2021-22 Roster

[cincyalum2014]

link?

Mike posted on IG that its sad things had to change. Someone asked him was it Brannen who changed and Mike responded "Bingo".

 

[TheLivingLegend]

The one I saw just said bingo. Didn’t explain anything

Basically asked what changed, is it brannen?

He replied. "Bingo"

Then further said he loved cincinnati and the team, simply couldn't trust some people.

 

[cincyalum2014]

The one I saw just said bingo. Didn’t explain anything

He was asked was it Brannen that changed and he said "Bingo". That explains why he left

 

[sedziobs]

That's not surprising since he already entered the portal. The question is if the players who haven't entered the portal feel the same way.

 

[cincyguy13]

Basically asked what changed, is it brannen?

He replied. "Bingo"

Then further said he loved cincinnati and the team, simply couldn't trust some people.

We knew there was an issue. Why else would they be leaving. That doesn’t really tell me anything new

 

[skyblade]

Yup, multiple sources (including Mikey himself) seem to be confirming that Saunders left because of Brannen.

Pretty bad when the guy Brannen spent 5 years recruiting leaves after one year and says he can't stand playing for him.

 

[cincyguy13]

Yup, multiple sources (including Mikey himself) seem to be confirming that Saunders left because of Brannen.

Pretty bad when the guy Brannen spent 5 years recruiting leaves after one year and says he can't stand playing for him.

Didn’t we know this? He didn’t leave because he liked brannen

 

[justinhub2003]

I’m not even mad no more though.

I just want everyone who is transferring to do it now.


Let’s get it over with and start building.


Everyone loves a comeback story

 

[cincrulz11]

We knew there was an issue. Why else would they be leaving. That doesn’t really tell me anything new

From a guy that has known him a long time, it tells us Branne has become a different person in the last 2 years. We know last year was rough on him, then covid. People change over time, and unfortunately not always for the better.

 

[TheLivingLegend]

Didn’t we know this? He didn’t leave because he liked brannen

That's fair... Just wild.

 

[cincrulz11]

Dermarr Johnson

 

[skyblade]

There was the possibility that he left for unrelated reasons, that he wanted to go closer to home (not that it's that far) or such.

He confirms that he is leaving because of Brannen, it lends credence to the rumors earlier in the year that other guys left because of Brannen. He seems to be the most outspoken so far, which is concerning given he had what seemed like the closest relationship with Brannen before coming here.

There was that little bit of hope that things will turn around. That everything has been overblown and players leaving is just an unlucky coincidence.

We now have multiple sources saying that the players do not want to play for Brannen. To expect more transfers from big names, WSU type situation. All signs point to a disaster in terms of player retention.

I may be a pessimist, but I've been hoping that Brannen could turn things around. Now things are looking even worse than I expected. If as all signs indicate, this off-season becomes a complete dumpster fire and we can't afford to fire Brannen for 2 more years, we are in terrible shape for the future. It could put our program into a dark decade.

 

[Bcatfollower]

Basically asked what changed, is it brannen?

He replied. "Bingo"

Then further said he loved cincinnati and the team, simply couldn't trust some people.

Think it could be due to being told one thing about his role then bringing in dd?

 

[Bcatfollower]

Dermarr Johnson

I trust dermarr. Good guy

 

[cincrulz11]

Think it could be due to being told one thing about his role then bringing in dd?

Mikey was benched down the stretch of all 3 tournament games.

 

[TheLivingLegend]

Be a good time for a player to stand up for JB.... That be ideal.

I actually think JB can coach and very smart...sounds like he needs some HR training.

 

[TheLivingLegend]

Think it could be due to being told one thing about his role then bringing in dd?

Would be my guess... But if that's the case that's soft. These guys need to compete to play.

 

[TheLivingLegend]

Mikey was benched down the stretch of all 3 tournament games.

If that's the reason.. good riddance.. that's soft.

 

[sedziobs]

Mikey was benched down the stretch of all 3 tournament games.

And I wonder if he was told he would start right away, and then Brannen tried to make up for that by starting him in the middle of the season even we he was playing less than 10 minutes. Whatever it is, hopefully it's specific to Saunders. Shouldn't take long to find out.

 

[cincrulz11]

And I wonder if he was told he would start right away, and then Brannen tried to make up for that by starting him in the middle of the season even we he was playing less than 10 minutes. Whatever it is, hopefully it's specific to Saunders. Shouldn't take long to find out.

I don't think it is specific to Saunders. Wasn't Tari his roommate? It might be specific to his dorm room.