They were when he was at Cincinnati. I believe he left some issues at K-State as well. He also had the famous "zero percent" graduation rate at Cincy.
Sorry for the delayed response Howeda7 and thanks for the Huggins info. Let me preface my response by letting you know that I was Bob's teammate for three years at WVU in the early seventies. It is true he had problems at Cincy, but it is also true it had been many years since Cincy was the powerhouse it was during the Big O's time there and it was difficult to recruit there. Hugs recruited many questionable kids during that time and he did take chances on some players by offering them a a chance to escape their life situation (eternal poverty) through a b-ball scholarship. Some of them took advantage of the offer and some failed miserably. As far as NCAA violations, Hugs has never received any major violations. Don't get me started with the pitiful NCAA, Hugs has not offered any fake classes for 25 years like unc has to name one blue blood school who continually goes unpunished.
When Bob returned to WVU to become head coach, he was fortunate to inherit Coach Beleins(sp) players when Coach left for Michigan. They were all top notch students and since then Bob has recruited many fine student/ athletes and for years has produced teams full of honor students. Including this years team that is almost 100% honor students, with some being academic all- Americans.( Miles McBride)
Finally, the totally uncalled for sleazy remark. Since Bob's Mom passed from colon cancer he has spearheaded a charity to fight colon cancer and also has a charity to aid the many coal miners who have lost jobs in W. Va. His charities have helped so many that Dickie V, who heads the the Jimmy V foundation, recognized Bob as the man of the year for his contributions recently.
Now, finally(really), almost all former players and many famous college coaches, love Hugs. Most of his players continue to return to be a part of Bobs programs and his life! I left WVU unsatisfied with my career and didn't return, except for the 100 year anniversary of WVU basketball when Coach Belein was still there, until Bob got the job there. One of the first things he did was have a reunion for his former teammates which we still have 13 years later! We are all family again thanks to Bob. His gruff courtside demeanor is no indication of his soft spoken and dry humor that all his former teammates and players love him for.
Thanks for putting up with the long post, and, by the way, I normally agree with most of your posts, Dave
