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On Kevin Ollie, Championships, and the Unreasonable Burden of Expecation

Kevin Ollie's detractors like to point out that if Amida Brimah didn't grab an offensive rebound and complete that three-point play against St. Joseph's in the 2014 NCAA Tournament, Ollie wouldn't be as untouchable as most UConn fans (rightfully) believe he is.

Sure, winning a championship buys goodwill from the fanbase. But when it comes to Kevin Ollie and his tenure as head coach of the UConn Huskies, there is much more to the story.

Ollie's accomplishments go beyond overseeing a six-game winning streak to end the 2014 season. He pulled the program up when it appeared to be on the precipice of a rapid slide.