Twitter: @SPBowley, Don't strike out on CT high school sports news. But it was Berey who shouldered much of the responsibility and led the team, particularly with his running ability. I just want to lead my team, that’s it.”. When he was young, Kevin Ollie was football. • A graduate of Glastonbury High School in Glastonbury, Connecticut, where he lettered in football for head coach Scott Daniels. GLASTONBURY >> The facial features and the familiar smile are nearly identical, the vocal inflection as well. The turmoil of the UConn men’s basketball program under Kevin Ollie caused a lot of athletes to transfer both in and out of the program. Michael Probst/Associated Press BUFFALO — Even if they wanted to, Kevin Ollie … When he was young, Kevin Ollie was football. Officially committed to Fordham University, — Jalen Ollie (@jalenollie12) February 11, 2015, Congratulations to Winged Beaver QB Jalen Ollie (@jalenollie12) on his commitment to Fordham! Or a lot of both, as was the case on Saturday. And when he constantly shifts credit from himself to his teammates in postgame interviews, it’s obvious that Jalen Ollie has learned well from his father. Email him at sbowley@nhregister.com. It’s enough to, at this point, garner Jalen a few looks from Division II and III schools. Ollie's FCA chaplain stated, "There are very few guys in the NBA who are really sold out to the Lord like Kevin." UConn men's basketball coach Kevin Ollie is refusing to travel to the Final Four this week, the university announced. I was more proud of him leading his team like that.”. At 3 years old, ... Ollie had offers from nearby UCLA and Arizona, and Dorothy wanted her son to play for Lute Olson at Arizona. The couple has a 14-year-old-daughter and a 19-year-old son. All of them. It featured Ollie's son, Jalen, then a sophomore guard at Glastonbury High. The second coach, Kevin Ollie, was fired in March. At Avon Old Farms, Ollie threw for 1,949 yards, and 19 touchdowns against six interceptions. Ollie’s new gig will be the head coach of Overtime Elite , a new professional league for high school players ages 16 through 19 years old. “It’s about making plays,” Glastonbury coach Scott Daniels said afterwards. During his NBA career, Ollie was actively involved with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. His daughter, Cheyanne, is a freshman at Wesleyan, where she plays soccer. (Sorry for bringing that up.) TikTok Turned It Into a Joke, West Haven Republican city Councilman Barry Lee Cohen is running for mayor, Milford eatery opens and customers are talking about the unique ‘vibe’. All under the tutelage of a head coach who’s the consummate leader — and who’s helped raise a son who’s developing into quite the leader himself. It’s all good.”, Said Jalen: “This is my last year playing football. “He led his team. Glastonbury QB Jalen Ollie learned leadership from his father. “The kids have responded to him. I’m proud of him.”. Connecticut is near the bottom nationally in new housing units per capita. “He’s a senior now, he’s becoming more and more vocal, being more and more of a leader,” said Daniels. #GoRams pic.twitter.com/0OrSKTtjaJ Now, you’ve got to step up in that leadership role. Your information will be used as described in our Privacy Policy. Former UConn men’s basketball head coach Kevin Ollie’s quest for the remaining money on his … Neighbors frustrated by development delay at site alder terms... West Haven Republican city councilman announces run for mayor, DuBois-Walton says she’s in, will make mayoral run official, Stowe’s Seafood in West Haven reopens after face-lift and customers ‘couldn’t wait’ to return, The Brilliant Stupidity of Robert Palmer’s 1986 No. Kevin Ollie wasn’t at Saturday’s game (though his wife, Stephanie, was there), but watched the game afterwards on video and liked what he saw. “Jalen made some plays with his legs. Left up to the towns, it will stay that way. Last year, with (fellow quarterback) Ben Berey there, he kind of took a backseat. In addition to Haden, UConn men's basketball coach Kevin Ollie and his staff will not be attending the Final Four either, according to UConn president Susan Herbst. Niels Giffey pump faked and looked to have drawn a foul. To be a dual threat, that’s good. Everyone who plays with me, I want to do it with them. Ollie’s meteoric rise in the face of a seemingly impossible task is likely … Ollie’s son, Jalen, is a senior quarterback and … He’s not Michael Vick or anything