Ollie's Next Contract

[nelsonmuntz]

A contract with Mr. Manuel's name already signed with a blank in the salary spot for him to fill in?

He has proven he can recruit (He was the lead I believe on both Facey and Samuel and the only difference between his staff and Calhoun's is Ricky Moore vs. George Blaney).
He can motivate (Do you really need an example?)
He can teach/develop (See rebound differential from the beginning of the year to end. See also FT%. See also Nolan, Philip)
He can coach (Outcoached Jay Wright, Fred Hoiberg, Tom Izzo, Billy Donovan (twice), and John Calipari as well as Mike Cronin, Josh Pastner, and a number of other more experienced coaches).

I, for one, will not bat an eye at the length or amount of this renegotiation. The only requirement I am looking for is a sizable buyout provision.

Wait a minute. You are against doing anything to get more revenue, but you want to break the bank for Ollie. What will UConn be paying Ollie with? Matchsticks? Bitcoins? UConn needs more revenue if it is going to start writing all these big checks. Where will that revenue come from?

 

[nyc2014]

I don't get your point, what are you saying that UCONN can't afford to pay Ollie more?

 

[nelsonmuntz]

I don't get your point, what are you saying that UCONN can't afford to pay Ollie more?

I am saying that UConn needs more money. $2MM a year from the AAC less UConn's share of Aresco and staff's salary is not enough to pay Ollie $2.5, Diaco and Geno, even with the gate and merchandising. UConn needs more money.

 

[metsfan2323]

Wait a minute. You are against doing anything to get more revenue, but you want to break the bank for Ollie. What will UConn be paying Ollie with? Matchsticks? Bitcoins? UConn needs more revenue if it is going to start writing all these big checks. Where will that revenue come from?

Doesn't UCONN get a cut of all of the merchandise that is about to sell? and don't donations typically go up after a championship? That should be quite a bit of revenue.

Stop with your nonsense and go take your medication.

and BTW you aren't in control of the ACC and you can't make them offer us a basketball only offer, so STFU.

 

[huskiesnyc]

I am saying that UConn needs more money. $2MM a year from the AAC less UConn's share of Aresco and staff's salary is not enough to pay Ollie $2.5, Diaco and Geno, even with the gate and merchandising. UConn needs more money.

You think so short term Nelson with your "we should join the Big East" "we should save money" talk. If you want to be a player you need to invest in your future. Give Ollie 3-4 million per year and send a message to the rest of the P5 that we don't mess around.

 

[CL82]

I am saying that UConn needs more money. $2MM a year from the AAC less UConn's share of Aresco and staff's salary is not enough to pay Ollie $2.5, Diaco and Geno, even with the gate and merchandising. UConn needs more money.

Losing Ollie is a huge threat to future revenues. Pay the man something reasonable (what's the going rate for NCAA championship coaches?) extend the term then sit back and enjoy the ride.

 

[8893]

Losing Ollie is a huge threat to future revenues. Pay the man something reasonable (what's the going rate for NCAA championship coaches?) extend the term then sit back and enjoy the ride.

IMO we've got to pay him reasonable-plus. Although his loyalty and roots in the area are in our favor, he is so far above market-level even for a NCAA championship coach right now imo because of so many additional factors unique to him, including his youth; his connection to the school and the program; his NBA connections and pedigree; his incredible, sterling reputation in every corner of the known universe--and even the known unknown universe; the fact that he is one of very few African American head coaches; and the fact that he has soundly proven himself as a rock-solid performer in every metric by which you could possibly measure the job.

KO does not want us to break the bank, and we shouldn't. But he should be paid at a level that at least recognizes his well-above-average worth to this or any other program. You could not parody the level of across-the-board positive reactions people have to him and do it justice, because the reality of it is just so silly and over-the-top itself.

 

[Husky25]

Wait a minute. You are against doing anything to get more revenue, but you want to break the bank for Ollie. What will UConn be paying Ollie with? Matchsticks? Bitcoins? UConn needs more revenue if it is going to start writing all these big checks. Where will that revenue come from?

1. Where did I say I'm against anything to get more revenue? I am against the school cutting off it's nose (football) to spite it's face (future revenue generation), when there is every indication that the Admiration has a particular focus, vis a vie academics and athletics over the next 18 - 42 months.

2. What I am also saying is that I think Warde Manuel and Susan Herbst have a better handle on the Athletic Department's current and future cash flow than you.

Do you know what an emoticon is and what it signifies?

 

[zls44]

The only jobs I could see him leaving for are either OKC this offseason (still think its unlikely, but wouldnt shock me), the Clippers when Doc is done or the Lakers in a few years when they're less of a mess.

