Move to keep him from Nebby. I live in Nebraska and that is the scuttlebutt on talk radio here.That’s exactly what it is according to a Wisky friend of mine.
Move to keep him from Nebby. I live in Nebraska and that is the scuttlebutt on talk radio here.That’s exactly what it is according to a Wisky friend of mine.
A lot more automatic than at Iowa StateI have a friend who was just saying this.
Winning at WI isn't as automatic as it would seem.
Realistically nothing. It's probably more that he either gets it all now (as opposed to being spread out over several years) or there's no offset if he decides to coach again.For some reason, Chryst agreed to a lower payout of $11 million instead of the almost $20 million he is owed under the terms of the contract. Wonder what Wisconsin had on him that he wanted to keep quiet and go away quietly.
Full payment is due Feb. 1st of next year.
Wisconsin to pay Chryst reduced buyout of $11M
Paul Chryst, who had approximately $20 million left on his contract, will receive a reduced payout after being fired by Wisconsin on Sunday.www.espn.com
Maybe, but he took 55% of what the contract said he was owed, and even if they paid him out till the end, the contract ran out in Jan. of 2027. If he took another job, then he still ends up with the $20 million, the difference would be that Wisconsin would be out less money. Chryst new salary would be deducted from his old salary.Realistically nothing. It's probably more that he either gets it all now (as opposed to being spread out over several years) or there's no offset if he decides to coach again.
Not everything happens because someone has skeletons in their closet
Hey, what’s 9 million dollars among friends…right?!For some reason, Chryst agreed to a lower payout of $11 million instead of the almost $20 million he is owed under the terms of the contract. Wonder what Wisconsin had on him that he wanted to keep quiet and go away quietly.
Full payment is due Feb. 1st of next year.
Wisconsin to pay Chryst reduced buyout of $11M
Paul Chryst, who had approximately $20 million left on his contract, will receive a reduced payout after being fired by Wisconsin on Sunday.www.espn.com
And he potentially would also be out money. He now has the opportunity to make more than 20 million by January 2027.Maybe, but he took 55% of what the contract said he was owed, and even if they paid him out till the end, the contract ran out in Jan. of 2027. If he took another job, then he still ends up with the $20 million, the difference would be that Wisconsin would be out less money. Chryst new salary would be deducted from his old salary.
His dad was a coach at UW Platteville and died choking while eating nuts on a recruiting trip.My tinfoil hat conspiracy is that Chryst was going to retire at the end of the year and so Wisconsin “fired” him both as a favor to give him the buyout and to give Leonhard some time to adjust. But because it wasn’t an “actual firing” they negotiated a reduced buyout. The “proof” is that Christ’s dad died in his 50’s from a heart attack and apparently Chryst once said something about not coaching in his 60’s/late 60’s.
In terms of why he actually accepted a reduced buyout, I think the most likely reason is there was something in the buyout that they waived in exchange for less money (e.g. the buy-out would be reduced by future earnings he made as a coach).
It’s also possible it was done as a favor/my “conspiracy” above. Chryst was born in Madison and lived in Madison for several years growing up, his dad was a coach at Wisconsin, Chryst played at Wisconsin, he was a long-time coordinator here, and they have had a family cabin up north for years.
Finally, I guess it’s possible that there was a scandal brewing and if he didn’t accept the reduced buyout they would try to fire him for cause. But I don’t think there’s any way it’s this one. It’s theoretically possible but I doubt it.
I do believe, they will consider Leipold very seriously. He's a Wisc guy through and through. He would be a perfect fit. Especially in that division where the teams are very soft.Leipold would be a great hire for them, but they may go the Notre Dame route and hire the young assistant.
Yeah, someone had said heart attack, but you’re right. He died in his sleep after going into anaphylactic shock from cashews.His dad was a coach at UW Platteville and died choking while eating nuts on a recruiting trip.
A buddy of mine is a UW fan and mentioned it would be ironic if Chryst ended up at Nebraska. At first I said no chance because he’ll wait for the buyout, but with that being expedited now…For some reason, Chryst agreed to a lower payout of $11 million instead of the almost $20 million he is owed under the terms of the contract. Wonder what Wisconsin had on him that he wanted to keep quiet and go away quietly.
Full payment is due Feb. 1st of next year.
Wisconsin to pay Chryst reduced buyout of $11M
Paul Chryst, who had approximately $20 million left on his contract, will receive a reduced payout after being fired by Wisconsin on Sunday.www.espn.com
I guess if he enjoys getting fired for winning 9-10 games per season there is.A buddy of mine is a UW fan and mentioned it would be ironic if Chryst ended up at Nebraska. At first I said no chance because he’ll wait for the buyout, but with that being expedited now…
Is there any chance he ends up there?
I know that’s the joke but maybe they’ll realize how far they’ve fallen since Bo Pelini and jump at the chance just to have that again? Then again, they probably won’t.I guess if he enjoys getting fired for winning 9-10 games per season there is.
WeirdYeah, someone had said heart attack, but you’re right. He died in his sleep after going into anaphylactic shock from cashews.