Comments on: Opening night notes from the ‘Bows Show

By: Hoosier

Hoosier — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 23:51:40 +0000

Agree that Gib contract clause was MASSIVE screw up. No one in their right mind could look at that payout as a net positive for an organization that throws money around and then simply asks for more. I know there are privacy issues but this kind of mistake would result in numerous heads rolling anywhere else. And props to Benjy but honoring him at Senior night is not a good idea. For his supporters it is disappointing to see him go but everyone needs to move on. Not getting a job happens to people all the time. Life goes on. I am sure Benjy himself is moving on so his supporters should do the same

By: Dave Reardon

Dave Reardon — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 00:46:53 +0000

I can comment on some of that, and have: It is horrendous what UH allowed to happen in the Arnold contract, and UH officials acted like it was nothing. Ridiculously negligent, but they patted themselves on the back like giving a guy they fired $800,000 they didn’t intend to (plus court fees) was some kind of “win.”

By: poorboy

poorboy — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 00:01:56 +0000

still the fanbase, the alumni, supporters, donors, and UH students,we re curious about findings, results, .. what NCAA will or will not hand down in Januay or whenever.
interesting that Lead Counsel Ms. Okinaga, said that is more concern, the ncaa decision regarding ncaa allegations, than the Gib settlement, we know you or UH, cannot comment.. however, we ALL want that be pau and move on

By: poorboy

poorboy — Sun, 15 Nov 2015 22:45:05 +0000

Yes, Dave, a lot of fans, we all got very attached to Benjy Ball.. Wish him the best.
As for UH, well, looks like they are starting to clean things up, make sure Admin on down are good to go.
We all want student athletes to graduate, be good citizens, have FUN, and get some wins.
Go Bows !

By: Dave Reardon

Dave Reardon — Sun, 15 Nov 2015 19:23:54 +0000

hossana: Sure, no worries … I can understand the frustration of the situation, and how it would appear that Benjy Taylor deserved an opportunity to be the long-term coach of the team that he kept together under very trying circumstances. I know it’s got to hurt, and the fans feel that hurt, too. I would say he was the right guy at the right time last year. As was pointed out, he did have a chance to accept an extension (granted, under not very advantageous terms), but declined. From the perspective of a columnist, Benjy was excellent; intelligent, passionate, articulate — what we call “good copy.” … If this team continues to develop and do well this season, he will deserve credit for keeping them together and building their confidence despite the turmoil of last season. I would hope that UH would recognize that by acknowledging him, perhaps on senior night. This team plays hard, and plays for each other … Benjy Taylor instilled that in them last season.

By: hossana

hossana — Sun, 15 Nov 2015 18:15:17 +0000

Apologies to Dave Reardon. You’re right. There’s many things that the public are not privy, too, and are confidential and border on privacy issues. I was just upset about B.T. getting “the shaft” but you’re right about privacy issues that we are not privy too that people like yourself are privy but cannot report it. My apologies which I hope you will accept. Thanks. Cheers.
P.s. I know you folks in the media take a lot of grief from people like myself but that’s the nature of the job and I commend people like yourself, Tsai, Mcinnes for having “tough skin” as they say.

By: Amosilatus

Amosilatus — Sun, 15 Nov 2015 16:22:45 +0000

The team looked good but inconsistent, but that’s to be expected with a new system. I like the more disciplined play–it’s going to pay off in those tight games.

By: al

al — Sun, 15 Nov 2015 10:36:21 +0000

Poor kid/Roseanne ( I refuse to refer to you as a biblical figure), it’s obvious you are not “we” but rather one in the same.

You are obviously not privileged about some of stuff surrounding the former interim coach.

BT had the opportunity to reach a one year extension. However, turned it down, instead hoping to seek more money later. Big mistake. The need for more green backfired.

During a road trip an issue regarding a telltale odorous smoke residue was swept under the rug. It did occur in a hotel that the traveling rainbows were housed.

Although, no “issues” surfaced in the NCAA investigations, surely one cannot believe some issues were not of concern.

There’s quite a bit more. But, the AD did it correctly by hiring new blood that was not linked to the latter nor would not uphold the ethical standards of the state’s university.

By: Hoosier

Hoosier — Sun, 15 Nov 2015 04:57:34 +0000

He is from the world of 15 guys at a bar. Now that is what I call credibility!

By: pali

pali — Sun, 15 Nov 2015 04:42:09 +0000

The free throw plague by UH late in the second half made this game closer than it should have been. When Thomas missed the entire rim on his second free throw after missing the first signified how much their free throw shooting needs to improve. I don’t know if it was nerves, lack of practice or a little of both, but if Eran wants to implement more structure and discipline, he might want to start off with his players executing free throw perfection.