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Lute Olson's Leave of Absence

Discussion in 'Journalism topics only' started by eyeonsportsmedia, Dec 7, 2007.

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Should the media respect Lute Olson's request for privacy during his leave of absence for personal r

  1. Yes, the media has no right to obtain or publish this information

    3 vote(s)
    6.4%
  2. Yes, Lute Olson is not a public figure and this information has nothing to do with the performance o

    6 vote(s)
    12.8%
  3. No, Lute Olson is a state employee and this information should be public

    7 vote(s)
    14.9%
  4. No, Lute Olson is a public figure and has no reasonable expectation of privacy

    31 vote(s)
    66.0%
  1. Now it is all a moot point as it is a matter of public record...
     
  2. Angola!

    Angola! Guest

    Re: Lote Olsen's Leave of Absence

    So, are you saying it is something beyond the divorce?
     
  3. BB Bobcat

    BB Bobcat Active Member

    I have never gotten divorced (knock knock), but don't athletes and coaches and normal people do it all the time while still doing their jobs? Does anyone think there is something besides just a divorce here?

    My guess all along was that someone in his family was dying or something. He said in his initial statement that it wasn't a matter of his health.
     
  4. BYH

    BYH Active Member

    As noted earlier, do you REALLY think it's just a divorce?
     
  5. Alma

    Alma Well-Known Member

    I vote no for the obvious reason: IT'S PUBLIC RECORD.

    Why would you keep private what anyone can know?
     
  6. Alma

    Alma Well-Known Member

    BYH,

    If Lute Olson doesn't want to look like an ass, he'll disclose his reason for leaving if it's more than a divorce.
     
  7. Boom_70

    Boom_70 Well-Known Member

    I am hearing from multiple sources that Lute was arrested in a bathroom stall with larry craig at the Cedar Rapids airport.
     
  8. DanOregon

    DanOregon Well-Known Member

    You'd think Lute would be a little more forthcoming since we all know when there is a absence of information it is usually filled with speculation, possibly irrelevant legal records etc. that tends to be more damaging than the truth.
     
  9. fishwrapper

    fishwrapper Active Member

    Um. Yeah.
    (And it won't be public record if the settlement includes a nondisclosure or gag.)
     
  10. loveyabye

    loveyabye Guest

    come on, someone post what the real reason is!

    thanks =)
     
  11. fishwrapper

    fishwrapper Active Member

    Lute's wife is a very, very powerful and connected person.
     
  12. Batman

    Batman Well-Known Member

    If Lute Olson is just getting divorced, I say it's a personal issue and none of anyone's damn business. However, when he takes a leave of absence -- which will now extend through an entire season -- then the reason why deserves to be mentioned if it's known. And now, since it's in the public record, it is known and should be put out there.
     
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