You should hear the Badger lemmings though. Of course, its now a player they didn't want, yet at the end of the season, most had him projected as a starter. I don't understand the mentality of a Badger fan...I actually like following them simply because of my Wisconsin connections and the fact I know some of those kids. But, to defend Grinch on what he said and assclown he sounded like is hilarious.
He was certainly NOT projected as a starter next year by anyone with any knowledge of UW BBall. The following year, after Berggren, Evans and Bruisewitz graduate, is when UW fans (myself included) penciled him in as a major contributor.
Bo came across as an ass, but all he wanted was for the kid to actually have to have a conversation with a UW representative. The kid wouldn't talk to anyone, and since his transfer request was completely unexpected, I think it's completely legit for Uthoff to actually have the transfer discussion. The kid handled the situation in the worst possible way, and I sincerely hope that he doesn't ever contribute to whatever school he goes to.
What Uthoff did:
- He told UW about his intentions to transfer right after signing day, despite knowing of his decision to transfer months ago
- He never told his teammates and was playing a pick up game with his teammates the day he filed the transfer request
- He refused to talk with Bo
- At least one coach and one player knew of Uthoff's decision to transfer at least two months ago
- He went to the media when he didn't get his way, instead of having a conversation with Bo or some other UW official
I support what Bo did, I just wish he was at least mildly capable of articulating WHY he did what he did without coming across as a complete asshat.
Oh well it's over, and this will have absolutely zero meaningful impact on the UW program moving forward.
