Mitch didn't go that direction, I misremembered(?) and we are left with where we are at.
Except there is no clause that says he can't be dismissed later for something that happened years ago or has been ongoing. Patterns of behavior for instance.
The original 2012 contract is extended with amendments, not a whole new document. The payable due at 60 days after dismissal ******** didn't start until the third extension in 2017.
In the words of an awe shucks poster, if you are interested:
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^No real point other than at the time it appeared that Mitch was in the dark.
Hard to know since he's not said.
Would absolutely change zero direction.
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Maybe you're thinking I'm only talking about the OC, here. Not sure. I'm talking about HC in that paragraph. Changing HC would matter.
This is one of those "it cost what it cost" deals. I also think every sec coach uses mark stoops to get a better salary.
If they have a decent agent, theyd be stupid not to do that. Can say the same thing for Bamas coach and others across the country.
"They are paying Stoops $9 mil and you are paying me x... Really?"
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If you're the ugly guy with a better looking twin brother, and a bunch of good looking athletic friends, you BETTER bring some other attribute that is more than everyone else brings to the relationship. Like it or not, UK Football is the ugly brother to UK Basketball and in a football conference with more than a dozen teams with more success than them.
You HAVE TO PAY MORE for the players and coaches than the rest of the conference if you want to truly compete long term. Until then expect not to go any higher in the pecking order than you're willing to spend to get there. Take the Ls.
Let's face the facts- Kentucky fans want a dollar store miracle cure. So does everyone else. The difference is that Bama, Georgia, and the rest of the conference all know that football doesn't work that way. They don't all complain about NIL, higher ticket prices, or licensing fees because they know it's part of the battle. EVERY dollar increase is a root canal to UK fans when it comes to football. Lol
If you want success you have to invest. You can't just ***** and complain because Bama is Bama, and UF is UF, etc etc etc. When you have success you need to celebrate it and THEN throw more money at it to take it to the next level. If everyone had done that, Stoops would've already moved on and the fans that complained would've already had a new coach.
Instead they griped and moaned through 2 ten win seasons. They need to own that and not only decide but follow through on doing better if it ever comes around again. People shouldn't complain if they're not willing to do better. It's just hypocritical bs.