The Official Bob Huggins Thread

[Kingsley Court]

You wouldn't take someone saying in anger that I would buy a ticket for you to go to Afganistan in that manner? What do you think was meant by that? And no, that wasn't said in the PM.

Maybe just to get the hell away from here? I don't know you may be right, I may be giving Julie too much credit because I don't think anyone would wish death upon someone over a chat board, but when reading it that's not what I thought at all.

 

[SlamJam]

Thread closed. Thank you, come again.

Was actually a decent thread till these clowns decided to post.

do you even have the power to close a thread?

 

[anbuc88]

Posting a PM really should be a bannable offense. I mean really...Should be brought up to the Mods for sure.

How about sending a poster a string of insults as a PM? Thats fine. As I said earlier, life will go on.

 

[MDW79]

You wouldn't take someone saying in anger that I would buy a ticket for you to go to Afganistan in that manner? What do you think was meant by that? And no, that wasn't said in the PM.

To be fair, I think they said "I think you would be a big hit in Afganistan." I'm not even sure what that means exactly. (Message board terrorist???)

I probably shouldn't even reply to this, my apologies for even getting involved, but fwiw, I didn't take it as shipping you over there to get blown up or whatever. Maybe I'm wrong. I guess that really doesn't matter though.

Anbuc, just be the bigger person and leave it be. Heck, go over to BCN and kill some time. This is clearly going nowhere, and has been for entirely too long. Agree to disagree = Just ignore eachother?

I know I argue with the best of up (meaning a lot, not necessarily well) so I don't been to be hypocritical, but this has been going on for days, bro. Why even bother anymore? I can think of no resolution other than ending it. If the PM's are that bad, shoot them over via PM to Averageone or SWG.

 

[SlamJam]

How about sending a poster a string of insults as a PM? Thats fine. As I said earlier, life will go on.

a PM is just that- a Private message. If you have a problem with it- take it to a Mod...posting it on the board is just as bad if not worse. Banned

 

[anbuc88]

I like you dude and your a good poster here and at BCN but move away from this. What are you going to do....kick his/her/it's ass????

It's a Bearcats message board. Let's talk some Bearcats.

You are right. I asked the thread about white players to be closed and this thread should also be closed. I don't want to kick anyone's ass nor do I want mine kicked. I promise not to repond to JuliePitzers posts anymore, and will only stick to talking about UC sports.

 

[Kingsley Court]

To be fair, I think they said "I think you would be a big hit in Afganistan." I'm not even sure what that means exactly. (Message board terrorist???)

I probably shouldn't even reply to this, my apologies for even getting involved, but fwiw, I didn't take it as shipping you over there to get blown up or whatever. Maybe I'm wrong. I guess that really doesn't matter though.

Anbuc, just be the bigger person and leave it be. Heck, go over to BCN and kill some time. This is clearly going nowhere, and has been for entirely too long. Agree to disagree = Just ignore eachother?

I know I argue with the best of up (meaning a lot, not necessarily well) so I don't been to be hypocritical, but this has been going on for days, bro. Why even bother anymore? I can think of no resolution other than ending it. If the PM's are that bad, shoot them over via PM to Averageone or SWG.

Agreed with everything said here. I feel like we have had our fair share of "arguing" I like to call it debating, but it's never been personal.

Also, like the subtle "avergeone" at the end there.

As for those two, it's really going no where and is just bickering at this point. They are only making themselves look worse by continuing this.

 

[anbuc88]

a PM is just that- a Private message. If you have a problem with it- take it to a Mod...posting it on the board is just as bad if not worse. Banned

I did take it to a mod and they erased the post, as they should have.

 

[anbuc88]

To be fair, I think they said "I think you would be a big hit in Afganistan." I'm not even sure what that means exactly. (Message board terrorist???)

I probably shouldn't even reply to this, my apologies for even getting involved, but fwiw, I didn't take it as shipping you over there to get blown up or whatever. Maybe I'm wrong. I guess that really doesn't matter though.

Anbuc, just be the bigger person and leave it be. Heck, go over to BCN and kill some time. This is clearly going nowhere, and has been for entirely too long. Agree to disagree = Just ignore eachother?

I know I argue with the best of up (meaning a lot, not necessarily well) so I don't been to be hypocritical, but this has been going on for days, bro. Why even bother anymore? I can think of no resolution other than ending it. If the PM's are that bad, shoot them over via PM to Averageone or SWG.

Thanks and you are right. From my end it has ended.

 

[Juliepitzer]

FYI. The comment about taking his show to Afganistan was in reference to performing with the USO to entertain our soldiers currently stationed there. Being an army veteran, I thought the statement was humorus. I never thought it would be taken as a death wish. If you felt that way Anbuc, my apologies. As for my part, the argument has ceased. This is my wife's hobby and not mine afterall. Just hope in the future, a person's dignity will be respected in a better manner than it has in the past. That was the entire reason why I got involved in this squabble to begin with.

