Odom and Purdue

[Rebel1986]

I agree …. I honestly did not expect UNLV to scratch up that kind of dough, but they did. That it wasn’t enough is disappointing, but it was still 2M off (call it 1.3/1.4 with state taxes vs no state taxes) which is significant. Pile in the stability of guaranteed contract and school resources plus the stability because of conference affiliation, I fully understand it. Do not like the way he went out, at all … but it’s not all that unusual either. Seems like it was unusual for him given what he showed us personality wise and with how he sold things … but can’t exactly cry foul about it. What good does it do?

 

[WarthogRebel]

Now let me ask you, how do we compete with that?

That we tried initially just drove up his bottom line with the other guy, made him loads more money.

The same would have happened with LK/OU had UNLV kept countering. He was leaving anyway.

You gotta kick the tires of course, feel things out. But you can’t be a sucker, either.

You can't and unfortunately it's just a preview of the future. Even the Big 12 can't compete with the Big 10/SEC. Within a few years the Big 10/SEC will break from the NCAA and form a league that will get the vast majority of all the money.

 

[Masked_rebel]

I think Odom did wonders here...
That said, paying Odom as a top 6 coach in the Big 10 while he goes 6-6 will get him fired quickly. Hope he enjoys the fat checks because those come with huge expectations quickly that I don't think Purdue can meet

 

[oneepstein]

I agree …. I honestly did not expect UNLV to scratch up that kind of dough, but they did. That it wasn’t enough is disappointing, but it was still 2M off (call it 1.3/1.4 with state taxes vs no state taxes) which is significant. Pile in the stability of guaranteed contract and school resources plus the stability because of conference affiliation, I fully understand it. Do not like the way he went out, at all … but it’s not all that unusual either. Seems like it was unusual for him given what he showed us personality wise and with how he sold things … but can’t exactly cry foul about it. What good does it do?

Thing of it is that I think is hard for most to understand is that it’s a lot of money, but even $39 million over 6 years isn’t “F-you” money. After taxes, agent fees, etc, it’s probably about half… maybe a little more? So maybe $23-$26 mil?

Now do the same math at UNLV… $4 mil for 6 years… $24 million turns into $14-$15mil? Still a lot of money… but an extra $9-$11 million? Yeah, I’d agree to coach in Reno for that much.

 

[j. spilotro]

I’m the type that deals with reality, or at least I try to … playing the “could have” game can lead to fantasyland bullshit … playing the “should have” game gets into morality and ethics and those have a very cheap price tag nowadays.

If only the casinos pitched in! Fantasyland.

What a POS, how dare he turn on the players and fans after what he said earlier ….

It doesn’t change the bottom line.

 

[Prying-beams-0m]

I think Odom did wonders here...
That said, paying Odom as a top 6 coach in the Big 10 while he goes 6-6 will get him fired quickly. Hope he enjoys the fat checks because those come with huge expectations quickly that I don't think Purdue can meet

Just to point out, $6M would only be tied for the 35th highest this year - football money is insane. https://sportsdata.usatoday.com/ncaa/salaries/football/coach

 

[Rosegreen1]

I watched the Odom presser, sounds like he’s not saying anything out of respect for the players and coaches because they still have a bowl game.

Almost certain that our staff and roster will be raided by Purdue.

 

[baggerveej]

It was one of the pressers, maybe not the day before in Boise presser. Anyhow, I’m ready to turn the page.

I’m hoping Harper is doing his due diligence and zeroing in on a winner.

Ready to turn the page? ….i sure hope so for the sake of your blood pressure and this board. it’s like someone slept with your wife. good grief you’re taking this personal.

He left for $39m….you would likely do the same. it’s really not that hard to understand….

but i do appreciate your passion

 

[InZoneU]

Ready to turn the page? ….i sure hope so for the sake of your blood pressure and this board. it’s like someone slept with your wife. good grief you’re taking this personal.

He left for $39m….you would likely do the same. it’s really not that hard to understand….

but i do appreciate your passion

I think everyone here understands he took the money for a shitty job with little to no prospects of a path to succeed. Hope Barry enjoys the 3-9 and 5-7 seasons in that dreary shithole.

 

[Rebel1986]

You can't and unfortunately it's just a preview of the future. Even the Big 12 can't compete with the Big 10/SEC. Within a few years the Big 10/SEC will break from the NCAA and form a league that will get the vast majority of all the money.

Since they are now professionals, at what point will the courts get involved in regards to a monopoly?

 

[WarthogRebel]

Since they are now professionals, at what point will the courts get involved in regards to a monopoly?

IMO, they will get involved and be treated like baseball with a restraint of trade exemption.

 

[Boston Rebel 2]

I think everyone here understands he took the money for a shitty job with little to no prospects of a path to succeed. Hope Barry enjoys the 3-9 and 5-7 seasons in that dreary shithole.

I guess he didn’t believe in himself if he continues to win big here he would get that money at a school that has a chance to succeed.