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RE: Breaking News: ODU Press Conference at 3PM. Firing of Mens Basketball Head Coach?
(02-05-2013 01:54 PM)KnightLight Wrote:  
(02-05-2013 01:39 PM)thegalen Wrote:  
Quote:Taylor hit rock bottom in August 1995. On one particular night, a drunken Taylor backed his car into a light poll and then drove his car across the street to a church parking lot where he turned it off and went to sleep. After police found him while checking on the light post, they measured his blood alcohol level. It was allegedly .247, more than twice the legal limit.

Soon after, Taylor admitted himself into a 28-day alcohol rehabilitation clinic. Taylor says he hasn’t had a drop of alcohol since.
http://www.lostlettermen.com/old-dominio...-top-coac/

He fell off the wagon several years ago and has been spotted drinking in Norfolk, in Richmond during the CAA tournament, etc. He was kept around with no intervention. Recently, he showed up to his coach's show (ironically, sponsored by Bud Light and hosted at a bar) and was very obviously inebriated. He proceeded to spill water all over himself, slur his words, and rambled and mumbled about all manner of crazy, inane things. He couldn't even say his own players' names correctly (ODU took the video down, but here's the blurb).
http://www.lostlettermen.com/odu-coachs-...-eyebrows/

It's not clear whether his drinking precipitated his poor performance, or vice versa, but either he wasn't offered or wouldn't accept any help to deal with his relapse.

Sad to hear....hope he can get the help he needs...especially with all the available "free time" he will have in the coming months.
It is sad. As much as I dislike ODU seeing as their VCU's rival, the way this has gone done is not good and I'm afraid he's nowhere near rock bottom. Allegedly, he was drunk at last night's game, and then there's stuff with his marriage, and a bunch of people around him passing away recently. As a human, I am worried for him and I really hope ODU does everything they can to get him help even as they are kicking him to the curb. It's not their responsibility but it's the right thing to do.
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RE: Breaking News: ODU Press Conference at 3PM. Firing of Mens Basketball Head Coach?
(02-05-2013 02:54 PM)thegalen Wrote:  
(02-05-2013 01:54 PM)KnightLight Wrote:  
(02-05-2013 01:39 PM)thegalen Wrote:  
Quote:Taylor hit rock bottom in August 1995. On one particular night, a drunken Taylor backed his car into a light poll and then drove his car across the street to a church parking lot where he turned it off and went to sleep. After police found him while checking on the light post, they measured his blood alcohol level. It was allegedly .247, more than twice the legal limit.

Soon after, Taylor admitted himself into a 28-day alcohol rehabilitation clinic. Taylor says he hasn’t had a drop of alcohol since.
http://www.lostlettermen.com/old-dominio...-top-coac/

He fell off the wagon several years ago and has been spotted drinking in Norfolk, in Richmond during the CAA tournament, etc. He was kept around with no intervention. Recently, he showed up to his coach's show (ironically, sponsored by Bud Light and hosted at a bar) and was very obviously inebriated. He proceeded to spill water all over himself, slur his words, and rambled and mumbled about all manner of crazy, inane things. He couldn't even say his own players' names correctly (ODU took the video down, but here's the blurb).
http://www.lostlettermen.com/odu-coachs-...-eyebrows/

It's not clear whether his drinking precipitated his poor performance, or vice versa, but either he wasn't offered or wouldn't accept any help to deal with his relapse.

Sad to hear....hope he can get the help he needs...especially with all the available "free time" he will have in the coming months.
It is sad. As much as I dislike ODU seeing as their VCU's rival, the way this has gone done is not good and I'm afraid he's nowhere near rock bottom. Allegedly, he was drunk at last night's game, and then there's stuff with his marriage, and a bunch of people around him passing away recently. As a human, I am worried for him and I really hope ODU does everything they can to get him help even as they are kicking him to the curb. It's not their responsibility but it's the right thing to do.

