OT: Lute Olson taking leave of absence

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  • Radbooks
    Zag for Life
    • Jun 2007
    • 2271

    OT: Lute Olson taking leave of absence

    Found this at ESPN just now:

    Arizona men's basketball coach Lute Olson will take a leave of absence to tend to what he called a personal matter.

    Olson's public relations firm released a statement saying the 73-year-old Hall of Fame coach was not facing a health issue.

    "For the past 25 years, I have always given 110 percent to the team and this job," Olson said in the statement. "In light of this personal matter, I feel it's in the best interests of the team and university to take a leave of absence.

    "It isn't a health scare but rather a personal matter that needs my undivided attention."


    There will be a press conference at 3:30. What a strange time to step away! Kevin O'Neill will step in for now.

    Here's the link to the rest of the story.
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  • ZagNative
    Zag for Life
    • Feb 2007
    • 17082

    #2
    I hope all works out well for Lute ... ZaggyStardust will be worried.
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    • MDABE80
      Zag for Life
      • Feb 2007
      • 11555

      #3
      Speaking of Arizona......

      They're on FSN on DirTV (649) at 1:30 playing Concordia. Lute will be ok. He's always seemed like a crafty guy but he's a man of character.

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      • ZaggyStardust
        Kennel Club Alum
        • Feb 2007
        • 444

        #4
        Originally posted by ZagNative View Post
        I hope all works out well for Lute ... ZaggyStardust will be worried.

        Thanks ZN - yes, a bit concerned....But so far the Cats are lookin Good!

        AND Did I mention how much I LOVE Jerryd Bayless!

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        • Pallet
          Zag for Life
          • Feb 2007
          • 1266

          #5
          Originally posted by Radbooks View Post
          Found this at ESPN just now:

          Olson's public relations firm released a statement saying the 73-year-old Hall of Fame coach was not facing a health issue.
          He has a public relations firm on retainer?

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