Florida is going after Willie Taggart

[TrueOrange]

Only if they’re truly willing to let Coach T drive his bus.

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[GoDucks349]

Coach Taggart has a base 5 year contract worth $16 million with the usual bonus compensation for academic and bowl game. That's a reasonable comp package for an up and coming coach.

 

[LSU-SIU]

Why do coaches do what they do? To win.

He's not winning a championship at MSU. Dude is paid, regardless. You play to win.

No, they coach because they are getting paid, generally, winning is only one possible outcome. If winning is alll they care about, they would just quit - go coach pee wee football for free. If you don't think this is a business and a very big business for the coaches and their families, I don't know what to tell you.

Mullen is paid top 10-15 in the country and he really doesn't have to win year in and year out, sure, I suspect he does want to win but he also doesn't have to worry about the fan wanting him sacked if they lose a few games like what will happen at Florida. Literally, in Florida they won back to back SEC East Titles, a portion of the team is suspended - what happens, instead of the school rallying around the program and the coach. They put the shark breeder in the dumpster.

 

[OldandStillaVol]

No, they coach because they are getting paid, generally, winning is only one possible outcome. If winning is alll they care about, they would just quit - go coach pee wee football for free. If you don't think this is a business and a very big business for the coaches and their families, I don't know what to tell you.

Your insistence that coaches only care about being paid is puzzling. Are you a football coach?

I have no clue whether Dan Mullen wants to leave MSU or not. But it is certainly plausible to believe that he has made enough money in his career that he wants something more than just getting paid. A championship of some sort (SEC, National). If so, why wouldn't he seriously consider Florida or Tennessee or another SEC school?

 

[LSU-SIU]

Your insistence that coaches only care about being paid is puzzling. Are you a football coach?

Please see where I say, "generally". If you are puzzled that coaches in today's world want big money, I don't know what to tell you.

I have no clue whether Dan Mullen wants to leave MSU or not. But it is certainly plausible to believe that he has made enough money in his career that he wants something more than just getting paid. A championship of some sort (SEC, National). If so, why wouldn't he seriously consider Florida or Tennessee or another SEC school?

Well, you can go read his comments where he said he is happy at MS. Either way, someone will have to back up the truck as he has a great gig at MS. Unless we are talking super huge money why would he want to leave? Oh because some fan says he should, than a few games into the season... the same stupid fan is calling on him to be fired? Maybe he will consider it but its going to have to come with many checks with many zeroes which are non-leading zeroes.

"I have a job, its a good job, I am happy here - show me the money!"

 

[OldandStillaVol]

Please see where I say, "generally". If you are puzzled that coaches in today's world want big money, I don't know what to tell you.
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Sure, all Power-5 coaches want (and should receive) big money. I thought you meant 'generally winning is one possible outcome' but now I see you meant, 'they coach generally because they are well paid'.

I agree that it will take a lot of money to move Mullen - that is why he hired Sexton. But if he was 100% sure he would stay at MSU, then he really doesn't need Sexton either.

 

[LSU-SIU]

Sure, all Power-5 coaches want (and should receive) big money. I thought you meant 'generally winning is one possible outcome' but now I see you meant, 'they coach generally because they are well paid'.

I agree that it will take a lot of money to move Mullen - that is why he hired Sexton. But if he was 100% sure he would stay at MSU, then he really doesn't need Sexton either.

Yup.

Generally speaking, financially/pressure wise - he might have the best gig in all of college football. Become bowl eligible 4 out of 5 years... every 3-4 years win 9 games or so. Collect check, get a raise and extension, rinse and repeat.

Let's put it in perspective, if he stays till next year - he is likely to have faced 8 different head coaches against Florida and Tennessee (combined) while he has been at Mississippi State.

 

[SpaceCoastVol]

Florida will get Iowa State's coach, cause they actually care about winning. While we're at it, Gruden's not coming here. You heard it here first folks. Save this post so I can tell you guys I told you so.

You are right. Nobody has ever said that before. I thought for sure he was a lock. Thanks for straightening that out.

Back to DefCon 1

 

[KBVol]

The fact that he and sexton left 8 million on the table didn't tip u off

He wasn’t fired for cause, otherwise he’d have left the full $12mm on the table. Settled for a reduced buyout that wasn’t subject to an offset based on the salary of his next job.

 

[KBVol]

Florida will get Iowa State's coach, cause they actually care about winning. While we're at it, Gruden's not coming here. You heard it here first folks. Save this post so I can tell you guys I told you so.

Really? Gruden ain’t coming to Tennessee? You sure? Who knew?

 

[Burger]

He wasn’t fired for cause, otherwise he’d have left the full $12mm on the table. Settled for a reduced buyout that wasn’t subject to an offset based on the salary of his next job.

Because Jim McElwain knew he'd lose the full 12 mil, and Florida didn't want a legal war.

 

[Dougie_D]

If I'm wrong, than the internet failed me.

Current Athletic Director at FL.

Scott Stricklin (athletic director) - Wikipedia

Makes perfect sense.

I love being right... and if that's the case.. then Texas A&M might take Chris Petersen.