Arizona coaching legend Lute Olson passes away at 85
Amazingly, '97 was his only national title despite so many years of talented teams.
RIP, Coach.
August 28th, 2020 at 11:11 AM ^
contrary to popular belief, Lute and Merlin were not related.
August 28th, 2020 at 12:02 AM ^
I'm old so I also think of him as Iowa coaching legend.
He had such a turbulent end of career (later revealed to be depression and behavioral changes brought on by a stroke) I guess I assumed he was no longer with us. (Sorry, Lute)
August 29th, 2020 at 1:11 AM ^
He was a Ronnie Lester injury away from being a two-time National Champion coach.
August 28th, 2020 at 2:13 AM ^
589-187 isn’t too shabby. He was a great coach and will be remembered as one.
RIP Coach
August 28th, 2020 at 8:34 AM ^
Sad day for me. I went to UofA for undergrad right when Coach O retired (btw, not the brightest moment for Arizona basketball). He is definitely revered on the Arizona campus in the same vein that Bo seems to be revered on the UM campus. In many ways, they were very similar. Total coaching legends who surprisingly didn't have as much championship success as you'd think. Revered for their teaching, mentorship, passion, and commitment to their players. I'm happy he was able to pass in peace after years of health problems and depression.
August 28th, 2020 at 9:54 AM ^
RIP Coach
August 28th, 2020 at 10:31 AM ^
RIP, Lute.
August 28th, 2020 at 10:55 AM ^
Simons says championship
September 1st, 2020 at 12:43 PM ^
wow, didnt realize he was that old. my advisor graduated Arizona and was a rabid fan.
Illinois fans hated his guts for some reason. Oily lute or something?
man am I ever going to get up to 100?