vs. Oakland (12/7)

[Globetrotter]

In a HIPAA world even saying something as vague as "he's sick" may be an issue. Not to mention in the COVID era it just opens a larger can of speculation.

But I don't think it's asking too much for somebody to ask, and Huger to answer, something like "he's dealing with some stuff and we look forward to having him back soon."

Instead we're left to speculate whether these guys are even still on the damned team. It's mind numbing. And what about Matheny? Typically injuries suffered on the field/court aren't nearly as protected by HIPAA. Hell could we at least get an idea if he's day to day, week to week, may lose his lower leg,etc!?

I don't think a coach is under Hippa. Trainer yes. Apparently this stuff isn't even under Ferpa, which is surprising. Regardless I think Huger could say whatever he wants....or not say whatever he wants. It's his decision not to disclose. Which I get. But as you say he can tell us the bare minimum.

I have to believe the entire Athletic Dept would be a HIPAA "covered entity". If it is the case that the trainers are a covered entity and the coach is not then in reality the trainers would not even be allowed to disclose any information TO the coach, without consent of the player.

And of course the whole point of HIPAA is to hold covered entities accountable for the information they hold, and to give patients control over how that information is handled. The patient can always allow the information to be put out there at any time, or put the information out themselves. In the hypothetical where the coach is not considered a "covered entity", it would be possible for the player to allow the trainers to provide the information to the coach. And "technically" I suppose the coach (if not deemed a covered entity) could put the information out for the world if they wanted to, but that would be a super douchey move (and ultimately look really bad on the coach).

Actually it looks like the Trainers are Ferpa too.

[Globetrotter]

its truly amazing how a win negates things. We lose that game because Elsasser doesn't cover his man at the buzzer and we are screaming at Huger et al.

[Diemilkweed]

Anybody else suspect part of why Huger has this job / got the raise is precisely because he is 100% willing to toe the company line on this stuff? Never says a word about anything that matters. Never reveals any info about anyone who was not on the court that day.

[hammb]

Anybody else suspect part of why Huger has this job / got the raise is precisely because he is 100% willing to toe the company line on this stuff? Never says a word about anything that matters. Never reveals any info about anyone who was not on the court that day.

Not big on conspiracy theories, but I do think his willingness to toe the company line is probably part of his appeal to his bosses. That probably goes hand in hand with him being an alum though.

He was brought here largely because he was an alum with a coaching pedigree and was willing to take the Jans contract when it was offered. He was here to save face bringing in the "good story" when the previous coach was let go due to his off campus issues.

He is STILL here because he hasn't been absolutely awful and this department has no expectations or desire for excellence. BG hoops has been satisfied with mediocrity for decades and even when things fall below mediocre won't make a change until contracts expire. I fully expect that if Huger continues to maintain this mediocrity he will get another extension (and potentially another raise), because our standards are non-existent.

The only way this changes is if we find an Athletic Director capable of actually raising funds for the department AND is committed to building winning programs.

[Diemilkweed]

Anybody else suspect part of why Huger has this job / got the raise is precisely because he is 100% willing to toe the company line on this stuff? Never says a word about anything that matters. Never reveals any info about anyone who was not on the court that day.

Not big on conspiracy theories, but I do think his willingness to toe the company line is probably part of his appeal to his bosses. That probably goes hand in hand with him being an alum though.

He was brought here largely because he was an alum with a coaching pedigree and was willing to take the Jans contract when it was offered. He was here to save face bringing in the "good story" when the previous coach was let go due to his off campus issues.

He is STILL here because he hasn't been absolutely awful and this department has no expectations or desire for excellence. BG hoops has been satisfied with mediocrity for decades and even when things fall below mediocre won't make a change until contracts expire. I fully expect that if Huger continues to maintain this mediocrity he will get another extension (and potentially another raise), because our standards are non-existent.

The only way this changes is if we find an Athletic Director capable of actually raising funds for the department AND is committed to building winning programs.

And frankly it shouldn't take the fund raising part because of the Frack money.

[BGSU33]

At Monday's Falcon Club Luncheon, when asked about the transfer portal, Coach Huger mentioned both Gordon and Curtis.

Can you be more clear about your comment, I don't understand which way you were explaining what you heard. Did he mention both Gordon and Curtis in relation the the transfer portal as if they're on their way out of BG? Or did he mention them in relation to how they came to BG via the portal? I couldn't tell what you meant.

[hammb]

At Monday's Falcon Club Luncheon, when asked about the transfer portal, Coach Huger mentioned both Gordon and Curtis.

Can you be more clear about your comment, I don't understand which way you were explaining what you heard. Did he mention both Gordon and Curtis in relation the the transfer portal as if they're on their way out of BG? Or did he mention them in relation to how they came to BG via the portal? I couldn't tell what you meant.

I wasn't at the Luncheon, so we can let Hockey John expound, but in the post game the other night Huger did say something along the lines of the "Transfer Portal being very good to us" referencing guys like Gordon/Curtis/Reece.

[Hockey John]

At Monday's Falcon Club Luncheon, when asked about the transfer portal, Coach Huger mentioned both Gordon and Curtis.

Can you be more clear about your comment, I don't understand which way you were explaining what you heard. Did he mention both Gordon and Curtis in relation the the transfer portal as if they're on their way out of BG? Or did he mention them in relation to how they came to BG via the portal? I couldn't tell what you meant.

He listed and talked briefly about all 5 of the players that they signed from the transfer portal including Curtis and Gordon. Nobody is on the way out.

[OSUFALCON]

Curtis was sick for the Oakland game. He will be back for the Robert Morris game.

[Uncle Tommy]

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