Jim O'Brien

[Nixon]

WTVN reports. Is OB in trouble? I don't know, that was the implication they gave.

If this is true...

 

[RugbyBuck]

I hope not. It would be really tough for us to replace OB.

 

[Nixon]

I've also seen speculation that it could be a change of assistants. Either way, I don't like it, but it could be something else so I don't want to jump to conclusions and start ripping the AD. But like I said, if it is...

 

[3yardsandacloud]

I'm Sick!

ESPN Radio & TV News is reporting the OSU Basketball Coach Jim O'Brien has been dismissed from The Ohio State University.

Paraphrase: "Jim was involved in some type of NCAA violation regarding an improper benefit provided to a recruit who's family was in dire straights. The recruit did NOT sign with OSU"

This is as yet unconfirmed at OSU.


Very sad day indeed.

 

[Nixon]

Shit...

 

[smitty03]

Malik Hairston?

 

[Nixon]

No, supposedly a Serbian player who never came???

Woody got busted once for giving money to guys who couldn't afford clothes on the team.

 

[smitty03]

Other sites are also posting that it was an overseas player. Here comes Bob Knight!

 

[Bucklion]

Sounds a lot like the Rick Majerus situation to me. Rules are rules though, regardless of the circumstances.

 

[Nixon]

Well, if this is indeed true, I'll be on record as saying that Knight has my wholehearted endorsement, but I don't believe it will ever happen.

 

[vrbryant]

It appears right now (obviously still mostly unconfirmed) that O'Brien is being removed.

 

[tibor75]

as Dr. Evil would say, "This organization will not tolerate failure".

 

[MililaniBuckeye]

smitty03 brings up a fascinating point. Would OSU consider hiring Knight?

 

[smitty03]

Does anyone know where we can see the news conference? Or if it is even being shown?

 

[Nixon]

610 is carrying it on the radio. I'd bet Channel 10 will show it as well...they broke into the soap opera or Montel or whatever with the rumors.