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Not Half Bad podcast 10 - the special goodbye, Mike Rice edition

Dave and Norman dig into the abuse, the fault, and the chain of command at Rutgers - and whether Mike Rice is a bad guy.

By Norman Rose
Mike Rice has been relieved of his duties, and he's only part of a highly publicized set of errors.
Mike Rice has been relieved of his duties, and he's only part of a highly publicized set of errors.
USA TODAY Sports

We thought Mike Rice was secure, until the tapes that got him suspended were released to ESPN, releasing a volcano of anger, shock, and disapproval that resulted in his firing... and possibly the ouster of his bosses. The Not Half Bad Podcast returns to ruminate on the firing, outrage, and carnage that has made Rutgers a national story.

  • 3:30 the Mike Rice firing/ description of the video/ what drew the media and fans' attention?
  • 10:35 Is Mike Rice a bad guy?
  • 23:00 Tim Pernetti's miscalculation
  • 26:20 Eric Murdock's role and villainy
  • 33:10 So... who's the next coach?
  • 35:10 Is firing Pernetti the appropriate response?
  • 37:00 Amir Garrett left St. John's, too.
  • 38:20 end

Not Half Bad Episode 10 - right-click to download, or play in the player below. Like it? Hate it? Comment or email us about it at nothalfbadpod@gmail.com.

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