To answer though...
If we don't hear anything by Wednesday it would appear Martin is holding out for Marquette.
If he's gonna stay at Tennessee you could hear something official before Wednesday.
IMO, the hire will be someone in the same salary range as what Martin is getting if he leaves..
that doesn't mean the coach he is hiring is not proven. Not sure what your idea is of a "proven coach".
IMO, the hire will be someone in the same salary range as what Martin is getting if he leaves..
that doesn't mean the coach he is hiring is not proven. Not sure what your idea is of a "proven coach".
if Marquette offers, we will likely know Tuesday. Expect him to take it if offer is made.. doubt we counter
My idea of more proven would be 6+ years of HC experience and more than one Sweet 16 appearance, because that's what he's letting walk.
Would the reason for not countering be because it would cost more than we believe his record warrants, or because it's simply more than we're willing to spend on basketball?
I think the latter possibility is what scares people.
I think the reasons are:
There is some booster unrest with Martin or was before tournament run.
there is a lot of fan unrest with Martin or was before tournament run
6 weeks ago, there was an administration that was pondering replacing him at end of year but that was before tournament run.
SO I think with the lack of support just a few short weeks ago and Martin looking to leave it is probably in everyone's best interest to cut ties at this juncture.
It's not going to sting half as much as who we get...based on that money.
I could get surprised. that is just my opinion based on our history and the financial issues currently within the athletic department.. Hart has been stopping even small expenditures trying to stabilize that situation.. to get a new coach and not have an outlay of new money would be big for him. Again, just my opinion..