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DRC: Baker says he has no interest in potential opening at OSU

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MeanGreenTexan Grand Master

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Unless there is an additional quote Brett got from WB, I don't see anything in there where he says he's "not interested" in the job.    He said all the things I would expect him to say... while being available, and putting feelers out for that potential opening behind the scenes.

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outoftown Veteran

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I hope he stays. It would be a real problem if he left already. For example it would significantly reduce how much McCasland would have to buy out if he were to leave for greener pastures.

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BTG_Fan1 Newbie

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3 hours ago, MeanGreenTexan said:

Unless there is an additional quote Brett got from WB, I don't see anything in there where he says he's "not interested" in the job.    He said all the things I would expect him to say... while being available, and putting feelers out for that potential opening behind the scenes.

Can we say that Vito was click baiting everyone?

 

With that being said, if WB did get an offer and left, doesn't have have a buyout? If so, it would be a very nice payment to UNT since WB is only about 7 months into his contract. 

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Aquila_Viridis Rising Star

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In other news, I just want to make it clear that I also have no interest, despite all the reports to the contrary and my name coming up so much in discussions of the opening and the fact that I have been to Oklahoma several times and am even willing to admit that here publicly. So you can see I have strong connections to the area, but nope no interest on my part, well except that I'm interested. Could some of you repost this to some news sites and maybe email it to the powers that be at OSU just to let them know about my lack of interest?

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djohnnie Newbie

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47 minutes ago, Aquila_Viridis said:

In other news, I just want to make it clear that I also have no interest, despite all the reports to the contrary and my name coming up so much in discussions of the opening and the fact that I have been to Oklahoma several times and am even willing to admit that here publicly. So you can see I have strong connections to the area, but nope no interest on my part, well except that I'm interested. Could some of you repost this to some news sites and maybe email it to the powers that be at OSU just to let them know about my lack of interest?

Whew!

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Harry Grand Master

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14 minutes ago, Cerebus said:

There are some big money OSU backers who want him.

I am hearing same thing.  Very concerning.

TheTastyGreek Collaborator

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1 hour ago, El Paso Eagle said:

I know the question was asked earlier but does "The Wren" buyout clause in his contract? 

Nothing mentioned in Vito's original breakdown of the contract. 

TIgreen01 Veteran

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On 4/6/2017 at 3:12 PM, Harry said:

Get used to it.  The day of a 15 year tenure at AD is long gone.  

The current leadership at UNT has made 3 successive hires of hungry, young up and comers in Littrell, Wren and now GM.  They'll go out and do the same should we lose Wren.  I'm tired of UNT being an athletics graveyard, so I'm rooting for these guys to win big and move on to other challenges.  It will benefit us in the long run.

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Wag Tag Grand Master

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Not only have we made great hires, but those individuals have also made great hires. For once when we do loose somebody there is an assistant that could be the next coach or AD! GMG 

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El Paso Eagle Grand Master

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14 hours ago, TheTastyGreek said:

Nothing mentioned in Vito's original breakdown of the contract. 

With regards to "buyouts" in an AD's contract .... Does anyone know if this is normal?

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Cr1028 Grand Master

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I don't see the big deal. He insulated himself with a bunch of executive level personnel, used a search firm to hire McCasland, and sold our rights to Learfield. Outside of meeting with Mattress Mac and being active on twitter, what would we be missing if he left? The executive staff would still be here and we are already locked in with Learfield so no need to sell advertising anymore. The same search firms will be available for future hires so I guess I don't see what he as an individual brings to the table.

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NorthTexan95 Experienced

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18 minutes ago, Cr1028 said:

I don't see the big deal. He insulated himself with a bunch of executive level personnel, used a search firm to hire McCasland, and sold our rights to Learfield. Outside of meeting with Mattress Mac and being active on twitter, what would we be missing if he left? The executive staff would still be here and we are already locked in with Learfield so no need to sell advertising anymore. The same search firms will be available for future hires so I guess I don't see what he as an individual brings to the table.

McFarland was already well known by Baker and the assistant AD.

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UNTLifer Grand Master

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47 minutes ago, Cr1028 said:

I don't see the big deal. He insulated himself with a bunch of executive level personnel, used a search firm to hire McCasland, and sold our rights to Learfield. Outside of meeting with Mattress Mac and being active on twitter, what would we be missing if he left? The executive staff would still be here and we are already locked in with Learfield so no need to sell advertising anymore. The same search firms will be available for future hires so I guess I don't see what he as an individual brings to the table.

Seriously?  Also, heading home for the Easter holiday and stopping at Turner Falls means nothing. 

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TheTastyGreek Collaborator

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1 hour ago, UNTLifer said:

Seriously?  Also, heading home for the Easter holiday and stopping at Turner Falls means nothing. 

Exactly. Christmas is a time for family. No surprise he'd be home in Oklahoma to celebrate this weekend. 

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