Another Casualty

[USFan]

Scott Thompson, USF's director of men's basketball operations the past three seasons, has resigned. Thompson, who came to USF from Ole Miss, is the second staff member to leave the program in the past three weeks......

http://www.tbo.com/sports/bulls/MGB1O95H8ME.html

[flsportsfan83]

This is odd. I use to see Scott everywhere. He was excited about the future of the program. I really dont understand this. He will be a great loss.

[lotsofbull99]

USF basketball has that effect on people.

[lotsofbull99]

kinda sucks the life outta ya

[Velcro]

I'm not sure how losing a director of basketball operations is that huge of a problem.  

He might be missed, but that hardly seems like something that is going to have a big affect on anything.  Perhaps it is another move by Mac to fix a problem, perhaps it is something else.  

Doesn't seem that big

[Brad]

Courtesy USF SID Office

USF’S DIRECTOR OF BASKETBALL OPERATIONS ANNOUNCES RESIGNATION

SCOTT THOMPSON ARRIVED AT USF PRIOR TO 2003-04 SEASON

Tampa, Fla. – Scott Thompson, the Director of Men’s Basketball Operations at the University of South Florida, has announced his resignation, head coach Robert McCullum announced Thursday.

Thompson’s resignation is effective immediately and a search for a successor will begin in the near future.

“We greatly appreciate Scott’s hard work and dedication to the USF men’s basketball program over the course of the past three years,” McCullum said.  “We all wish he and his family the best of luck in their future endeavors.”

Thompson recently completed his third year with the program, having arrived with McCullum prior to the start of the 2003-04 campaign.  His responsibilities included team travel, film exchange, equipment inventory, supervision of the team’s managerial staff and academic monitoring.  A native of Rienzi, Miss., Thompson previously worked with the men’s basketball program at his alma mater, Ole Miss, where he lettered in both cross country and track.

“"I want to thank coach McCullum for the opportunity he gave me three years ago” Thompson said.  “I have the utmost respect for who he is as a coach and a man. I will forever be indebted to him for how he has molded me in the coaching profession and how he and his wife welcomed Ashley and myself into their family.

"After several days of prayer and discussion with my family, I felt that stepping down was best for myself and the team,” Thompson added.  "I will always cherish the relationships with players, coaches, administration and boosters that were formed during my time at USF."

[flsportsfan83]

he was a good guy. He will be missed.

[Jewbull]

I would like to know what is behind this, and if he has another job lined up? I guess we will find out soon enough!!

[USFDan]

Would be great to get a former Bull on staff now that there are 2 openings.  How about Reggie Kohn?

[Velcro]

Or Ced Smith (is he on Seth's squad now, or still at St Leo?)