...I am really not sure what you mean by the second sentence of the first bold comment. This sounds like you are in Jurich's mind and assumes that all coaches would walk lockstep with TJ no matter what. Really?...
No, what I meant is that I don't necessarily believe Brohm questioned the current administration's commitment to football. You may be right; I just don't believe that was Brohm's primary determinant in his decision not to take the U of L job.
But even if it was, whose fault is that? The same guys...
...The Admins have made a commitment to Satterfield as the fix. He came at a lesser initial expense than Brohm would have. It remains to be seen how the both of them do with their programs and teams in the future from this point forward.
What you say of UofL not making the financial commitment is really a matter of perspective on the situation. And right now, it is too early to tell whether it is the most suitable choice or not. But it is a fact it comes with a lower salary price tag which leaves much room for future increases based on performance...
As you know, I'm about dollars and sense. But here's always the issue...it's what you GET for what you SPEND.
I've used a casual (uncalculated) estimate. We went into the task of replacing Petrino, and we spent 90% of what it would have cost to do that with Jeff Brohm. And we didn't end up with Brohm. Does that sound like a wise savings of 10%? Not to me.
...I ask you in all fairness, If you were in Bohm's shoes, would you leave a situation that you had poured 2 years of your heart and soul in to rebuild at a place that many so called experts predict it can't be done and you are making significant headway and in year 3 could really break out if not by year 4.....to leave for a program left in tatters by a once thought of genious. One who fell on bad times, decimated the team, roster, and morale of the fans; when you can stay put, get a nice raise out of the situation and soldier on with out the mess to clean up behind CBP again. Seems like a no brainer to me.
And it does not rule out in the future Brohm could always return home if and when the job comes open, if he so desires but maybe under better circumstances. Like, CSS is so successful he gets offered his dream job...whatever that might be...
I think Jeff Brohm is a conscientious guy, and I think he's already done some good things at Purdue and made his mark.
To speculate that he didn't wanna come back to U of L based entirely on intangibles here and there is anyone's guess. You can't claim intangibles as a reason he declined the job anymore than I can claim the factors here were stronger. And in the end, I've learned in life that most things come down to money even for good people. That's what started this thread.
...Just some food for thought. Good discussion to have. Cheers! .
Agreed!!
