Lute Olson Leaving?
October 23rd, 2008 at 11:17 amBy Chris
ESPN is reporting Arizona Wildcats coach is stepping down from his position as head basketball coach. Evidently, Olson will be replaced by assistant Mike Dunlap on an interim basis. As of now, the University of Arizona is remaining mum on Olson’s departure and they are essentially denying the report:
Arizona spokesperson Tom Duddleston said Thursday morning that Olson hasn’t informed the administration that he is resigning. Duddleston said he went to his superiors and was told, “no way,” in response to the report.
“We’re not making any announcement to that effect,” Duddleston said. “At this moment there is nothing going on.”
If Olson is indeed done, his last few seasons at Arizona have been odd. Last season, he missed the whole year because of a sabbatical related to his marriage difficulties and his return has been less-than-smooth because of an alleged falling out with interim coach, Kevin O’Neill.
Olson won the National Championship in 1997 and has taken Arizona to the Final Four four times.
October 23rd, 2008 at 1:43 pm
I think Vitale broke this story…
I don’t know which senile clown to trust on this one…. Vitale is known more for his catch phrases than his journalism.
Funny parody of Vitale and ESPN: http://tinyurl.com/5zrt8n
October 23rd, 2008 at 2:07 pm
Any possible leads on who will replace Olson?
Jesse W.
http://www.churchofcowherd.com
October 23rd, 2008 at 2:07 pm
I didn’t know Vitale was a journalist.
He’s more of a college basketball cheerleader.
October 23rd, 2008 at 2:14 pm
If he is leaving — has this been confirmed at all yet? — I wouldn’t be surprised to see Arizona go after Bruce Pearl. Or they could go for a young up-and-comer like Anthony Grant.
I haven’t heard anything concrete, however.
October 23rd, 2008 at 3:03 pm
im gonna be lute for halloween and stay for about a quarter of the party and then bail for personal reasons
October 23rd, 2008 at 3:03 pm
Make sure you get into a messy divorce with whoever you bring first.