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Jim signed the extension with the expectation UConn will be in the BIG EAST for the duration of the contract. But, it would be an added bonus if UConn got into the ACC.
What’s more, I’ve been told that as a result of this new contract for him and his staff, there are now less than a handful of schools Penders would seriously consider leaving UConn for (not going to name them but they are Southern schools; in other words, if Michigan and ND were to come open again next year, you won’t see Penders emerge as a serious candidate like this year). But if UConn goes to the ACC and they can compensate him fairly (not looking to be highest paid coach but the $500k-$600k range), I think he’s a lifer.
If things stay status quo for UConn conference wise, Penders continues to win, and one of those jobs come open and the AD determines Penders is his/her guy, he/she isn’t going to let him say no. I mean who would turn down double their salary?
Lastly, from everything I’m hearing - not thru the Boneyard but from people affiliated with the university - any talk about changing conferences is purely speculation at this point. While we may not have a President, the Board of Trustees is not sitting on their hands this time around, but there are so many dominoes still to fall that if anything were to happen conference wise, it likely wouldn’t be before the new Penders contract is up (not saying UConn wouldn’t get an invite prior to ‘26-27, they just might not leave the BIG EAST until then).
What’s more, I’ve been told that as a result of this new contract for him and his staff, there are now less than a handful of schools Penders would seriously consider leaving UConn for (not going to name them but they are Southern schools; in other words, if Michigan and ND were to come open again next year, you won’t see Penders emerge as a serious candidate like this year). But if UConn goes to the ACC and they can compensate him fairly (not looking to be highest paid coach but the $500k-$600k range), I think he’s a lifer.
If things stay status quo for UConn conference wise, Penders continues to win, and one of those jobs come open and the AD determines Penders is his/her guy, he/she isn’t going to let him say no. I mean who would turn down double their salary?
Lastly, from everything I’m hearing - not thru the Boneyard but from people affiliated with the university - any talk about changing conferences is purely speculation at this point. While we may not have a President, the Board of Trustees is not sitting on their hands this time around, but there are so many dominoes still to fall that if anything were to happen conference wise, it likely wouldn’t be before the new Penders contract is up (not saying UConn wouldn’t get an invite prior to ‘26-27, they just might not leave the BIG EAST until then).
