always say

"Enjoy the journey in life"

 

[intlzncster]

If memory serves me right this board wasn't always the steamy pile it's become. There is a thread that all but confirms Ollie is coming back to UConn and it only has a few posts, at the same time there is multiple threads of none stop hand wringing about what it will be like when Ollie leaves and how much of an incompetent jerk our AD is. For the 200th time our coach isn't going anywhere and our AD knows what he's doing. Enjoy our most recent championship and everything that UConn bball is, sometimes when you are always speculating on what things will be 10-15 years down the toad you miss the amazing things that are happening right in front of your face. Basically stop being miserable, it's like UConn fans like trolling themselves.

This is the same board that spent an entire BET and NCAA championship season focusing on every possible negative in Taliek Brown's game.

 

[djct1999]

its a natural reflex. over time, after being repeatedly kicked in the balls, it only takes someone to flinch to think you may get kicked in the balls again.

 

[DogMania]

I don't like all the threads on this topic, but KO could put an end to it by saying "I'm not going anywhere nor going to even listen to what any NBA team has to say till I finish what I stated here at UConn." Now that's not been said, nor have UConn and KO worked out a new contract. Until that happens speculation will continue to take place.

I think he's going to stay at UConn as long as the program offers him a reasonable contract. But as long as there are franchises that he has strong connections to that can offer him a lot more money than UConn can, such as Oklahoma City, and the Lakers, they will continue to pose a threat. And until this situation is put to bed, recruits are going to think twice about committing here. If a recruit like Adams is faced with a choice between UConn and KU, and Self tells him he needs to decide now or he'll take another PG, we run the risk of losing recruits in these types of situations until this gets resolved. This is just an example and what factors into his decision might have nothing to do with KO's final destination.

I believe that Hamilton has yet to sign his LOI, and likely won't, making it a nonbinding situation and leaving him an out if Ollie jumps at an NBA offer. And the 2015 recruits would likely jump ship if Ollie were to leave now.

Bottom line, KO can put a stop to this by saying he's not interested in talking to anyone other than UConn, or UConn completing that contract with him ASAP. until then there will never be an end to all these threads popping up left and right on the boneyard.

Now I understand the negotiating leverage that KO might need to use by keeping the NBA door open. If that being the case, we will have to live with this till a new contact is signed.

 

[CL82]

Warde could end it by waiving the buyout requirement on Kevin's contract. I'm not saying that he should, only that he could. Agree with your last sentence Dog, it's a part of the process. I am not particularly worried. If it isn't resolved in a few weeks, I will be.

 

[Gringo]

When I was a kid my family would have Easter egg hunts. My parents would hide plastic Easter eggs filled with one dollar bills and all the kids would go searching for the eggs. One year my father decided to make things interesting by having one golden egg filled with a $100 bill. We began the search and after about a half hour my brother found the $100 golden egg. When he found the egg all the kids started fighting with each other complaining that it wasn't fair we didn't get the money. As we were screaming at each other my father just sat there silent shaking his head. Finally, once we calmed down my father looks at us and says, "This has been a really interesting experience. Here I am giving away money and yet you're all fighting. You kids taught me that I can literally give away money for free and people will still find something to complain about." He then thanked us for teaching him something that day and after that we never had anymore Easter egg hunts.

Translation for the board: We can win a national title, 4 titles in 15 years, we can have the best young coach in the game repeatedly say he is going to stay at UConn, but no matter how good things are people will still find something to complain about.

 

[SubbaBub]

If memory serves me right this board wasn't always the steamy pile it's become. There is a thread that all but confirms Ollie is coming back to UConn and it only has a few posts, at the same time there is multiple threads of none stop hand wringing about what it will be like when Ollie leaves and how much of an incompetent jerk our AD is. For the 200th time our coach isn't going anywhere and our AD knows what he's doing. Enjoy our most recent championship and everything that UConn bball is, sometimes when you are always speculating on what things will be 10-15 years down the toad you miss the amazing things that are happening right in front of your face. Basically stop being miserable, it's like UConn fans like trolling themselves.

 

[DogMania]

Warde could end it by waiving the buyout requirement on Kevin's contract. I'm not saying that he should, only that he could. Agree with your last sentence Dog, it's a part of the process. I am not particularly worried. If it isn't resolved in a few weeks, I will be.

