Bob Huggins, the former head coach of the West Virginia Mountaineers men’s basketball team, is claiming that he never resigned from his position and wants his job back. According to Huggins’ attorney, the coach was fired without cause and without any warning.
Huggins had been the head coach of the Mountaineers for 14 years and had compiled a record of 353-154. He had also led the team to the NCAA tournament 11 times, including a Final Four appearance in 2010.
Huggins’ attorney has filed a lawsuit against West Virginia University, claiming that the university violated Huggins’ contract by firing him without cause. The lawsuit also alleges that Huggins was not given any warning or opportunity to correct any alleged deficiencies in his performance.
The university has not commented on the lawsuit, but it is believed that they are prepared to defend their decision to terminate Huggins.
The lawsuit is a reminder of the power of college sports and how coaches can be treated unfairly. It is also a reminder of the importance of having a strong contract in place when entering into an agreement with a university.
Huggins is seeking unspecified damages and wants to be reinstated as head coach of the Mountaineers. It remains to be seen how this situation will play out, but it is clear that Huggins has not given up on his dream of coaching at West Virginia.
