Coach and players threaten chaos

Indiana basketball coach Kelvin Sampson is on the ropes, and rightfully so with his track record for NCAA violations. Sampson has reportedly suggested that he will not go quietly, and players have allegedly threatened to quit on the season if Sampson is removed. "We don't care what you do. But if Sampson ain't coaching, we ain't playing."

Sources also say that Sampson has been asked to resign but refused. "It now appears Sampson is daring the school to fire him, and that such a move would almost certainly lead to a lawsuit."

UPDATE: It's been reported that a buyout has been reached. Sampson is out after only two seasons.

As an Oklahoma Sooners fan, I have only one thing to say to Indiana University: Our misfortune is your mistake. Any other school that hires this guy is dancing with the Devil and mortgaging the future of its athletic department, student athletes and reputation.

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6 Comments On: "Coach and players threaten chaos"

 
what a freakin mess....this is what you get IU for playing with fire

LOL.....Kelvin is showing his power......his players are in his corner.......they have to keep him if they want a winning season.........

They don't HAVE to keep him. There are plenty of other kids who would love to have the opportunity to play at Indiana. You can't have the inmates running the asylum. Suspend Sampson indefinitely and put the kids to the test. If they want to walk out on a winning season, SEE YA! This is ridiculous.

I hear ya loud and clear KATKat, I just think it is funny as hell .... LMAO

Thanks you, eagleman11. It's Mike Tyson's fave word: ludicrous.

My typing is a little suspect today. ThankS you!

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