tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8185829023065380460.post2496171403896273402..comments2024-03-27T03:20:14.223-04:00Comments on UConn Men's Basketball Blog: If Calhoun Returns, UConn Should Consider Naming 'Coach-in-Waiting,' TooDavid Borgeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10048777379290646863noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8185829023065380460.post-23612049397535086322012-03-17T23:48:48.519-04:002012-03-17T23:48:48.519-04:00Could AO just redshirt?Could AO just redshirt?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8185829023065380460.post-43771647147950249822012-03-17T20:43:05.662-04:002012-03-17T20:43:05.662-04:00I like the coach-in-waiting concept. Purdue did th...I like the coach-in-waiting concept. Purdue did that with Gene Keady and Matt Painter [current coach] and it worked great for the Boilermakers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8185829023065380460.post-62861214420499232202012-03-17T11:47:51.537-04:002012-03-17T11:47:51.537-04:00I am a huge Ollie fan and when JC was out, I got t...I am a huge Ollie fan and when JC was out, I got to sit right behind the bench and hear Ollie teaching the kids and them really listening in to him. Still, he is yet to prove himself by being able to lead a team. I think the UConn situation is far different than Syracuse in the sense that Hopkins has been there for a while and takes a more active role with Boeheim on the sidelines. Thus, UConn should go on a big search, while still having Ollie be a top candidate. UConn has 3 national championships and 4 final fours in 15 years. This is a program that, after the facility is built, should be able to sell itself. Top guys like Shaka Smart and other young coaches should look at an opportunity to be the next man in line after Calhoun and keep this program at its highest point.<br /><br />Lastly, I am a Penn graduate who suffered under Glen Miller's years with the Quakers after Fran Dunphy left. While he is a good X and Os guy, he does not motivate or recruit well. He has not had much previous success and would be a terrible hire to even take a look at.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com