I doubt they will.
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RE: Breaking News: ODU Press Conference at 3PM. Firing of Mens Basketball Head Coach?
Video+Deadspin rehashing what's already been said on here:
http://www.deadspin.com/5981875/two-week...basketball
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RE: Breaking News: ODU Press Conference at 3PM. Firing of Mens Basketball Head Coach?
(02-05-2013 03:14 PM)AndreWhere Wrote:  
(02-05-2013 02:54 PM)thegalen Wrote:  
(02-05-2013 01:54 PM)KnightLight Wrote:  
(02-05-2013 01:39 PM)thegalen Wrote:  
Quote:Taylor hit rock bottom in August 1995. On one particular night, a drunken Taylor backed his car into a light poll and then drove his car across the street to a church parking lot where he turned it off and went to sleep. After police found him while checking on the light post, they measured his blood alcohol level. It was allegedly .247, more than twice the legal limit.

Soon after, Taylor admitted himself into a 28-day alcohol rehabilitation clinic. Taylor says he hasn’t had a drop of alcohol since.
http://www.lostlettermen.com/old-dominio...-top-coac/

He fell off the wagon several years ago and has been spotted drinking in Norfolk, in Richmond during the CAA tournament, etc. He was kept around with no intervention. Recently, he showed up to his coach's show (ironically, sponsored by Bud Light and hosted at a bar) and was very obviously inebriated. He proceeded to spill water all over himself, slur his words, and rambled and mumbled about all manner of crazy, inane things. He couldn't even say his own players' names correctly (ODU took the video down, but here's the blurb).
http://www.lostlettermen.com/odu-coachs-...-eyebrows/

It's not clear whether his drinking precipitated his poor performance, or vice versa, but either he wasn't offered or wouldn't accept any help to deal with his relapse.

Sad to hear....hope he can get the help he needs...especially with all the available "free time" he will have in the coming months.
It is sad. As much as I dislike ODU seeing as their VCU's rival, the way this has gone done is not good and I'm afraid he's nowhere near rock bottom. Allegedly, he was drunk at last night's game, and then there's stuff with his marriage, and a bunch of people around him passing away recently. As a human, I am worried for him and I really hope ODU does everything they can to get him help even as they are kicking him to the curb. It's not their responsibility but it's the right thing to do.

I doubt they will.

Pretty snarky response from someone who obviously knows little to nothing about this school or program. I do, and I believe that Old Dominion is an honorable institution that prides itself in having outstanding values. I am a grad, was an employee, am a season ticket holder and donor, and have two children attending.

This is a crappy situation for everyone and, unless you have something intelligent to say, common sense would dictate that you hold back on statements like that.
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RE: Breaking News: ODU Press Conference at 3PM. Firing of Mens Basketball Head Coach?
(02-05-2013 03:52 PM)oduengineer Wrote:  
(02-05-2013 03:14 PM)AndreWhere Wrote:  
(02-05-2013 02:54 PM)thegalen Wrote:  
(02-05-2013 01:54 PM)KnightLight Wrote:  
(02-05-2013 01:39 PM)thegalen Wrote:  He fell off the wagon several years ago and has been spotted drinking in Norfolk, in Richmond during the CAA tournament, etc. He was kept around with no intervention. Recently, he showed up to his coach's show (ironically, sponsored by Bud Light and hosted at a bar) and was very obviously inebriated. He proceeded to spill water all over himself, slur his words, and rambled and mumbled about all manner of crazy, inane things. He couldn't even say his own players' names correctly (ODU took the video down, but here's the blurb).
http://www.lostlettermen.com/odu-coachs-...-eyebrows/

It's not clear whether his drinking precipitated his poor performance, or vice versa, but either he wasn't offered or wouldn't accept any help to deal with his relapse.

Sad to hear....hope he can get the help he needs...especially with all the available "free time" he will have in the coming months.
It is sad. As much as I dislike ODU seeing as their VCU's rival, the way this has gone done is not good and I'm afraid he's nowhere near rock bottom. Allegedly, he was drunk at last night's game, and then there's stuff with his marriage, and a bunch of people around him passing away recently. As a human, I am worried for him and I really hope ODU does everything they can to get him help even as they are kicking him to the curb. It's not their responsibility but it's the right thing to do.

I doubt they will.

Pretty snarky response from someone who obviously knows little to nothing about this school or program. I do, and I believe that Old Dominion is an honorable institution that prides itself in having outstanding values. I am a grad, was an employee, am a season ticket holder and donor, and have two children attending.

