UCLA /new rumors (+ back story on strange search for coach)
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There's a reason those buyouts are so huge. Apparently 8 million was a bit too much for UCLA to pay TCU to get Jamie Dixson.
UCLA thinks they are a better job than they are. Arena is below average, Pacific standard time, nobody watches the PAC 12. If it weren't Bill Walton, I wouldn't watch any of it. The days of Kareem and Walton are over
Thought i remember reading it was something like $12mil
Both of these guys are too old to be considered great hires for UCLA. Great resumes, but starting a new job in your mid 60s?
...and probably coupled with Steve Alford's contract (separation payout), it was a little too much to bite off
Correct.
https://sports.usatoday.com/ncaa/salaries/mens-basketball/coach/
$12.389 million
That is really steep for basketball.
Rick Barnes and Lon Kruger are great coaches but why would you want to hire someone right now that’s 64 or 66?
They need energetic youth that can hit that coast hard.
They need energetic youth that can hit that coast hard.
Speaking of UCLA. I seen a rumor that former UCLA Commit and the youngest Ball Brother Lamelo committed to Iowa State. What's up with that?
Trying to visualize Kruger at UCLA, and I just can't see it.
His dad screwed him over for a few dollars. Kid should be on his way to UCLA on a full ride but now will end up hopefully at best the G League.
Lonzo finally looks like he's had enough with it all too.
Who does Beard think he is....Fran McCaffery?
UCLA is a great job. The arena was completely remodeled. I’ve been inside and they spared no expense. They have a new practice facility and the campus is in Beverly Hills. There are 18 million people within driving distance and 35 million in California.
I thought Hoiberg would have been a great choice.
I bet there are some nervous people in the Athletics department in Westwood; this has dragged on for a long time.
Gene Hackman has had some box office success and did well coaching an Indiana high school team. Maybe he'd be a good fit.
Gene Hackman has had some box office success and did well coaching an Indiana high school team. Maybe he'd be a good fit.
