J Rob

[hammen]

That police report paints a dark picture. I can't see J-Rob staying employed there after reading that. If he does, who's to say it wouldn't happen again? Good to see Becker and Eggum detached from all of this.

[MNbadger]

I hear that Jrob moved his camp to the U of RF.

Can someone say border battle lol

Certainly a bit ironic.

[TomM]

Brandon Eggum Named Acting Head Coach For Gopher Wrestling

http://www.gophersports.com/sports/m-wrestl/spec-rel/080116aaa.html

Aug. 1, 2016
The University of Minnesota today announced that Brandon Eggum has been named the acting head coach of the school's wrestling program. Eggum will assume this new position immediately.

"Given the University's internal investigation of Coach Robinson, it is important to have clear and continued leadership as the program prepares for the 2016-17 academic year," said Minnesota Director of Athletics Mark Coyle. "Coach Eggum is an effective leader and will ensure continued stability within the wrestling program."

Eggum joined Minnesota's coaching staff in 2001 immediately after finishing his wrestling career with the Gophers.

As a wrestler at Minnesota, Eggum was both a four-time letterwinner and a four-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree. He finished his final three seasons as an All-American and won two individual Big Ten titles. He ranks among the program's 20 best all-time in wins and winning percentage. On the international level, Eggum won silver medals at the 2001 World and 2002 Pan American Freestyle Championships.

As a coach, Eggum has been with the Minnesota staff for each of the program's three national titles, as well as five Big Ten team championships. Gopher wrestlers have won 27 individual conference crowns and 62 All-America medals with Eggum on staff. He has served as the program's head assistant coach for the past five seasons.

The University is conducting an ongoing internal investigation into Head Coach J Robinson and allegations made against him earlier this year. Robinson is currently on administrative leave.

[imwi]

Short interview with J'Rob

http://www.flowrestling.org/article/45715-j-robinson-speaks-out-for-first-time-since-investigation

[MNbadger]

Actually, he did.  He reported it earier on and the administration were the ones who elected to wait until later to act (referring to your last sentence).
I was pretty disappointed about this and thought j was wrong but the more I read of the facts and so on, it looks like the admin messed up.  If they hadn't he would not hold the strong position he is holding now.  If he wasin the wrong as they claim, he would have ben gone lickety-split.

I'm sorry, but a one page essay as the penalty for a possible felony act? Puhleeeeeese. At its very best, that is just plain weak. Kids doing drugs and/or selling drugs needs to be handled at a level beyond the coaching staff - especially if that staff thinks having the kid write a one page "apology" is sufficient punishment.

While I understand that the DA doesn't find sufficient evidence to pursue the case, the commentary in the letter presented on this forum reveals that the kid was clearly culpable - he (as well as any number of others) were doing bad stuff and a one page essay isn't sufficient punishment. JRob should have simply turned the entire mess over to higher ups and stepped away.

[Ivan Stankowski]

He is getting hosed and will be the fall guy.

[aarons23]

He got let go today.

[imnofish]

He got let go today.

New A.D. is flexing his muscles.

[Jimmy]

Imo the school and jrob are both victims of a group of kids. The kids used the drugs.the kids sold the drugs. The kids sat idley by while a great coach and program suffer. The kids get to go on with their careers and education. There is something wrong with this scenario .

[hammen]

Imo the school and jrob are both victims of a group of kids. The kids used the drugs.the kids sold the drugs. The kids sat idley by while a great coach and program suffer. The kids get to go on with their careers and education. There is something wrong with this scenario .

The latter is ultimately what J Rob wanted, isn't it? Hopefully they learned a hard lesson, at the cost of J Rob and the program.

[Jimmy]

I don't know Drew, good ?.His actions say it was, but his interview on WCCO says he has nor never would protect someone from justice.

[TomM]

J Robinson
http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/tag/j-robinson/


Gophers Wrestling Coach J Robinson Speaks Out On His Firing
http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2016/09/08/gophers-wrestling-coach-j-robinson-xanax/


J Robinson Fired As Gophers Wrestling Coach
http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2016/09/07/j-robinson-fired-gophers-wrestling-coach/?e=vvjE26ChYwC4OA

[npope]

I don't know Drew, good ?.His actions say it was, but his interview on WCCO says he has nor never would protect someone from justice.

I guess nothing says "justice" like having to write a one page paper about the felony one has committed.

I don't think anyone has challenged the allegation that the wrestlers in question were using and illegally selling narcotics. While "justice" would seem to lie in the eyes of the beholder, a one page paper of contrition for committing a felony? I guess JRob's expectations and standards as to what constitutes "justice" are a bit different than mine might be in that same situation.

[TLV]

I don't know Drew, good ?.His actions say it was, but his interview on WCCO says he has nor never would protect someone from justice.

I guess nothing says "justice" like having to write a one page paper about the felony one has committed.

I don't think anyone has challenged the allegation that the wrestlers in question were using and illegally selling narcotics. While "justice" would seem to lie in the eyes of the beholder, a one page paper of contrition for committing a felony? I guess JRob's expectations and standards as to what constitutes "justice" are a bit different than mine might be in that same situation.

I agree with you.
And I"m getting a little peeved about how folks on the Minny board keep using the word "snitch" for the guy who blew the whistle on the illegal activities. It sound like "omertà" as used by the Mafia. The guy should be  praised for blowing the whistle.  I'm a believer in the Honor Code of the Cadets at the USMA:  Don't lie or cheat or steal, or tolerate anyone who does.