John Brannen

[Lobot]

Justin Williams has written an article on John Brannen and the situation with his father during last season. It's really good and worth the subscription to the Athletic if you don't already have one.

($) https://theathletic.com/2213184/2020...-on-the-brink/

[Lobot]

On that note: We're Closed !! Moose out front should have told you.

[GoBearcats31]

Now a proud owner of "That 1 Painter" (professional house painting) franchises in Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati

[Geaux Juan]

If you missed it, The Kevin Ollie arbritration case with UConn ended this week with Ollie winning $11.1M he said he was owed under contract after UConn fired him. The reason why he won is interesting. UConn didn't follow proper procedure during the HR process when they fired him. You may remember that Ollie was fired for cause due to various NCAA recruiting and practice violations.

Ollie backed his money truck up to the vault again in Connecticut.

UConn to pay Kevin Ollie another $3.9 million over firing ===> UConn to pay Kevin Ollie another $3.9 million over firing | AP News

[Lobot]

Ok as soon I close the thread, Williams does an Open records request and gets the settlement details. ($)

https://theathletic.com/3578217/2022...ement-lawsuit/

I'll leave the thread open through tommorrow if someone wants to chime in on the settlement issue and then we'll lock it up for good on Sunday. This is now as over as over it can be at this point.

[London 'Cat]

Sounds like a plan to me. Anyone object?

Close it Lobot. We have heard enough about this topic.

[Greg7173]

No strong objection, but I sure would like to know what the settlement was.

Doesn't sound like that is going to happen.

[DesertFog]

No strong objection, but I sure would like to know what the settlement was.

[Lobot]

Sounds like a plan to me. Anyone object?

[bearcatbret]

Can we close this thread now?

[GoBearcats31]

Via Justin Williams:

#Bearcats announce settlement with former MBB HC John Brannen:

“John Brannen and the University of Cincinnati have reached an amicable resolution. Both parties look forward to putting this matter behind them and focusing on the future.”

UC will have no further comment.

[Lobot]

In all fairness, Geaux Juan 's right. I never say anything positive about either of them. I don't hate either them, but I'm not a fan for sure. I like to pick at them more than a little bit.

That really wasn't meant to be a dig at Brannen, I just thought it was interesting.

One positive thing I'll say about Brannen is that he got Gabe Madsen mental help when he needed it. Whether he contributed to the state of that we'll probably only know when/if Gabe ever decides to talk about it.

I'm really just glad they're both gone.

I know there's a lot more to Brannen's firing than the public eye saw.

[RedDog]

Sadly, of course you do, because you can never say anything remotely positive about Brannen or Tuberville.

Even I have made my peace with ex-FB HC Lyle Jones.

Be happy - let it go. Life will be much better.

What possibly could you have good to say? They are blemishes and mistakes on an otherwise proud list of UC coaches. Besides, the comment wasn't intended to be negative, only insightful.

[red_n_black_attack]

Brannen was previously on Grant’s staff at Alabama so this makes a ton of sense for both parties.

I have to admit it sounds like Grant created a role for Brannen to rescue him.

Create a role? This is a graduate assistant video coordinator job.

[leo from jersey]

Sadly, of course you do, because you can never say anything remotely positive about Brannen or Tuberville.

Even I have made my peace with ex-FB HC Lyle Jones.

Be happy - let it go. Life will be much better.

Will enjoy watching Lyle Jones this Saturday.