like that, but he can get out and escape. See who moved to CT towns in 2020 — and how NY and NJ fared, Former Girl Scout retreat in CT listed for $9.2M, UConn, Sacred Heart new arenas will add value to hockey programs. Kevin Ollie is in good spirits these days, boasting the same positive outlook he always tried to convey while coaching UConn. Jalen Ollie, the former Glastonbury quarterback and son of UConn men’s basketball coach Kevin Ollie, announced his commitment to play football at Fordham next fall. In just his 5th season as head basketball coach of the UConn Huskies, Kevin Ollie has packed a lifetime of coaching experiences into his first five years. Imagine stumbling upon a 19-year-old Bob Dylan, without knowing who he was. Kevin Ollie, of course, has been the consummate team leader wherever he’s played: as a two-time team captain on the mid-1990s UConn powerhouses that featured Ray Allen, Donyell Marshall & Co., throughout his journeyman, 13-year NBA career and, now, as UConn’s head coach. The Bob Dylan concert in Connecticut that history forgot. He joins a stacked Avon Old Farms recruiting class that includes heralded TE Chris Clark (No. “You’ve got to be more vocal. lost to Fairfield Prep in the state quarterfinals, © Copyright 2017 Hearst Media Services Connecticut, LLC. That’s one great season coming up. Ollie’s imprint was all over the game, whether scampering for long runs on broken plays for key first downs or hitting open receivers for touchdowns. Former Connecticut coach Kevin Ollie is joining Overtime Elite, an upcoming professional basketball league for top high school prospects, as the inaugural head coach and head of … Ice cream helped... Money mess raises questions about Hamden’s plans, It’s official: DuBois-Walton files to run for New Haven mayor, Hamden PD: Man, 21, shot while playing basketball at park, Police identify pedestrian killed in Whalley Avenue crash. He’s getting similar looks in basketball, as well. Ollie, who started at quarterback during a postgraduate year at Avon Old Farms, made the announcement on Twitter. “But, I love to see my dad. Ollie’s son, Jalen, is a senior quarterback and Glastonbury and is demonstrating the same leadership abilities his father is famous for. NCAA appeals committee upholds violations and show-cause order for ex-UConn coach Kevin Ollie Ollie was fired from UConn with cause in 2018 on … It came down to making plays, that’s what got us back into the game.”. Now, Jalen has to do a little of both. That means I want to lead my team to the state championship. Glastonbury lost to Fairfield Prep in the state quarterfinals against future Fordham teammate and Prep QB Colton Smith. She helped transform this beach community. He just turned 17, so there’s a good chance Jalen will hit prep school next year in hopes of landing an athletic scholarship somewhere. And he does have an arm, too, when he needs it.”. But watching him march his team down field in crunch time, doing everything he can with his arms, legs and vocal leadership to ensure victory, is when it’s most apparent that Jalen Ollie is, indeed, Kevin Ollie’s son. Shabazz (Napier), (Ryan) Boatright — all those guys are gonna have a real great season.”. Ollie is a Christian. “The point of college is leaving your parents and stepping out,” he said with a laugh. • Threw for 1,949 yards, and 19 touchdowns in 2014. NCAA hits former UConn coach Kevin Ollie with three-year show-cause penalty; Huskies avoid major sanctions The NCAA gave Ollie a tough punishment after it … Kevin Ollie, who won a national title at UConn, has been hired as the head coach for the Overtime Elite, a new avenue for top 16- to 18-year-old prospects. Imagine hearing him perform, unannounced, for a few dozen like-minded friends. Connecticut's premier high school sports website. Kevin Ollie has been happily married to our Fab Wag Stephanie Ollie for quite some time.. 40-year-old Stephanie Ollie was born Stephanie Gesel Ochoa in 1974, to Purita Grace Ochoa and Edgardo Moral Ochoa, who passed away last September 26 at the age of 76. When he was young, Kevin Ollie was football. “He played very, very well,” Kevin said of his son. Kevin Ollie has a new job, his first since he parted ways with UConn three years ago, four years after winning the national championship over John Calipari’s Kentucky. When Connecticut fired football coach Bob Diaco after three straight losing seasons, he walked away with a … But it was his vocal leadership that stood