Diaco to Arkansas As DC??? or Nebraska.

[jackl]

I saw on NBC this evening about Diaco being interviewed by Coach Bret Bielema. How would this affect his pay out? Do the Donors who ponyed up get their checks back? I would imagine this could work out in the school's favor.

 

[DAC17]

Maybe they could understand his English in Arkansas. Haha.

 

[Skiblets]

Donors didn't fund the buyout. Athletic department funded it

 

[mikedog10]

I saw on NBC this evening about Diaco being interviewed by Coach Bret Bielema. How would this affect his pay out? Do the Donors who ponyed up get their checks back? I would imagine this could work out in the school's favor.

UConn canned Diaco, he gets the buyout. What he does now is up to him, none of UConn's business. It would be great to have that $3.4M back, but it ain't happening.

 

[Skiblets]

Might be some offset though if he gets a new job. He keeps buyout less New salary. Some buyouts are structured that way. Haven't actually read his though.

 

[JMick]

FWIF reddit is saying Nebraska is also a possibility

 

[JMick]

Might be some offset though if he gets a new job. He keeps buyout less New salary. Some buyouts are structured that way. Haven't actually read his though.

I was curious about this, too, but I think since the buyout is payable within 60 days there is no offset language

 

[Skiblets]

I was curious about this, too, but I think since the buyout is payable within 60 days there is no offset language[/QUOTE. Ripping the band aid off I guess

 

[huskyinfl]

Keep the money. Good Bye!

 

[6builder]

Lots of new pants to buy...probably blue this time around.

 

[cthog]

And i thought i was done with him.. They're is nothing but love for him on the arkansas boards.

 

[huskymedic]

Might be some offset though if he gets a new job. He keeps buyout less New salary. Some buyouts are structured that way. Haven't actually read his though.

I was curious about this, too, but I think since the buyout is payable within 60 days there is no offset language

There was no "offset" in either of his contracts that have been made public.

 

[Dove]

Lots of new pants to buy...probably blue this time around.

Arkansas wears red. So he'll wear brown.

 

[Adios]

Lots of new pants to buy...probably blue this time around.

Red will fit perfectly here!

 

[Papadukes]

The guy is a good person and I wish him well but I think he will suck as a DC. I never want to hear him speak again. Go Huskies

 

[Ldandy]

Arkansas seems like a cultural mismatch, but I guess if they keep him away from all microphones he could be alright. Nebraska otoh seems to make a heck of a lot of sense. A former B1G Player with recruiting ties throughout Big 10 Country would probably be an easy sell to their fan base.

 

[huskyrob1]

Maybe they could understand his English in Arkansas. Haha.

Brett Bilema better show him the interactive game video to test Disco's knowledge of what down it is.

 

[HuskyHawk]

Good luck to Bob. I hope he gets it and does well. It seems like a good fit for him and for Arkansas, after they just lost their DC to Minnesota.

 

[Milo65]

Wish Bob the best.

 

[Palatine]

If he ever gets another HC gig, three suggestions. Game plan every game, don't treat part of the season as exhibition games, do not throw away your first season not trying to win.

Free bonus suggestion, assign an assistant to help you manage the clock at the end of games.

 

[FDNY99]

Disco didn't win the Broyles award in 2012 for his hair and he was the DC for a team that went to the NC gme. He is most likely one of those guys who is a much better DC than a HC. IMHO he would do a good job there.

 

[BugsyCT]

Landed on his feet quicker than expected - back as DC at a P5 school.

 

[Jerry1714]

He is also interviewing for the Nebraska DC job.

Report: Former UConn HC & Notre Dame DC Bob Diaco Interviewing For Nebraska DC Position

Big time programs clearly respect his ability to coach a defense.

 

[Exit 4]

Disco didn't win the Broyles award in 2012 for his hair and he was the DC for a team that went to the NC gme. He is most likely one of those guys who is a much better DC than a HC. IMHO he would do a good job there.

I dont know. The next 5 years will tell us if that is true. His recruiting philosophy for size/height vs speed and what he did with our defense this year which was loaded with returning players gives me plenty of pause.

 

[huskymedic]

Big time programs clearly respect his ability to coach a defense.

... and will get close to a $mil to do it.