This UCONN basketball situation reeks of exactly what transpired here…
UConn "violated the collective bargaining agreement when it terminated Kevin Ollie without just cause," arbitrator Mark Irvings ruled, according to the Hartford Courant. UConn was ordered to pay Ollie "$11,157,032.95 within the next 10 business days." As a member of the University of Connecticut's branch of the American Association of University Professors, Ollie had additional protections beyond those in his normal employment agreement, and it was the union which filed the grievance on his behalf.
At issue were allegations that Ollie committed multiple NCAA recruiting infractions. But he struck back, claiming the university did not allow him to formally challenge its decision, which was in violation of his constitutional rights. Ultimately, the Huskies received two years of probation from the NCAA for the violations committed under Ollie's watch as the legal battle between Ollie and his alma mater ramped up.
UConn "violated the collective bargaining agreement when it terminated Kevin Ollie without just cause," arbitrator Mark Irvings ruled, according to the Hartford Courant. UConn was ordered to pay Ollie "$11,157,032.95 within the next 10 business days." As a member of the University of Connecticut's branch of the American Association of University Professors, Ollie had additional protections beyond those in his normal employment agreement, and it was the union which filed the grievance on his behalf.
At issue were allegations that Ollie committed multiple NCAA recruiting infractions. But he struck back, claiming the university did not allow him to formally challenge its decision, which was in violation of his constitutional rights. Ultimately, the Huskies received two years of probation from the NCAA for the violations committed under Ollie's watch as the legal battle between Ollie and his alma mater ramped up.
