I think he's done. Let's poach some players!

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West Virginia men's basketball coach Bob Huggins was arrested Friday night on a charge of driving under the influence, potentially putting his future with the program in jeopardy with a second controversy in the past six weeks.

School officials learned early Saturday morning about Huggins' arrest and are gathering facts to make a decision on his fate as coach.

According to a report from a Pittsburgh Police public information officer, police observed a black SUV blocking traffic just before 8:30 p.m. Friday. The vehicle had a "flat and shredded tire" and the driver's side door was open.

After directing the driver -- identified as Robert Huggins, 69, of Morgantown, West Virginia -- to move the vehicle off the road, officers observed Huggins having trouble maneuvering the SUV and pulled him over. The officers questioned Huggins and, believing he was intoxicated, asked him to perform field sobriety tests, which he failed.

Huggins was arrested and charged with a DUI. He was later released, with a preliminary hearing set for a later date.

There already were signs that the 2023-24 season loomed as the final one for Huggins. Along with a $1 million salary reduction and suspension in the aftermath of his use of an anti-gay slur on a Cincinnati radio station, Huggins was essentially given a contract that is guaranteed for only a year, a rarity in college sports.

The contractual amendment was essentially a signal that West Virginia officials controlled Huggins' future and could ease into a transition to the next staff without worrying about owing him a significant amount of money.

Huggins' arrest will put pressure on West Virginia officials, who said they were outraged by his comments and had to fight internally to keep him on for next season amid public pressure.

In a joint statement after Huggins' radio comments, president Gordon Gee and athletic director Wren Baker called the slurs "inexcusable" and said the comments "tarnished West Virginia University."

Huggins, a Morgantown native who played for the Mountaineers in college, has coached at his alma mater since 2007. He has guided the school to 11 NCAA tournament appearances, including a Final Four in 2010. He spent one season at Kansas State after leading Cincinnati to 14 straight NCAA tournament appearances from 1992 to 2005.

He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2022.

(06-17-2023 09:35 AM)Unionman76 Wrote:  

(06-17-2023 08:42 AM)TIGERCITY Wrote:  

what a DA

just get an uber

Likely didn't want to be bothered. That's all I can come up with otherwise doesn't make any sense at all.

(06-17-2023 01:02 PM)TIGERCITY Wrote:  

(06-17-2023 09:35 AM)Unionman76 Wrote:  

(06-17-2023 08:42 AM)TIGERCITY Wrote:  

what a DA

just get an uber

Likely didn't want to be bothered. That's all I can come up with otherwise doesn't make any sense at all.

a 10 minute wait, he could have another drink

(06-17-2023 01:30 PM)Unionman76 Wrote:  

(06-17-2023 01:02 PM)TIGERCITY Wrote:  

(06-17-2023 09:35 AM)Unionman76 Wrote:  

(06-17-2023 08:42 AM)TIGERCITY Wrote:  

what a DA

just get an uber

Likely didn't want to be bothered. That's all I can come up with otherwise doesn't make any sense at all.

a 10 minute wait, he could have another drink

Yep. That's normal person logic. Huggins is likely a '"functioning" alcoholic. I think it's safe to say that at 69 he's probably driven drunk hundreds of times without being caught. In his .210 drunk mind he probably had no reason to call an Uber.

(06-17-2023 10:04 AM)k2tigers Wrote:  I think he's done. Let's poach some players!

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West Virginia men's basketball coach Bob Huggins was arrested Friday night on a charge of driving under the influence, potentially putting his future with the program in jeopardy with a second controversy in the past six weeks.

School officials learned early Saturday morning about Huggins' arrest and are gathering facts to make a decision on his fate as coach.

According to a report from a Pittsburgh Police public information officer, police observed a black SUV blocking traffic just before 8:30 p.m. Friday. The vehicle had a "flat and shredded tire" and the driver's side door was open.

After directing the driver -- identified as Robert Huggins, 69, of Morgantown, West Virginia -- to move the vehicle off the road, officers observed Huggins having trouble maneuvering the SUV and pulled him over. The officers questioned Huggins and, believing he was intoxicated, asked him to perform field sobriety tests, which he failed.

Huggins was arrested and charged with a DUI. He was later released, with a preliminary hearing set for a later date.

There already were signs that the 2023-24 season loomed as the final one for Huggins. Along with a $1 million salary reduction and suspension in the aftermath of his use of an anti-gay slur on a Cincinnati radio station, Huggins was essentially given a contract that is guaranteed for only a year, a rarity in college sports.

The contractual amendment was essentially a signal that West Virginia officials controlled Huggins' future and could ease into a transition to the next staff without worrying about owing him a significant amount of money.

Huggins' arrest will put pressure on West Virginia officials, who said they were outraged by his comments and had to fight internally to keep him on for next season amid public pressure.

In a joint statement after Huggins' radio comments, president Gordon Gee and athletic director Wren Baker called the slurs "inexcusable" and said the comments "tarnished West Virginia University."

Huggins, a Morgantown native who played for the Mountaineers in college, has coached at his alma mater since 2007. He has guided the school to 11 NCAA tournament appearances, including a Final Four in 2010. He spent one season at Kansas State after leading Cincinnati to 14 straight NCAA tournament appearances from 1992 to 2005.

