Lute Olson Returns To Coach Arizona Basketball Next Year

For some in Tucson, this is a foregone conclusion, but for many, it is a surprise to hear that Lute Olson will return to coach the Wildcats next year.  After a year of whispers, arched eyebrows and a chorus of "I dunno" wonderment, the venerable coach and Basketball Icon of Arizona will return from a lengthy absence to coach the men's team again.
                                                                                 

Almost as many questions and rumors surround Olson's return as did his sudden and "hush-hush" departure.  With Kevin O'Neill going from virtually a lock to be Lute's successor to firmly being shown the door, what kind of message is being sent to prospective candidates to replace him?  Why the secrecy and ominous feel to the past year?  What kind of examples are being held out to the kids?  Does Lute have what it takes, at 73, to continue his legacy of success?  Is this a case of ego gone awry and athletic director Jim Livengood not having the stones to check it?  Could this program be headed for the trash heap instead of the top of the conference?

I like Lute Olson, admire his work, but I can't help but feel that the poor handling of his leave-of-absence and sudden return will tarnish his legacy and damage the program to some degree.  Best of luck to all -- don't do it again.  Seriously.

 

             Kent Simpson
Kent Simpson REALTOR®, e-Certified®, AHS® (with The Pepper Group™ Diversified Real Estate): Real Estate Agent in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona web counter

 
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2 Comments on Lute Olson Returns To Coach Arizona Basketball Next Year

Well, count me down as one person (a Sun Devils fan) who was glad Lute didn't coach two of the games this year. :-)

04/05/2008 10:50 AM by Chuck Willman, Arizona Realtor®, ABR, TRC (Gentry Realty & Investments)

Chuck, I smelled some sort of response coming from an ASWho? fan...you've got a good coach in Herb Sendek.  Now if we could only do something in football...  LOL

04/06/2008 10:05 AM by Kent Simpson REALTOR®, CNS®, AHS®, RECS® (with The Pepper Group™ Diversified Real Estate)

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