Huggins is seriously considering the West Virginia job

[Sam Hall]

I don't understand why he would leave KSU after one year, knowing his team had a bright future. He could build KSU basketball into something they haven't seen in Manhattan. Huggins doesn't seem like the most loyal guy if he were to stay one more year but leave with Beasley and Walker.

Huggins mulls leaving K-State for West Virginia

April 4, 2007
By Gary Parrish
CBS SportsLine.com Senior Writer

An impromptu rally on campus designed to raise support to help Kansas State keep Bob Huggins was canceled Wednesday night amid speculation the West Virginia graduate could be close to returning to his alma mater after one season with the Wildcats.

A source close to the situation told CBS SportsLine.com over the weekend that if John Beilein left for Michigan, then Huggins would be West Virginia's top target. Now, according to another source, Huggins is seriously considering the opportunity, but he's struggling with whether to pursue his desire of returning to the Big East at the expense of walking away from a Kansas State roster full of elite-level talents who would've never considered attending KSU if not for Huggins luring them to a remote part of the country far away from their homes.

Most notably, that list includes Bill Walker and Michael Beasley. Both could've gone anywhere in the nation, but each picked Kansas State -- hardly a traditional basketball power, at least in recent years -- based solely on Huggins or hires Huggins made upon accepting the KSU job a little more than a year ago.

According to a source, the ideal situation for Huggins would've been for the West Virginia job to open after next season, that way he could've exited Kansas State at the same time Walker and Beasley presumably turned pro. In other words, a move to West Virginia would've been a no-brainer for Huggins after the 2007-08 season, but under these circumstances, at this point, he's genuinely torn.

If Huggins leaves the trickle-down effect could be interesting.

Walker, a rising sophomore, is probably stuck at KSU regardless because transferring would force the 6-foot-6 wing to miss all of next season before regaining his eligibility -- meaning that's a senseless move considering Walker will likely enter the 2008 NBA Draft. But if Huggins left Kansas State, Beasley would almost certainly ask for his release from a national letter of intent, and if it was granted, the incoming freshman would be free to reopen his recruitment or perhaps even follow Huggins to West Virginia if KSU didn't object.

Attempts Wednesday to reach Huggins were unsuccessful.

Huggins led Kansas State to the NIT this past season. The Wildcats finished 23-12 overall. Prior to KSU, Huggins compiled a 399-127 record in 16 seasons at Cincinnati before resigning under pressure in August 2005. The forced resignation came a year after a highly publicized DUI arrest.

[Silock]

As a KU fan, I seriously hope he doesn't leave. That would be a major blow to the conference.

[ChiefaRoo]

Originally Posted by Silock

As a KU fan, I seriously hope he doesn't leave. That would be a major blow to the conference.

It would down to the Big3 if Huggy bails.

[Mr. Kotter]

Originally Posted by NJ Chief Fan

I think it has more to do with the fact that West Virginia is one of the biggest party schools in the country.

Man, you haven't been to "Aggieville" on a weekend night, have you? I mean, that place....is just, WILD.

People tell me they have mechanical bulls, and "happy hour" specials for 'members' of the club....and even chicks that wear make-up, and will kiss on the first date. Wild, I tell you.

[Archie F. Swin]

if he bails he's a fukcing dick

[ChiefaRoo]

Originally Posted by Archie F. Swin

if he bails he's a fukcing dick

Archie, c'mon everyone knew he was a fukcking dick before KSU hired him. The guys in it for himself and that's it.

[Archie F. Swin]

yeah, if he stays he's a fukcing dick too!

[mikeyis4dcats.]

that is the stupidest article ever.

OF COURSE he would be a front runner if Beilien left...they had to have a "source" tell them that?

Journalism at it's finest...

[Sam Hall]

Originally Posted by mikeyis4dcats.

that is the stupidest article ever.

OF COURSE he would be a front runner if Beilien left...they had to have a "source" tell them that?

Journalism at it's finest...

This is another unfounded attack on journalists
That fact is part of the story. Journalists can't assume the readers know the facts.

[the Talking Can]

Originally Posted by mikeyis4dcats.

that is the stupidest article ever.

OF COURSE he would be a front runner if Beilien left...they had to have a "source" tell them that?

Journalism at it's finest...

on a soreness scale of 1-10 your Vagina is like 33, 34.....

[Skip Towne]

Originally Posted by ChiefaRoo

It would down to the Big3 if Huggy bails.

Huh? Are you spastic?

[ROYC75]

Originally Posted by mikeyis4dcats.

that is the stupidest article ever.

OF COURSE he would be a front runner if Beilien left...they had to have a "source" tell them that?

Journalism at it's finest...

Lighten up Francis .........

It's news to the rest of the world that doesn't revolve around Kittenville,Ks.

[Skip Towne]

Originally Posted by the Talking Can

on a soreness scale of 1-10 your Vagina is like 33, 34.....

About the same on the ignorance scale.

[Reerun_KC]

What is the deal with all the talent talks about KSU? He has one great player coming in who hasn’t signed his LOI yet, and one player recovering from a serious knee injury... The rest of the roster is a bunch of average players... Benneck? Bitch please! That dude is a waste of roster space...

The GRCOAT isn’t that special anymore... If Huggy leaves, he can and will take Beasley with him to WVU... Walker will just be collateral damage...


Btw, THIS IS A FREAKING REPOST!!!!

[Saulbadguy]

I'd seriously shed tears if he left.

[Reerun_KC]

Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

I'd seriously shed tears if he left.

Grown men dont cry Saul... Suck it up and be a man...