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Official: Head Coach Search Thread
Observer:
I'm curious as to what "details" people think needs 2 weeks to be worked out. Once you get past the money (YSU's AD is an accountant, should be pretty simplistic) what other details are left?? If there is a problem the problem is money.
It would be HIGHLY doubtful that this next coaches salary matches that of Wolford, with the current climate at YSU, (faculty vs. athletics) that would reflect quite poorly on Tressel. That is the problem when gambling like they did with wolford, you jack the price up, that price becomes associated with your institution, now the job is open and you lower the price, that looks bad. In an era of expanding football budgets, a coach does not want to see a contracting one. Its like being in an arms race with a slingshot. Findidng a suitable D1 coach who is smart enough to know their worth will be tough. Unless your looking to turn the job into a stepping stone with soft, easy out contracts.
ScarletRook:
Observer - Good points!
I think the biggest selling point for Pelini (to we as fans) was the buyout clause in his Nebraska contract. That would cover a variety of sins for the athletic department.
1. YSU could get a Lexus for the price of a Cobalt. This would look good with the faculty/staff contracts and would allow resources for assistant coaches. A very good core group of assistants would make finding the next coach much easier.
2. Pelini could establish himself as a successful coach and one that could build a program.
3. A big name head coach would [hopefully] generate interest among the fan base and media which could lead to more revenue.
4. A very successful coach would set future standards.
That said, it would be an enormous risk for Pelini to come to Youngstown as it could damage his future marketability into another big name program. Added to the fact that in three years the Nebraska money would run out.
I would be surprised if Bo Pelini is the next head coach at YSU.
Spiderlegs:
Which raises the question why isn't the issue resolved if Hood is the guy?
stuperman17:
If Bo Pelini does become the next head coach, realistically he can take next to nothing for his pay... correct? Supposedly whatever he makes in his next job will just get supplemented and Nebraska will have to pay him less. So unless he finds a job making more money than he did in Nebraska (which will be tough to find for him), he's going to make about $150,000 per month for the next 51 months. If YSU paid him a measly $5,000 per month, Nebraska will pay $145,000...
So money for Bo should not be an issue. He's basically working for free.
Also, how long do we think he would stay? I would guess 3 years, and then he'll take a job at a larger program. His buyout money will be gone by then, and his kids can go to Mooney while he's coaching here.
This is just stuff running thru my head, but correct me if I'm wrong here. Bo can perhaps pay his assistants more considering YSU doesn't have to pay him much if at all.
stuperman17:
--- Quote from: ScarletRook on December 16, 2014, 10:31:36 AM ---
That said, it would be an enormous risk for Pelini to come to Youngstown as it could damage his future marketability into another big name program. Added to the fact that in three years the Nebraska money would run out.
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This, in my opinion, is the only reason he may not come to YSU. The risk. If by chance, he fails, it'll look bad and could hurt him when pursuing larger jobs in the coming years.
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