Bob Huggins

[BearKatz]

The real question is why? Why would you even want to return after being arrested for a second DUI! The embarrassment alone should be enough to make you resign one would think?

[Rufus]

Apparently Huggs is stating that he never signed any resignation papers. This is going to get very very sticky.

[Lobot]

On3 is reporting that the resignation they took was actually a text from his wife according to Huggins’ attorney.

If they want to avoid prolonging this fiasco, they could just reinstate him and immediately fire him for cause I suppose.

[leo from jersey]

On3 is reporting that the resignation they took was actually a text from his wife according to Huggins’ attorney.

If they want to avoid prolonging this fiasco, they could just reinstate him and immediately fire him for cause I suppose.

Funny we all read his daughter's facebook account where he was given a 1/2 half hour. This is embarrassing for the entire Huggins family. I also would never speak for my wife's job and would not have let her speak concerning mine. Drinking really causes more problems than impaired driving etc.

[Lobot]

This a good rundown of what the attorney is working with. Bob and his attorney might actually have something here.

https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2023/07/09/sport/bob-huggins-attorney-spt-intl/index.html

[Rufus]

On3 is reporting that the resignation they took was actually a text from his wife according to Huggins’ attorney.

If they want to avoid prolonging this fiasco, they could just reinstate him and immediately fire him for cause I suppose.

I thought that's what I heard this morning but didn't want to pass on info that was not legit, I guess I heard right then. If it's true that it was his wife's email, it sounds like she's desperately trying to help him with his "problem".

[Lobot]

I think this is more about him getting that year of salary in retirement than really getting his job back.

[bearcatbret]

He may just settle for a 30-year retirement deal from the West Virginia state employee retirement funds much like he did with Ohio.

[London 'Cat]

Here is another article. It seems WVU’s counsel is calling BS on the attorney’s tactics.
https://www.wboy.com/goldandbluenati...ly-inaccurate/

[Bearcat93]

It appears the charges will be dropped via Pennsylvania’s first time diversion program. 3k in fines, 60
day license suspension and education. Huggs is already in rehab. This shall be interesting-the resignation, as described , did not meet what’s outlined in his employment agreement. The optics of having him return are just too weird, but WVU may have to pay him to leave.

[longtimefan]

It appears the charges will be dropped via Pennsylvania’s first time diversion program. 3k in fines, 60
day license suspension and education. Huggs is already in rehab. This shall be interesting-the resignation, as described , did not meet what’s outlined in his employment agreement. The optics of having him return are just too weird, but WVU may have to pay him to leave.

I doubt if he’s that serious about returning, this seems more about the money.

[Bearcat93]

Oh, I think he would if they let him but this is more about working the PR mistake to his advantage.

[bearcatjd]

This is a terrible way to end a great career at his his former school

[red_n_black_attack]

Seems to me WVU can say fine, you didn't resign/retire on June 17th, so we ended your employment. You were fired for cause, and now receive zero of the resignation/retirement benefits. It's a crappy way for WVU to handle it, but Bob doesn't seem to be giving them much choice and has backed them into a corner. Given his recent use of slurs against the University of Norwood, and his history with DUIs, I have to believe another DUI would be cause for termination.

[fmirzamd]

He is a dirtball as human being should have been fired long time ago.Proven criminals in sports get multiple chances so the they keep on repeating. I am a physician, any felony will make us loose our license and here go your profession.