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Yep, coaches dream. Limited roster, split fan base, suspect AD. No handicaps at all. I say set the bar at a Final Four or the season's a bust. And if a major University chooses an incoming coach in any way shape or form based on what a 17/18 kid wants whose never played a game in college...

Gotta say, I am shocked at this revelation. With all the players are "soft" comments, I would have bet you saw the National Title games live. Live and learn.

I have nothing against this kid and will root like hell for him since he’s now a Bearcat. It’s just depressing that they are going to be in the same boat next season. 500 record and another missed tourney.

I get what you're saying, but John Brannen isn't Bob Huggins. And I don't worship at the alter of Coach Huggins. The one thing that bothers me about the guy is that he keeps insisting that once he gets the proper players for his system, everything will be right with the world. You can either...

Question. Once all the dust has settled, when do you, realistically, the roster will be set? Assuming he stays (he isn't quitting - ego to large, and they are paying him to leave - can't afford it), do you think he fills the gaps quickly or this drags out for months?

I also find this curious. Literally no comment anywhere since the landslide started from anyone (except maybe his wife) who is lending support. It doesn't have to be a billboard with "I love Coach Brannen" on it, but something would be nice. It's primarily his guys that are bailing, so...

I was in school when he was named head coach. He came with lots of promise but never really delivered. No one in the administration really wanted to have to get rid of him, but he left no choice. Louis Banks is still one of my favorite Bearcats and part of the top 10 class Yates brought to...

If a Tulsa loss gives us the #1 seed, that’s what I want. If not, Tulsa for the win and it’s not even close. Done with WSU and their overrated coach.

I think the rest helps. May come out a bit sluggish, but should warm up. Although Memphis got their ass handed to them by Penn State, the AAC is better than most give it credit. These mid tier power 5 team match ups suck.

Absolutely. It’s why I think he struggles at UCLA. They want to win 98-90, not 60-58. Unless he’s winning titles (it can be done, see Virginia), it will quickly get old. He can get all the elite athletes he wants, but if you can’t teach them how to score (or it’s not part of your...

You'd like to think that conference affiliation doesn't make that much difference in perception (especially since the Bearcats at the ones in the AAC :)), but it does. You can succeed without it, Gonzaga, but it surely helps a bunch. Mick started with very little and built them into a...

I, too, was a fan. Gotta wonder if he got bored or just frustrated that his “success” wasn’t appreciated. I think he’ll find the sledding at UCLA a bit tougher than anticipated. Trying not to take to it personally when he suggests that being at Cincinnati limited his ability to win, but only...

Wait, what? With Harvey and a rim protector the Bearcats were a Final Four competitor. With out him, CJB gets a D-. Makes total sense.

I truly believe a walk-on could transfer and some would think they had lost the last piece needed for a national title. This appears to be a move agreed on by both sides and probably initiated by CJB. He deserves to fill out a roster with the players he wants and feels fit his system.

That is mind boggling.

Agree 100%. He was recruited to play for the Bearcats and his scholarship should be honored unless he has discipline or academic issues. I know this happens in CB all the time, but I think it's wrong. Maybe pollyanna of me to think this way, but the guy wants to be here and stayed through a...

Agree it disappointing, but pretty much expected. My hope is that the upperclassmen can pick it up and carry the rest of the team. They have enough skill players with experience to overcome some of the learning curve they all face. Might be a little rough in the early going, but I think it...

Shhhh. Don't tell anybody. This might mean he's not aHorizon League hack in way over his head :)

You crushed CJB early on when the program was hemorrhaging players, LJ being one of them. Openly saying he was a horrible coach not being able to hold on to Cronin's recruits. It's been a pattern since day two. Now that it doesn't fit you conveniently remove him from the rant?

At this point you are just admitting you’re a troll. Posting for a reaction and not to add to the conversation. Everything that has occurred was pretty much expected. He has a staff in place. I’m going to root for him to succeed. Can’t do anything else as a fan.