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(05-26-2021 08:30 AM)bearcatmark Wrote:  

(05-26-2021 08:25 AM)skyblade Wrote:  For those with theathletic.

https://theathletic.com/2612691/2021/05/...ed_article

Even Vogt's support of Brannen doesn't paint Brannen in a particularly good light. Brannen should never have been hired in the first place, at least we got rid of him fast.

There are players that stood behind Bobby Knight. (hell, there are women and men that stay in abusive relationships) It doesn't mean those that voiced their concerns regarding their safety and the environment they were asked to play in were wrong. I found this passage pretty telling:

Quote:Vogt is not alone in his sentiments toward Brannen or the coach’s dismissal....But a significantly greater number of sources — including players and others close to and around the program — expressed essentially an opposite opinion of and experience with Brannen at UC. Some have spoken on the record; many have requested anonymity. But they’ve been consistent and unequivocal in their objections.

https://theathletic.com/2612691/2021/05/...ga-linger/

Yeah and Vogt isn't denying things happened either. Yes, Brannen called a meeting to try to figure out who reported him. Yes, Brannen was adversarial with Medical staff because Brannen thought he knew better. Yes, Brannen is socially awkward and Vogt could see why guys didn't have a good relationship.

The main thing Vogt says is Brannen didn't do it because he's a mean guy. Brannen did it because he knew his way worked (at NKU) and wasn't going to change. In the end, it doesn't matter if Brannen's actions were because he's an ******* or because he was extremely stubborn and unwilling to change (even with medical staff telling him he's wrong). Evil can come from good intentions. Things that worked at NKU with guys who were happy just to have a chance to play in the NCAA don't necessarily work with guys who came to play at the high-major NCAA level and have other options.

My biggest take-away is a quality coaching search would have found the issues at NKU and Brannen never should have been hired.