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Considering everything you said is pure speculation, I'd say you're being a bit harsh. Contracts of this magnitude, whether it's on OSU's or UGA's side, or possibly both, can take time to work out. He's had the offer less than 24 hours, and it doesn't mean everything on the OSU side was ironed out before thinking about taking another offer.
Assuming UGA increases the salary of the new basketball coach to around 3 million (Bama and SC are at 2.8), I think any deal with Matta will be worth what he was going to receive from OSU.
Even if UGA offers 2.5 million for 4 years, he doesn’t stand to lose any money.
If such an offer is made and subsequently turned down, OSU can make a claim for breach of contract for failing to diligently seek comparable employment.
As far as OSU recouping any money paid, more details are needed on this clause.
Regardless, you have one university who really wants him and another that doesn’t want him on the payroll.
Something can be worked out.
Bojangles out here usin the force
I think what’s troubling to me is that I haven’t seen any reports on ESPN. Nothing, not even that we offered the job. I just find that odd.
ESPN has laid off a ton of people the last handful of years. They don’t have the resources they once had.
We are moving very quick on this hire. I’d say that is because: (1) GM has planned on this for a while, probably going back to January. Programs and departments like ours have contingency plans in place. It’s evident we have been talking to Matta for a month or so. (2) Recruits need to know something quickly. (3) There could be a lot of coaching vacancies after the FBI probe opens up, and it will be a tight market on great coaches with integrity. Georgia would have been back in the line for too-of-the-line coaches if a lot of vacancies opened up.
As to Matta's mobility issues mentioned by Chip Towers, SEGWAY makes a variety of machines - some appear small enough to pack for away games. A smaller one I saw was only $300, so they must not be terribly expensive. At least one model can handle a 220 lb (99.79 kg) person. Note: I have no relationship with SEGWAY or its sales. Nor bushings. Example below.
http://www.segway.com/products/consumer-lifestyle/ninebot-by-segway-minipro320
Not looking good fellas.
It's been reported that Ole Miss has hired their next coach and we are still waiting for an announcement of some kind. Wow!
UGA seems to like making major announcements on Fridays, so I expect this might happen then.
Oh ye faint of heart. Patience. Get it done right, not fast.
You don't bring your wife down on a seperate trip to check out Athens if you aren't serious about it . I think it's a done deal, they're going to love Athens and the weather there compared to columbus and you won't have to deal with urban meyer in the general vicinity.
You’re sarcasm is off the charts. Good work.
.....I hope it was sarcasm.
possibly 3 freaking million. I am a basketball fan and I am all things UGA basketball but ....Where is Kirby Smart's raise already......
No sarcasm intended. Chip said he had a 'drop foot' and a bad limp. Also he cut back recruiting severely in his last few years due to his ailments. It's an accommodation, and just something practical. Granted it might look weird, but a pronounced limp and drop foot won't look commanding and virile either. Perhaps he'll get a new nickname, something like Zip, Zip Matta. Be creative!
It is being reported that Ole Miss hired Kermit Davis from Middle Tennessee State.