I'm not so sure if ridding the buyout clause does anything but communicate that UConn isn't looking out for what's best for both Ollie and the program. You want to make the situation one where the employee wants to have a long run and not feel trapped. Simple solution to all this, just get a deal done ASAP! UConn might not be able to match dollar wise what some NBA teams can do, but a fair offer matching close to what the highest paid college coaches are getting will get the job done. At this stage in KO's life he wants to coach and mentor young men. But if WM doesn't come up with a reasonable offer soon, KO might just take a challenge that he wasn't planning on taking at this point in his life since the opportunity is being presented to him now along with a large amount of money that doesn't come along very often.

 

[CAHUSKY]

When your point guard on a championship team cannot shoot outside of 3 feet, cannot shoot free throws and has to be taken out of every close game because the other team would put him on the line, I guess those could possibly be some negatives.

And apparently some dildoes still complain about Taliek.

 

[Scot-e]

If memory serves me right this board wasn't always the steamy pile it's become. There is a thread that all but confirms Ollie is coming back to UConn and it only has a few posts, at the same time there is multiple threads of none stop hand wringing about what it will be like when Ollie leaves and how much of an incompetent jerk our AD is. For the 200th time our coach isn't going anywhere and our AD knows what he's doing. Enjoy our most recent championship and everything that UConn bball is, sometimes when you are always speculating on what things will be 10-15 years down the toad you miss the amazing things that are happening right in front of your face. Basically stop being miserable, it's like UConn fans like trolling themselves.

Steamy pile! That's my line- love it!!
I have learned that I do not need to click on certain threads anymore. Lots of num nuts posting with no knowledge or insight to the facts- why people can't just enjoy the NC and let everything settle down is beyond me. I understand a few threads about KO- but 20? Bring JC back? Bring in Ray?- just plain madness. I am grateful (to a degree) that there were no forums when I was in college or I might have posted when I was stoned as well. Think before you type for the love of G-D.

 

[huskiesouth]

And apparently some dildoes still complain about Taliek.

Yeah, if he had done his job we could have won a NC - oh wait I think we did

 

[Scot-e]

I don't like all the threads on this topic, but KO could put an end to it by saying "I'm not going anywhere nor going to even listen to what any NBA team has to say till I finish what I stated here at UConn." Now that's not been said, nor have UConn and KO worked out a new contract. Until that happens speculation will continue to take place.

I think he's going to stay at UConn as long as the program offers him a reasonable contract. But as long as there are franchises that he has strong connections to that can offer him a lot more money than UConn can, such as Oklahoma City, and the Lakers, they will continue to pose a threat. And until this situation is put to bed, recruits are going to think twice about committing here. If a recruit like Adams is faced with a choice between UConn and KU, and Self tells him he needs to decide now or he'll take another PG, we run the risk of losing recruits in these types of situations until this gets resolved. This is just an example and what factors into his decision might have nothing to do with KO's final destination.

I believe that Hamilton has yet to sign his LOI, and likely won't, making it a nonbinding situation and leaving him an out if Ollie jumps at an NBA offer. And the 2015 recruits would likely jump ship if Ollie were to leave now.

Bottom line, KO can put a stop to this by saying he's not interested in talking to anyone other than UConn, or UConn completing that contract with him ASAP. until then there will never be an end to all these threads popping up left and right on the boneyard.

Now I understand the negotiating leverage that KO might need to use by keeping the NBA door open. If that being the case, we will have to live with this till a new contact is signed.

He is still negotiating his deal and the deal for the other coaches- he would be stupid to say he will not go anywhere under any circumstances until the deal is done. That's all it is. I realize it is not the best timing for UCONN fans during the off season- but KO is not particularly concerned about our feelings a this point and time. No reason to beat a dead bloating horse corpse.

 

[David 76]

When your point guard on a championship team cannot shoot outside of 3 feet, cannot shoot free throws and has to be taken out of every close game because the other team would put him on the line, I guess those could possibly be some negatives.

I don't understand how the people who gave T. Brown grief for 3.5 years can say anything other than an apology. Point guards rule in the NCAA and he led us to a N.C.

 

[UConn9604]

I don't understand how the people who gave T. Brown grief for 3.5 years can say anything other than an apology. Point guards rule in the NCAA and he led us to a N.C.

Yeah, and a pretty shabby 11-2 record in the NCAAs (and three trips to the Big East finals, winning only twice).

 

[Uconn77Duke74]

Honestly, I don't get why so many people care what other people post. There's at least 5 threads on every post telling people they should have posted their thoughts elsewhere. I still can't decide which is more annoying, the duplicate posts, or the people who whine about duplicate posters. It takes me about 4 seconds to click on another post and move on with my life.
Agree with this guy.
"Translation for the board: We can win a national title, 4 titles in 15 years, we can have the best young coach in the game repeatedly say he is going to stay at UConn, but no matter how good things are people will still find something to complain about."

