I do not disagree. We at least now have an example similar enough to make a comparison. If they are smart they will settle and this will quickly die down.
I think if he accepted this and left he would have a hard time in college(because of the show cause stipulation. If he fights it that is a red flag that no one will admit to. Problem there is how do you turn down a 46 year old coach for an interview who won a national title.
I think that definitely helps your future as a coach.
re KO: Remember the 'show cause' would still be in force whether he settled immediately or fought til the end. That's handed down by the NCAA and is independent of what happens between the school and the coach*.
Really, outside the money, the only thing this affects is PR. Show you are will to work with the school, and you'll look better to future employers.
I'm not sure he wants to coach in college anyway. So this could all be moot.
*I've no idea what happened with the Georgia Tech womens' coach