Cincinnati Bearcat assistant coach Keith LeGree was charged with his 2nd DUI in nine months. He was found in Newport, KY [just across the Ohio River from Cincy] asleep in his car with his foot on the brake. There was a plastic cup and an open bottle of Hennessey in his console.
He has now resigned, leaving an already shaky Cincy coaching staff even smaller. His lawyer released this statement of LeGree's behalf...."After careful consideration and thought, I have elected to resign my position as assistant men's basketball coach with the University of Cincinnati. I am eternally grateful to the entire University of Cincinnati community including the administration, staff, students, fans and all members of the athletic department for the valuable opportunities, experiences, and support offered me during my six years at the University of Cincinnati."
Some people believe that LeGree's DUI last spring was the actual straw that broke Bob Huggins' back....as it solidified the university president's lack of faith in Huggs control of the program. He was acquitted of that charge...as he was also found asleep in his car and told the court of his "sleep apnea".
As if interim coach Andy Kennedy needed any of this. He basically gets a one year tryout as the head coach...and no one seems to be buying in. Recruits are obviously weary of going to a program with no set future. There are many fans who refuse to support the school [there are about 4,000 empty seats a night at 5/3 Arena]. Former players...like Kenyon Martin....have distanced themselves from the school.
Good luck!
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