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@TomGroeschen: Appearing more likely that Babcock may leave #UC for VaTech AD job, sources tell us. #bearcats
Babcock to Va Tech?
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Robert
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I am so tired of getting kicked in the gut as a Cincinnati sports fan. I really don't know how much more I can take.
I really hope Santa Ono finds a way to open up the wallet and convince him to stay. Then again, Santa Ono is probably looking for his next opportunity too.
I really hope Santa Ono finds a way to open up the wallet and convince him to stay. Then again, Santa Ono is probably looking for his next opportunity too.
Ohio State has been courting Ono to be their next President. However, I do believe he is committed to UC for a minimum of 10 years as he has publically stated.
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I trust Groeschen's sources more. Plus, Tom's tweet is more recent. Regardless it doesn't look good.
Patrick Bateman
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Johansen has sources at UC??
He never said they didn't offer him the position or weren't interested in him, like Whit did with Tuberville, just that he didn't apply.
Robert
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Good point. This could be just a matter of wording.
It's very possible that they have contacted Whit and are having informal discussions, but that Whit hasn't "applied" for the job. Groeschen's source may have been in the know, but worded things incorrectly.
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UC will survive if he leaves. Who says the next guy won't be better?
JasonS
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The next person could be better. You have to wonder, how many times you can keep hiring someone better than the previous person? This is a critical time for UC in terms of conferences and revenue generating. I think Whit has done a very nice job. Sometimes people are afraid of the unknown. Could be better or worse. Any way you slice it, UC will continue on.
Bearcat_NTS
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This is further proof for all you sunshine pumpers that UC is going to be the AAC for long haul. Just let that sink in.
HoosierCat
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All I care is that they win.
Why would anyone not think UC is going to be in the AAC for a long while? It is highly doubtful that the 65 P5 schools would share the wealth with additional members.
Bearcat_NTS
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Ask several of your board members on Banter and 247. Some real delusional folks...
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#Hoikes set to announce Cincy's @WhitBabcock as AD. Presser next week. Done.
#Hoikes set to announce Cincy's @WhitBabcock as AD. Presser next week. Done.
UCalum08
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That went well. Well Babcock thanks for nothing. I am tired of guys not really giving 2 sh!ts about UC and are on the 3 year plan here. There is no unity at UC. No pride, no genuine love for the school. No wonder the alum and fans are fair weather, the admin and higher position guys just use UC as a step. It starts at the top and trickles down...
Pretty sure the only high profile figure that has passion for UC is Mick Cronin. Ono has been okay but he needs to stay if he is serious.
JackBauer151
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Lets see: Dantonio, Kelly, Jones, Thomas, Babcock. All flew the coup when an opportunity came to make a "step up" for their careers and were offered more money. I will never blame or criticize anyone for making that move. I'd do it in my profession. I think most of us would. However I want to point out through all of that there is still one pillar standing by UC even after these exact offers were thrown his way. His name..... Mick Cronin. It's days like these Im truly reminded of what a homerun hire he has been. Thanks coach and you deserve better than what you have been given.
Bearcat_NTS
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Cincinnati is so fortunate to have Mick Cronin, he is seriously the greatest thing that has happened to the athletic department since 2005. At least the football coaches stayed at least 3 years, Whit didn't even make it that far. I was never sold on Babcock or Ono like most UC fans were and I am still not sold on Ono. UC is screwed and people acted like those two were saviors. I can only laugh at those folks.
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Jack absolutely. Babcock has left the program in better shape then when he arrived. Thanks Whit and best of luck. The one guy who wants to be here has been verbally assaulted to the point if I was him I'd be on the first thing smoking out of this town.
Good for Babcock, he was good in the brief stay he was here for, I agree with Jack it is a business decision very understandable. I'm really only a UC Basketball Fan, so as long as the AD Realizes Basketball is UC's past time and it is our best sport that we are competitive in, I don't really care who the AD is.
Heard Mick talking in a interview saying "he found his dream job, he wants to help his players do the same thing". The only way MC is leaving UC is by retirement in my eyes, he isn't going to be fired anytime soon and he definitely isn't going to coach for another university. I love having him as a coach and am very relieved I don't have to ever worry about UC's mens basketball coaching position.