 

[bearcat jeff]

That's more than enough back and forth. Talk UC basketball or don't post at all.

 

[TheLivingLegend]

Mick has not gone to the NCAA Tourney because Bob Huggins destroyed the UC basketball program making it almost impossible to recruit players good enough to make the NCAA Tourney. See Tom Crean at Indiana, a program with lots of good basketball tradition and a big name coach.

O really... Mick couldnt take one of UCs all time leading scorers, an NBA player and a 5 star recruit to the dance? Or I take it and NBA player, 5 star recruit and one of the best scorers in schools history are not good enough "recruits"

 

[bearcat jeff]

O really... Mick couldnt take one of UCs all time leading scorers, an NBA player and a 5 star recruit to the dance? Or I take it and NBA player, 5 star recruit and one of the best scorers in schools history are not good enough "recruits"

This has been debated till it makes my head spin. Mick Cronin has done many good things in rebuilding this program. Imo some fans expectations do not take in consideration the obstacles he has had to overcome while playing in the toughest league in history. However, I believe he had enough talent last season to make the NCAA tournament and didn't. It doesn't take away from all the good he's done, but it will overshadow it until Mick takes that final step. I believe that will happen this season.

 

[TheLivingLegend]

Mick Cronin has done many good things in rebuilding this program.

Such as?

 

[nparker1]

if Cronin was fired or released today, i wonder if this debate would continue with the next coach. or the next coach. and maybe the next coach after that. Sadly, it seems like (not speaking only about fans on this site but in general public) some 'fans' will not support any coach unless Huggins leaves his preferred school and comes back. Huggins was a great coach and did many great things for the university, as well as take them to great heights. However, Huggins did not have to overcome a passionate connection between the fan base and a prior coach. It is my opinion that mick's toughest job has not been trying to rebuild the basketball program, but to try and mend the city of a painful breakup and to win their trust and approval. I have said it before, i feel Mick is the guy for this "university". He is a true Cincinnati guy. This is his dream job and he is a hell of a recruiter. He also has shown he can do some play calling when the game is on the line. However, despite my support of Cronin, in the end, if Cronin leaves, and another coach comes in, the "university" will have my support.

 

[ralph1950]

Such as?

The team is 20-6. Mick has done a fabulous job rebuilding UC basketball. Mick started with nothing after Bob Huggins destroyed the UC basketball program. Mike DeCourcy of Sporting News stated that if UC had hired anyone but Mick it would have taken 10 years for UC to get to where they are today.

 

[You-See]

The team is 20-6. Mick has done a fabulous job rebuilding UC basketball. Mick started with nothing after Bob Huggins destroyed the UC basketball program. Mike DeCourcy of Sporting News stated that if UC had hired anyone but Mick it would have taken 10 years for UC to get to where they are today.

You are extremely intelligent. I hope to see you at future games to discuss our terrific coach!!!!

 

[ralph1950]

You are extremely intelligent. I hope to see you at future games to discuss our terrific coach!!!!

That would be wonderful, truely great minds think alike.

 

[JasonS]

Such as?

He has recruited solid student athletes who have not gotten into trouble off the court, has done well in school, and has gotten this program back to an NCAA Tournament level. The talent in his recruiting classes has increased year after year with no on court success to be able to point to. He was charged with the task of taking a program with no scholarship players, recruit a team in about 6 weeks, go compete in the best conference in America, and get back to the NCAA Tourney with strict academic guidelines for the players he could recruit.

The reputation of the University of Cincinnati program has already changed for the better nationally. That is a wonderful thing. The team is winning and should reach the NCAA Tourney. Progress is being made. Why complain?

 

[TheLivingLegend]

He has recruited solid student athletes who have not gotten into trouble off the court, has done well in school, and has gotten this program back to an NCAA Tournament level. The talent in his recruiting classes has increased year after year with no on court success to be able to point to. He was charged with the task of taking a program with no scholarship players, recruit a team in about 6 weeks, go compete in the best conference in America, and get back to the NCAA Tourney with strict academic guidelines for the players he could recruit.

The reputation of the University of Cincinnati program has already changed for the better nationally. That is a wonderful thing. The team is winning and should reach the NCAA Tourney. Progress is being made. Why complain?

Fair points, defiantly.

As for the two bold points.
1st - I could care less, as a fan, about what these athletes do in their lives. They are given a great opportunity... I am very glad that this current group has taken their opportunity in a positive light. As for the past, who havent, thats their choice. If they would like to throw away there career and potential life more power to them.

2nd - UC program has been changed for the better (in regards to academics and off the court issues). However I do not believe you can say that holds true for on the court. UC was a powerhouse, constant top 25. In time they will be back, but not yet.