 

[David 76]

Actually there is already a thread for complaints about people complaining about people who make redundant threads. You really should have posted there

 

[CL82]

And apparently some dildoes still complain about Taliek.

Well he only was the point on a NCAA championship team. It's not like he won the NBA finals.

 

[DogMania]

He is still negotiating his deal and the deal for the other coaches- he would be stupid to say he will not go anywhere under any circumstances until the deal is done. That's all it is. I realize it is not the best timing for UCONN fans during the off season- but KO is not particularly concerned about our feelings a this point and time. No reason to beat a dead bloating horse corpse.

It has nothing to do with anyone's feelings. It's all the impact on recruiting.

 

[Deepster]

When I was a kid my family would have Easter egg hunts. My parents would hide plastic Easter eggs filled with one dollar bills and all the kids would go searching for the eggs. One year my father decided to make things interesting by having one golden egg filled with a $100 bill. We began the search and after about a half hour my brother found the $100 golden egg. When he found the egg all the kids started fighting with each other complaining that it wasn't fair we didn't get the money. As we were screaming at each other my father just sat there silent shaking his head. Finally, once we calmed down my father looks at us and says, "This has been a really interesting experience. Here I am giving away money and yet you're all fighting. You kids taught me that I can literally give away money for free and people will still find something to complain about." He then thanked us for teaching him something that day and after that we never had anymore Easter egg hunts.

Translation for the board: We can win a national title, 4 titles in 15 years, we can have the best young coach in the game repeatedly say he is going to stay at UConn, but no matter how good things are people will still find something to complain about.

Sounds to me like you're still pissed at your cooler, richer brother.

 

[tcf15]

It has nothing to do with anyone's feelings. It's all the impact on recruiting.

Like Calhoun said, it shouldn't have too much of an impact on recruiting, unless this drags into July, when coaches can go back on the road.

 

[Dove]

I don't like all the threads on this topic, but KO could put an end to it by saying "I'm not going anywhere nor going to even listen to what any NBA team has to say till I finish what I stated here at UConn." Now that's not been said, nor have UConn and KO worked out a new contract. Until that happens speculation will continue to take place.

I think he's going to stay at UConn as long as the program offers him a reasonable contract. But as long as there are franchises that he has strong connections to that can offer him a lot more money than UConn can, such as Oklahoma City, and the Lakers, they will continue to pose a threat. And until this situation is put to bed, recruits are going to think twice about committing here. If a recruit like Adams is faced with a choice between UConn and KU, and Self tells him he needs to decide now or he'll take another PG, we run the risk of losing recruits in these types of situations until this gets resolved. This is just an example and what factors into his decision might have nothing to do with KO's final destination.

I believe that Hamilton has yet to sign his LOI, and likely won't, making it a nonbinding situation and leaving him an out if Ollie jumps at an NBA offer. And the 2015 recruits would likely jump ship if Ollie were to leave now.

Bottom line, KO can put a stop to this by saying he's not interested in talking to anyone other than UConn, or UConn completing that contract with him ASAP. until then there will never be an end to all these threads popping up left and right on the boneyard.

Now I understand the negotiating leverage that KO might need to use by keeping the NBA door open. If that being the case, we will have to live with this till a new contact is signed.

Calhoun once said he would have left UConn for "silly money". It feels like someone soon may offer silly money to KO.

 

[Gringo]

Sounds to me like you're still pissed at your cooler, richer brother.

Hahaha definitely still pissed. I asked him earlier today if he remembered the Easter egg story and he's still rubbing it in my face.

 

[Hans Sprungfeld]

I don't understand how the people who gave T. Brown grief for 3.5 years can say anything other than an apology. Point guards rule in the NCAA and he led us to a N.C.

Remember how great it was when he started hitting his free trows reliably? That's when things really turned the corner, but there were those who missed it. At least this year, most everybody got it when Ryan's defense and decision making shifted. I can't think of any advantage I'd get from this program or this message board if I looked at things negatively. Clearly there's a payoff for some.

 

[Hoophound]

Hahaha definitely still pissed. I asked him earlier today if he remembered the Easter egg story and he's still rubbing it in my face.

How could you and your siblings not get upset about it? $100 to a bunch of kids that rarely have more than $20 to their name is big money. You could buy a bike or even Nintendo for that kind of cash back then. I think your dad paid $100 to get out of any further Easter egg hunts and conveniently laid the blame on a few innocent kids. I bet a few days later your brother needed $100 for for a trumpet or a new baseball glove and your dad told him, "ok, you have the money, buy it yourself". It was all a set up.