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| After each of the past four seasons, three players have transferred out of GW, bringing the total to 13 in Lonergan’s five years. Over the past two seasons, according to people familiar with the situation, the school has fielded complaints from players about Lonergan.... “I don’t think the guy should be in sports,” one former player said. “I don’t think what he said should be tolerated. I would like to stay at GW. I will not play for Mike Lonergan.”.... “A lot of kids transfer because they have delusions of grandeur,” said one former member of the GW men’s basketball staff. “Nobody transferred from GW with delusions of grandeur. They just transferred because they hated him. They couldn’t stand another second of him.” |
Best quote "Dropping your pants and waving your dong in your players face is a no no, Fran."
Benigno had his moments on the overnight.
Five current and former players said Lonergan told players Nero requested the practice tapes so he could masturbate while viewing them in his office. The players said Lonergan also told them Nero had engaged in a sexual relationship with a member of the team. Players said they found those comments to be shocking and offensive, with no grounding in reality.
What I'll say is that this I didn't see this coming and yet, having had conversations with Lonergan, I can't say I'm surprised. He is VERY forthcoming. He's also a religious person. Make of that what you will. I don't really feel comfortable talking to much about the situation here because there are things I know that aren't public.
I'll also say that Lonergan has had several players come out in support of him. There's an article in the Post detailing this. Some of his best players of the last few years. But I know the circumstances of some of these transfers. And these guys did not like Mike. So I'm not sure if there's an ax to grind. I do know he's tough on guys and this story seems realistic in some parts and unrealistic in others.