He was fired because he paid an ineligible recruit $6000 to help his family in war torn Serbia. Now he isn't blameless and he didn't show the best judgement but the hypocricy here is breathtaking. Does anybody really think OSU would have canned him if he were coming off a Final Four appearance rather than a losing season? That school was more than happy to look the other way when RB Maurice Clarett was pulling his schenanigans and winning them a Nat'l Championship. And the NCAA? They make billions off these kids but heaven forbid you buy them dinner at Pizza Hut. Now O'Brien (who had a sterling reputation for ethical programs and graduating kids) would have to have any prospective employer go before the NCAA for the next 5 years if they want to hire him. Coaches who have done far worse (Jerry Tarkanian, Eddie Sutton for example) never had to deal with that. Is that fair?
2006-08-04 03:46:34 · 4 answers · asked by jimel71898 4 in Sports ➔ Basketball
Yes, because they are making an example of him and they knew about it in the first place. They are practicing "CYA".,
2006-08-04 04:05:59 · answer #1 · answered by rand_32000 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The world is full of hypocrites. OSU should hire Pat Robertson because they are 2 peas in pod.
2006-08-04 12:30:32 · answer #2 · answered by smitty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with you point about the losing program part of the decision
As a badger fan, I wanted him to stay because of his losing - this Motta guy is getting on my nerves.
2006-08-04 12:15:07 · answer #3 · answered by SwampDog 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2006-08-04 11:07:40 · answer #4 · answered by gg 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