The Annual HCGM's WSU Future

[SHOCKvalue]

The world's worst kept non-secret is that Texas wasn't and isn't on the Marshall train. The interest isn't mutual, for whatever reason, on the Austin side.

If it opened again, fretting about it would literally be worrying about nothing.

[pinstripers]

So much for our home and home with Dayton.

[Shoxfan11]

Why would Texas be interested in Marshall when Doug Gottlieb is available?

[Steeleshocker]

So much for our home and home with Dayton.

Home and home with Indiana?

[bunck]

The world's worst kept non-secret is that Texas wasn't and isn't on the Marshall train. The interest isn't mutual, for whatever reason, on the Austin side.

If it opened again, fretting about it would literally be worrying about nothing.

Yeah, my understanding is that Marshall wasn't even considered the last time it opened up.

[Shock Top]

$4M per for Archie.

"Dream destination", indeed.

[Topshock]

$4M per for Archie.

"Dream destination", indeed.

He was making I think 1.2 to 1.5 at Dayton. GM would have left a few years ago when we were paying around that if our boosters wouldn't have stepped up and raised the salary to over 3M. We are indebted to them as that is what separates us from most schools, that just can't find the money to do that.

[BOBB]

$4M per for Archie.

"Dream destination", indeed.

This is crazy money. When your salary gets quadrupled, you take it. Beyond a terrible scandal a new coach has three-year runway. I understand there's taxes and whatnot, but Archie could effectively annuitize $2million a year for 3 years without affecting his current lifestyle. Even (completely unlikely) if he never worked again he would live a quite comfortable life. Pretty tough to pass up. If somebody offered me quadruple my salary tomorrow, I'm taking it. HCGM's calculus is different. He is already paid at the upper end of coaches' salaries. No one is going to pay him $12 million a year.

[Shock Top]

I don't blame him at all for taking Indiana, let alone the $4M salary.

That many zeros could make even a weaker man call Omaha a dream destination though.

[Dave Stalwart]

A post I saw on the Dayton board:



I'm glad Marshall is completely honest with his "I'm willing to listen" statements as opposed to saying "I plan on staying here forever" while secretly taking calls. Sucks for the Dayton fans but they are a strong program and I hope they're able to continue their success

EXACTLY.

[Bluzrover]

I feel for the Dayton fans but it was probably good timing for Archie as I think his team this year was loaded with seniors. Not sure the talent level of the underclassmen and what he had coming in but he doesn't have the same roster 3G will next year.

I'm thinking they hire Forbes and we get that H-H after all!

[Shocker-maniac]

The world's worst kept non-secret is that Texas wasn't and isn't on the Marshall train. The interest isn't mutual, for whatever reason, on the Austin side.

If it opened again, fretting about it would literally be worrying about nothing.

One big change, is that the AD that hired Smart at Texas, and did not have any interest in Marshall, is no longer at Texas. The current AD may or may not find Marshall to be an intriguing candidate if the job were to open.

[Cdizzle]

Guys. I think it might be time to give up on the worrying.

[AndShock]

Guys. I think it might be time to give up on the worrying.

I haven't been worried since 2012. I think the AAC move will stop the worrying for the majority of people. Unfortunately there's always going to be people who get worried even when jobs like Northwestern open up.

[Fafhrd Mouser]

One big change, is that the AD that hired Smart at Texas, and did not have any interest in Marshall, is no longer at Texas. The current AD may or may not find Marshall to be an intriguing candidate if the job were to open.

Would Marshall be interested. Basketball is always going to be second fiddle to Football at Texas.