13-2 in last 15 games. I'm sure the decision was made by both sides to re-evaluate at the end of the season, but Dana has proven he's got the program on good footing and heading in the right direction. Like him or not, we're now contending for the Big XII.
13-2 in last 15 games. I'm sure the decision was made by both sides to re-evaluate at the end of the season, but Dana has proven he's got the program on good footing and heading in the right direction. Like him or not, we're now contending for the Big XII.
How do we know they are not having preliminary discussions? Both sides would be rather short sighted to finalize now. I believe its likely been established Lyons intends to keep Holgorsen, but the rest of the season will substantially effect the $$$ both ways. They could end up 12-1 and in the top 10 or 8-5 and unranked. With all of the injuries it will likely be somewhere in between. Gibby's DAWGS are hurting as much as the offense.
Why, on Earth, do we hire a child (rookie) to do a man's work (that of an AD in a top rung University?) Glad to see someone else willing to step out and acknowledge the situation that really does exist. Lyons is ill prepared to handle the job for which he was hired. He lacks the necessary management skills (and has so demonstrated by the, as you say it, "...rookie mistake...") His "... As some have noted (and reasonably so) there may be discussions going on behind the scenes. I have doubts and fully expect that Lyons is merely laying in the shows, gathering any data he can use to justify his taking actions against Dana. As you say "..he bet against the WVU football team, which is very sad..." Some have stated that they doubt, at this time, Dana would accept calls from him. If really interested in getting the staff retained Mr. Lyons could inconvenience himself and make the trek to Mylan-Puskar and pay a personal visit to Dana (as many times as it takes to get the job done). Not holding breath waiting for this to happen either. I have said from before the season started (and after the idiotic actions of Mr. Lyons, that I fully expect that we will have a new STAFF next year--either by having Dana leave because of success or because Mr. Lyons pulls another of his childish blunders.Lyons has ZERO leverage and the issue right now is, does Dana intend to keep Lyons or look for a better job? Dana still has one year left on his contract and is having a very good season. Lyons made the rookie mistake of putting the negotiations into the media and undermining Dana - he bet against the WVU football team, which is very sad.
IMO, If I were Dana, I wouldn't return his phone calls.
They should at least state that WVU plans to successfullyWe don't know what's going on behind closed doors. If Holgerson and his agent is smart, and I'm sure they are, it is not in their best interests to sign anything YET. He already knows that he has WVU in his back pocket for a long-term deal for a specific price AS OF RIGHT NOW. He can drive that price up if he continues to win. So.....why negotiate now? Wait. If he loses a few more games, he will still be asked to come back. If he wins out, and makes a run at the 4-team playoff, he can name his $$$$.
Smart move......but for anyone to speculate that WVU has not offered is being plum silly.
And Mr. Lyons has adequately demonstrated that he qualifies as "plum silly"We don't know what's going on behind closed doors. If Holgerson and his agent is smart, and I'm sure they are, it is not in their best interests to sign anything YET. He already knows that he has WVU in his back pocket for a long-term deal for a specific price AS OF RIGHT NOW. He can drive that price up if he continues to win. So.....why negotiate now? Wait. If he loses a few more games, he will still be asked to come back. If he wins out, and makes a run at the 4-team playoff, he can name his $$$$.
Smart move......but for anyone to speculate that WVU has not offered is being plum silly.
If I were Dana, I'd tell the media that he's not negotiating an extension and go into next year with a great team or take a new job.
Why?
They should at least state that WVU plans to successfully
execute contract extension at end of season. That would
hopefully help current recruiting efforts. WVU can not
likely get in a better situation than now with progress and
what we will have next year.
Good grief. Have you ever negotiated anything in your life with the exception of a raise in your allowance? lolLyons has ZERO leverage and the issue right now
Good grief. Have you ever negotiated anything in your life with the exception of a raise in your allowance? lol
Exactly what I thought when I saw the thread title...you beat me to it lol....Too late.
That's what they should have said last season.
Expansion talk is OVER. Tough sledding....Funny how you stopped short of actually explaining why I was wrong.
BTW Root, I've noticed you've been absent from these boards while we've been winning games. Everything OK with you?