It’s an unexpected twist and it must be said a little lunar, on the side of Morgantown on the campus of West Virginia : nearly three weeks after having announced his resignation in a press release, after being arrested for drunk driving, Bob Huggins finally assures, through his lawyer, that he never formally communicated his intention to leave the program he has been training since 2007 to his management…
His version of the facts? That the press release would come from… an SMS from his wife!
” According to press releases, it appears that the University of West Virginia is taking a position that Coach Huggins voluntarily terminated his contract. “, thus declared David Campbell, in a letter, obtained by ESPN, sent to the West Virginia branch. ” However, Coach Huggins never formally communicated his decision to you, neither to the athletic director nor to anyone at the university’s management. It would appear that this alleged resignation is largely based on a message from Coach Huggins’ wife’s phone. »
Bob Huggins threatens to sue
A disconcerting development, which raises many questions and above all now leaves hovering over the Morgantown campus the specter of a potential future legal tussle between the two camps: Bob Huggins, if he is not reinstated at the head of the program, intends to sue the university…
A sad and regrettable situation which could still escalate since, unsurprisingly, the management of West Virginia obviously does not intend to sit idly by in the face of the accusations of his former coach.
” West Virginia University will not accept Mr. Huggins’ revocation of his resignation, and will not reinstate him as coach of the men’s basketball program replied Stephanie Taylor, vice-president of the university. ” Additionally, if Mr. Huggins or his attorney attempts to imply publicly that he has not resigned and retired, please be aware that the University will aggressively defend itself against such false allegations. »
Atmosphere… While waiting to know the outcome of this quarrel between the legendary technician and his former university, one thing is certain on the sporting level: it is Josh Eilert, long-time assistant to Bob Huggins, who will take over the interim and therefore a certain continuity until the 2024 off-season.
