Interesting post on "The Guillotine". I do think that J Rob is getting the short end of this deal. In 30 years, he has done a great job with Minnesota wrestling
Here is a not from J's daughter.
Friends, Family, Supporters of J Robinson & Minnesota Wrestling,
A lot of you have asked how you can help or what you can do to show support for my dad and his coaching career at the University.
It is a hard thing to ask for help, but if you wouldn't mind taking a few minutes out of your day I would be grateful beyond words. The situation he has been put in, and the manner in which the University is handling it and treating him is unfair and misguided to say the least. The media ran away with a story with the intent of getting some good headlines - but reported with missing facts, and did not dig very deep. I can tell you that the emotional, mental, physical, weary time suck and financial toll this has taken on my family has been more than I will ever be able to describe. My dad is the best man, dad, and coach I know. He is a man of principle and honor. He is a man who has spent his entire life helping young men better themselves both on and off the wrestling mat.
Please read this and help us by emailing your support to the regents listed below. Pass this along to whomever, and thank you in advance.
#reinstatejrob
#jcwbesq
Firing of Coach J Robinson is likely to occur next week. No official reason has ever been given as to why Coach J Robinson was suspended. U of M is in the process of manufacturing reasons to justify their actions of firing Coach J Robinson.
If you are confused as to how this situation is being handled, or want to show your support for J, please contact the University of Minnesota Board of Regents TODAY.
The Board of Regents is the governing body of the university, ultimately every staff member answers to them.
• Why has the U of M not disclosed what they knew when?
• How is a 30 year honored and respected coach thrown to the wolves with virtually no support from the university?
• How is an anonymous tip, submitted via a website, grounds for suspension?
BOARD OF REGENTS
Dean Johnson, Chair
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David McMillan
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Thomas Anderson
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Richard Beeson
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Laura Brod
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Abdul Omari
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Linda Cohen
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Thomas Devine
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Michael Hsu
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Peggy Lucas
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Darrin Rosha
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Patricia Simmons
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Brian Steeves, Executive Director
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