Green Otaku

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.

A yearly singing bonus for as long as he's here and media appearance payments. Most contracts are structured that way.

IIRC Mac had guaranteed incentives that put him over $1M. https://dentonrc.com/sports/colleges/mean_green/new-contract-makes-grant-mccasland-unt-s-first-basketball-coach-to-earn-1-million-annually/article_2a702454-07d7-5d02-880b-766b485bdd2f.html

Won't ever happen. They would go independent and park other sports in the WCC if they needed to before rejoining the PAC.

Most probably feel if the money is right we should try to go. More travel, later start times, possible to lose ESPN exposure (this year has been the most we have been on linear TV in our history), losing eastern exposure which is the most heavily populated area, etc. There are some really good brands in the new PAC, but we gave up 2 years or CUSA revenue, and would have to do that again and pay a hefty exit fee so the money has to be there.

Neither Olen or Huss being mentioned is worrying.

I was going to say. All those words to not answer the question.

UTSA will have the same problem any AAC team will have and that's the massive buyout. The media deal will say if it's worth it for them or any other team to pursue a move. Is it possible for any combo of schools to move? Yes, but it comes down to the cold hard numbers.

Was it just me or did UAB look tired? Maybe the travel wasn't as big of a factor, but I don't remember them looking that sloppy in any game they've played us in.

This is pretty impressive.

From the suggestions I've seen I think Huss and Cross are the ones I feel best about.

Alan Huss from High Point. 27-9 last year, 29-6 this year.