UCONN men's coach Jim Calhoun vs independent journalist Ken Krayeske

[tpstrat14]

"not a dime back. I'd like to be able to retire some day"..This was honesty by Calhoun, and nothing else. he made the uconn men into a powerhouse. He brought them 2 championships. He should be getting paid more. Good response, Jimmy. Get all you can. You deserve it.

[drc1981]

Hey Mr. Calhoun, got change for a five? NOT A DIME!

[1977UconnFan]

This asshole commited a crime in order to get into this press conference. Why doesnt anyone mention that? Hes done it a few times . Why hasnt he been arrested for it? Calhoun and Auriemma donate tens of thousands of dollars a year to local charities, and yet its not enough for some people. I noticed this asshole went to Syracuse .

Rell needs to shut her mouth too. The only reason youre Governor is because the guy before you was a fucking criminal.

BTW MISS RELL, HOW MUCH DO YOU MAKE? $500000!

[mirahartford]

Not really certain what he supposedly did to commit a crime in order to get into this press conference; Mr. Krayeske was given press pass by the PR and had every right to be there and every right at a 'press conference' to ask a question regarding a topic that was in the media at the time. Please get facts straight.

[Matt2136]

@mirahartford Except he impersonated someone to get that press pass

[mirahartford]

@Matt2136 No. No he did not. Mr. Krayeske had full press credentials in his name as he was a credited journalist. If you're going to make these ridiculous claims based on a rumor begun by UCONN, please do the research.

[mirahartford]

And considering the deficit and how long we went without a budget, yes, Gov. Rell should also consider giving some dimes back to the state.

[roochuckroo]

Former UConn team manager has been paying players to go to Uconn

and Jim Calhoun didn't know anything about it

YEAH RIGHT!

GO CARDS!

[1977UconnFan]

What the fuck you sayin about calhoun now,,,,ABORTION BOY PITINO? Dont got shit to say now, do you?

[Melville10]

I think Calhoun broke five of his ribs on a bike trail...I heard it on the news. I understand that sports is a money maker for UConn (and most 4 yr colleges/universities) but he doesn't have to be a douchebag about it. He could've dismissed the reporter quickly and said, "Next Question".

[rickso12]

Thats not the point, I really never cared what these guys make , but he brought attention to himself by his poor response, Hey, what he makes is really no ones business, but the average person today is suffering, and he should not be rubbing it in there faces,this reporter was not so dumb, look at the bad press he got from it by being a jerk-and not acting like a 1.6 mil state employee

[duckman32001]

Ok dude you need to know the true context behind those stupid questions. This reporter was deliberately attacking the coach saying he is overpaid and should give up some of this money to the state. Which is absolutely ridiculous because Jim calhoun worked hard to bring Uconn basketball to a championship caliber program and like he said, all the money the basketball program makes goes to the university which is state run. which means his salary is from the state

[rickso12]

Hey I need more money , i can,t retire on 1.6 mil -----are you kidding, cmom give me a break--- I need my three homes on the water and a life style only people like me deserve ,you guys can all suck air

[tflfnf]

What a fabulously well spoken response to yet another whiny liberal reporter. I am sick to death of success and profit being the subject of scorn and derision in this country.

[random63x]

I think it's a legit question. The taxpayers have been paying for his lifestyle for years. He could, for instance, donate some of it.

[duckman32001]

i can think of many other people in this world who SHOULD donate some money . Namely rich spoiled movie/music stars. This guy COULD donate and he has been for most of his life for crying out loud. He setup foundations and charities with his name on it. (Jim Calhoun Holiday Food Drive, Cardiology Center, and helped raised $400,000 for American cancer society) He helps young men develop a future in sports and rebuilt Uconn basketball. Please, learn some facts before making ridiculous comments

[random63x]

Uhm, I do know about his donations, being form CT. The points is that he should be willing to publicly account for his salary when he's questioned about it. He doesn't have a legal obligation, but it would be nice of him to respond to an average citizen asking about one of the targets of our taxes. Movie stars, on the other hand, are not publicly funded.

[WhalersForever87]

The coach's reaction was perfect.

The reporter is a skinhead.

Reporter should get the fuck out of this country.

And im a personal big fan of the coach's autisim puzzle piece.

Enough said.

[mirahartford]

It's a shame that you besmirch the Whalers with your ignorant response. As a state taxpayer, i was insulted by the Coach's arrogant selfish response. Yes, he offers a lot, but as a state employee, he should be aware and sensitive to the people who foot his paycheck.

Also, Mr. Krayeske is as far from a skinhead as Malcolm X. People like him make this country which YOU don't own. Grow up, please.

[backoswacko10]

Well given Calhoun's track record, you could argue that this guy is being under paid. College Sports is a humongous industry in terms or PR, MONEy, etc. I feel like you are not supporting Calhoun. The reporter's question was like something out of the tabloids. If i was Calhoun in that situation i would get annoyed as well

[ls1z28chris]

I don't see what the problem is. The guy gets paid well to run a team that brings in money. There is no comparison between this and wall street bankers getting millions to run companies into the dirt.

This coach brings in far more than his personal compensation. It is the politicians of his state who have wasted their constituents' money. The jerkoff reporter should go ask all the state's elected representatives when they'll be returning their salaries.

[dru20s]

yeah he is a schmuck. Hes cocky, I make a lot more then that like the 1.6 doesn't make him already seem like a rich asshole. SHUT UP. you don't like it SHUT UP louisville it gonna show em in the bigeast championship anyway

[bigdsears]

That watch costs more than you car. I made $970,000 last year. How much you make? You see pal, that's who I am, and you're nothing. Nice guy? I don't give a shit. Good father? Fuck you! Go home and play with your kids. You wanna work here - close! You think this is abuse? You think this is abuse, you cocksucker?

[Dannycanesfan1]

online tough guy, its youtube bro, no one knows if you make 970k last year, if so what do you do? stop talking shit

[bigdsears]

Dude, it's a quote from Glenn Gary Glenn Ross... and this guy said a similar remark. Open your mind up and your sense of humor. This coach should be ashamed of saying crap like this, who cares how much $ he brings in. You'd never hear any other top echelon coaches say that. Also Syracuse owned you guys last night. Besides, you are looking at 138 pounds of twisted steel and drop-your-bony-butt-to-the-cur­b appeal. I will *body slam* you so hard that you will poop your bald pants.

[cbuzdon]

good point. if people want coaches to be paid less, then they are going to have to boycott watching it!!! he makes a great point. they are in a basketball POST GAME PRESS CONFERENCE so talk basketball. if he wants to talk $ there is a time and a place. but that program generates scholarship money and revenue to pay other 'state' employees..yes he reacted harshly but who doesnt being caught off guard

[panelas3]

what a fucker

[bulletstopper636]

First of all I don't see anything big about this. I am a WVU fan so even though my team is in the Big East, I really am not a fan of UConn. I don't see where we need to look at rap sheets either. It was a perfectly legit question. The only problem I have with it, is that he never really answered the question.

[DemocraticChaos]

What an embarrassing coach! lol

[sdbruns]

Krayeske is an idiot who is just trying to become a Michael Moore...check his rap sheet.