Looks like the Bearcatsâ associate head coach (and current interim head coach during the suspension of Bob Huggins) may be leaving to join Thad Mattaâs staff at Ohio State.
Also piece about UC player Mike Pilgrim, who sat out last year due to injury and academic questions.
And they get no other than Oscar Robertson (The Big âOâ) to be the temporary head coach.
And no, young men, Billy Owens is not the Big âOâ despite what Dick Vitale says.
[i]Originally posted by NinerUpNorth[/i]@Jul 21 2004, 06:49 AM [b] And they get no other than Oscar Robertson (The Big 'O') to be the temporary head coach.And no, young men, Billy Owens is not the Big âOâ despite what Dick Vitale says. [/b]
âBig Oâ is UCâs caretaker coach
UC Names Oscar Interim Cage Coach
Hall of Famer will serve until Huggins returns
Daily Word from Andy Katz:
[b]Petersâ exit puts Bearcats in a bind
Tuesday, July 20: Dan Petersâ decision to leave Cincinnati as associate head coach for the same position at Ohio State was a stunning move. Peters is one of Bob Hugginsâ closest friends and has acted as the interim coach during Hugginsâ suspension from his DUI in June. Peters also was the interim coach after Huggins suffered a heart attack nearly two years ago. The decision to leave for the Buckeyes and Thad Matta is perplexing because Peters is a necessary bridge between Huggins and the administration. His departure while Huggins is suspended (heâs set to return Aug. 27) leaves another hole on the Bearcatsâ staff. Assistant Andy Kennedy will remain on the road; Oscar Robertson was named interim coach. The only other assistant, Keith LeGree, also will be on the road recruiting. Peters was on the road earlier this month for Cincinnati, but his most important role was ensuring the players were academically eligible. Keeping track of the Bearcats over the summer is another responsibility that Kennedy and LeGree will take on until Huggins returns.[/b]
Link: ESPN.com
FoxSports.com (Sporting News):
Robertson named Bearcatsâ interim coach
SI.com:
Robertson named interim coach at Cincinnati
Cincyâs Peters joins Mattaâs staff at Ohio State
BTW, Lefty, I believe what the NCAA means by âcelebrityâ visits is when the recruit is treated as celebrity, not that he/she is meeting celebrities. As such, no more private plane rides, personalized jerseys, posh hotels and meals, etc.
[i]Originally posted by run49er[/i]@Jul 21 2004, 11:45 AM [b] BTW, Lefty, I believe what the NCAA means by "celebrity" visits is when the recruit is treated as celebrity, not that he/she is meeting celebrities. As such, no more private plane rides, personalized jerseys, posh hotels and meals, etc. [/b]Oops. I guess I combined the two. No more celebrities either. :wink:
Finally had a chance to read through all the stories on the Cincy situation and caught this gem from Oscar Robertson on Robert Whaley:
[b]But Robertson wasted no time expressing his opinion about UC center Robert Whaley, whoâs academically ineligible to play next season.
âYouâve got a guy who will not go to class, wonât hustle hard,â Robertson said. âGet rid of him. I think time is too short. I think you should try to save everybody that you can, but some guys you cannot save.â[/b]
That nice, Big O, but how do you really feel about Mr. Whaley?! :lmao:
i have always thought whaley did a good job of upholding the image of cincy bballâŚhey i didnt say it was a good image he was upholding
Good piece on Robertson in todayâs Cincy Enquirer:
âBig Oâ: Adversity can strengthen UC
I like the fact that the Big O is willing to speak his mind about Cincy hoops.
[b]"âŚThe key to winning in the college ranks is to be able to recruit great kids, the four-year kid. I donât think Cincinnati has done a great job in the past of getting four-year players to come to the university."
âAny basketball player who comes to the University of Cincinnati should know who Oscar Robertson is,â Robertson said. âIf he doesnât, he shouldnât be on the team.â[/b]
And a not so good piece by Gregg Doyel: