Is Mick Leaving to Illinois?

Thegreatone · 03-26-2012, 06:29 AM

I could not be less worried.

ralph1950 · 03-26-2012, 07:51 AM

To AmberelyColonel:

Bob Huggins is never coming back, get over it.

Mick will win the National Championship at UC.

Huggins will never make the HOF. 0 National Championships and many moral issues.

~~UCBearcats~~ · 03-26-2012, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by mplebanon

He isn't going anywhere ever.

It would take a ridiculous huge salary increase and all kinds of other promises.

But on the other hand, if one of the top 5 to 10 programs in the country came calling, he'd be crazy not to take it. Those programs practically recruit themselves. Factor in Mick's previous rep for recruiting, and he'd put together a top 5 to 10 team every year with the chance to win it all. And that's why he's a head coach..........he wants a national championship.

Never say never. But it will take a better school than Illinois to pry him away.

I don't think Mick will ever leave UC. This is his dream job, if he wins here the city will love him and he'll be treated like royalty. The only way he leaves is if he doesn't produce and gets fired.

Don't sell UC basketball short, Huggins turned down NBA offers and a chance to return to his Alma Matter to stay at UC and he didn't have the kind of roots to this city that Cronin does. This IS a destination job, not a stepping stone job. We are not Xavier and Mick is going nowhere.

As for this Mike Thomas thing who knows what to believe. I think the whole Mike and Mick didn't get along thing is nonsense but who knows. Bottom line, Mick isn't leaving.

JasonS · 03-26-2012, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by UCBearcats

I don't think Mick will ever leave UC. This is his dream job, if he wins here the city will love him and he'll be treated like royalty. The only way he leaves is if he doesn't produce and gets fired.

Don't sell UC basketball short, Huggins turned down NBA offers and a chance to return to his Alma Matter to stay at UC and he didn't have the kind of roots to this city that Cronin does. This IS a destination job, not a stepping stone job. We are not Xavier and Mick is going nowhere.

As for this Mike Thomas thing who knows what to believe. I think the whole Mike and Mick didn't get along thing is nonsense but who knows. Bottom line, Mick isn't leaving.

I wouldn't say Mike and Mick didn't get along as much as supposedly, Mike is a difficult guy to work for. It is widely known that Mike isn't a good fundraising AD and as I understand it, the coaches were expected to do more with much less than their peers. I believe there was strain as a result. Of course, I was not a fly on the wall to say for sure. Just piecing things I heard/read over the years together. While it will not change overnight, Whit was hired for his ability to raise money and try to bring UC's Athletic Department closer to the rest of those in the Big East.

ralph1950 · 03-26-2012, 10:18 AM

Whether Mick and Mike get along is of no importance.

UC is Mick's dream job, the ultimate job for him, like Syracuse is to Boeheim.

As Mick put it, to him UC is the Boston Celtics.

Bearcat22 · 03-26-2012, 10:34 AM

I think the Mick to Illinois talk or the were going to miss out on top recurit stuff speaks to the city of Cincinnati sports fan mentality that we expect the worst even in good times. For some reason Xavier fans seem immuned to this, which makes them so utterly annoying sometimes.

BearcatAlum1 · 03-26-2012, 12:36 PM

Why are people even talking about Mick to Illinois? Not happening folks...

Amberlycolonel · 03-26-2012, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ralph1950

To AmberelyColonel:

Bob Huggins is never coming back, get over it.

Mick will win the National Championship at UC.

Huggins will never make the HOF. 0 National Championships and many moral issues.

I never stated a desire for Huggins to return you little troll. Spend more time creating your new ids and less time making up facts.

Who Dey Time · 03-28-2012, 10:08 PM

John Groce has accepted the Illinois job. Presser most likely tomorrow.

Perhaps, the 2 or 3 staunch Mick haters that are left (we know who they are) will start up the Mick to Ohio U. rumors.

~~Eternal E~~ · 03-28-2012, 10:19 PM

I am soooo glad MAC Thomas left UC, Cincinnati has a bright future with Whit Babcock.

03-26-2012, 06:29 AM	#51
Thegreatone Epic Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 3,187	I could not be less worried.

03-26-2012, 07:51 AM	#52
ralph1950 Epic Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 2,542	To AmberelyColonel: Bob Huggins is never coming back, get over it. Mick will win the National Championship at UC. Huggins will never make the HOF. 0 National Championships and many moral issues.

03-26-2012, 10:18 AM	#55
ralph1950 Epic Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 2,542	Whether Mick and Mike get along is of no importance. UC is Mick's dream job, the ultimate job for him, like Syracuse is to Boeheim. As Mick put it, to him UC is the Boston Celtics.

03-26-2012, 10:34 AM	#56
Bearcat22 Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 844	I think the Mick to Illinois talk or the were going to miss out on top recurit stuff speaks to the city of Cincinnati sports fan mentality that we expect the worst even in good times. For some reason Xavier fans seem immuned to this, which makes them so utterly annoying sometimes.

03-26-2012, 12:36 PM	#57
BearcatAlum1 Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dayton Posts: 1,008	Why are people even talking about Mick to Illinois? Not happening folks...

03-28-2012, 10:08 PM	#59
Who Dey Time Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 151	John Groce has accepted the Illinois job. Presser most likely tomorrow. Perhaps, the 2 or 3 staunch Mick haters that are left (we know who they are) will start up the Mick to Ohio U. rumors.

03-28-2012, 10:19 PM	#60
~~Eternal E~~ Banned Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 687	I am soooo glad MAC Thomas left UC, Cincinnati has a bright future with Whit Babcock.