Reactions ranged from shocked to relieved following UW's firing of Lorenzo Romar after 15 seasons. Here is what people are saying.
The NCAA men’s basketball tournament may begin tomorrow, but madness is in full swing in Seattle.
After a disastrous 9-22 season, and a sixth straight year of missing the NCAA tournament, UW announced the firing of coach Lorenzo Romar. The coach had curried favor in the Seattle sports world, especially after leading the Huskies to three Sweet 16 appearances. But UW’s patience had apparently worn out.
Reaction on social media ranged from shocked to pleased, to everything in between. Meanwhile, uncertainty lingers over the future of the Husky men’s basketball team and also where Romar will land next.
Here’s what people are saying:
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