He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2022.

Huggins has "resigned"

(06-17-2023 01:43 PM)TIGERCITY Wrote:  

(06-17-2023 01:30 PM)Unionman76 Wrote:  

(06-17-2023 01:02 PM)TIGERCITY Wrote:  

(06-17-2023 09:35 AM)Unionman76 Wrote:  

(06-17-2023 08:42 AM)TIGERCITY Wrote:  

what a DA

just get an uber

Likely didn't want to be bothered. That's all I can come up with otherwise doesn't make any sense at all.

a 10 minute wait, he could have another drink

Yep. That's normal person logic. Huggins is likely a '"functioning" alcoholic. I think it's safe to say that at 69 he's probably driven drunk hundreds of times without being caught. In his .210 drunk mind he probably had no reason to call an Uber.

Most drunks are poor decision makers.

Ker Kreesa and Jesse Edwards need a new home ... Me thinks !!

Huggins resigned.

I always liked Huggins, bad way to end a career.

I do hope that he gets help. Sounds as if the alcohol is in control of his life and decision-making ability. I have addiction problem myself, but continue to return to this message board time and again—without the aid of an Uber. Seriously, though, Huggins has been one of the good guys and, even when he had our number, he respected and spoke highly of the Tigers.

(06-18-2023 11:43 AM)SouthernMSTiger Wrote:  I do hope that he gets help. Sounds as if the alcohol is in control of his life and decision-making ability. I have addiction problem myself, but continue to return to this message board time and again—without the aid of an Uber. Seriously, though, Huggins has been one of the good guys and, even when he had our number, he respected and spoke highly of the Tigers.

He coached by intimidation. Especially refs. He is Bobby Knight junior. I hated his guts when his Bearcats rolled into town. Used to give him hell ... Cause he earned it. He still pisses me off. If he's out driving around drunk ... AND HE WAS ... CONSISTANTLY ... he deserves to go to jail, then rehab ... and never drive again. Arogant POS !!

(06-18-2023 12:11 PM)steves Wrote:  

(06-18-2023 11:43 AM)SouthernMSTiger Wrote:  I do hope that he gets help. Sounds as if the alcohol is in control of his life and decision-making ability. I have addiction problem myself, but continue to return to this message board time and again—without the aid of an Uber. Seriously, though, Huggins has been one of the good guys and, even when he had our number, he respected and spoke highly of the Tigers.

He coached by intimidation. Especially refs. He is Bobby Knight junior. I hated his guts when his Bearcats rolled into town. Used to give him hell ... Cause he earned it. He still pisses me off. If he's out driving around drunk ... AND HE WAS ... CONSISTANTLY ... he deserves to go to jail, then rehab ... and never drive again. Arogant POS !!

I do agree with you on the penalties and rehab. Consequences of one’s actions.

(06-18-2023 12:11 PM)steves Wrote:  

(06-18-2023 11:43 AM)SouthernMSTiger Wrote:  I do hope that he gets help. Sounds as if the alcohol is in control of his life and decision-making ability. I have addiction problem myself, but continue to return to this message board time and again—without the aid of an Uber. Seriously, though, Huggins has been one of the good guys and, even when he had our number, he respected and spoke highly of the Tigers.

He coached by intimidation. Especially refs. He is Bobby Knight junior. I hated his guts when his Bearcats rolled into town. Used to give him hell ... Cause he earned it. He still pisses me off. If he's out driving around drunk ... AND HE WAS ... CONSISTANTLY ... he deserves to go to jail, then rehab ... and never drive again. Arogant POS !!

He hated Calipari.

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REPORT: Several Men’s Basketball Players Expected to Leave WVU

(06-18-2023 09:54 AM)TigerBlue4Ever Wrote:  I always liked Huggins, bad way to end a career.

(06-17-2023 10:44 PM)steves Wrote:  Ker Kreesa and Jesse Edwards need a new home ... Me thinks !!

Edwards went to Syracuse already

(06-19-2023 10:56 AM)dwash Wrote:  

(06-17-2023 10:44 PM)steves Wrote:  Ker Kreesa and Jesse Edwards need a new home ... Me thinks !!

Edwards went to Syracuse already

Their coach said it is unlikely that he will return to Syracuse but I suppose he could. I assume he left there because of the coaching change. He would certainly fill a need for us.

(06-09-2023 02:09 PM)Tigers2B1 Wrote:  

This is a real possibility from what they were saying on 92.9. We'll see.

(06-19-2023 03:59 PM)memphis mania Wrote:  

(06-09-2023 02:09 PM)Tigers2B1 Wrote:  

This is a real possibility from what they were saying on 92.9. We'll see.

This is the kind of guy that Penny has a real opportunity to get...I hope it pans out.

(06-19-2023 03:59 PM)memphis mania Wrote:  

(06-09-2023 02:09 PM)Tigers2B1 Wrote:  

This is a real possibility from what they were saying on 92.9. We'll see.

Not with the infro from the Clowns on from 11:00 to 2:00