Bob Huggins is the head coach of the West Virginia Mountaineers men's basketball team. He was born in Morgantown, WV USA September 21, 1953. Past coaching jobs include the head coaching positions at the University of Cincinnati (1989–2005) and Kansas State University (2006–2007). His performance as of 2009 ranks him eighth in winning percentage and seventh in victories among active Division I coaches. In 2007 Bob Huggins returned to coach his alma mater of West Virginia University where he led the Mountaineers to a Sweet 16 appearance. Enjoy the following Bob Huggins quotes.
“I've been blessed to have some of the greatest people that certainly I've ever met play for me. We are and have been very much a close family - the guys that were my first guys to come in to the latest guys.”
“I said a few years ago when I didn't go to West Virginia that the greatest resource of this city is the people and I mean that. It was a good run.”
“We didn't leave anything in the bag. We played virtually every defense we could play. We ran a bunch of sets we hadn't run in a long time. Both teams really gutted it out.”
“I made a very poor decision that's reflected negatively on the basketball program and the university, ... For that, I deeply regret it. I take responsibility for my actions. I'm going to do my part to make sure that something like this will never happen again.”
“ I definitely want to get back into coaching in the right situation ”
“ I am really excited about this opportunity. I don't know if I've ever been around nicer people. People more committed to doing things the right way and more committed to student-athletes.”
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