out most — constantly shouting instructions to his teammates before and after plays, but not in a derisive way. Accusations flying between UConn, Ollie (3:50) Jay Bilas joins OTL to examine the ongoing issues between the University of Connecticut and former men's basketball head coach Kevin Ollie. At Avon Old Farms, Ollie threw for 1,949 yards, and 19 touchdowns against six interceptions. The Kevin Ollie vs UConn saga is heating up again. Football was where Ollie found solace and big schools came calling, however, the grades weren’t there. At 3 years old, ... Ollie had offers from nearby UCLA and Arizona, and Dorothy wanted her son to play for Lute Olson at Arizona. Bailey (opinion): The easy way to improve population growth. They’re looking at you as a senior and an elder statesman, that’s what you’ve got to do every day. He’s Likely to Get a Big Raise. Previously, Ollie led Glastonbury to a 10-2 record and a spot in the Class LL playoffs as a senior in 2013. ... Kevin Ollie was football. Such was the case last Saturday, when Ollie, Glastonbury’s senior quarterback, guided the Tomahawks to a thrilling, come-from-behind victory over Hall in West Hartford. Kevin Ollie - Career stats, game logs, biographical info, awards, and achievements for the NBA and NCAA. 8 in Ollie’s highlight video, above), who has committed to UCLA. UConn head coach Kevin Ollie, left, talks with Amida Brimah prior to the annual Husky Run on Wednesday in Storrs. Could he ever play for his father at UConn? UConn's men's hoops program has been hit with a two-year probation and former coach Kevin Ollie has been sanctioned individually for NCAA rules violations. UConn coach Kevin Ollie was tossed from Saturday night's AAC matchup against Louisville (the Cardinals won 76-64) with 13 minutes remaining. UConn head coach Kevin Ollie, left, talks with Amida Brimah prior to the annual Husky Run on Wednesday in Storrs. Ollie named coach of new league designed for prep standouts FILE - Connecticut head coach Kevin Ollie, right, talks with Christian Vital during the second half of … Getting There: Do you feel safe riding Metro-North? He was in a hurry to get to his son's football game, the first of the year. 1 Hit, ‘Addicted to Love’, Louis Lunch owner: Evidence challenging New Haven’s claim as burger birthplace ‘proves nothing to me’, A Black Creator Made a Video About His Trauma. Down 14-0 after the first quarter and trailing 21-13 at the start of the fourth, Ollie engineered three fourth-quarter scoring drives — the final capped by his last-minute touchdown pass to Ethan Ericson — to guide Glastonbury to a 35-28 win. But watching him march his team down field in crunch time, doing everything he can with his arms, legs and vocal leadership to ensure victory, is when it’s most apparent that Jalen Ollie is, indeed, Kevin Ollie’s son. He still lives in Connecticut, but he’s an empty-nester now. At 3 years old, he could sit still and focus for an entire Dallas Cowboys game. But Jalen’s been pretty darn good these first two games.”, Added Ollie: “He’s using his legs, using his arm. It's official: DuBois-Walton to run for mayor of New... Hamden PD: 21-year-old shot in the head while playing... New Haven police identify pedestrian killed in Whalley... Louis Lunch owner: Evidence challenging New Haven's claim... Police: Motorcyclist killed in Wallingford crash. That’s a pleasant surprise,” said Daniels. Jalen Ollie, the former Glastonbury quarterback and son of UConn men’s basketball coach Kevin Ollie, announced his commitment to play football at Fordham next fall. Metro-North claims it’s doing everything it can to attract riders back, but is it safe? Ollie, who started at quarterback during a postgraduate year at Avon Old Farms, made the announcement on Twitter. Sign up for The Whistle newsletter from GametimeCT. Jim Calhoun (right) treats his successor, Kevin Ollie, almost like a son. Connecticut high school football’s college class of 2015. That familiar smile spreads across Jalen’s face. That’s my father, I love him. You agree to our Terms of Use. In the way a team leader would. I am the proud father of a gay son. “That’s something we’ve been working on with him, too,” Ollie noted. “He can make plays when he needs to make plays with his legs. Despite a postseason ban and other restrictions, Ollie willed the Huskies to 20 wins in his first season as head coach at any level last year. At 3 years old, ... 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