The Wes Miller Thread

[leeraymond372@gmail.com]

Per Scott Springer, John Cunningham informed him that UC will not participate in the Crown or any other postseason tourney.

Wow! That is bad news. I was hoping that UC would still field a team for the post-season. Why not? Did anyone ask the players if they wanted to play in the post-season? What about the assistant coaches, did anyone ask them about coaching the team through this transitional period? So, I guess, this is the University of Cincinnati's way of just giving up and quitting. What message is the university sending to the players?

Now I understand that travelling and lodging is expensive and there are many other factors involved that I have no clue of. Regardless, I would imagine that much of the costs of participating in these tournaments are taken care of by the Crown Tournament organizers. I am just speculating here and do not know for sure how the costs are handled. Also, maybe the school felt that the Miller firing would be too much of a media distraction and would create bad chemistry for the team.

On the other hand, who knows what could have happened. The firing of Miller may have galvanized the team and created more of an "us versus them" mentality in the players. This kind of mind set can lead to wins. I hate that UC will not be playing this post-season.

As we all know, Cunningham has a long history of making bad decisions. On the flip side, maybe Cunningham is doing what he thinks is best for UC basketball. You cannot fault a man for doing what he thinks is best.

[leo from jersey]

Just curious as what players will leave the program? We have some talented players to build on. I hope they are open minded to at least wait on the new coach. The good news is these players played and excelled in the Big 12.
Some may have already made up their mind, but I hope the AD and GM asks them to wait. The new coach most definitely want his own players, I just hope the roster isn’t gutted if
Thoughts?

It was gutted last year and at least on paper we got a better squad. There are players out there. This is the day of the transfer for $$$$$ so we will field a team. What did we have this year -- Thomas, Frenchy and a hurt Tyler to start the season. The rest was new. HoF Jr came mid season. Granted we had a couple of frosh and only 1 so far this year if he stays, but it was basically a whole new team.

[JBB]

With the transfer portal, it won't take as long as it took Huggins and Cronin. You can reload a roster in one year now. The true test will be can a coach get a new roster to gel together in one season.

Just curious as what players will leave the program? We have some talented players to build on. I hope they are open minded to at least wait on the new coach. The good news is these players played and excelled in the Big 12.
Some may have already made up their mind, but I hope the AD and GM asks them to wait. The new coach most definitely want his own players, I just hope the roster isn’t gutted if
Thoughts?

[leo from jersey]

Per Scott Springer, John Cunningham informed him that UC will not participate in the Crown or any other postseason tourney.

wait to next year with anticipation.

[swilsonsp4]

they appear to be contractly obligated, but with the regime change, it might not be so.

Per Scott Springer, John Cunningham informed him that UC will not participate in the Crown or any other postseason tourney.

[bearcatbret]

Someone stated that Wes could possibly take a year off and unwind. Keep in mind that he does not get paid unless he is actively looking for work. Also, players do get paid in the Crown, but they have to win. These players are already getting NIL so do they care? I do believe that the NIL contracts will be changed in the future to require players to be available for post season and that they will have to return their NIL if the leave school (see lawsuit against Sorsby).

[BearKatz]

It was a 22 point lead at the under 12 minute timeout; 11:34 left, to be exact. And it's in the top 5 all-time NCAA tournament comebacks/collapses.

I was just going off memory and I remembered being up 20 at one point.

I had warned everyone earlier in the week, that was not just another NC State team. That coach had high caliber impact transfers and it wasn't going to be easy.

[Geaux Juan]

The 2018 Meltdown had to be the worst. Up 20 at halftime, and totally out coached in the 2nd half was the most disappointing for me.

It was a 22 point lead at the under 12 minute timeout; 11:34 left, to be exact. And it's in the top 5 all-time NCAA tournament comebacks/collapses.

[leo from jersey]

What happens now to UC' s post season (Crown) play? Who will coach the team? I hope that despite all that is happening, the players still want to play for and represent UC on the hardcourt. I think it is important for the school to still field a team for post-season play.

I am very interested in seeing what another coach can do with this bunch of guys. Fast question, now that players are being paid, can they opt out of playing in the post-season? I know that college football players will sometimes decide not to play in bowl games.

don't the players get paid to play in the Crown. With that in mind I am sure some will play.

[leo from jersey]

Will UC get invited to the Crown? I don’t think that is a sure thing. They might be third or below in the NET of teams not invited to the NCAA tournament. Don’t know.

they appear to be contractly obligated, but with the regime change, it might not be so.

[London 'Cat]

Will UC get invited to the Crown? I don’t think that is a sure thing. They might be third or below in the NET of teams not invited to the NCAA tournament. Don’t know.

[leeraymond372@gmail.com]

What happens now to UC' s post season (Crown) play? Who will coach the team? I hope that despite all that is happening, the players still want to play for and represent UC on the hardcourt. I think it is important for the school to still field a team for post-season play.

I am very interested in seeing what another coach can do with this bunch of guys. Fast question, now that players are being paid, can they opt out of playing in the post-season? I know that college football players will sometimes decide not to play in bowl games.

[leeraymond372@gmail.com]

I live in Hilton Head part time and need a fourth for golf this weekend. Can someone let Wes know?

Actually, as I've said before, I like Wes and believe he did his best. I like the way he handled the team, particularly the Jizzle situation. I do believe he cared about the program. Unfortunately for him, you have to win in this line of business. I wish him the best.

Well said. I second that.

[leeraymond372@gmail.com]

I would almost guarantee that Calhoun finds UC attractive. He is a graduate and former graduate assistant at UC. Plus he cut his coaching teeth under Huggs at WVU.

Yeah. I would imagine too that Calhoun finds the UC job an attractive job.

[leo from jersey]

The first year I would be happy with an emphasis on team play and especially watching the team mature and of course beating X.. The second year winning. UC has the league, tradition and some NIL money. They may get more now since Miller is gone.

Concerning Miller. He was given time and money. He just could not win as it is expected at UC. I wish him well, but he leaves with a nice check and he can work in the family business.


Now guys. Let's get behind the new coach and the new team. I am sure we will. Heck he even doesn't have to have an award winning intro speech about our tradition. I want him to make some new traditions. Like winning the BIG 12.

GO CATS