Certainly he has to understand the time, effort and money the University has invested to just be considered. Being his school jumped to the league he also would know why it is necessary or advantageous. Not to mention how much the fans who loved and supported him during his tenure want this to happen. I guess it really doesn't surprise me. His year long battle with the administration over his dismissal certainly didn't help the transition to the big east or the recovery after the battle. Not to mention the negative publicity the school received in the process.
Certainly he has to understand the time, effort and money the University has invested to just be considered. Being his school jumped to the league he also would know why it is necessary or advantageous. Not to mention how much the fans who loved and supported him during his tenure want this to happen. I guess it really doesn't surprise me. His year long battle with the administration over his dismissal certainly didn't help the transition to the big east or the recovery after the battle. Not to mention the negative publicity the school received in the process.
Bob may want to look in the mirror. His displeasure with the administration stems from his behavior.To add to this... I think Bob wouldn't want to play UC regularly twice a year. Especially coming to UC every season. Too much emotional stress for the big man. He may still hate that administration but he loves UC and the common people. Get over it Bob, we are coming.
If he thought so little of our product why did he stay so long? Bob should keep his foul mouth shut. Literally. Drink, food and commentary. After the video of his arrest he should be grateful he had another opportunity to coach and mentor young people.I remember Huggins saying during the basketball season that in order to expand, the new teams would have to bring something to the table. He doesn't think any do. He's been on that for a while. Doesn't really matter though. He's just one voice.
If he thought so little of our product why did he stay so long? Bob should keep his foul mouth shut. Literally. Drink, food and commentary. After the video of his arrest he should be grateful he had another opportunity to coach and mentor young people.
My brother your right I should put it behind me. He provided many highlights while he was here, for sure. I enjoyed his years here as much as anyone. Probably why I am still angry. I really expected better from him. The handling of his departure was pouring salt in the wound. The fan base is still feeling the effects. That's my beef.Waite you're my guy, but get over it. Huggins is the greatest thing to happen to our program since the '60's and isn't here now. No point in rehashing everything...
My brother your right I should put it behind me. He provided many highlights while he was here, for sure. I enjoyed his years here as much as anyone. Probably why I am still angry. I really expected better from him. The handling of his departure was pouring salt in the wound. The fan base is still feeling the effects. That's my beef.
A basketball coach at a major university with much access. Who's number 1 objective should be mentoring his players. It's not just him that aggravates me it is the system. Home many homes do you think some of these coaches go into speaking about how much they care about the kids. As far as realignment it is another example of bastadizing the system. It's all about the money. As far as Huggins goes your right I should move on. The problem is much bigger then his fat ass.incoming freshmen were first graders when that happened. move on. he's a basketball coach.
as for the comments, some of you guys care way too much about an honest answer provided when posed a question. the basketball folks generally don't like all the realignment of the last decade that was driven by football.
A basketball coach at a major university with much access. Who's number 1 objective should be mentoring his players. It's not just him that aggravates me it is the system. Home many homes do you think some of these coaches go into speaking about how much they care about the kids. As far as realignment it is another example of bastadizing the system. It's all about the money. As far as Huggins goes your right I should move on. The problem is much bigger then his fat ass.
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Houston's fan support is so good. I mentioned earlier, they can't even show up for their MLS team. Meanwhile, FC Cincinnati had 14,000+ tonight. Houston sucks on all fronts.
I really can't stress enough how little you know about what you're talking about here. Want me to take a picture at a recent Reds game and base all opinion of Cincinnati's ability to support the B12 off of that? Or, we could just go on average attendance at CFB games for 2015. Memphis outdrew us by 6K a game. C'mon, man. We're better than that.
I've lived in Houston for over 3 years now. Lots to like about it. Stuff to dislike. Like any city. Cincinnati is a better fit in the B12 right now over Houston for many reasons but none of them have to do with attendance at a soccer game.
the number 1 objective of a basketball coach at a major university should be winning on the court. period.
I really can't stress enough how little you know about what you're talking about here. Want me to take a picture at a recent Reds game and base all opinion of Cincinnati's ability to support the B12 off of that? Or, we could just go on average attendance at CFB games for 2015. Memphis outdrew us by 6K a game. C'mon, man. We're better than that.
I've lived in Houston for over 3 years now. Lots to like about it. Stuff to dislike. Like any city. Cincinnati is a better fit in the B12 right now over Houston for many reasons but none of them have to do with attendance at a soccer game.
Really, shouldn't it be both? These don't have to be mutually exclusive. I want to win AND I want those wearing the uniform of my alma mater (and coaching it) to reflect well on our university. Whether we like it or not, how our coaches, players, and teams are perceived do reflect on the university. Win baby. But not at ALL costs. Don't cheat. Don't break the law. Don't embarrass the university. Ideally, be an upstanding role model for young people. Representing the university with pride and dignity should be table stakes.
But of course, as far as the coach is concerned, you also have to win. That's why you make the big bucks.
The question I would ask is, "Was it more beneficial to the University overall to have a top end program with character issues like the one Huggins ran, or a relatively clean borderline top 25 program that Cronin is running?"
I like Cronin and think he is doing a great job for UC/athletes with his resources. However, I believe the Huggins years were better for UC overall.
your so wrong but to each his own.the number 1 objective of a basketball coach at a major university should be winning on the court. period.