http://www.azcentral.com/sports/articles...Olson's paid leave may continue
Questions of preferential treatment persist
Renee Schafer Horton
Tucson Citizen
Jan. 15, 2008 10:32 AM
University of Arizona men's basketball coach Lute Olson's paid leave of absence is set to end at the conclusion of this year's basketball season, a UA official said.
But neither Olson nor UA will say if the Hall of Fame coach will return then or how he will be paid if he remains on leave.
The season could end as early as mid-March with the conclusion of Pac-10 play or as late as April 7, the championship game of the NCAA Tournament in San Antonio, said UA athletic director Jim Livengood.
"From our perspective, Lute is on an approved leave of absence through the end of the season," Livengood said, adding that he and Olson will talk in the coming months about extending the leave if Olson so desires.
The issue raises the question of whether Olson is receiving preferential treatment allowing him to take nearly five months' paid leave.
The guy has been the Head Coach since 1983. If they feel since he's been with the University that long that he deserves this treatment, it's fine by me. You know much money he's probably brought them?
Why is this even a concern other than the fact playa probably sees this as another scandal.
What did he do other then being white?
Why did you two lugs , make this thread into something that it's not ?
NYK4EVER thank you for addressing the thread correctly.
I don't know why the mods didn't check those other two.
THe article only raises the question of him recieving preferential treatment.
If it was Isiah would it be called "suspended with pay"?
