Green Otaku

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.

That layup stat..... yikes

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.

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.

The tech on Jossell really broke our rhythm, they were able to claw back and grind away the lead we built.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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?

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

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.

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.

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.

Gotcha. Hard to tell.