This is a crappy situation for everyone and, unless you have something intelligent to say, common sense would dictate that you hold back on statements like that.

I'm sorry, I'm in a pretty foul mood.

Really, I get the sense that ODU has tried. Surely there have been conversations and attempts to help, both formal and informal. These must have been rebuffed. At this point, your AD is probably making sure your security guards have a picture of your ex-coach. It sucks, but once things reach the point of a mid-season firing, things are pretty far gone.
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We'll take him.
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(02-05-2013 04:10 PM)Lee Moses Wrote:  We'll take him.

who?
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(02-05-2013 04:20 PM)VA49er Wrote:  
(02-05-2013 04:10 PM)Lee Moses Wrote:  We'll take him.

who?

Blaine Taylor.

It must be a pretty rough year in Denton.
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(02-05-2013 04:21 PM)AndreWhere Wrote:  
(02-05-2013 04:20 PM)VA49er Wrote:  
(02-05-2013 04:10 PM)Lee Moses Wrote:  We'll take him.

who?

Blaine Taylor.

It must be a pretty rough year in Denton.

Oh, dang. Thought that was about ODU taking Lutz. Would be weird to see him in CUSA but would like to get him off our payroll. We're still paying the guy and he's been gone for 3 friggin' years.
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You can have our coach. Seriously....Take him (please).
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would your AD be amenable to getting a young sharp Assistant coach from a successful D-1 program like Florida
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(02-05-2013 04:38 PM)EPJr Wrote:  would your AD be amenable to getting a young sharp Assistant coach from a successful D-1 program like Florida

How about a guy who was a hot shot assistant for a long time and will have one year of head coaching experience after this season? Take a look at Tony Benford ... PLEASE! UNT fans are begging ...!
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I also think it's due to being in C-USA next season. Kinda want a fresh start.
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(02-06-2013 08:53 AM)PurpleReigns2012 Wrote:  I also think it's due to being in C-USA next season. Kinda want a fresh start.

It has nothing to do with that. He left the AD no choice but to fire him.
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(02-05-2013 04:26 PM)VA49er Wrote:  
(02-05-2013 04:21 PM)AndreWhere Wrote:  
(02-05-2013 04:20 PM)VA49er Wrote:  
(02-05-2013 04:10 PM)Lee Moses Wrote:  We'll take him.

who?

Blaine Taylor.

It must be a pretty rough year in Denton.

Oh, dang. Thought that was about ODU taking Lutz. Would be weird to see him in CUSA but would

like to get him off our payroll. We're still paying the guy and he's been gone for 3 friggin' years.


NO ODU hire the coach we presently have at Charlotte. He's great! He knows how to win! He knows how to recruit! He knows how to teach! He's a really good coach. And you could hire him at a great price. You don't want to wait until we win the conference this year and get into the sweet sixteen. That would be MAJOR mistake.
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(02-07-2013 01:32 PM)Rabonchild Wrote:  
(02-05-2013 04:26 PM)VA49er Wrote:  
(02-05-2013 04:21 PM)AndreWhere Wrote:  
(02-05-2013 04:20 PM)VA49er Wrote:  
(02-05-2013 04:10 PM)Lee Moses Wrote:  We'll take him.

who?

Blaine Taylor.

It must be a pretty rough year in Denton.

Oh, dang. Thought that was about ODU taking Lutz. Would be weird to see him in CUSA but would

like to get him off our payroll. We're still paying the guy and he's been gone for 3 friggin' years.


NO ODU hire the coach we presently have at Charlotte. He's great! He knows how to win! He knows how to recruit! He knows how to teach! He's a really good coach. And you could hire him at a great price. You don't want to wait until we win the conference this year and get into the sweet sixteen. That would be MAJOR mistake.

Here's you next coach right here. Our gift to you for joining CUSA. He's a good guy and he knows the league. It's OK...Really...

ODU's Next Coach ~

He just beat Marshall last night ~
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ODU is 1-0 in the post-Blaine Taylor era after beating Drexel 78-66 in Philly tonight. WE 3-20 NOW.
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