UNT makes decision on Odoh

Brett Vito · May 16, 2012

http://meangreenblog.dentonrc.com/archives/2012/05/unt-releases-odoh.html

All About UNT · May 16, 2012

greenminer · May 16, 2012

Edited May 16, 2012 by greenminer

cdizzle86 · May 16, 2012

Dude!! I was just posting that clip myself.

+1 for you. Now get out of my head.

Grant.UNT · May 16, 2012

Last night Tony said he was the missing piece. So, this does kinda suck.

MeanGreenTexan · May 16, 2012

Last night Tony said he was the missing piece. So, this does kinda suck.

You sure he didn't say that about Coleman?

Not sure why he would say that about Odoh last night when he knew Odoh wasn't coming at the Denton CC stop last week.

MDH · May 16, 2012

Last night Tony said he was the missing piece. So, this does kinda suck.

I didn't hear that unless he said that to you personally.

All About UNT · May 16, 2012

You sure he didn't say that about Coleman?
Not sure why he would say that about Odoh last night when he knew Odoh wasn't coming at the Denton CC stop last week.

seconded.... of course he meant Coleman.

Quoner · May 16, 2012

seconded.... of course he meant Coleman.

He's been gushing about Coleman a lot.

All About UNT · May 16, 2012

He's been gushing about Coleman a lot.

I hope he is right......otherwise.....he will suffer the wrath of the "others"

MeanGreenDan · May 16, 2012

Last night Tony said he was the missing piece. So, this does kinda suck.

No

GrandGreen · May 17, 2012

Lets see our AD is quoted as saying he does not release players, then he responds to a bunch of LSU fans via email and states it is a coaches' decision, and now Odoh gets a release.

I don't agree with Vito thinking this would be a big recruiting problem if they did not release Odoh. It would be a bigger problem if every recruit that signed, wanted a release after he got a better offer. It was obvious, after NT has used all its ships that Odoh would get a release. The restrictions placed on it, were the only issue.

It will be interesting to see if LSU actually signs him. Also it will be fun to follow Odoh and Coleman's careers to see who does the best. Colemen for three years seems like a good replacement. Both look raw. I kind of hope Odoh doesn't go to LSU, because I don't think he is close to the player some of their fans envision.

On the positive side with it looking like Mitchell, Jones and J. Williams will all return, the Odoh fiasco looks minor in comparison.

Army of Dad · May 17, 2012

Lets see our AD is quoted as saying he does not release players, then he responds to a bunch of LSU fans via email and states it is a coaches' decision, and now Odoh gets a release.

I don't agree with Vito thinking this would be a big recruiting problem if they did not release Odoh. It would be a bigger problem if every recruit that signed, wanted a release after he got a better offer. It was obvious, after NT has used all its ships that Odoh would get a release. The restrictions placed on it, were the only issue.

It will be interesting to see if LSU actually signs him. Also it will be fun to follow Odoh and Coleman's careers to see who does the best. Colemen for three years seems like a good replacement. Both look raw. I kind of hope Odoh doesn't go to LSU, because I don't think he is close to the player some of their fans envision.

On the positive side with it looking like Mitchell, Jones and J. Williams will all return, the Odoh fiasco looks minor in comparison.

I think Rick's quote only adressed cutting players that were not playing well. He did say they will release players under other circumstances.

CMJ · May 18, 2012

Curious how he addressed the issue of the 2 tennis players from last year who were released due to ability, both were eligible as they both went to other D1 schools, not that I have an issue with it, but he is speaking out of both sides of his mouth.

I thought RV said he doesn't allow new coaches to release players due to ability....ie he doesn't let a new coach come in and dump 3 quarters of the roster.

bstnsportsfan3 · May 18, 2012

I thought RV said he doesn't allow new coaches to release players due to ability....ie he doesn't let a new coach come in and dump 3 quarters of the roster.

Perfect example....Larry Brown

meangreenfan65 · May 18, 2012

Perfect example....Larry Brown

What a circus, over at SMU, they just fired their Athletic Director. Happy, we landed Coach Benford.

Grant.UNT · May 18, 2012

You sure he didn't say that about Coleman?
Not sure why he would say that about Odoh last night when he knew Odoh wasn't coming at the Denton CC stop last week.

oh yeah, Coleman. That's the Juco transfer, right?

meangreenfan65 · May 18, 2012

oh yeah, Coleman. That's the Juco transfer, right?

These comments were from Vito's mailbag this morning:

Tony Benford mentioned when he released John Odoh that he was not allowed to talk to him to try to convince him to follow through with his commitment to UNT.

Again, that decision was Odoh's. He didn't want to talk to Benford.

Sounds like the kid or i should say, young man, never gave Coach Benford a chance.

Edited May 18, 2012 by meangreenfan65

GrandGreen · May 18, 2012

These comments were from Vito's mailbag this morning:

Tony Benford mentioned when he released John Odoh that he was not allowed to talk to him to try to convince him to follow through with his commitment to UNT.

Again, that decision was Odoh's. He didn't want to talk to Benford.

Sounds like the kid or i should say, young man, never gave Coach Benford a chance.

My guess there were more people involved than Odoh in that decision. Why would he under any circumstances refuse to talk to the new coach of the team he signed with? I can understand why NT attempted to play hardball with him. This kid didn't deserve a release.

meangreenfan65 · May 18, 2012

My guess there were more people involved than Odoh in that decision. Why would he under any circumstances refuse to talk to the new coach of the team he signed with? I can understand why NT attempted to play hardball with him. This kid didn't deserve a release.

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My guess there were more people involved than Odoh in that decision. Why would he under any circumstances refuse to talk to the new coach of the team he signed with? I can understand why NT attempted to play hardball with him. This kid didn't deserve a release.

IMO, I think you are correct. I think the wheel was turning the moment, JJ accepted the LSU job. It's unfortunate, but when you look at the landscape of college basketball, today, it seems to be the flavor of the day. Actually, i think the wheel was turning before the offer at LSU. Again, IMO.

Edited May 18, 2012 by meangreenfan65

Harry · May 18, 2012

My guess there were more people involved than Odoh in that decision. Why would he under any circumstances refuse to talk to the new coach of the team he signed with? I can understand why NT attempted to play hardball with him. This kid didn't deserve a release.

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