Bring back I.B.

[Stickboy46]

If the above info is correct, why in the BLUE BLAZES was DB extended????

It sounds like DB was extended right before this decision was made... and might have lead into making this choice. Do you fire the AD you literally just extended. The correct answer would be yes, but I can see why some people might hesitate. Firing the AD instead of Marshall would have opened up a whole other world of Media outrage too.

To be clear, I'm not saying that's the RIGHT decision or reasoning, just thinking through why someone might make that choice.

[Shocktoberfest]

What if, and I’m not saying I’ve heard anything, but what if Muma said Marshall made too much money and needed to go? And by getting rid of Marshall, Boaty McBoatface was rewarded with a huge raise and extension?

I don't know the exact figures off the top of my head, but Marshall and assistant pay was coming significantly from Coach's Club donations. Sooooo. If you are a donor to the club and your guy FHCGM goes away, so does your donation.

[Maizerunner08]

I'm sure this news made the big donors really happy...

[RoyalShock]

If the above info is correct, why in the BLUE BLAZES was DB extended????

Because, apparently, he's Muma's guy, since he kept him instead of Marshall.

[RoyalShock]

After reading through this thread, my opinion has changed a bit. I believe the things Marshall was accused of happened. But it's now news to me that he offered to do what was required to stay, and so I can't blame him for making the denial and negotiating his resignation. That said, it doesn't sound like his behavior had improved much since the Shaq incident. That really should have been the "shot across his bow" to change his ways.

I agree with some others, that success under Marshall's personal and coaching style was becoming more difficult, and if his reputation was hurting recruiting, I'm not sure our trendline would be looking any better than it is now.

The whole situation just stinks.

[Woodrow]

I don't know the exact figures off the top of my head, but Marshall and assistant pay was coming significantly from Coach's Club donations. Sooooo. If you are a donor to the club and your guy FHCGM goes away, so does your donation.

I can attest to that. I was a coaches club member but haven't contributed another dime since they forced Marshall out. I told them it isn't the same without Marshall.

[cjp27]

I always figured there was a way forward that involved an apology, anger management, and maybe a suspension.

My speculation was that the school offered that way forward and Marshall was too proud and too stubborn to accept it.

I believe there was truth to many of the allegations, but I also thought there was a way forward.

I never in a million years would have expected that Marshall was willing to take that route, and the school was not.

How disappointing if true.

[Shocktoberfest]

I can attest to that. I was a coaches club member but haven't contributed another dime since they forced Marshall out. I told them it isn't the same without Marshall.

Exact same story with me. And I am aware of others in the club who have pulled back as well.

[Onegreatracer]

After reading through this thread, my opinion has changed a bit. I believe the things Marshall was accused of happened. But it's now news to me that he offered to do what was required to stay, and so I can't blame him for making the denial and negotiating his resignation. That said, it doesn't sound like his behavior had improved much since the Shaq incident. That really should have been the "shot across his bow" to change his ways.

I agree with some others, that success under Marshall's personal and coaching style was becoming more difficult, and if his reputation was hurting recruiting, I'm not sure our trendline would be looking any better than it is now.

The whole situation just stinks.

Bingo

[Kung Wu]

I also have a source very close to the situation and this is 100% accurate. GM "threw himself at the mercy of the court." He offered to do whatever the administration wanted, to stay at WSU. The investigation conclusions were something along the lines of either Boatright has to go or Marshall. And Muma chose Boatright.

Well if ABC says it, then it's probably true, even if hearsay. And that should definitely be the nail in the coffin for Muma.

A good journalist should find out if this is true, and report with sources.

Is Tomblin ready for a presidential gig?

[WUs Your Daddy II]

From what I have heard, Marshall was completely responsible for Boatright’s promotion to AD. Marshall wanted a puppet AD and I think that is why we are where we are.

[ShockerFever]

I also have a source very close to the situation and this is 100% accurate. GM "threw himself at the mercy of the court." He offered to do whatever the administration wanted, to stay at WSU. The investigation conclusions were something along the lines of either Boatright has to go or Marshall. And Muma chose Boatright.

Strike 5.

[ShockerFever]

Well if ABC says it, then it's probably true, even if hearsay. And that should definitely be the nail in the coffin for Muma.

A good journalist should find out if this is true, and report with sources.

Is Tomblin ready for a presidential gig?

Paging Taylor Eldridge…

[SHOXAAC]

Well if ABC says it, then it's probably true, even if hearsay. And that should definitely be the nail in the coffin for Muma.

A good journalist should find out if this is true, and report with sources.

Is Tomblin ready for a presidential gig?

Something is very fishy here. I am not calling out any valid "sources" however, if Marshall agreed to all that has been discussed and it still didn't resolve to where he remained as our coach, why hasn't Taylor, who we all regard as a top-notch reporter/writer, reported on this? Also, if it all is true, why haven't the big donors made noise about it. I don't know what is true and what isn't, I just am not convinced Marshall conceded as has been reported. Call me skeptic.

[SB Shock]

Something is very fishy here. I am not calling out any valid "sources" however, if Marshall agreed to all that has been discussed and it still didn't resolve to where he remained as our coach, why hasn't Taylor, who we all regard as a top-notch reporter/writer,

Because if they anger the university, their access can be shut down.

Notice how WSU has shut down the FOIA website. I also believe they have basically sealed the results of the investigation. Nobody is even attempting to get a disclosure of what really happened. Why - because it will come out when and who knew about whatever happened.

reported on this? Also, if it all is true, why haven't the big donors made noise about it.

Big donors (and fanbase) have spoken - with their pocketbooks.