You are correct because the staff member I had connections to was told by Jeff Hathaway that he would tell the incoming coach he had to retain him but could only promise him 1 yr since that's what his contract was for.
Who is that guy?
Love reading all the posts, opinions and insights on the boneyard. But given all the blowback from the tenure of Coach Diaco and his tenure here, I just can't believe they are going to keep him much past 1/1/17. Most of these administrators are pretty savvy and are aware that cutting him loose makes far more sense than retaining him. Economics? Forget all of that 5 million, 3.4 million mumbo jumbo. At worst, it costs UConn 2 million NET to can this "coach." To all of this, add the question--"Who wants to be tied to this sinking ship?". And don't even try to play the scapegoat card.
If Benedict can fundraise the buyout plus extra for the assistant pool (would really help negotiating with a new coach), he'll make the move in Jan. If he can't he won't. At least that's what my magic 8-ball said right after it said "My sources say no" 6 times in a row.I have consulted my trusty crystal ball and all I am coming up with is....fog.
(That means they have no clue what they are going to do.)
Your quote.."losing to Tulane was based bad but burning DW RS was huge.
Dooley...
You are probably right and wishful thinking on my part... those games are getting tough to drive or fly and sit through...
Please stop!!! Stop defending the a hole. He's on the duck**ng BOT's. You don't think UConn football has gone into the dumper on his watch???? He did squat to help the school during conference realignment.
Where is he defending him? He's just making a point that the state budget has nothing to do with the AD, something a multitude of people ignore or don't know yet use as an excuse for our situation over and over again.....
FD, that arrangement (year to year contracts) is pretty standard. There are likely some (I would guess at most 8-10) who are on slightly better and long term deals but most assistants need to have their contracts renewed shortly before the season ends. Some need to sweat it out after the season is over to find out if they'll have a job the following year.
Then how did John Rowland get the State to spend billions to rebuild UCONN's campus in the middle and late 90's and early 2000's? Whose budget did that come out of? I know he's just making a point but he's very quick, almost too quick to point that out. Almost like a guardian standing by to help wash Malloy's hands. Now that I've mentioned Rowland, a Republican gov now in prison, I know several on this board will think they see an opportunity. Lol
You do know there's a difference between the UConn2000 project and the schools athletic budget, right? The state is 100% invested in the university in terms of infrastructure and academic purposes. When it comes to athletics it's completely different and that's all huskymedic was stating......