 

[nyc2014]

College seems like such a better gig if you get a big time job, are making good money and can be there for the next ~20 years. Hopefully that's what Ollie is thinking about and not all the other offers that may come his way. There is no job security in the NBA and dealing with salary cap and egos would be brutal.

 

[partial]

Think the contract will be in the near to 2+ million range. I don't think he goes anywhere in the near future certainly not another college. I also don't think Coach Ollie will rest on his laurels and if he gets another ship in the next decade i definitely could see him try his hand at the NBA. he'd be in his late 40s early 50s his kids will be done with college it would be the perfect time to make a switch with head held high if that's what he wanted .

 

[RichZ]

If CT can afford to blow at least 110 mill of its own money and nearly 500 mil of funds from the Fed to build 9 miles of bus route that no-one but Malloy and the construction workers unions wanted in the first place, we can afford to give Ollie whatever it takes to make him content for the rest of his career.

 

[sportsart]

I don't believe KO will leave for the NBA for more money. If he left for the NBA it would mean that is where he wants to leave his mark.

I can't see UConn opening the vault for KO. It would be an insult to JC and GA. That said I believe he will be taken care of for a very long time. KO realizes the financial situation UConn is in and frankly, I don't believe money is what his life is about.

KO will look at the big picture and I think his contracts will be loaded with incentives, plus a very fair base. KO has a chance to build a legacy like no other. How many coaches in the NBA can say that or have done that?

Throw in his strong spiritual beliefs and I think KO believes he was put on this planet to change young men's lives.

 

[jibsey]

"This is my dream job"

 

[LADan]

This article in today's LA Times shows that Coach KO's name will be in the mix for any attractive coaching job going forward.

http://www.latimes.com/sports/laker...d-coach-20140404,0,556363.story#axzz2yKdYvHW7

 

[Goat]

KO is not going to leave. He is looking to shape young men, not manage millionaires. The NBA did not leave him hungry.

I think KO has more success in his future, so you don't want to go all in yet. What would you say to Gino? He is making $1.95 to $2.4 mill over five years on a contract that followed Ollie's first deal.

I think $1.8 mill is a good number.

$1.8 mill is what North Carolina is paying Roy Williams and Syracuse is overpaying Boeheim. However, Memphis is paying Pastner $2.65 million (what?). Pastner has 0 championships, Boeheim 1 and Williams 2.



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[8893]

KO is not going to leave. He is looking to shape young men, not manage millionaires. The NBA did not leave him hungry.

I think KO has more success in his future, so you don't want to go all in yet. What would you say to Gino? He is making $1.95 to $2.4 mill over five years on a contract that followed Ollie's first deal.

I think $1.8 mill is a good number.

$1.8 mill is what North Carolina is paying Roy Williams and Syracuse is overpaying Boeheim. However, Memphis is paying Pastner $2.65 million (what?). Pastner has 0 championships, Boeheim 1 and Williams 2.

I'm assuming you mean Geno. What do he and his salary have to do with the discussion?

 

[sportsart]

I'm assuming you mean Geno. What do he and his salary have to do with the discussion?

To pay KO the same or more money than Geno after 2 years as HC would be an insult to Geno, IMO. Women's BB may not mean as much but, after tonight, 9 NC's in any sport means a lot.

 

[DCUconnfan]

Think there's a solid new benchmark to go by on what to expect:

http://espn.go.com/mens-college-bas...-state-cyclones-coach-fred-hoiberg-gets-raise

 

[intlzncster]

To pay KO the same or more money than Geno after 2 years as HC would be an insult to Geno, IMO. Women's BB may not mean as much but, after tonight, 9 NC's in any sport means a lot.

Maybe, but it's also what the market bears. You have to meet the market. Market for men's coaches is far higher than women's coaches. Highest paid men's basketball coach is K at $9.7mil for 2014. The equivalent highest paid women's coach (Geno) is at $1.95mil for 2014.

 

[sdhusky]

I don't get your point, what are you saying that UCONN can't afford to pay Ollie more?

Shhh. He thinks we only get money from the AAC cable contract.

 

[nelsonmuntz]

2. What I am also saying is that I think Warde Manuel and Susan Herbst have a better handle on the Athletic Department's current and future cash flow than you.

A lot of you are going to learn this the hard way if UConn doesn't come up with a lot more revenue in the next 2 years.

 

[nelsonmuntz]

Shhh. He thinks we only get money from the AAC cable contract.

sdhusky likes to spend dollars that don't exist.

 

[auror]

 

[sdhusky]

sdhusky likes to spend dollars that don't exist.

I didn't say that. You are a liar.

A idiot and a liar.