Wedge Stepping Away for Health Reasons

[Shockm]

Not good, but not surprising.

[WstateU]

[ShockerExpress]

Saal’s statement doesn’t mention one thing about Wedge’s health nor does it thank him for his time at WSU.

Does that mean something?

[SHOCKvalue]

It’s “health”, but not in the same way coming down with cancer is “health”. Wedge’s “health” is a personal decision and is an issue that destroys lives and relationships. I hope he gets help, because the stories I’ve heard from solid sources are such that would get anyone fired, no matter the connections.

[Onegreatracer]

Hibbs is a wonderful coach. Would like for him to be around for a while.

[BostonWu]

There's one obvious candidate. He's paid his dues. He deserves a shot.

[Onegreatracer]

There's one obvious candidate. He's paid his dues. He deserves a shot.

Hooper’s ship may have already sailed, sadly. He’s been passed on twice now.

Standiford, maybe. Not a huge splash to grab an NAIA guy.

I say give Hibbs a shot and go from there.

[Kung Wu]

There's one obvious candidate. He's paid his dues. He deserves a shot.

For the last time, Gregg Marshall is not going to coach at WSU ever again. Not even baseball. Sheeeeesh

[Singeril]

I FOLLOW basketball but only follow baseball. But, I’m confused. if Wedge stepped down on his own accord…and if it was because of “health reasons”, why would WSU pay him anything (if they are…the article in the Eagle is unclear)? What am I missing? Or are they? Something isn’t getting reported. Actually, a lot may not be getting reported. Leaving people in the “dark” only leads to assumptions and division when a program needs to do EVERYTHING it can to improve the situation. If this is an ongoing “health issue”, was there no knowledge before he was hired? I really can’t figure out what this situation is based on the info presented.

[SB Shock]

I FOLLOW basketball but only follow baseball. But, I’m confused. if Wedge stepped down on his own accord…

He didn't step down on his own accord. He embarrassed himself, WSU and the baseball program. WSU/Media are being very nice and considerate to Wedge and not publish the details of his "health issues".

[Singeril]

He didn't step down on his own accord. He embarrassed himself, WSU and the baseball program. WSU/Media are being very nice and considerate to Wedge and not publish the details of his "health issues".

My question is, though, and clarification is needed, is WSU paying him as he leaves or not? Taylor was unclear on that point (and I got the impression he doesn’t know for sure). If he embarrassed himself and the baseball program, he shouldn’t be paid a cent by the university. Case closed. Indeed, I think the university is being “very nice and considerate”…i don’t fault them for that. But, if the university is paying him anything while he leaves, then I think there is some answering to do. We’ve been burned by this too many times. Getting things out in the open helps the healing.

[ShockerExpress]

He didn't step down on his own accord. He embarrassed himself, WSU and the baseball program. WSU/Media are being very nice and considerate to Wedge and not publish the details of his "health issues".

Makes me sad. Hope the best for him, I had hopes he would be the turn around. Looked like a great hire to all at the time. Ugh.

[Kung Wu]

My question is, though, and clarification is needed, is WSU paying him as he leaves or not?

What makes you think we are paying an employee terminated for cause?

[Singeril]

What makes you think we are paying an employee terminated for cause?

I didn't say we were....I said Taylor's article was unclear and I'm trying to find out what's what.

[SubGod22]

If WSU and the media are trying to be delicate with how this is handled, they're probably not going to blast it out that he's been let go for cause as that would only raise a lot more questions.

I'm guessing the only way you may find out is if there's some sort of FOIA request that shows if there are allocated funds for something like that.