Mick Remaining at Cincinnati

[WAITE HOYT 2]

Actually, this is a very freeing day for me. I was under the mistaken impression that we wanted to play with the power brokers of college basketball. Now that we've decided that mid-major is our calling, I think we have the coach for the job. I can finally accept Mick.

I wish I was as lucky about being free. I'm a season ticket holder for the Reds. How would you to watch them for 81 games a year.

 

[BCM]

I wish I was as lucky about being free. I'm a season ticket holder for the Reds. How would you to watch them for 81 games a year.

You have a lot of time.

 

[WAITE HOYT 2]

You have a lot of time.

At almost 63 I hope your right.

 

[the_one_32]

yeah, we said all this already

My bad didn't read every post on all 7 pages lol

 

[david aka the TYZ]

I'm glad Mick is staying. Not sure what this was on his part. Regardless,anything and everything said in the past few days is speculation and media heads trying to spin stuff. Bottom line is Cronin turned down some serious money to stay here with our program. How many of us would turn down close to a 50 percent raise? Even if job stability is more guaranteed here. He is our coach and I will support him and hopefully he and the university are more committed now and more on the same page of what needs to happen to win at a higher level.

 

[Bearcat_NTS]

I'm glad Mick is staying. Not sure what this was on his part. Regardless,anything and everything said in the past few days is speculation and media heads trying to spin stuff. Bottom line is Cronin turned down some serious money to stay here with our program. How many of us would turn down close to a 50 percent raise? Even if job stability is more guaranteed here. He is our coach and I will support him and hopefully he and the university are more committed now and more on the same page of what needs to happen to win at a higher level.

Incorrect. Mick confirmed UNLV was not offering more money as did the UNLV AD. He also confirmed this had nothing to do with facilities and he will NOT be getting a new contract.

 

[WAITE HOYT 2]

I'm glad Mick is staying. Not sure what this was on his part. Regardless,anything and everything said in the past few days is speculation and media heads trying to spin stuff. Bottom line is Cronin turned down some serious money to stay here with our program. How many of us would turn down close to a 50 percent raise? Even if job stability is more guaranteed here. He is our coach and I will support him and hopefully he and the university are more committed now and more on the same page of what needs to happen to win at a higher level.

Well said, David!!!

 

[TheRealUC]

Cronin better be 100% in at UC bc no other school will want to deal with him after this mess.

Yup, I can say I'm happy that we won't have to go through a possible gutting but #SlickMick looks a lot different to me right now. Unless some crazy details come out this looks like a diva play if I've ever seen one.

 

[HarryBosch]

Cronin better be 100% in at UC bc no other school will want to deal with him after this mess.

Mick is now toxic in the college basketball world.

 

[Bearcat_NTS]

Well said, David!!!

Too bad it isn't true...

 

[WAITE HOYT 2]

Yup, I can say I'm happy that we won't have to go through a possible gutting but #SlickMick looks a lot different to me right now. Unless some crazy details come out this looks like a diva play if I've ever seen one.

There were issues not relating to money. You can not possibly think this was about getting attention. Open your mind.

 

[BCM]

I'm glad Mick is staying. Not sure what this was on his part. Regardless,anything and everything said in the past few days is speculation and media heads trying to spin stuff. Bottom line is Cronin turned down some serious money to stay here with our program. How many of us would turn down close to a 50 percent raise? Even if job stability is more guaranteed here. He is our coach and I will support him and hopefully he and the university are more committed now and more on the same page of what needs to happen to win at a higher level.

I think when you pull in 2.2m a year, enough can finally be enough.

 

[WAITE HOYT 2]

Too bad it isn't true...

I'm sure Mick's had his reasons for doing this.

 

[TheRealUC]

There were issues not relating to money. You can not possibly think this was about getting attention. Open your mind.

Like I said, I would like to know details. I'm still relieved he's coming back, I've always liked him and I'm glad we avoided the dark ages again

 

[L-T]

I could have stomached this little charade better if a legit basketball program was after him. But to pull this off with a freaking Mountain West school and swing back in here to declare he is staying put is a classic act of a pathetic person in my opinion and just makes him look weaker than he already looked. As someone else said, an already fractured relationship with the fans just got way worse.

 

[WAITE HOYT 2]

Like I said, I would like to know details. I'm still relieved he's coming back, I've always liked him and I'm glad we avoided the dark ages again

He is not going to divulge his reasons for considering going to another program but thinking reasonably it was more then gaining attention. His father,brother, daughter and many friends reside here. Including this being where he went to school. There were issues I'm sure between him and the administration that at the time he felt were irreconcilable. He was prepared to leave but after all parties coming together he had a change of heart. Next chapter. Those trying to attack his character must never have held a job in their lives. I wish I had a dime for every time I thought to myself I m leaving this piece of shit job and I'll never work for this ******* again. Dusted off the old resume and even interviewed a few times. After a closed door meeting managed to clear the air and come to a understanding about some work related issues and stayed where I was. That's life in the work force.

 

[WAITE HOYT 2]

I could have stomached this little charade better if a legit basketball program was after him. But to pull this off with a freaking Mountain West school and swing back in here to declare he is staying put is a classic act of a pathetic person in my opinion and just makes him look weaker than he already looked. As someone else said, an already fractured relationship with the fans just got way worse.

Come on L-T you could never have stomached this. Lol

 

[WAITE HOYT 2]

Been a interesting end to the season. Everyone have a nice Easter Holiday.

 

[jacobkdoyle]

I could have stomached this little charade better if a legit basketball program was after him. But to pull this off with a freaking Mountain West school and swing back in here to declare he is staying put is a classic act of a pathetic person in my opinion and just makes him look weaker than he already looked. As someone else said, an already fractured relationship with the fans just got way worse.

I was talking to my brother about the whole thing and he pretty much said the same thing. He said "It's not like this is Bill Self flirting with an NBA team. Pretty ridiculous situation he has created for himself."

 

[L-T]

Come on L-T you could never have stomached this. Lol

There is one saving grace Waite. When the officer talked me down off that Carew Tower ledge a few hours ago, he mentioned Washington, Caupain , Clark, Cumberland, etc. and it wasn't making a difference. I couldn't take it no more. But as a last resort, he said. "L-T, don't do it. What about Justin Jennifer?" On that note, I stepped down and gave the officer a hug and decided to move forward with optimism.