Exactly. Ben Howland lost control of that program and let a few rogue

Jul 21, 2014
5:21:25pm

gwalker

players turn it into a thug culture. There was an SI article that told about a big man on the team who decided he didn't like Carlino so he repeatedly tried to hurt him in practice. Carlino's concussion was a result of his efforts.

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IMO, Matt Carlino's dad is the really intriguing figure here.

Ham

7/21/14 5:09pm

I can see this...

Heinz57

7/21/14 5:11pm

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Abe Froman

7/21/14 5:14pm

RE: IMO, Matt Carlino's dad is the really intriguing figure here.

southernfriedcougar

7/21/14 5:16pm

Exactly. Ben Howland lost control of that program and let a few rogue

gwalker

7/21/14 5:21pm

Pretty sure the concussion came in a preseason game & then the bully

Mantis Mutu

7/21/14 5:30pm

You're probably right. In any event, a lot more than just PT.

gwalker

7/21/14 5:42pm

He should've stuck with his commitment at Indiana...

icecougar

7/21/14 6:39pm

You're right. I read that SI article too. Crazy atmosphere at UCLA.

Ham

7/21/14 5:23pm

I think he's a kid who's Dad made sure to max out every last tiny bit of

kotacoug

7/21/14 5:28pm

Agree.. Kid accomplished more than 99% of his peers by getting to this level..

cougfanz

7/21/14 8:03pm

you have a point about him wanting to follow Jimmer.....

WJCougar

7/21/14 6:02pm

His Dad was also a frequent poster and Matty apologist on CB...

icecougar

7/21/14 6:34pm

it's more of an example of a kid who's not quite good enough...

icecougar

7/21/14 6:37pm

Not quite good enough? He was a 4* recruit rated like 93.

southernfriedcougar

7/21/14 6:43pm

Just glad Mr. Carlino didn't get mixed up with the media.

ag4cougs

7/21/14 6:51pm

Carlino Was/Is An Excellent Basketball Player

cajuncoug

7/21/14 8:25pm

You're right. I re-read my last paragraph and I'd like to clarify.

Ham

7/21/14 11:16pm

well said

gurt

7/22/14 12:44am

A lot of speculation ... little truth

AZ Cougar 42

7/22/14 12:24am

I nominated you because I think people should read this

gurt

7/22/14 12:48am

I Think There's a Lot of Truth to This

cajuncoug

7/22/14 6:53am

Nice defense of your friend. Could mount a similar case for Terry Nashif,

roseyscenario

7/22/14 10:42am

I said it a HUNDRED times: Anyone who thought Carlino was a bad player and/or

Italics

7/22/14 5:54pm

Actually, Matt played with Rocket's Nick Johnson @ Highland High in Gilbert

roseyscenario

7/22/14 12:02pm

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