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That layup stat..... yikes
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I have serious doubts about that rumor, but will wait to see what the PAC numbers look like. $10M a year becomes a reality, then maybe we see if those rumors about wealthy donors comes true. It also doesn't take into account if the AAC will counter offer to keep us, ESPN might be willing to offer a full share now if they want to keep us or whoever else in the AAC from leaving.
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7 hours ago, NT80 said:
Share offers are probably by the Brand they are trying to attract. Gonzaga would impact a media deal more than many G5's with football.
Sure, and if everyone was getting a full share I would be fine with it, but to be the only team getting a partial share seems a bit insulting.
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The tech on Jossell really broke our rhythm, they were able to claw back and grind away the lead we built.
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Too many easy shots we missed and terrible decision making at the end cost us. Why were we driving the ball in down 6? Trying to get an and 1? Just shoot the 3 and try to cut the lead!
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10 minutes ago, Bobcat2013 said:
Most are opposed it seems, I'm not. I'd rather get 4 or 5 million than make no move after all of this buildup. As long as we eventually receive a full share within the next 5 years or so.
I see a lot of chatter on different forums about TxSt getting a reduced share, I'd think it would be a deal breaker. Especially with the extra travel and Gonzaga getting a full share despite not having FB.
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58 minutes ago, NT80 said:
Agree. Jared posted we used a search firm for candidates, as probably a lot of schools do? Anyway, I don't know if some candidates are asked to apply, or only apply on their own and that's all you get?
This hire seems out of left field just from his location, but he has a lot of qualities we would put on a list...rising HC at a DI winning program, well traveled, can recruit, plays similar style to our current players, etc.
I'm sure it's a combo of both, as coaches see others get hired away if it's a program they see as a bump up they will apply as well as who UNT/search firm want to reach out to apply.
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1 hour ago, MeanGreenZen said:
People at Tech disliked the McCasland hire. WVU is disappointed to hire Ross. People here don’t like this guy.
It will all sort itself out. If this dude wins 20 games, has us competing for the regular season championship, deep conference tournament run and can make noise in the CBI/NIT then this is a great hire.
Those are my expectations and there is no reason to doubt this guy will do that. And I am not demanding that we make the NCAA tournament. That mf’er is rigged against us.I've been pretty vocal on what other options I expected, but I wanted to go on record saying I don't dislike Robinson. He wasn't one of the names talked about or suggested by anyone, so his hiring was unexpected. I know nothing about his style or recruiting prowess, so my own ignorance and unfamiliarity are part of the reason I feel uncertain. I'm sure many feel the same way.
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What would be the sentiment for the TxSt fans if the PAC offered an invite at a reduced share? Let's say a full share is $10M and they offered a 1/3 or 1/2 share?
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10 hours ago, NT93 said:
For those disappointed or underwhelmed by this hire, I’d also love to see who you think we could have had. We got a coach who has had 3 consecutive 20 win seasons at a mid major that’s a notch or two below us. Additionally, it seems as though he plays a style of ball that we’ve found successful over the past several years. Obviously success isn’t guaranteed, but this seems like a solid hire.
Olen was a really strong candidate in my eyes before he took the UNM job. Cross at Troy, Huss at High Point (less likely as we didn't know his salary.)
Olen- $485k
Cross- $500k
Huss- Unknown
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4 minutes ago, Jonnyeagle said:
Cross redid his deal with Troy so that ship had sailed. Jared did the best he could with the limited resources we have.
We could have doubled any of those coaches' salaries, or even the UC Irvine coach. Maybe it's not the reality, but I think we all felt those coaches were in a range that were attainable. Except for Huss, since he's at a private school maybe he was getting paid a hefty amount.
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The part that sits badly with me has nothing to do with the new coach, but can we for once get someone on our wishlist? A name people have heard of before and a top rising coach? Huss, Olen, Cross, etc. were all talked about, just like with football, the hire is someone no one saw coming. I guess I thought we were at the point were we are poaching, and this doesn't feel like a poach.
I mean that with all the respect to the new coach and willing to see what he brings, I think we just have to all be honest and say this wasn't what we expected.
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I hope we are doing everything to have him as a finalist for our team too, but I don't have a lot of faith.
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1 minute ago, GMGGWBG said:
I get it. I'm joking.
Gotcha. Hard to tell.
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Just now, GMGGWBG said:
What is a guaranteed incentive? 😂🤣
A yearly singing bonus for as long as he's here and media appearance payments. Most contracts are structured that way.
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9 minutes ago, GMGGWBG said:
That's funny considering Hodge's new contract is reported to be around $3M?
The point is, I don't think we would or could pay that. We paid McCasland $800k.
IIRC Mac had guaranteed incentives that put him over $1M.
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37 minutes ago, JimboF said:
As for Cal and Stanford, it seems like their situation may be untenable in the long run. It may not happen, but I wouldn't be surprised to see them eventually join the new Pac rather than continuing to travel as much as a commercial flight crew.
Won't ever happen. They would go independent and park other sports in the WCC if they needed to before rejoining the PAC.
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1 hour ago, JimboF said:
So what's the general consensus on this site regarding North Texas' desire to join the Pac?
Most probably feel if the money is right we should try to go. More travel, later start times, possible to lose ESPN exposure (this year has been the most we have been on linear TV in our history), losing eastern exposure which is the most heavily populated area, etc. There are some really good brands in the new PAC, but we gave up 2 years or CUSA revenue, and would have to do that again and pay a hefty exit fee so the money has to be there.
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Neither Olen or Huss being mentioned is worrying.
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4 hours ago, UNTLifer said:
Are you a politician?
I was going to say. All those words to not answer the question.
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5 hours ago, JimboF said:
I think Texas State and UTSA will join the Pac. Those two schools have a pretty good rivalry, they both seem to be improving in general, and their campuses are only about 45 miles apart. Thus, other conference members could visit the Austin-San Antonio corridor and get multiple games with minimal travel issues.
UTSA will have the same problem any AAC team will have and that's the massive buyout. The media deal will say if it's worth it for them or any other team to pursue a move. Is it possible for any combo of schools to move? Yes, but it comes down to the cold hard numbers.
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Was it just me or did UAB look tired? Maybe the travel wasn't as big of a factor, but I don't remember them looking that sloppy in any game they've played us in.
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3 hours ago, GMG_Dallas said:
Ummmm this is their 5th season in D1. He oversaw the D2 to D1 transition. Their final 5 seasons of D2 ball, he led UCSD to win totals of 24, 27, 21, 26, and 30. Sounds like a guy who can coach and attact talent at different levels of the game while staying competitive on a yearly basis which means constantly reloading on talent. They won 21 last year and 30 this year in their 4th and 5th seasons of D1 ball. This was their first season of being eligible for the NCAA D1 tournament and they made it. That also makes last year's 21 wins very impressive considering he was recruiting to a program that was not NCAA tourney eligible. They beat Utah State this year, something Ross couldn't do, and took Michigan to the wire ultimately losing by 3. Honestly, he'd be a great hire.
This is pretty impressive.
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From the suggestions I've seen I think Huss and Cross are the ones I feel best about.
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Canzano: Next Pac-12 expansion bite getting a little clarity
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TxSt pres. makes a cryptic post about soup, basically saying he was offered a half share, but will only take a full one. Seems like he is unwilling to take a reduced share.